How to name a child? This question worries many parents. Currently, parents give their children unusual names more and more often. In Britain, for example, girls are called in honor of Keira Knightley, and the majority of boys have Ashton Katcher’s name.
All Ashtons and Keiras grow together with Judes, named in honor of Jude Lowe, and Scarlett (Scarlett Johansson). Other popular female names include Paris (Paris Hilton), Rihanna and Alex. Boys can also be called Leonardo (in honor of Di Caprio), Romeo or Guy (as Madonna’s ex-husband - Guy Ritchie).
According to the Internet survey, 34 parents gave their sons a double name Prince Michael, so Michael Jackson called one of his sons. Ashley Simpson made Mowgli name popular, calling her baby after Kipling’s book character. 5 families chose this name for their sons.
Sometimes fashion for names appear at certain times of celebrities’ popularity. For example, in 2001 the number of Angelinas doubled, perhaps because Tomb Ryder involving Angelina Jolie was released at that time. In 2006, mothers called their daughters Rihannas 5 times more often - after the singer’s new music album.
However, some of celebrities’ names lost their popularity. For example, fewer girls are called in honor of the singer Britney Spears, and the number of boys with the name of a famous footballer Thierry Henry declined several times.
