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"It would be shortened anyway," parents say when asked why they chose nicknames as first names for their babies. Baby naming can get overwhelming, but nicknames as trending baby names hit two birds with a single stone. Parents no longer need to think of a nickname that will go with the first name. Plus, we all know the advantages of having shorter names when filling out forms and calling someone's name out.
Trending Baby Names: Nicknames Outrank Long Ones
Social researcher Ashley Fell observed an increase in short baby names previously perceived as nicknames, ABC Everyday reported. For baby boys, Max is a popular name that does not imply the first name is Maxwell or Maximillian on the birth certificate, but straightforward Max. For girls, the nickname Evie now outranks what it was used as a nickname for before, Evelyn. The cute nickname Ellie also outranked Eleanor and Elizabeth as first names.