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Kids Ain't Cheap
Kids Ain't Cheap
Evan Morgan

The Rise of “Aggressive” Baby Names Is Raising Eyebrows — Here’s What Parents Are Choosing

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Parents are increasingly encountering bold names such as Gunner, Remington, Rogue, and even Havoc while searching for distinctive baby names. The trend is prompting debate over where confident and unconventional ends and overly aggressive begins. (Pexels).

Baby names have always reflected the culture around us, but some choices appearing on birth announcements lately are noticeably tougher than Emma or Benjamin. Names connected with weapons, danger, rebellion, and strength have carved out a small but attention-grabbing corner of American naming culture. Think Gunner, Remington, Cannon, Rogue, and even choices such as Havoc and Arson. Naming experts describe these aggressive baby names as a real trend, although parents considering them may have very different reasons for doing so.

What Exactly Makes A Baby Name “Aggressive”?

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