"Sophie Kihm, an expert at Nameberry, said: 'Parents who choose ancient-civilization names are often seeking to connect their children to history. For some, that means honoring their own heritage with Mesoamerican or ancient Asian names. 'For others, these names offer a way to cope with an uncertain future by rewinding to a romanticized past, especially through ancient Greek and Roman choices.'"
"Nameberry included a total of 10 trends set to rise in 2026, with number five being 'Romantasy' names. For girls, Kihm listed Calista, Cordelia and Tamsin, and for boys, names like Alistair, Dashiell and Thoren could see a rise. 'When naming characters, romantasy authors draw from a few central themes,' Kihm said. 'Romantasy baby namers follow the same tropes. They gravitate toward ornate names with an otherworldly aura and strong European influence - mostly the most ethereal archaic choices.'"
Trends for 2026 favor ancient-civilization names for girls (Olympia, Adhara, Marcella) and boys (Ramses, Isidore, Linus). Showgirl options such as Marilyn, Roxie and Ophelia and Soulful choices like Cypress, Jubilee, Creed and Shiloh are rising. Some classic boomer names may return, including Betsy, Nancy, Judith for girls and Bruce, Monty, Wes for boys. Romantasy names emphasize ornate, otherworldly, European-influenced choices like Calista, Cordelia, Tamsin, Alistair, Dashiell and Thoren. Vowel-hiatus names with more vowels than consonants—Anaia, Aya, Lyanni, Eirian, Romeo and Tadeo—are also noted.
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