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Baby girl name trends 2012

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Written by Kim Grundy   

Sophia is the new most popular baby girl name of the year, pushing past last year’s favorite girl name of Isabella.  Longer and more sophisticated sounding girl names, such as Charlotte and Victoria, are also moving up the charts, as are unique, trending names including Briella. What will be the “it” girl names of the year? Get the inside scoop by checking out the baby girl name trends for 2012.

Most popular baby girl names

Prior to this year, Isabella had been the most popular baby girl name for two years in a row. Check out the new top 10 baby girl names:

 

Check out the top 100 baby girl name list here

 

Trendsetting baby names

Briella was the baby girl name that has moved up the charts the fastest, perhaps due to Jerseylicious star Briella Calariore. Girl names that end in –ee, including Brynlee, Aubree and Charlee, were also a popular choice among parents. Names that end in –a are poplar endings as well, including Aria, Mila, Gia and Nyla. Check out the top 10 most popular baby girl names that are climbing the charts:

 

Longer and sophisticated girl names

Today’s parents are also picking longer, more sophisticated baby girl names for their daughters, including Elizabeth and Catherine.  You will love these pretty girl names with an old fashioned twist:

 

Check out more old fashioned baby girl names here

 

Destination baby names

Destination names are another baby name trend climbing the charts. Consider thinking of a special city or country that has special meaning to you, such as a first date, birth place or honeymoon, as inspiration for naming your daughter. Check out these destination girl names climbing the charts:

 

Check out more destination baby girl names also

 

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