There are some unusual choices
The responsibility of naming a baby can weigh heavy on new or soon-to-be parents. They'll be choosing a name that their tiny bundle of joy will carry - most likely - through the rest of their lives. So, when it comes to picking a name, and agreeing to it with your partner, it isn't a task to be taken lightly.
Television and films are also expected to inspire parents, with Wednesday featuring on the list after the Netflix series success. You'll also see names inspired by nature – from Clover to Marigold. Below is the full list that Nameberry has identified in its top 50 'best' names for 2023, in alphabetical order, along with their meanings. Standby, there are some unusual names on the list.
19. Idalia – This nickname for Aphrodite was virtually unknown in the US until recently, when it was used in the Netflix series From Scratch 28. Marigold – Bright floral name rife with symbolism in cultures from Mexico to India. Goldie is one adorable nickname30. Maxine – 1920s favourite starting to rise again as a first and middle name, as in Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's newborn daughter Esti Maxine32. Odette – French rarity you may know from Swan Lake34. Ozzy – Natural shortening for a whole range of fashionable boy names, from Oscar to August to Ozias36.
39. Sybil – Underused literary and mythological name, belonging to divine prophetesses in Greek and Roman legend
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