Coronavirus is having a lasting impact on society, including what we are naming our babies. According to ChannelMum.com, expecting parents are rethinking their baby name lists in order to avoid certain names that sound too much like coronavirus or lockdown.Â
While some parents are purposely selecting names inspired by COVID-19, such as Sanitiser, Covyd, and Korona, most parents agree that naming your baby after a virus is not the best move.
The poll, of 2000 parents, revealed mums and dads are opting for more positive names for their little ones. Some of the names that are seeing a spike since the coronavirus pandemic include names associated with comfort, virtuous attributes, heroes, and rainbows, which has become a symbol of home in the coronavirus crisis.
Baby names spiking since lockdown
Names meaning peace
- Blythe – this vintage option means carefreeÂ
- Felicity – means happiness at homeÂ
- Joy – means happinessÂ
- Bliss – another cheery choice
- Solomon or Sol – means peaceful
- Pax – another name meaning peaceÂ
- Harbour – associated with homeÂ
- Haven – another word for a safe spaceÂ
- Constance – means ‘constant’
- Promise – another uplifting option
Valourous names
- Avery – it actually means “ruler of the elves’ but it’s often associated with braveryÂ
- Bravery – a less subtle name to signify braveryÂ
- Florence – a nod to one of the world’s most famous and influential nurses – Florence NightengaleÂ
- Maverick – means ‘independent’ and is another heroic option
- Hero – doesn’t get any more heroic than Hero
- Wix or Wicks – This is a pretty obscure one but some people are thinking it has something to do with Joe Wickes – the YouTube PE coach who is keeping our kids fits during isolation
Names of virtue
- Hope – one of the most popular names of virtue and an ideal name for any baby born in 2020
- Faith – another popular virtue name
- Charity – and the third most common name, considered the greatest of the three Christian virtues with Faith and Hope
- Patience – something we’ve all had to have
- True – Khloe Kardashian named her daughter True and many mums are considering the name
Colourful choices
- Iris – means rainbow in GreekÂ
- Indigo – a lovely blue-inspired baby name
- Blue – worked for BeyonceÂ
- Red – short and sweet, red is commonly used to symbolise strengthÂ
Less popular lockdown baby names
The names that are losing their appeal include:
Coronavirus counterparts
- Cora or Corah
- Coren
- Corina
- Corona
- Rona
- Ronan
Lockdown associations
- Lochlan
- Lockie
Virus offenders
- Viola
- Violet
- Violette
- Vira
