These vintage baby names are shockingly making a comeback
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It seems that many ‘old-fashioned’ baby names are making a comeback this year!
Although it’s a bit ironic that in today’s modern era – where everything is digitised and commercialised – more families are turning to old-fashioned names to give their little bundle of joys.
And a baby-naming consultant revealed the top vintage baby names that will skyrocket to popularity this 2023 – can you find your name on the list?
If you know someone who is on the hunt for that ‘perfect’ baby name, ask them if they’ve ever thought about delving into the family archives for inspiration.
According to Michelle, a baby-naming consultant, ‘old’ or ‘vintage’ baby names are perceived as ‘beautiful, elegant and timeless’.
‘A gentle reminder to look back through your family history, you may just find a name from generations ago that fits so perfectly within your little family today!’ She captioned.
Michelle, who conducts her consultancy business on Instagram, included names such as Posey, Clara and Adeline as some of the most popular baby names for girls.
For boys, expect names such as Milton, Silas, Archibald, or Walter to soar in popularity.
‘They are new again, and I’m loving them!’ Michelle stated.
People with ‘old-fashioned’ names took to the comments to share their thoughts on Michelle’s predictions.
‘I’m an Esther! Very rare nowadays but I appreciate the thought my parents put into it,’ shared one.
Another commented: ‘I’m Aurelia. So proud to have this name. It’s so special and beautiful.’ They added that they’d never met someone with the same name before.
A new parent chimed in and said that her new baby is named after her great-grandmother, Dorothy.
Meanwhile, other social media users were not impressed by the names.
‘I’m sorry…but Archibald?’ Wrote one.
A second added: ‘If my parents had named me Esther or Edith, I would have literally marched my way down to city hall and had it changed as soon as I was able to walk.’ We find this one a bit rude!
Michelle’s list of popular vintage names for girls include:
And for boys, she said the popular ‘old-fashioned’ ones are:
A grandparent's name can be a meaningful tribute to the family or even a nod to a much-loved family member. But the influence of grandparents' names on baby-naming goes far beyond traditional old-fashioned names like Evelyn or Henry.
Instead, they look for modern variations of the vintage names in their family, like Evie as an alternative to Evelyn.
For most new parents, naming a baby is a major milestone – so, it's only natural to explore the family line for inspiration. This is a big reason why vintage baby names are becoming popular once more, and let’s be honest, ‘old-fashioned’ names are better.
What are your thoughts about these baby names? Which one is your personal favourite? Let us know in the comments below!
Although it’s a bit ironic that in today’s modern era – where everything is digitised and commercialised – more families are turning to old-fashioned names to give their little bundle of joys.
And a baby-naming consultant revealed the top vintage baby names that will skyrocket to popularity this 2023 – can you find your name on the list?
If you know someone who is on the hunt for that ‘perfect’ baby name, ask them if they’ve ever thought about delving into the family archives for inspiration.
According to Michelle, a baby-naming consultant, ‘old’ or ‘vintage’ baby names are perceived as ‘beautiful, elegant and timeless’.
‘A gentle reminder to look back through your family history, you may just find a name from generations ago that fits so perfectly within your little family today!’ She captioned.
These names are becoming ‘new’ again. Credit: Pixabay/Pexels
Michelle, who conducts her consultancy business on Instagram, included names such as Posey, Clara and Adeline as some of the most popular baby names for girls.
For boys, expect names such as Milton, Silas, Archibald, or Walter to soar in popularity.
‘They are new again, and I’m loving them!’ Michelle stated.
People with ‘old-fashioned’ names took to the comments to share their thoughts on Michelle’s predictions.
‘I’m an Esther! Very rare nowadays but I appreciate the thought my parents put into it,’ shared one.
Another commented: ‘I’m Aurelia. So proud to have this name. It’s so special and beautiful.’ They added that they’d never met someone with the same name before.
A new parent chimed in and said that her new baby is named after her great-grandmother, Dorothy.
Do you have your own suggestions? Credit: Pixabay/Pexels
Meanwhile, other social media users were not impressed by the names.
‘I’m sorry…but Archibald?’ Wrote one.
A second added: ‘If my parents had named me Esther or Edith, I would have literally marched my way down to city hall and had it changed as soon as I was able to walk.’ We find this one a bit rude!
Michelle’s list of popular vintage names for girls include:
- Aurelia
- Posey
- Effie
- Elsie
- Edith
- Esther
- Betty
- Vivienne
- Hattie
- Goldie
- Birdie
- Viola
- Polly
- Winnie
- Clara
- Dorothy
- Ida
- Olive
- Zelda
- Adeline
- Dixie
- Genevieve
- Hazel
And for boys, she said the popular ‘old-fashioned’ ones are:
- Walter
- Ted
- Winston
- August
- Archibald
- Milton
- Silas
- Harris
- Wiley
- Max
- Stanley
- Finn
- Benedict
- Otto
- Oliver
- Miles
- Theodore
- Quentin
- Grover
- Ezra
- Caspian
- Vance
- Jasper
A grandparent's name can be a meaningful tribute to the family or even a nod to a much-loved family member. But the influence of grandparents' names on baby-naming goes far beyond traditional old-fashioned names like Evelyn or Henry.
Instead, they look for modern variations of the vintage names in their family, like Evie as an alternative to Evelyn.
For most new parents, naming a baby is a major milestone – so, it's only natural to explore the family line for inspiration. This is a big reason why vintage baby names are becoming popular once more, and let’s be honest, ‘old-fashioned’ names are better.
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