New Trend! Reverse Baby Names

For some parents, picking the perfect baby name is more than just looking at and discussing names. A new trend may be on the horizon -- reverse baby names. Have you heard of the baby girl name Nevaeh, which is Heaven spelled backwards? Its popularity has soared in the past few years and is #34 on the Social Security Administration's list of the most popular names in America. What other names or words can be spelled backwards for a new, fresh look at a name? Read on to find out!

It can be quite a task to find a name that looks good -- or is even pronounceable -- when spelled backwards. Benjamin becomes Nimajneb, Chloe becomes Eolhc and Jessica becomes Acissaj. These names would not only get you ridiculed by friends and family members for choosing them, but are sure to cause a lifetime of misery and embarrassment for your child. However, it can be fun and challenging to find a name that looks as good backwards as it does forwards, and you might discover a really awesome and unique name.

In addition to giving you the coolest, most unique name in town , reversing a name is a great way to pass down a name and honor a family member. Is your dad's name James? Try Semaj on for size. Before you laugh, Semaj is becoming more popular each year as well. In fact, Semaj is a repeating entry on the SSA's popularity chart, albeit at number 696 in 2008. Some names turn into names that already exist when reversed -- which is another fun way to give a name a hidden meaning.

To help you get started, we've carefully selected names for both boys and girls that are pleasant to the ear and easy to pronounce. Interestingly, some names, when spelled backwards, sound like the other gender! Use this as a starting point and see if you can come up with any more.

Reverse Girl Names

Adaven from Nevada
Adia from Aida
Alegna from Angela
Anila from Alina
Haela from Aleah
Leira from Ariel
Neelia from Aileen
Siri from Iris
Traeh from Heart
Zeni from Inez

Reverse Names that Change Gender

Arik from Kira
Aron from Nora
Flor from Rolf
Haron from Norah
Lexa from Axel
Liryc from Cyril
Nadia from Aidan
Nalla from Allan
Haras from Sarah

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Reverse Boy Names

Nalon from Nolan
Noel from Leon
Nomad from Damon
Nomar from Ramon
Racso from Oscar
Selim from Miles
Suez from Zeus
Trebor from Robert

Tell us: What do you think of reverse baby names? Comment below!

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