Overview
- Nameberry released a predictions list pointing to genre-driven trends tied to what parents read and watch, including romantasy, ancient-civilization, anime, showgirl, Brit-lit, and Utah-inspired names.
- A My Nametags study forecasts a rebound for traditional choices, highlighting Violet and Ophelia for girls and Rhys for boys as names likely to climb.
- Music is cited as a catalyst, with Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl expected to lift interest in names such as Ophelia.
- Streaming and fandoms are flagged as drivers, with Netflix’s hit Demon Hunters linked to rising interest in Japanese names like Renji and Suzu and BookTok fueling romantasy-style picks.
- Upcoming and recent adaptations are expected to nudge choices, including Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Percy Jackson season two, Wuthering Heights, Sense and Sensibility, Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, and the Hunger Games prequel character Maysilee.