The Predictions For the Hottest Baby Names in 2017 Include Beatrice, Thor, and Zelda

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The writers at Nameberry.com just released their predictions for the 100 hottest baby names of this year, based on the trends they’ve been spotting.

Now, there are a FEW benign names that made the list, like Dylan, Emilia, Remy, Sadie, Sasha, and Simone.

One big trend they’re seeing is old-fashioned names making a comeback.  Their list includes Amos, Baxter, Beatrice, Birdie, Clara, Esther, Frank, Goldie, Gus, Isadora, Lionel, Monty, Otis, Ozzie, Quincy, Ray, Reuben, Ruth, Tallulah, Vera, and Winston.

There are also some pop culture inspired names, like Archer, Arrow, Bowie, Thor, and Zelda.

(Today)