WASHINGTON – Would you name your baby Persephone or Thor?
Ancient names inspired by gods and goddesses are going to be popular among expecting parents this year, according to .
Nameberry experts predict some of the baby naming trends this year:
1) Names inspired by Superstorm Sandy.
2) Names diverged from “Lionine” such as Leopold, Leo and Leona.
3) Calling a child by his or her middle name instead of first name.
4) Inserting a baby’s place of birth into his or her name.
5) Mid-century nicknames such as Hank or Hal.
6) Names from Scandinavia such as Astrid, Magnus, and yes, Siri.
7) Names with a double “L,” such as Lily, Lila and Lola.
8) Wildflower names such as Rose and Poppy.
9) Seasonal names such as Winter, Snow and Frost.
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