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Marie Lanen
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Some endings are trending right now. This is particularly the case for male first names with an “o” or “an”. But, riding on the success of Liam, this biblical first name is making a big breakthrough in the top 200. Find out.
According to the authors of the Officiel of First Names (First Editions), the trendy endings for little boys currently are: the endings in “el”, in “o”, in “an”, and juxtapositions of vowels like ” eo”. In the top 20 of the most assigned male first names, we find in position 18 little Liam, which is an exception to these trendy endings. It is also thanks to the success of this first name that another has seen its popularity increase…
Noam, a key first name in the top 200
Noam means “sweet” and/or “happiness” in Hebrew. Outside of France, this male first name is particularly common in English-speaking countries and in Israel. In France, 19,000 people have this first name and it is one of the top 200 most given first names. Why such popularity? According to the experts of the book L’Officiel des Prénoms, he is riding Liam’s trend. Indeed, following the same logic as the success of male first names in “an” (Nathan, Ethan, Evan, Ilyan, Imran, Milan, Soan, and the rarest Adrian, Célian, Julian and Rowan); Adam and Liam could extend the success of these endings to those in “am”. The authors therefore offer some ideas for first names on this theme: William, Sam, Thyam and Priam.
In terms of character, little Noams know what they want, they are renowned for having quite a character! Independent and intelligent, they cultivate knowledge in all areas. With this fiery temperament, these little boys also sometimes need moments of calm and meditation. We never get bored with the Noams!
Biblical names inspire future parents
If Noam is a male first name popular with parents, it is because it responds to an ever-present trend in biblical first names; especially those of the Old Testament. Indeed, couples with a dual (religious) culture appreciate these first names that bring everyone together. This is particularly the case for Eden and Zacharie. The authors of L’Officiel des Prénoms offer you other first names from biblical sources that might appeal to you: Aaron, Abel, Adam, Amos, Ariel, Benjamin, Caleb, Dan, Daniel, David, Eden, Elijah, Emmanuel, Ethan, Ezekiel, Ezra, Gabriel, Ilan, Isaac, Jacob, Jeremiah, Joachim, Jonah, Joseph, Joshua, Manoah, Melchior, Moses, Nathan, Noah, Noah, Raphael, Reuben, Samuel, Saul, Simon, Tobias, or even Yoel.
Slide: Top 10 male first names in “an”