This game is all about defending names… proving that they will be the “NPBN” (or, Next Popular [name_u]Baby[/name_u] Name). A poster chooses a name, which can be as beautiful or ridiculous as they wish, and the next poster must make up a convincing argument on why this name will be a good choice.
P1:
Defend… Arinya.
P2:
Arinya is a Thai name meaning, “beautiful knowledgeable woman”. Because of this lovely meaning, as well as its sound, it is a likely contender for the NPBN. It can be easily said in a variety of languages, and fits in with other “A plus” baby names.
Defend Elizabreth (!)
P3:
Elizabreth is a trendy alternative to the ever-popular [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]/[name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f]. The add-on “r” adds a touch of class…
…or whatever you want to say. Make something ridiculous up. Have fun! Okay, let’s start with:
[name_f]Maine[/name_f] is not only a stunning state that is home to some of the most beautiful national parks and the gorgeous [name_f]Maine[/name_f] Coon cat. It is also in similarity to that of a lions mane!
[name_m]Audio[/name_m] fits with many of the current trends in baby names that make it likely to rise up the charts. It has the -o ending that is becoming big, as well as the vowel start that so many popular names have. It is also a word name, making it extra cool. It sounds like an updated version of [name_m]Otto[/name_m], and offers nicknames such as [name_f]Audi[/name_f], Dio, [name_f]Di[/name_f], [name_f]Io[/name_f], or even [name_f]Addie[/name_f].
Salmonella follows the hot -elle/-ella trend with something more unexpected than [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] and [name_f]Gabriella[/name_f]. It has a unique tie to nature (salmon) and offers tons of cute nicknames, like [name_f]Sally[/name_f], [name_f]Mona[/name_f], [name_u]Nelly[/name_u], and [name_f]Ella[/name_f].
Rifle is an uber-cool gender neutral baby name that follows the recent trends of word names, similar to other bada$$ baby names like [name_m]Ace[/name_m], [name_m]King[/name_m], [name_m]Crash[/name_m], [name_f]Hurricane[/name_f], or Bang. It fits perfectly as a sibset with [name_m]Shooter[/name_m], [name_u]Pistol[/name_u], and Bullet/Bullette. With gender-neutral nicknames like Ri/[name_m]Rye[/name_m], Eiffel, or Fleh, it is sure to be the next popular baby name.
Gaberdine is a great alternative to the ever-popular [name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f] or [name_f]Gabriella[/name_f] while still giving you the nickname possibility of “[name_u]Gabby[/name_u].” It also features the trendy “-ine” ending as seen in [name_f]Madeline[/name_f], [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f], etc.
[name_m]Humphrey[/name_m] is a traditional name that will never go out of style. It means “peaceful warrior,” and I can picture a strong yet sensitive boy. It ages well, and when he’s a little boy we can go by [name_m]Huffie[/name_m].
[name_f]Aubrielle[/name_f] is a more feminine alternative to [name_u]Aubrey[/name_u], and has lovely autumnal imagery and flair. It is a modern combination of [name_u]Aubrey[/name_u] and [name_f]Brielle[/name_f], but seems classic and beautiful. It comes jam-packed with nicknames like Aub, [name_f]Bree[/name_f]/[name_f]Brie[/name_f], [name_u]Abby[/name_u], [name_f]Brielle[/name_f], [name_f]Elle[/name_f], [name_f]Ella[/name_f], or [name_u]Reese[/name_u].
Klondike is an unusual name that would guarantee your child doesn’t blend in with the crowd, plus it’s gender neutral! Named for a region of [name_f]Canada[/name_f] and on the Alaskan border, it conjures up some of the most beautiful places in the world. “Kl” names are very unusual so you could start a new trend. There’s nickname potential too, perhaps “[name_f]Di[/name_f]” for a girl (often used as a nickname for [name_f]Diana[/name_f]) or “Klon” or “Londy” for either gender.
Microsoft is a great name for computer-savvy parents, especially those who want their baby to grow into a multi-billion dollar company. The name contains 2 different styles: the hard sound of “[name_m]Mike[/name_m]” and the soft sound of “Soft”, both of which are available nicknames.
Kharringtyn-McKhynleigh is a trendy name that will leave your baby feeling like a true [name_m]Kool[/name_m] Kid™. It’s long and has a ton of letters, so spelling it will be a great workout for your child’s brain! It also has some cool letter pairs found in popular names, like Mc, Kh, [name_u]Leigh[/name_u], and Tyn.
The name Helikoptr, the danish word for helicopter, will both inspire your child to be worldly, and let them know that they can identify as anything they want, even an attack helicopter. This name is becoming increasingly popular among parents of males and females, because helicopters are cool and will never go out of style.