Naming a tiny human is a big responsibility. You want to capture their personality, honor their family lineage, and also make sure they don’t get beat up on the playground. It’s a lot of pressure.
Baby names also tend to have interesting trends. Looking ahead to 2024, many experts predict that old timey names, celestial names, and variations of Olivia will be all the rage. You are sure to see the names on this list grow in popularity in the next couple of years.
Millie
We are going to see many Millies in 2024. Millie is a German name that started out as a nickname for Millicent, Melicent, Mildred, and Amalasuintha. It now stands on its own. It means “gentle strength” and “strong in work” so it is a powerful name for a young girl who will turn into a phenomenal woman.
Nellie
The name Nellie was first popular in the late 1800s but will make a comeback in 2024. It started out as a nickname as well for names such as Cornelia, Eleanor, and Helen and is Latin in origin. It means horn or sun ray. Nellies will be a source of light when times are dark.
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Poppy
The name Poppy has British and Latin roots. It is also the name of a red flower that is a symbol for those who died in World War I and on active duty. Poppies also represent sleep and peace, so this is a meaningful name for a baby girl. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver chose it for his daughter, as did Jenna Hager Bush.
Aurora
The next trend we are going to see in 2024 is celestial names. Aurora falls into that category and as a bonus is also a Disney princess name. It is Latin and Roman in origin and literally means dawn. The name makes one think of the mystical aurora borealis or northern lights. Aurora was also a Roman goddess who controlled the sunrise, so there’s lots of power and light in this name.
Luna
Luna is another celestial name sure to be a hit in 2024. Celebrities including Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have already given their daughters the popular moniker. It has Roman origins as she was the goddess of the moon who traveled in style in a white chariot helping keep time. The name also appears as a beloved character in the Harry Potter series.
Nova
Nova comes from the Latin word "novus" meaning new. It is also used to describe a bright star that comes about suddenly with a power force. This name is already popular in in Scandinavian nations. Diane Kruger decided the name was perfect for her daughter, who is now 4 years old.
Olivia
The baby girl name Olivia has been a popular choice since 2019. New parents will be looking for something similar but different to make their child’s name less common. We will be seeing lots of names starting with “o” in 2024. Some of these might be Odette, Ophelia, Olive, Octavia, or Opal.
