The Biggest Name Trends of 2022
Ready or not, here they come...
The most irritating thing — if you know a thing or two about names — is when character names in books or movies or TV shows aren’t realistic.
I recently read a book with two female characters, born in the 1960s, named Kennedy and Jude. The odds of that are slim. In 1963, there were 13 baby girls named Kennedy and 6 baby girls named Jude. Had they been born in 2013, these names would have been much more plausible.
The book was great, but it did pull me out of the narrative at times. Believable character names add to the realism of stories!
Thankfully, we have an expert sharing tips on the blog this week. Author (and Berry!) Maria Frazer gives her advice on choosing realistic yet evocative names for your characters.
The young heroine of her latest book is named Margarita, a rare but plausible choice for a girl given a family name. You could say Frazer knows what she’s doing.
Welcome to Baby Name TikTok…
…I’m Sophie, and I’ll be your guide!
My TikTok algorithm has caught on. The app knows I’m a name nerd, so it serves me name content up and down my For You Page (and baby videos. Lots of cute baby videos).
I see it all. And when there’s something especially funny or cool or interesting, I share it with you. My favorites this month are highlighted on our Instagram, and here’s an extra (just for you!) that was too long to post in the Instagram carousel.
Name Trends 2022
Have you met babies named Revel or Rupert? Cricket or Coda? Get ready, because in 2022, these names (and more!) are going to be popping up on parents’ lists.
Earlier than ever this year, we’re profiling the top ten baby name trends of 2022.
Which TV show is inspiring posh baby names? What’s the hottest new ending letter? Which crazy celebrity baby name is sparking a spinoff trend?
Click the button below to find out ⬇️
More Fun Things
Stylish, sophisticated, and understated? Yep, these are Little Black Dress names (big yes to Noor) ✿
Uncommon girl names that aren’t strange, by @tavy. I’m a fan of Agnes and Polly 🎀
What should Kylie Jenner name her baby? I’m here for Feather 🐦
The Name Sage looks for sister names for Harris and Jude. Margot feels right! 🌼