Viewers Top 15 Unique Girl Names for 2022 / You voted for *the hit* girl name of the year! SJ STRUM

[@CR-fb6ib]

Hi SJ, I've been watching for years, infact you helped name our first who's 18 months now, Amos. I love his name SO much. I've just found out I'm pregnant tonight!! I love Opal and Ivy! Can't wait for the boy list! Xx

[@SJ_Strum]

No way!! Ahhhhh I’m so so thrilled for you 😍😍😍😍😍 how exciting: what happy news! Xxxx

[@reneeboots6810]

Congratulations!!!

[@chchwoman9960]

Nice, I love Amos, and Opal xx

[@lindsayh5805]

After 2 loses and years trying I’m 24 weeks along and we are still looking for a name for our precious little boy coming soon 💙😊💙 Can’t wait to see the list next week. Please keep the boy name lists coming! My husband and I find boy names way harder than girls lol! Thanks SJ and this awesome community! Xox

[@Gracielooks]

So exciting ☺️

[@SJ_Strum]

Ah I'm so happy for you both Lindsay, the boy list will be lush next Monday :-))

[@Moviechick3994]

We have Jonas picked for a boy it means "dove" and it's a symbol for peace.

[@BigJesseJr]

Genesis was a name we were playing with for our son. It’s unique for a man and why not. It’s beautiful for the man he will be one day I think

[@abundantlove2194]

Many congrats! I heard 2 unisex names recently that I adore - Soren and Rowan! I also love Evie, Charlie and Valley for girl names. 💜

[@lynnettegort4582]

I think Mirabel is going to skyrocket from the new Disney movie Encanto!

[@katewoods5033]

Hi SJ! I have fallen in love with Ophelia and Pandora. We are (fingers crossed) a week away from a frozen embryo transfer through IVF and would love to see you do a list for cold/ice/hope/wish. Our Son, born in 2019, an IVF miracle, is Theodore Titan 💙 I hope you are well, sending love xxx

[@amyjoydiehl7917]

Congratulations on the collaboration! All of your hard work and enthusiasm is manifesting good things! Love the videos and the podcast ♥️

[@SJ_Strum]

Ahh thank you so much Amy 🧡🧡

[@alisondye7372]

I wouldn’t actually do this but when you mentioned Penny I realized that Penny and Nicole would be funny twin girls names.

[@alice5351]

You look lovely in this video SJ! The top 3 were my absolute faves - I’m obsessed with the v sounds. Can’t wait for the boys list x

[@SJ_Strum]

Yes they are gorgeous aren’t they! I love the v sounds as well; such a trend! Xxx

[@biancac1742]

I can see why these are the top names. They're just so beautiful. Delilah and Ophelia have been on my list of names that I like. Maeve was one I discovered a while ago and it has been rising in popularity. I was hoping it didn't become too popular because I wanted to use it.

[@swampophelia2098]

Ophelia is a great name 👍😊

[@biancac1742]

@@swampophelia2098 Yes, it is. I truly love it.

[@CluckandBuzzCrochet]

Interesting amount of literary names! Pandora- Greek myth Martha and Delilah- Biblical lit Ophelia- Shakespeare Freya- Norse myth Hazel- contemporary lit (Fault in our Stars) So, it would be fun to do a favorite literary names list and pick ONE favorite boy and girl name from super popular book series: Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Narnia, Twilight, Game of Thrones, Shakespeare plays, etc. You could list all the categories and have everyone pick their faves in the categories in the comments! Also, have you done a Star Wars list? Okay I’m done being Uber-nerdy 😂

[@ericaguernsey160]

Have you done a Lord of the Rings inspired name list yet?

[@annekadawkins3492]

So glad you're back! I love Opal, that's gone straight on my list

[@MotherGooseLaura]

Unisex girl names are very popular ! Like Holland. For my little girl I am going with “Ripley Rose”

[@lisaopdebeeck7195]

My 30 year old sister's name is Martha and here in Belgium it's most common among elderly ladies, but I love it. It's so unique! For us living right next to the Netherlands, I don't think Holland will ever be popular here as a girl's name. My daughter was born in 2020 and Norah was in my top 4 when trying to name her. We ended up choosing Kina in the end.

[@SJ_Strum]

Ah Kina is gorgeous, I’ve never heard it! Martha is just ready to come back isn’t it xxx

[@HB-wb7jb]

Gorgeous list. We also wanted something more unique than common, but still a well known name and I think we settled on a perfect fit when we welcomed little Juliet 16 days ago 😊 Everyone has heard of it but you don't come across it too often, (where we live anyway!) so it's a little unique in that sense!

[@amyjess9694]

Your top is so gorgeous and bright SJ ☺️ Just what we need to see on this dark Monday evening 💗 I absolutely love Honorah I never knew that was a long form of Norah which is on my list😍 🥰

[@SJ_Strum]

Yes it’s lovely isn’t it; such an usual name. Can be honor too - I love it!

