I just want to say that you’re not smack dab in the middle of trendy, because none of these names are trendy. They are, however, on trend. To me, there is a huge difference. A name that’s on trend has the potential to become popular, yes, but, again, popular and trendy aren’t synonymous. If popularity is your issue, that’s one thing, but being on trend is only a problem if you have a desperate wish to be the trendsetter!
[name]Blythe[/name] may be one of the top predictions for the coming year on NB, but I don’t buy it. [name]Blythe[/name] is still just a little too heavy to my ear to really “make it,” as is [name]Sibyl[/name] - they’re just a bit too fusty and lacking in the cute factor that has bounced many a vintage name from [name]Charlotte[/name] to [name]Stella[/name]. Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use them, doesn’t mean they aren’t still on trend, but I just don’t see them hitting it big. Off your list, [name]Sylvie[/name] is the hottest, hands down. I definitely see [name]Sylvie[/name] continuing to climb, but she still isn’t trendy. [name]Susannah[/name], too, and [name]Helena[/name] to an extent, are names on the rise, for good reason - they’re vintage but playful with fun nicknames. [name]Clementine[/name] is a different story, partly because she’s a definite style and a bit of an acquired taste, simply because she’s so cute. Cutesy, even, to be frank. A more staid nature name like [name]Iris[/name], although it might be more widely appealing and therefore have the potential to be more popular, probably has a little more staying power.
So, what should you do? I’d maybe just use one of your top picks. They are your top picks for a reason, right? And, [name]Helena[/name] is a great fit with [name]Phoebe[/name], the best off your list, I think. Worried about [name]Blythe[/name]? Try [name]Faye[/name], if you aren’t wary of the F (PH) sound. [name]Clementine[/name] a little too hot for you? Try [name]Briar[/name], Celandine, [name]Lilith[/name], [name]Marigold[/name], [name]Magnolia[/name], [name]Olive[/name], [name]Rosanna[/name], [name]Rosaline[/name], or [name]Viola[/name]. [name]Helena[/name] can be subbed with [name]Imogen[/name] or [name]Cassandra[/name]. Instead of [name]Susannah[/name], try [name]Miriam[/name], [name]Lydia[/name], [name]Prudence[/name], [name]Rebecca[/name], or Hosanna. No [name]Sylvie[/name]? No problem - [name]Amelie[/name], [name]Delphine[/name], [name]Eva[/name] [EH-va], [name]Eveline[/name], [name]Fleur[/name], [name]Genevieve[/name], [name]Jessamine[/name], and [name]Lucienne[/name] are all great alternatives! And, finally, for [name]Sybil[/name], you could play around with [name]Ada[/name], [name]Celia[/name], [name]Cora[/name], [name]Eula[/name], [name]Gwyneth[/name], [name]Ingrid[/name], [name]Margot[/name], [name]Romola[/name], [name]Zara[/name], [name]Zora[/name], or [name]Zola[/name].
[name]Lemon[/name]
PS If you use [name]June[/name] with [name]Phoebe[/name] [name]Jane[/name], I would feel like you’ve got to use [name]June[/name] [name]Penelope[/name] for the sake of matching.
PPS [name]Maxine[/name] has cute potential, with the right nickname. But, beware - [name]Jessica[/name] [name]Simpson[/name] is rumored to be naming her baby girl [name]Maxwell[/name], to go by [name]Maxie[/name] for short. [name]Maxine[/name] and other related names will be a hit or miss after if that rumor proves true.
