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20 Millennial Baby Names That Are Due for a Comeback

From RnB-inspired baggy clothing to TLC-inspired baby hairs and even Snooki-inspired hair poufs so many millennial trends have made a comeback recently. And you know what else is due for a comeback? These 20 millennial uncommon baby names. From Rachel to Jessica and Michael to Matthew, you know ‘em, you love ‘em, and you probably passed notes with a few of ‘em in homeroom. Here are 20 popular millennial baby names that we’re betting will overtake the old-school baby name trend of late. See ya, June.

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1.jessica

Meaning “to behold,” “God beholds,” or “to see before.”

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2. Ashley

An old English, gender-neutral moniker that translates to “ash tree meadow.”

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3. Amanda

Meaning “worthy of love” or “loveable.” Apropos for your bundle of joy.

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4. Sarah

Hebrew word meaning noblewoman or princess.

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5. Michael

Another name with Hebrew origins meaning, “who is like God?” or “gift from God.” Perfect if Dad is also a Jordan fan.

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6. Jennifer

…Lopez, Love Hewitt, Lawrence, Aniston. Your baby girl can join the elite group of ladies dubbed “the fair ones.”

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7. Emily

For the particularly sassy babe, this name may be derived from the Latin word aemulus which means “rival,” or the Greek term aimylos, which translates to “wily” or “persuasive.”

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8. Christopher

From the Greek name Christoforos meaning “bearer of Christ.” How grand.

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9. Samantha

Thanks to Samantha Stephens of Bewitched, boomers were giving their millennial bebes the name, and it’s been a hit ever since.

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10. Matthew

As in “gift of God.” As in Matthew McConaughey.

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11. Elizabeth

Maybe after the queen of England…?

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12. Stephanie

Female derivative of Stephen, from the Greek origin Stephanos, meaning “crown.”

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13. Lauren

Though often given to girls, this name is actually considered gender neutral. Origins aren’t clear, but the consensus is of French origin and means “wisdom” or “laurel plant.”

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14. Nicole

Meaning “people of victory” or “victory of the people.” Sure, Nikki.

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15. Joshua

Of Hebrew origin translating to “God is deliverance.”

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16. Brittany

Simply meaning “people from Great Britain.”

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17. Megan

Aka “pearl.” Fitting name for a duchess, isn’t it?

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18. Rachel

As in Rachel Green of Friends fame. But also meaning “ewe” in Hebrew.

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19. Daniel

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, the name Daniel peaked 2008. It’s def ready for a resurgence.

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20. Hannah

Or Channah, meaning “favor” or “grace.”



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