Parents look set to be inspired by TV smash hit Bridgerton and lockdown when choosing their baby names in 2022, according to a new survey.
This year saw a trend in names that inspired hope, after the coronavirus pandemic and new parents also drew inspiration from the most bingeable boxsets of the year, , including Tiger (Tiger King) and Connell (Normal People).
And the trend looks set to continue into 2022, with the baby name experts over at Nameberry predicting that next year mums and dads will, once again take inspiration from their favourite shows.
According to their research, regal names like Jane and Elizabeth will be replaced by other iconic Bridgerton-inspired monikers such as Benedict, Cressida, Daphne, Eloise and Francesca.
Other big themes you can expect to see in 2022 include fun and fantasy, some inspired by nature as well as names with meanings rooted in spirituality, reports The Mirror.
Also trending for 2022 are unisex names which seem to be reflecting a shift in the way the new generation of parents approaches traditional gender norms.
Some celebrity parents have already started to skip the formal name entirely, opting for whimsical terms of endearment like Buddy, Honey, Lucky and even Baby straight onto the birth certificate.
Playful names along these same lines to watch out for include Bear, Birdie, Dovie, Iggy and Pixie.
The baby name experts have also shared their thoughts on spirit and soul names, which are rising in popularity.
They said: "Spirit and soul names are powerful and evocative, drawing on ancient myth and diverse religious traditions – but with a thoroughly modern twist.
"We see the rise of Christian word names like Praise, Promise and Shine. We’re also hearing more Sanskrit names and names from ancient myth and legend, alongside an alarming number of angel and demon names."
Some of the spirit and soul baby names that will appeal to parents in 2022 could be Creed, Galilee, Kali, Revere or Veda.
The need for nostalgic names is still strong, so retro names including Betty, Mae, Bobby and Nellie are likely to appear next year.
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