Baby names predicted to trend in 2022 – from Bear to Cressida and Calypso

There’s not long left of 2021 – we know, it’s gone by scarily fast – which means pregnant people who are due in 2022 are looking for the perfect name for their baby.

And, it’s important to parents to find something that is stylish, suits their child and won’t seem bizarre in a couple of years. It’s important to keep up with the latest trends, especially as new names are constantly in fashion.

This means that those planning on having a baby in 2022 would be wise to keep an eye on the latest trends – whether you want a moniker that’s the height of fashion or to avoid anything remotely popular.

Luckily, the team at Nameberry has made a number of predictions on what will be popular over the next 12 months.

Names with an adventurous or escapist tone are likely to be in demand, while more unisex options will also be popular.

This apparently shows “a shift in the way the new generation of parents approaches traditional gender norms”.

Here are the themes they think will be popular in 2022:

Playful names

Apparently fun will be an important part of many baby names including nicknames or terms of endearment like:

• Bear
• Birdie
• Dovie
• Iggy
• Pixie

Escapist/Nature names

After a year in lockdown, Nameberry things that exotic locations and the wilderness will feature in future classrooms.

They suggested:

• Horizon
• Koa
• Lotus
• Prairie
• Woods

Bridgeton names

The hit Netflix series took the UK by storm last year and Nameberry thinks this craze will continue.

Popular names will include:

• Benedict
• Cressida
• Daphne
• Eloise
• Francesca

S-ending names

Nameberry commented to the Metro: “S-ending baby names feel so much fresher in 2022 than N, R, A, and even O in the final spot – and not just for boys.

“We predict that the smart S-ending will feature increasingly prominently on the girls’ side too in coming years.

“Particularly trendy categories for S-ending names right now include snappy surnames, cool vintage names, and ancient and mythical names.”

These include:

• Ames
• Emrys
• Lois
• Ozias
• Wells

Retro names

In 2021 we all noticed the rise of “granny names” which were popular in the 1950s – and this is set to continue.

Nostalgic options include:

• Betty
• Bobby
• Mae
• Ned
• Nellie

Musical names

Apparently, more children will be named after musical styles, technical and instrumental aspects and musical legends.

Nameberry suggested:

• Calypso
• Chord
• Drummer
• Madrigal
• Rhythm

R-names

Apparently short and snappy names with a unisex vibe and R sound will be popular in 2022.

Keep your eyes open for the following:

• Reeve
• Revel
• Reign
• Rome
• Roux

Do you love any of these names? Tell us in the comments down below…

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