You’re having a baby — woohoo! But then reality sets in, from the gear you’re going to need, the space you’ll have to make, basically the general impact on everyday life. All good things. But aside from choosing strollers and nursery themes, another major decision has to be made: what to name the baby. You’ve tossed around some ideas but you’re still not sure. Maybe there’s a name you like but your partner doesn’t, or vice versa. Or what if you’re set on one that you hear often; do you want to be like everyone else?
BabyCenter has released their list of the Top Baby Names of 2018 and some unusual ones made the cut. So if you’re looking for some that you won’t be hearing on the playground too often, these trending names might fit the bill.
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Peace
Because, sure, why not?
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2 / 20
Harmony
There is something quite melodious about it.
3 / 20
Rainbow
Bright and cheery, pretty darn perfect.
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Hope
This one shouldn't be that surprising, especially to Days of Our Lives fans.
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Ocean
Earth-friendly, this one can't help but inspire beauty.
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Sky
This isn't new for girls but for boys, it's up 38 per cent. Thanks, Mamma Mia!.
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Ramirez
It may be a common last name but because of the Fortnite character, it's leapt up the charts by a whopping 57 per cent.
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Leviathan
The names of the "skins" used to costume Fortnite characters is making an impact as well. Levi, though ...
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Bunny
Another Fortnite reference, how popular is this game?
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Rogue
Yet another reference to that dang multiplayer survival game, though if you want to be different, say the X-Men character was your inspiration.
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Those Kardashian-Jenners
Stormi, Saint, Reign and Dream all made the cut. Sadly, True did not. Sorry, Khloe.
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Kale
Taking healthy food to a whole other level.
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Kiwi
Sorry, Gwyneth and Chris, but Apple is so 2004.
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Maple
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Clementine
This name's just so lovely, what's not to love?
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Saffron
Sunny and sassy.
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Sage
This one's up 15 per cent for boys. Very cool.
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Rosemary
Yes, a spice but also a genuine classic.
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HGTV inspiration
The people have spoken and they love their HGTV, specifically the Fixer Upper stars Chip and Joanna Gaines. The couple have five kids and four of them — Emmie, Ella, Drake and Crew — are on the rise, as is the name of their business empire, Magnolia, which saw an increase of 21 per cent.
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Tried and true
Meanwhile, Sophia and Jackson are going nowhere. "Sophia is the dominant girls' name of the decade, with no signs of slowing down," says Linda Murray, BabyCenter's Senior Vice President of Consumer Experience and Global Editor in Chief. "It has worldwide appeal, it's pronounceable in multiple languages, and it's feminine and sophisticated all at once. As for Jackson, it's a modern twist on the old classic Jack." Ain't nothing wrong with either.
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