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This new naming trend is becoming super popular

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Baby name trends come and go, and aesthetic names for baby boys and girls are hugely popular right now. You may have even given your baby an aesthetic name without even realizing it. Although you may think this trend, popularized on social media apps like TikTok and Instagram, will be a short-lived one, giving your baby an aesthetic name simply means refusing to adhere to any conventional naming rules.

By definition, “aesthetic” means beautiful, stylish, artistic, and chic and parents are feeling more empowered than ever when choosing the perfect name for their little ones. They are no longer limited to “classic” or family names and can choose something unique, elegant, unexpected, or unusual if that’s a name they love. If you’ve been looking for some aesthetic girl, boy, and gender-neutral name inspiration, we’ve compiled a list of some options you’re sure to love.

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Aesthetic baby girl names

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Looking for the perfect aesthetic baby girl name? When choosing an aesthetic name for a baby girl, many parents take inspiration from nature or choose names they’ve always felt were elegant and beautiful. Celebrities have also embraced the aesthetic style. Kylie Jenner named her daughter Stormi, Busy Phillips has daughters named Birdie and Cricket, and Kelly Clarkson named her daughter River Rose. Names that were once only considered nicknames are becoming popular as given names. Here are some beautiful options to choose from:

  • Scarlett
  • Aria
  • Birdie
  • Coco
  • Wren
  • Eva
  • Brynn
  • Cora
  • Juniper
  • Poppy

Aesthetic names for boys

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Inspired by nature, music, and the arts, aesthetic names for boys are becoming increasingly popular, with parents feeling more freedom than ever when choosing the perfect name for their little guy. Chrissy Teigen’s youngest son is named Wren, Cameron Diaz just announced the birth of her son, Cardinal, and Kylie Jenner continued with the aesthetic trend, naming her son Aire. Here are some popular options for aesthetic names for boys:

  • Forest
  • Bear
  • Atticus
  • Dash
  • Grey
  • Kai
  • Jude
  • Remy
  • Scout
  • Zane

Aesthetic gender-neutral names

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One could argue that many aesthetic names are gender-neutral choices, and that’s true, which is another reason parents are finding them so appealing. Choosing a gender-neutral aesthetic name that you love allows you flexibility when it comes to naming your child. Here are some of our favorite options:

  • Ever
  • River
  • Sage
  • Blake
  • Ash
  • Atlas
  • Charlie
  • Jade
  • Onyx
  • Kit

Choosing a name for your little one is an important decision that takes a lot of consideration. Aesthetic names allow parents to channel the things they love the most to inspire the perfect baby name. Many parents no longer feel the need to choose something traditional or classic they may not feel connected to and are instead opting for these aesthetic names they love. Whatever name you choose we hope you find some inspiration from these suggestions.

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