If 2025 was the year of the vintage baby name, 2026 might just be the year of the “granola baby name”.

That’s according to baby name consultant Colleen Slagen, who has worked with JoJo Maman Bébé to share her top predictions for baby naming trends in 2026.

From vintage nickname styles (think Goldie and Kitty) to “granola” baby names (which are nature-inspired, with rustic and earthy feels) to a continued interest in gender neutral and ‘cottagecore’ names, here are some of the monikers that are set to soar in popularity this year.

If you’re looking to name your little one in the year ahead, here’s all the inspiration you need...

Vintage nickname names

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