A naming expert said parents choosing 2025 baby names are going for names they like, with fewer worries about tradition

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Parents are focused less on tradition when choosing names for their babies these days.

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My husband and I waited for a sign before choosing names for our kids. Each time, we ended up with the perfect name.

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The author and her husband waited for a sign before naming their three kids.

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I run a baby-naming site. Trends in 2024 include space-inspired names and names ending in 'ai.'

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Baby naming is big business, with consultants charging up to $10,000 to find the perfect name

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A stock image of a newborn baby with a "Hello, my name is..." sticker.

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