Retro first names are popular with young parents. Some old toys and other main characters from 90s cartoons inspire us when choosing a baby name.
According to the latest Google research, more and more parents are drawing inspiration from old toy themed name ideas. The 90s indeed seem to interest more parents who themselves played in their time at the Barbie, to Pokémon, or who have followed the adventures of the Power Rangers. This nostalgic feeling is thus reflected in the choice of the first name of babies born in the 21st century. here are the toy names which are attributed to children today!
Names inspired by Pokemon
The main characters who accompany Pikachu on his adventures have pretty first names. This is the case of Sacha, James, Flora, Ondine, Kenji, Zoey, Max, Aurore, Iris, Jenny or even Jessie. Among the essential Pokémon, like Ash, certain derived first names are emerging with young parents. So the Asher name has grown in popularity in recent years.
Names inspired by the Power Rangers
The Power Rangers are superheroes joining forces in color! Among the characters that inspire parents for the baby’s first name is the first name Zachary. The other Power Rangers like Brody, Chase, Riley, Shelby, Tyler, James or even Ivan may appeal to parents looking for a rare first name or one of American origin.
Other names inspired by retro toys may give you ideas. In the My Little Pony cartoon, which gave birth to many derivative products, the first names Apple, Belle and Celestia are very pretty for little girls. We can also mention first names reminiscent of Sophie la girafe, with the first names Sofia or Sophia. Finally, the names Lisa, Charles, or even Bart, from The Simpsons can be part of the retro names to give to babies.
Names inspired by Barbie doll
With the release of the film Barbie with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, there is no shortage of name ideas around the famous fashion doll. Because Barbie crosses generations and almost every child has owned one! THE Kendall’s name which means “bright valley” and derived from the first name Ken is a pretty feminine name, worn by Kim Kardashian’s sister, Kendall Jenner. You can also pick from the first names of Barbie’s sisters who are called Shelly, Stacie or Chelsea. Barbie girlfriends also have pretty names like Nikki and Teresa, Midge, Christie and her friend Steven.