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« on: Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:49am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
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For just the second time in a decade, the most popular names for baby boys are not Biblical. They're Celtic.  
 
Move over Michael, Matthew, Andrew, and Jacob and make room for Aiden, Dylan, Connor, and Logan. "In the past 5 years or so, we've noticed this Celtic influence in the girls' lists, and now it's crossing over to the boys'," said Jennifer Moss, creator and co-owner of BabyNames.com.  
 
Meanwhile, Madison has hung on for yet another year--it's now 5 and counting--as the top name for girls, which as near as anyone can figure comes from the 1984 movie "Splash," starring Daryl Hannah in the role of a mermaid named Madison. Why is it so popular? "I think it's because Madison is a strong, yet feminine name. It conjures up visions of both a Madison Avenue powerbroker and an innocent, beautiful cinematic mermaid--what an incredible combination of traits," said Moss.
 
BabyNames.com compiles this annual ranking of the top 20 most popular baby names using the favorite name lists created on the Web site by more than 100,000 expectant parents.
 
Top 20 Boys' Names
 
Aiden or Aden  
Ethan
Caden or Kaden
Caleb
Dylan
Jayden or Jaden
Jacob
Connor
Logan
Hayden
Jordan
Ryan
Cameron
Andrew
Addison
Joshua
Noah
Elijah
Alexander
Evan
Top 20 Girls' Names
 
Madison
Emma
Abigail
Riley
Bailey
Chloe
Isabella
Hannah
Hayley or Hailey
Ava
Olivia
Alexis
Mackenzie
Cadence
Taylor
Grace
Paige
Emily
Aaliyah
Adriana
What types of names do parents most prefer for a baby?
 
Popular name with an unusual spelling (Genipher or Mathu): 56.58 percent
Nouns (Apple or Chase): 14.41 percent  
Popular, top 20 name (Madison or Aiden): 10.44 percent
Unique, created name (Timberly, Deshawn): 8.84 percent
Biblical name (Rebekah or Jonah): 3.38 percent
Places (Denver or Dakota): 2.9 percent
Nature (Meadow or River): 2.53 percent
Surnames (Parker or Harrison): 0.93 percent
What is the most important factor in choosing a name for a baby?  
 
Sound of the name: 54 percent
Uniqueness: 29.61 percent
Honor a friend or family member: 8.4 percent
Name after a parent: 5.79 percent
Popularity ranking: 1.23 percent
Celebrity name: 0.56 percent
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« Reply #1 on: Feb 3rd, 2005, 12:10pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
J.K. Rowling's new baby daughter is named Mackenzie.  Wink
 
I like Timberly better than Genipher.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #2 on: Feb 3rd, 2005, 12:56pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
My husband and I have largely ignored baby name lists, we have our own theme we've been going with.  I'm irish and he's scottish and so we've been sticking to traditional celtic names.
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« Reply #3 on: Feb 3rd, 2005, 1:50pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Hey, I don't see Phinneas or Hazel on that list Cool
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the only time I looked at a list was when I had already chosen my daughter's name.  I then went to look at the most popular names list for the previous year.  Her name, that we had chosen, was number 1.  
 
We then reversed her names so that the most popular name became her middle name and her middle name became her first name.
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« Reply #5 on: Feb 3rd, 2005, 6:15pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
With two sons named Cervantes and Machiavelli, my influence was great thinkers, lol. I guess that died out.  Sad
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« Reply #6 on: Feb 3rd, 2005, 8:33pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
ohh...  I don't think I would want my future to kid to have a popular name... I wouldn't like him to experience what I had... I was never the single Paul in my class... hehehe...  at least now in the office I am... and I have a lot of Paul friends...
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« Reply #7 on: Feb 4th, 2005, 9:56am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
I thought 'John Paul' is a bit original. Nope. And be prepared to be stereotyped, if you know what I mean.  Wink
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