You surely know some pregnant women, or some couples who are crazy because they don’t know what to name their offspring. Choosing a name for a baby is one of the most complicated decisions for parents. This name will define their personality, their identity, their values, and it can even bring with it their traditions. Millions of families each year look for inspiration to name the babies on the way. Many parents think of a friend they love a lot, a relative or even actors or football players (do you know how many people are called Cristiano after Cristiano Ronaldo or Olivia after Olivia Newton John?! In this article we are going to tell you which are the most common and cutest names and what each one reveals!
How did they make this ranking?
The study, led by Dr. Bodo Winter (associate professor of Cognitive Linguistics) analysed how certain sounds and linguistic structures make some names perceived as more pleasant. This approach, which combines linguistics and auditory perception, not only evaluates the sonorous beauty of names, but also their meaning and cultural origin.
This way, they make everything easier for parents who are looking for names for their children, we will tell you about them below!
The 10 most beautiful boy names according to science
- Jesse: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “gift from God.”
- Charlie: Diminutive of Charles, “strong man.”
- Louie: Variant of Louis, “famous warrior.”
- William: “Brave defender.”
- Freddie: Diminutive of Frederick, “powerful peace.”
- George: Greek, “worker of the land.”
- Ali: Arabic, “elevated.”
- Daniel: Hebrew, “God is my judge.”
- Riley: Irish, “brave.”
- Leo: From Latin, “lion” (although in this list it is because of Messi…)
The 10 most beautiful girl names
- Sophie: French variant of Sofia, meaning “wisdom.”
- Ivy: Associated with fidelity and perseverance.
- Phoebe: Greek name meaning “bright” or “radiant.”
- Violet: Of Latin origin, symbolizes nobility.
- Willow: Evokes grace and flexibility.
- Hanna: From Hebrew roots, meaning “grace.”
- Ellie: Short form of Eleanor or Elizabeth, “God is my light.”
- Sophia: Another classic Greek name meaning “wisdom.”
- Zoe: Greek name meaning “life.”
- Rosie: Associated with flower and delicacy.
Why do some names stand out more than others?
Depending on the region you are in and the religious, social, and family influences you have, there will be names that are more common than others in certain countries.
How to choose the perfect name for your children?
Names that resonate in memory usually have a balance between traditional and modern. For example, names like Sophie and Jesse are not only phonetically appealing, but they also evoke positive feelings.
The most common names in the United States
For girls
- Olivia
- Emma
- Charlotte
- Amelia
- Sophia
- Mia
- Isabella
- Ava
- Evelyn
- Luna
For boys
- Liam
- Noah
- Oliver
- James
- Elijah
- Mateo
- Theodore
- Henry
- Lucas
- William
The name you choose will surely be good and you will get it right. Beyond the name, the most important thing will, of course, be to educate them in the values of respect, solidarity and empathy, so that tomorrow’s future will not continue to be as bleak as the world is today and we can build a much more empathetic society.