Sure, it might only be a few days into the new year, but you can bet your baby's small, delicious tootsies we've already found out the top baby names for 2023.
Because as rumour has it, apparently naming a tiny human is a very hard thing to do.
Not only do you have to agree with your partner, but then you have the added pressure of trying to keep it a secret, someone you know snagging the name for their newborn, and that added fact you already used the good name on your cat, and... ARGH.
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So! If this is where you're at right now and you've been having a think about what names might be suitable for your new spud, we're going to try our cute best to help.
According to Nameberry, the US website dedicated to baby names, there are 23 baby names predicted to blow up in 2023.
The best part? There's one to suit every style.
From classics that are making a comeback, to unique and trendy names coming to the surface, here are Nameberry’s top baby name predictions for the year ahead.
Top baby name predictions for 2023.
1. Alden
2. Archie
3. Billie
4. Breland
5. Celeste
6. Cosmo
7. Elio
8. Everest
9. Halston
10. Jolene
11. Linus
12. Louise
13. Luxury
14. Marigold
15. Noah (for girls)
16. Omri
17. Romy
18. Rose
19. Sayer
20. Sunday
21. Tru
22. Wilde
23. Yuna
Most popular girl names 2023.
If you're looking for names that are already popular in Australia, according to research by McCrindle.com.au, over the past four years, there are certain names that haven't budged from the top spot – and are still exploding in popularity from the end of 2022, all the way to 2023.
For example, names Charlotte and Olivia still remain at the top for girls, while Oliver and Noah don't look like they're going anywhere soon for boys.
Below are the top Australian baby names you can expect to kick on in popularity 2023:
1. Charlotte
2. Olivia
3. Amelia
4. Isla
5. Mia
6. Ava
7. Grace
8. Willow
9. Harper
10. Chloe
11. Hazel
12. Violet
13. Florence
14. Aria
15. Ivy
16. Indiana
17. Elsie
18. Audrey
Most popular boy names 2023.
1. Oliver
2. Noah
3. Jack
4. William
5. Leo
6. Lucas
7. Thomas
8. Henry
9. Charlie
10. James
11. Caleb
12. Gabriel
13. Jackson
14. Liam
15. Elijah
16. Levi
17. Flynn
18. Alexander
19. Sebastian
20. Archer
21. Harrison
22. Hudson
23. Xavier
So, there you have it! Happy baby naming, folks!
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