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Its hard to believe that 2015 comes to a close and we will take breathe in 2016. Baby names 2016 will be more influenced than ever by the major news events of the day, with celebrities and pop culture playing supporting roles.<\/p>\n

With the new “Star Wars” movie already selling out theaters weeks before its release date, we predict it will swamp all contenders as baby name pop culture influence of the year. Luke and Leia may be old baby name news, but Anakin is way up in the national standing already.<\/p>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

Every year we see new trends in baby names based on happenings in pop culture including television and movies, books, fashion, and celebrities. The most popular baby names 2015 include old-fashioned favorites mixed with unusual modern names you\u2019ve likely never heard before. Predictions of the most popular baby names for 2016 released.<\/p>\n

Predictions for the 20 Most Popular Boys Names 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Atticus<\/a>: Meaning \u201cfrom Attica.\u201d<\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0Luke<\/a>: A Greek name that means \u201cman from Lucania.\u201d<\/li>\n
  3. Noah<\/a>: Noah means \u201crest.\u201d<\/li>\n
  4. Liam<\/a>: Meaning \u201cresolute protection.\u201d<\/li>\n
  5. Evan<\/a>:<\/strong> Evan is a name that means \u201cthe Lord is gracious.\u201d<\/li>\n
  6. Carter<\/a>: Meaning \u201ctransporter of goods by cart.”<\/li>\n
  7. Kingston<\/a>: An English name meaning \u201cking\u2019s town.\u201d<\/li>\n
  8. Mason<\/a>: Meaning “worker in stone.”<\/li>\n
  9. Ethan<\/a>: A name that means “firm or strong.”<\/li>\n
  10. Owen<\/a>: This is a name that means \u201cyoung warrior.”<\/li>\n
  11. Jacob<\/a>: A classic name meaning \u201csupplanter.\u201d<\/li>\n
  12. Logan<\/a>: A\u00a0name that means \u201csmall hollow,\u201d<\/li>\n
  13. Gale<\/a>: In American the meaning of the name Gale is: Lively<\/li>\n
  14. William<\/a>: Meaning \u201cresolute protection,\u201d<\/li>\n
  15. Rhett<\/a>: Meaning \u201cadvice,\u201d<\/li>\n
  16. Alexander<\/a>: Meaning \u201cdefending men.\u201d<\/li>\n
  17. Cameron<\/a>: Meaning \u201ccrooked nose.\u201d<\/li>\n
  18. Colton<\/a>: Meaning \u201cfrom the coal\u201d or \u201cdark town,\u201d<\/li>\n
  19. Jackson<\/a>: A favorite name meaning \u201cson of Jack\u201d<\/li>\n
  20. Michael<\/a>: The name that means \u201cwho is like God?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Predictions for the 20 Most Popular Girls Names 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Amelia<\/a>: A German name meaning \u201cwork,\u201d<\/li>\n
    2. Olivia<\/a>: Olivia, meaning \u201colive tree,\u201d<\/li>\n
    3. Emma<\/a>: Another lovely feminine name, Emma means \u201cuniversal.\u201d<\/li>\n
    4. Charlotte<\/a>: This feminine version of Charles, meaning \u201cfree man,\u201d<\/li>\n
    5. Ella<\/a>: Meaning \u201call\u201d or \u201ccompletely,\u201d<\/li>\n
    6. Ava<\/a>: A popular baby name that means \u201clife,\u201d<\/li>\n
    7. Mia<\/a>: Another classic name that means \u201cmine.\u201d<\/li>\n
    8. Isabella<\/a>: Meaning \u201cpledged to God,\u201d<\/li>\n
    9. Abigail<\/a>: Meaning \u201cmy father is joyful,\u201d<\/li>\n
    10. Emily<\/a>: Meaning \u201crival,\u201d<\/li>\n
    11. Sophia<\/a>: A name that means wisdom,<\/li>\n
    12. Madison<\/a>: A name that means \u201cson of Maud,\u201d<\/li>\n
    13. James<\/a>: This traditional boy name that means \u201cSupplanter\u201d<\/li>\n
    14. Isla<\/a>: A name that means \u201cisland,\u201d<\/li>\n
    15. Penelope<\/a>: Penelope means \u201cweaver.\u201d<\/li>\n
    16. Cora<\/a>: A Greek name that means \u201cmaiden,\u201d<\/li>\n
    17. Lucy<\/a>: An English name that means \u201clight,\u201d<\/li>\n
    18. Liliana<\/a>: A beautiful name that means \u201cflower.\u201d<\/li>\n
    19. Gale<\/a>: Also on the boys\u2019 list, this name may gain popularity with the soon-to-be-released Hunger Games movie.<\/li>\n
    20. Violet<\/a>: A very feminine name that means \u201cpurple,\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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