There have been some interesting and unique baby name trends over the last few years, with parents finding inspiration in everything from their favourite film and TV show characters to food and drink themed monikers. While some have leaned into trends like main character energy baby names, others have gone back to the vintage and more classic favourites.
But what does 2024 have in store when it comes to baby names? A new study from JoJo Maman Bébé has found that over half of British parents have struggled to decide on a name for the little one, while 33% value 'uniqueness' above all when choosing. According to baby name consultant Colleen Slagen, there are already some emerging trends for the year ahead. She predicts that 2024 baby names will be heavily influenced by cottage-core, virtue and nicknames.
