The 'outdated' baby names for girls that are making a comeback
A US-based baby name consultant has predicted the return of previously outdated names in 2025.
Colleen Slagen, who just last week predicted a new trend for boys in 2025, which she likes to call "my best friend's dad's name", says girls will also be in for the vintage treatment next year.
Slagen, who runs a business called Naming Bebe and has a large following on TikTok and Instagram, is often called upon to discuss the latest baby name trends.
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A number of previously 'outdated' baby names for girls are making a comeback. Getty Images/iStockphoto
The Daily Express quoted Slagen as saying a number of "vintage names" that were considered "outdated" until recently were set to make a comeback in 2025, based on latest trends.
"For girls, Louise, Dorothy, Mabel and Maisie are on the rise," she said.
"Judith and Reggie have also recently been used.
"And for boys, it's Arthur, Archie and Howard."
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Slagen also spotted another emerging trend for girls' names.
"I think we'll start seeing more traditional male names being chosen for girls, such as Drew, Noah and Dylan."
Slagen provided a full list of the classic names for both girls and boys that would make a comeback in 2025. They are:
- Margot
- Eloise
- Vivian
- Drew
- Noah
- Dylan
- Louise
- Dorothy
- Mabel
- Maisie
- Arthur
- Archie
- Howard
- Judith
- Reggie
She also provided a list of the Top 10 baby boy names that are rising in popularity right now. They are:
- George
- Cal
- Beckham
- Tate
- Rocky
- Hollis
- Teddy
- Boden
- Casey
- Crew
Meanwhile, Slagan said the top girls' names on the rise right now are:
- Margot
- Georgia
- Miller
- Scottie
- Billie
- Lottie
- Goldie
- Louise
- Hallie
Slagen also said there were a number of different trends occurring simultaneously around baby names right now.
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