There have been a number of recognised trends for baby names in 2023 so far, and one Irish name is among them.
Meave is the Irish name that is included in the top ten names for boys and girls so far in 2023.
The name sits amongst some much less-than-typical names that seem to be growing in popularity this year.
The list has been accumulated by name experts Nameberry based on which names have been viewed the most since the start of the year. The list includes ten girl names and ten boy names that are trending in 2023 so far.
Irish name among trending baby names in 2023 so far – Maeve
At the beginning of the year, it was expected that Maeve was going to grow in popularity in the year to come, and the recent stats by Nameberry prove that expectations were correct.
Maeve comes in third place for trending baby girl names so far in 2023, and it’s a name that is joined by some rather unorthodox ones, too.
Baby name experts have noticed that newer parents are veering towards giving their children more uncommon names.
As such, the top name, as per the Nameberry site, is Luxury. Other names on the list are Aurelia, Eloise, Alice, Aurora, Isla, Luna, Ophelia, and Iris.
Some of these names have been around for years, like Iris and Alice, and are simply making a comeback. However, names like Luxury are certainly new to many baby name lists.
Maeve – she who intoxicates
Maeve, which is the anglicised version of the Irish name Meabh or Mebh, is generally a female name meaning “she who intoxicates”.
It’s a name of Gaelic origin that has stood the test of time, popular both historically and in modern-day Ireland and elsewhere around the world.
The name has a great standing in Irish folklore thanks to Queen Maeve of Connacht. She was considered one of the most remarkable figures and strongest leaders of the time. This is even more impressive because Cuchulainn was around at this time.
According to Nameberry, Maeve comes in as the third most popular trending baby girl name of 2023 so far.
Trending names for baby boys in 2023 so far – some unexpected entries
If you are in need of some unique and uncommon baby name inspiration, these top ten lists at Nameberry have got you covered.
According to the site, the top three trending baby boy names so far in 2023 are Aire, Royal, and Soren.
The expected rise in names such as these comes from celebrity influence. For example, Aire is the name of Kylie Jenner’s son. This name was given to her son after originally naming him Wolf.
The remainder of the top ten boy names are Theodore, Silas, Felix, Atticus, Cassius, Oliver, and Hugo.
There are a number of names on this list that can be attributed to popular culture. For example, Atticus Finch from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mocking Bird.
Check out: Top 10 unisex Irish names for your baby girl or boy.
