100 Baby Names for 2025

Mother of Four

As a mother of four, I am no stranger to hunting for the perfect baby name. There are so many factors to consider, such as how the name will fit with your child's surname, how it will fit with other names in your family, how it will grow with the child, and how it could impact your child professionally.

Not to mention, you are likely only half of the equation when it comes to deciding on a baby name.

Trends for 2025 Baby Names

There are a few categories that will be trending with regard to baby names in 2025. These include

1. Nature-inspired baby names
2. Space-inspired baby names
3. Innovator and leader names

Each of these categories plays on the idea of hope for humanity. This is relevant for children born in 2025 because they are entering the world at an unstable time in terms of geopolitical issues, environmental changes, and great technological advances.

Nature-Inspired Baby Names

As more people grow concerned about the health of the Earth and the fate of the environment, nature-inspired names give promise and hope for the future.

These can be anything related to nature, the environment, Earth, or minerals.

Here are some top examples for boys:

• Slate
• Bear
• River
• Sage
• Clay
• Heath
• Reed
• Quill
• Geo
• Cove
• Wilder
• Cypress
• Aspen
• Ocean
• Rain
• Phoenix
• Dune
• Stone

Here are some top examples for girls:

• Violet
• Willow
• Ivy
• Juniper
• Briar Rose
• Wren
• Heather
• Lake
• Sky
• Calla
• Ember
• Isla
• Jade
• Meadow
• Clover
• Poppy
• Marigold
• Fern
• Lavender
• Coral
• Sedona
• Dove

Space is the Future

Space-inspired baby names are also quite hopeful. Space represents the future, technology, and achievement.

As a population, we are looking to venture out into space in the coming years, perhaps to colonize, or perhaps to simply better understand our universe.

However, one the greatest reasons space-inspired names are becoming so popular is their gender neutrality. Most of these names can be appropriate for a boy or a girl.

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Space-Inspired Baby Names

Innovator and Leader Baby Names

We have seen many influential leaders, inventors, and visionaries throughout history. Why not name your baby after a key contributor?

This might be a scientist, a philosopher, or a president. Let these names inspire you and your child to dream big dreams.

Here are some examples for boys:

• Mendel
• Bach
• Newton
• Albert
• Euclid
• Washington
• Dalton
• Edison
• Voltaire
• Leonardo
• Mandela
• Lincoln

Here are some examples for girls:

• Harriet
• Joan
• Elizabeth
• Marie
• Rosa
• Angelou
• Austen
• Amelia
• Katherine
• Ella
• Serena
• Taylor

Bonus Baby Names

As a bonus, here are 10 more baby names trending for 2025. These are all relevant to popular culture, hot themes, or celebrities.

1. Elon
2. Penelope
3. Kelce
4. Eloise
5. Blue
6. Roan
7. Prairie
8. Patriot
9. Liam
10. Margot

Things to Consider When Naming

Naming a human can be difficult. There are endless options, not to mention, endless opinions.

Remember, not everyone will like the baby name you choose, and that's okay. Mentally prepare yourself for the people who are vocal about letting you know that. There is no perfect name in which everyone you meet instantly loves it.

The baby name you choose isn't a standalone. It will be paired with a middle name and a last name, so be sure to see how it all sounds together. Also, check the initials. You will want to avoid any embarrassing combinations.

Your child will grow into their name. You don't have to avoid long names or tricky spellings just because you are worried your child will have difficulty.

Choose a name that you love and that your partner loves. Everyone else will learn to adjust to that choice.

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