The name “Charlotte” has consistently garnered admiration, but not everyone is applauding. A group that met the announcement with a collective eye-roll? Moms who’ve already chosen that name for their daughters.
Expecting parents often deliberate over baby names far longer than their actual labor lasts. “I thought about it literally every day, multiple times a day, from the moment I found out I was pregnant until after I delivered,” a friend shared.
For many moms of a certain generation, the challenge lies in picking a name that is stylish but still unique enough to avoid confusion. A name that won’t be constantly misspelled or require the addition of a last initial during elementary school roll call.
“Charlotte” seemed to fit the bill perfectly, being the less common but equally refined sister to the more popular “Emma” and “Emily.” Yet, the arrival of a high-profile baby can send a name’s popularity soaring. “I named my daughter Emma just three weeks before Ross and Rachel named their baby Emma on Friends,” one mom recounted. “Now there are like 13 Emmas in her grade.”
Others felt the weight of near misses with royal names. “I was due around the same time as Prince George,” another mom said. “I breathed a sigh of relief when Kate went first. George was instantly off our list the moment they announced it.”
Thanks to the character played by Kristin Davis on Sex and the City, “Charlotte” was already climbing the popularity charts. According to the Social Security Administration, it was ranked as the 289th most popular name in 2000, steadily climbing to number 11 by 2013.
To add to the mix, Chelsea Clinton also chose “Charlotte” for her daughter, solidifying its status as the go-to name for political legacies across the pond. It’s safe to say that “Charlotte” is likely to break into the top 10 in the coming years.
After the initial surprise, however, most moms of Charlottes tend to embrace the name. “It’s still such a beautiful name,” one mom remarked. “I can’t blame them for picking it.”
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In summary, while the name “Charlotte” is on the rise and beloved by many, it also brings a hint of anxiety for moms who chose it before it became trendy. They may roll their eyes at the sudden popularity but ultimately accept it as a lovely choice.