Earlier this week, a woman may have named her baby Hashtag, and todayBabyCenter has released a naming survey that provides a modicum of support for her choice. Along with their list of the top baby names and trends of 2012, the website asked members what quality they value most in a name and 20 percent said uniqueness. To that end, new moms and dads sought out baby name inspiration intrendy, but still unexpected, places like "Fifty Shade of Grey," politics and, yes, technology.
The most popular choices for boys and girls’ names -- a.k.a., examples of what not to name your baby if you want to be original -- are very similar to last year’s list.
The most popular choices for boys and girls’ names -- a.k.a., examples of what not to name your baby if you want to be original -- are very similar to last year’s list.
| GIRLS | BOYS |
|---|---|
| Sophia | Aiden |
| Emma | Jackson |
| Olivia | Ethan |
| Isabella | Liam |
| Ava | Mason |
| Lily | Noah |
| Zoe | Lucas |
| Chloe | Jacob |
| Mia | Jayden |
| Madison | Jack |
