2011 will say goodbye to the most common name combo of the last few years - Ella Grace - and welcome in a variety of new names, mostly inspired by popular culture and our much loved royals. Trends are heading towards classic names and away from hideous spellings and made up 'drug induced' words (for they aren't even names!)
Without further ado....
Girls:
Alice: This classic previously associated with the blonde who chased a white rabbit down a rabbit hole has been slowly creeping back up the charts. It's one of many sweet classics to make their way back to popularity.
Annabel: Carrying on from the Isabelle trend people are turning to the equally lovely Annabel as the next Belle name. The Belle/Bella trend wont die as more Twilight movies are set to release.
Josephine: Our newest little Aussie princess courtesy of Mary. After the birth of Isabella that name grew in popularity so everything suggests this will too. From the name Joseph meaning 'he will add'. Has the cute nick name Josie that many 20/30 somethings can relate to Josie and The Pussycats! This may also lead to the rise of other Jo names.
Kate: About to become the newest member of the British royal family, Kate or Catherine may see a revival in popularity as who wouldn't want to imagine their daughter marrying a prince?
Mathilda: Exceptionally popular after the birth of Heath Ledgers Matilda, this European spelling may become popular now as this name was Princess Mary's way of honouring Australia when naming her little Josephine.
Sophia: Popular several years ago this name may grow again due to its usage as a middle name for Princess Josephine.
Boys:
Alexander: One of the middle names of Mary's little Prince Vincent, whilst I doubt Vincent will take off, the popularity of this name might be renewed.
Finn: The name of Miranda Kerr's little bundle of boy, Finn Bloom may inspire others to use this cute name. The name has multiple meanings, 'white' or 'person from Finland'.
Harry: Renewed interest in the royals may see a rise in the use of the Princes names. Harry's name is actually Henry, so this one may rise too!
Max: After the birth of J-Lo's son Max this name has garnered more usage and interest and will be one to watch this year as people look for something different without it being trashy.
William: Again, could this one be a royal revival. It's never dropped from popularity but could the wedding of the year bring this name to the forefront of people's minds.
What do you think will be big in 2011?
