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JoJo Maman Bébé Unveils 2026 Baby-Name Forecast With Vintage Nicknames and Nature Picks

The retailer’s list with @namingbebe reflects nostalgia-driven tastes, presented as a prediction rather than official name data.

Overview

  • JoJo Maman Bébé partnered with baby‑naming expert Colleen Slagen (@namingbebe) to release a 2026 trend forecast announced on Instagram earlier this month.
  • The predictions point to a revival of vintage, nickname‑style choices over formal versions, with examples such as Romy, Goldie, Kitty, Louie and Archie.
  • A cottage‑core theme is highlighted with suggested names including Edie, Willa, Hattie, Percy, Sonny, Franklin and Augustine.
  • A separate “granola baby” list promotes nature‑led picks like Coast, Sunny, Juniper, Fox, Oak, Cherry, Dove and Fern.
  • Media outlets including the Mirror, Bristol Live and Wales Online reported the lists today, framing them as guidance tied to a wider nostalgia trend sometimes described online as 2026 being the new 2016.