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The baby names that are set to be big in 2026 have been announced. And there are some belters there, as well as some you've probably never heard before. ‌

Pop stars and books are set to play a big role as parents make their decisions next year. Best-selling fantasy fiction is predicted to be the biggest influence on baby names in 2026, as expectant parents draw inspiration from popular fictional characters, according to recent research. For girls, experts foresee a significant increase in the name Violet, inspired by the protagonist of 2025's highest-selling book, Onyx Storm, penned by Rebecca Yarros. ‌

The name was already amongst the top 50 most popular, but with over 2.7 million copies of Onyx Storm flying off the shelves this year, it's expected to break int

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