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Are you expecting a baby and already know it’s a girl? Although it may seem like an easy task, choosing a name requires research and, of course, has to please the parents’ taste and, in some cases, family members as well.
The tip is for parents to make a list with a maximum of 10 names (any more than that can make the choice even harder). After selecting their favorite girl names, they can suggest a vote among close relatives and friends, and by eliminating names, narrow it down to at least two favorites. Some couples prefer to wait until the baby is born to finally decide which name is ideal.
Every year, surveys are carried out to find out the trending girl and boy names that will be given, and these studies reflect the choices most commonly made by couples. Of course, many names repeat, as there’s always a trend towards some more traditional or classic girl names.
In 2016, the most popular names for girls were: Alice, Maria Eduarda, Yasmin, Lis, Antonela, Isadora, Helena, Laura, Maria Clara, Ana, Lavínia, Emily, Pietra, Milena, Nicole, Valentina, Lorena, Ludmila, Irene, among others.
It’s common for some name inspirations to come from movies, soap operas, series, the daughters of celebrities, books, and other sources. What’s important is for parents to think carefully about choosing the child’s name, as the name represents identity, carries meaning, and will be how their daughter is known in the world.
Girl Names – Trends 2017
If your baby girl will be born this year, here are some suggestions for girl names based on research to inspire parents to choose the identity their daughter will have throughout her life.
Some Girl Names and Their Meanings
- Júlia – This is one of the most popular girl names and is always at the top every year, meaning ‘sweet’, ‘cute’, and ‘affectionate’.
- Maria – A traditional choice, with biblical inspiration, meaning ‘strong’ and ‘sovereign’.
- Valentina – This name was a popular choice in 2016 and remains so in 2017; it means ‘creative’, ‘one with a sense of justice’, ‘who knows how to seize opportunities’.
- Mariana – A combination of Maria and Ana, meaning ‘sovereign’ and ‘full of grace’.
- Lara – A short name with simple spelling, but with important meanings: victorious, balanced, and calm.
- Maya – Also a short name, it means ‘confident’, ‘charitable’, and ‘one who knows how to forgive’.
- Luna – Means ‘illuminated’, ‘moon’ and ‘feminine’.
- Isadora – This name has a strong sound and means ‘gift’, ‘a present’.
- Olívia – Not among the most chosen girl names, but it is also full of important meanings: ‘wise’, ‘secure’, and ‘protective’.
- Beatriz – A name that every year is among the most chosen, meaning ‘blessed’ and ‘the one who brings happiness’.
- Alice – This name became popular especially thanks to the classic children’s book Alice in Wonderland and means ‘honored’, ‘noble’, and ‘important’.
- Ana – A very short name, with a very simple spelling, and which is a good choice either on its own or in combination. It means ‘gracious’ and ‘full of grace’.
Some girl names are also among the predicted names for this year: Alicia, Ágata, Manuela, Laura, Cecília, and Flora. Among compound names: Ana Luíza, Maria Eduarda, Maria Paula, Maria Fernanda, and Ana Clara.
If parents wish to avoid traditional or classic girl names, they might be inspired by names such as: Analu, Cassiane, Chiara, Agnes, Samira, Maitê, Ingrid, Hilda, Stella, Vivian, Yandra, Leandra, Nina, Paolla, Heloísa, Brenda, Malú, Nayla, and Marjorie.
Some other girl names to inspire include: Bianca, Camila, Carolina, Luciana, Elisa, Emanuelle, Mariane, Milena, Nicole, Rafaela, Raquel, Sophia, Letícia, Lorena, Luiza, Marina, Bárbara, Bia, Mia, Lia, Giulia, Jennifer, Laís, Natália, Catarina, Damaris, Mirela, Yasmin, Débora, Thais, Gabriela, Eduarda, among others. Some parents, even after narrowing down their choices, prefer to wait for the baby to be born so they can look at the baby’s face and choose the name that best suits and that truly ‘looks like’ their daughter.
Choosing international girl names is not usually ideal, mostly because of the spelling and pronunciation; it’s also important to consider your daughter’s point of view, especially during her literacy phase and interactions with other children.
Changing the spelling of a traditional, classic, short, or simple name can also help preserve a beautiful sound and meaning, but adds a different touch in writing, for example: Marya, Marianna, Alyce, Liah, Larah, Nathália, Patrycia, Anna, Paulla, Biah, Mya, among others.
Care in Choosing Girl Names
Besides considering the spelling, beauty of the name, and its meaning, it’s important that parents pay attention to certain details. Always check if the initials of the first and last name could form any unfortunate expression—this matters because in some companies, for example, identification badges are based on initials.
Many parents want in some way to honor a relative by giving the child the same name, but remember that a name is more than just an identity choice—it becomes a mark that is part of the child’s life forever.
In school, nicknames often appear, so it’s important when choosing a name to think about the possible nicknames it might generate. For example, Beatriz is often shortened to Bia, Maria Luísa can become Malu. Sometimes, after considering this, parents may wish to officially register the child with the short name, such as Bia or Malu, for example.
Choosing exotic girl names might appeal to parents, but it can cause many problems for the child. It’s essential for parents to think carefully—and remember that choosing a name is an important task and can have a significant impact on the child’s life in the future.
Repetition is an important factor in selecting a child’s identity. Parents should say the name out loud hundreds of times, with various intonations—this is important to see if, phonetically, the name resembles another word or has another meaning.
After making a decision, it’s always good to have at least one more girl name that both parents like, because when the child is born, it’s possible the favorite name will no longer feel right and that the baby will suit one of the previously less considered names.
