We Now Live in a World Where People Name Their Kids After 'Pokémon Go' Characters
Move over, Star Wars and Game of Thrones, there’s a new pop culture trend on the baby-name block. Just when you think the world might have reached peak Pokémon, parents have apparently started naming their babies after characters from the monster-chasing app. Yes, really!
According to a press release from BabyCenter, parents are turning to Pokémon Go for newborn name inspiration. Forget Anakin and Khaleesi (yes, people are really naming their kids after characters from Star Wars and GoT), the pregnancy and parenting site has noticed a sudden spike in parents saddling their offspring with Pokémon Go-related names.
The data reveals that the name Roselia has risen 5,859 spots over the past year, while Onyx is up 2,184 spots, and Eevee jumped 1,377 spots.
The report also notes that Pokémon characters like Starmie, Ivysaur and Shayman could also be having an influence on baby monikers. The shortened Star has risen 2,040 spots for girls, Ivy is up 1,287 spots for boys and Shay jumped 369 spots for girls and 64 for boys since last year. BabyCenter might be reaching a little, but it’s worth noting that Ash (the main character in Pokémon) has risen 248 spots as a boy’s name.
“Parents are always looking to pop culture for baby-name inspiration, and, right now, it doesn’t get hotter than Pokémon Go,” explained Linda Murray, BabyCenter global editor in chief. “It’s possible that parents’ enthusiasm for the game will reignite their love for the brand and spark a full-fledged naming trend.”
Sound far-fetched? Well, according to a recent BabyCenter poll, almost 50 percent of people who are registered on the site also play Pokémon Go, so there’s a chance you could meet a toddler named Squirtle or Jigglypuff in a few years!
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