So Here is the thing when I was 17 I gave birth to my first and only child a little girl Kameryn. I hope she never reads this because I hate her name. It is horrible to say i know. When I say [name]Kam[/name] or Kameryn I do love it (unisex I know) But writing it out I’m almost embarrassed . At the time I love love loved Kameryn. My 17 year old self thought I was so cleaver that I had picked such a unique name and spelt it the “girl way”. now I see I was not so original and the Uneekly spelt K names (with a y thrown in there) are a trend I don’t understand and Im a part of it!!! the same goes for Mc names.
So what is the name trend now other than mentioned above. I’m due in Nov. and terrified to make the same mistake.
It seems to me nature names are on the rise ([name]Clover[/name] , [name]Wren[/name]) and more than anything classic vintage names ([name]Hazel[/name] , [name]Henry[/name]) so I am wondering 5 to 10 years from now will there be a surplus of these names ? Or will the top 100 stay clouded up with Maddisons and [name]Addison[/name]'s ? I guess I don’t know what’s worse all of my favorite classic names making it up to the top 100 or [name]Jayden[/name], [name]Kylee[/name] and McKinleys taking over for another 10 years.
What do you think???
I think that traditional spellings are best. I believe that it would be annoying to have your name spelled wrong your entire life. [name]Cameron[/name] is a great name. Have you considered having the spelling legally changed?
I’m having the same issue with the name [name]Madeline[/name]. I love the name, but want it pronounced like “Made-[name]Lynne[/name]” not “Made -[name]LINE[/name]” so I feel like I have to spell it [name]Madelyn[/name].
Have you considered legally changing the spelling of Kameryn’s name?
I would much rather see a nature name or vintage name than another of the [name]Aiden[/name] bunch or Mc-/substitute vowels for “y”/take your pick of -ley, -leigh, -lei, -lee, -lea, -son, -syn, or -cyn bunch.
I did consider changing the spelling at least but she is 8 now and she has told me she loves her name and the way it is spelt so I can’t very well say I no longer like it and she has to change it.
I wouldn’t mess with the spelling now at age 8 but maybe have a chat when she’s about to transition out of high school.
If I had a daughter at 18 she would’ve had God knows what kind of awful name so it’s great that you picked something that you love the sound of!
I think nature names- [name]Violet[/name], [name]Fern[/name], [name]Wren[/name], [name]Magnolia[/name] are a trend to some degree
Vintage names- [name]Hazel[/name], [name]Mabel[/name], [name]Stella[/name], ect are huge.
Feminized male names- [name]Harriet[/name], [name]Josephine[/name], [name]Henrietta[/name] w spunky nickname potential are climbing.
Boyish surname names- [name]Sutton[/name], [name]Sawyer[/name]…
I think if you want to avoid something that will seem really dated in 10 years go classic like [name]Anna[/name], [name]Elizabeth[/name], [name]Catherine[/name].
Or pick one of the trends you like but pick something a little off the grid.
Or just start making lists. You might find that you really love something like [name]Nina[/name] or [name]Jane[/name]…simple enough, moderately popular for ages with a pretty sound. Those are my favorite types of names.
Honestly, there is nothing wrong with trends. Kameryn will be in good company as an adult, so no harm no foul. I think you were right the first time. Go with something YOU [name]LOVE[/name].
Also, be weary of using Nameberry as your go to, “This name is popular” guide because what is popular here is a little more daring then what is REALLY popular. Majority of the people here are name buffs and so when you see 5 threads all praising “[name]Agnes[/name]” or “[name]Hazel[/name]” you are just getting a small peek into the population, dare I say it… your seeing the name nerd side of it. hehe. 
So even though they are rising in popularity, chances are they are MORE popular here then in the real world.
Best thing to do is to read the baby announcements in your town, talk to other people and find out the names of the babies they know. Watch the social security list for hints. They have a national list, and lists for each state. I found the list that breaks it down into how many children were born that year with that name SUPER helpful. It really puts it into perspective.
Good luck!