Top 10 baby names 2023

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The key names of 2023

Are you expecting a child due to be born soon? Then perhaps you are actively searching for a name to give your baby. To find inspiration, we suggest you discover the top 10 names of 2023. You will also find all our advice on preparing the baby's room to anticipate their arrival!

The top 10 baby names of 2023

Some names are trendier than others over the years. Knowing the most popular names can be a good way to get inspired, but also to discover what's coming back into fashion.

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The top 10 female names of 2023

For girls, the trend is towards shorter names. Among the 10 trendiest names, we find:

  • Jade: This name, ranked number one, refers to the famous precious stone with a deep green colour.
  • Louise : This name means "glorious fighter" and was often given to nobility in the past. It's reminiscent of the masculine version worn by many kings.
  • Emma : Emma is said to come from the Germanic name "Imma", but also from the Hebrew name "Emmanuelle".
  • Ambre: This name also refers to a precious stone, this time of an orange colour.
  • Alice : This name means "noble lineage", but it also tends to recall Lewis Carroll's work: Alice in Wonderland.
  • Alba: This name is widely used in Spain, Italy and America. In Latin, it means "white".
  • Rose: This name obviously refers to the flower of the same name. Floral names are indeed numerous with Lilas, Capucine, Marguerite, etc.
  • Anna: This name is of Hebrew origin and means "grace".
  • Romy: Romy is the diminutive of Rose-Marie and means "beloved rose".
  • Mia : More common in English-speaking, Scandinavian and German-speaking countries, Mia means "dear" or "loved".

 

The top 10 male names of 2023

For boys, very beautiful names are also favoured in 2023, including:

  • Léo: A diminutive of Léon or Léonard, Léo also means "lion" in Latin.
  • Gabriel : This name of course refers to the angel of the same name, but it also means "god" and "strength".
  • Raphaël : Also a biblical name, it means "God heals". Raphaël is one of the 7 archangels.
  • Arthur: This name, which means "bear" in Celtic, also recalls the story of King Arthur.
  • Louis : This name is well-known in France as it was given to many kings. It means "glory" or "battle".
  • Jules: The name Jules comes from the Latin "Julius" which means "descendant of Jupiter".
  • Maël: This name means "the master" or "prince", it is a very old Breton name.
  • Adam: This biblical name refers to the first man created by God. In Hebrew, it means "earth".
  • Gabin: This name is rather old and means "strength".
  • Noah: Noah is a name that refers to Noah and his ark. This Hebrew name notably means "consolation" or "rest".

 

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How to prepare the baby's room?

More than your future child's name, it's also their room that you'll need to prepare to anticipate their arrival. It's recommended to start early enough for buying furniture, especially the wooden baby cot. Indeed, it's recommended to opt for a wooden baby cot, as wood is a noble, durable, robust material and can also be eco-friendly thanks to the PEFC label. This allows you to choose a wooden baby cot or more generally a wooden baby room made from eco-managed forests (more advice on wooden baby cots).

Several pieces of furniture will therefore need to be chosen to prepare the baby's room.

The wooden baby cot

The wooden baby cot can take different forms depending on preferences:

  • The cradle: The cradle is the very first bed for a newborn. It is used until about 6 months of age.
  • The co-sleeping crib: This type of crib is attached to the parents' bed to be as close as possible to the baby and particularly to facilitate breastfeeding.
  • The classic slatted baby cot: It can be used from 6 months of age until about 2 years old.
  • The convertible baby cot: It will evolve as the child grows and allow for transformations, particularly to change from a slatted baby cot to a child's bed.
  • The combination baby cot : The combination baby cot is one that combines both a wooden baby cot with other elements such as a changing table or a chest of drawers.
  • The twin baby cot : This wooden baby cot is specially designed to accommodate two children.

The changing table

This is an essential piece of furniture to combine with the wooden baby cot. The changing table provides a space at a good height to change the baby. If space is limited in the room, a chest of drawers can be combined with a changing top to have a changing table with integrated storage.

Storage

Finally, storage furniture will allow organising all the baby's belongings. For example, a chest of drawers, a wardrobe or a toy chest can be used.