[@tessarmitage1813]

My great grandmothers name was Honora (w/o the “h” ending). I’ve always loved it.

[@chloeprender]

Ivy, Violet & Maeve were some of my top names for our baby girl born in November… husband wasn’t keen though so she ended up Darcy Matilda, which I still love 🥰 Going to push for one of those lovely ‘v’ names if we ever have another daughter though x

[@soph13.h]

Holland Roden is an actress from Teen Wolf, who many of us now in our mid-late 20's would have watched as teens. Could be why it is popular now! I know its been on my list for years because of her.

[@marty9011]

I am an older person & delighted to see my name Martha on this list. It is so rarely used nowadays.

[@bibliophilelady6106]

Marty is a cute nickname! My maiden name was Martin and I had maybe Marta or Martine as possibilities, but Martha is cuter than either of those.

[@bettesummers3465]

SO thrilled to have you back! We’re 8w today and have been watching for years, but it’s my first pregnant BNM!!! These are all beautiful, decidedly feminine, but we’ve decided on using one non-binary name: Larkin This list has so many of my favorite girl names on it, it’s making me second guess Larkin - and wondering if it’s passé now that all these classic, stately, female names are making a comeback. Those colors are divine on you!

[@SJ_Strum]

Oooh no I adore larkin!!! Would be perfect Paired with one of these xxxx

[@elinesa]

Larkin is adorable! I love it!

[@brookearmitage3123]

Pregnant with my 3rd girl and we’re calling her Hazel Honey 💗

[@isabellastankiewicz354]

Aww what a sweet name ☺️💓

[@samanthac450]

That’s divine! 😍

[@yagayagacluckcluck914]

Love that name!

[@HannahBlowers-np8xz]

I love Hazel what are your other daughters called x

[@emmadownham6338]

Just had my baby girl in November and plucked up the Courage to call her Opal💝 and it so suits her and we love it. It’s not that crazy out there once you get used to it. X

[@lindsey3481]

I named my girl Opal too 💜

[@kayleighthepisces3555]

Love this list! Almost went with Maeve to honor my grandma, as her middle name is Mae, but decided to just go with Mae as we saw how popular Maeve was getting. After many years of watching your videos and discussing with my partner, we finally have picked 4 name options for our children: Elowen Opal andMae Olivine for girls, and Elias Archer and August ___ for boys. We still haven’t to found a middle name for August that we loved and matched the other names’ vibe. Any suggestions would be appreciated😊

[@louisacoote2337]

August Theodore?

[@ca147]

August Eden?

[@clairemiller3460]

My daughters name is Penny- she’s got light red hair too so she’s a true copper penny 🤩 love Opal if we was to be lucky enough for another daughter in future! Xx

[@alisonm6005]

Adorable!! Penny and Opal go lovely together ❤️

[@emiliemartin2357]

I know a baby called Penelope and we call her Penny. Suits it so well!

[@sarahdeb7080]

Wow this is pretty much my name list! Us BNE geeks really aren’t that original after all 😂 But boy do we have good taste! Norah and Hazel are in my top 3 after Olive. Also have Delilah, Violet, and Maeve on my list. Such a lovely video SJ! Can’t wait for the podcast to come back. Hope you and Naomi had a lovely break x

[@jadeybabybug]

I'm expecting my first baby in June and I'm definitely getting one of those changing mats they are absolutely gorgeous!

[@chloenewman901]

My daughter was born last week. Josie Rosabelle 💗

[@madisonjohnson4176]

Love the combo ❤

[@tiredm0m]

I love this whole list❤️ Hazel and Maeve are my top picks!

[@SJ_Strum]

Isn’t it a lush list!!! Def girl list of dreams! X

[@rosebud7233]

These names are gorgeous! I had at least four of these on my list when I was pregnant. I knew a girl in high school whose given name was Penny. She wore it well, and it didn’t seem too young or childish.

[@SJ_Strum]

Oh that’s great to know! I think it’s such a cool name! X

[@rosebud7233]

Very cool! Penelope with Penny as a nickname was high on my list for my second daughter. ❤️

[@noemigonzalez449]

Hi SJ! Emi here 👋🏻 May I say your brows look spectacular! Names are gorgeous as well. 😉

[@SJ_Strum]

Hi emi! Happy new year 🧡🧡 ahhh thank you 😂😍😍 I must have spent more time on my make up :-))))))

[@An-Su18]

Interesting list for me because I know a lot of 16-18 yr olds with many of these names, particularly Freya, Ivy, Maeve and Hazel.

[@carlinicole8592]

My daughter born March 2021 is called Nora Belle! These are all such lovely names 💕

[@willowstree2560]

I know an adult woman named penny and no one finds it strange. also, I've very recently become obsessed with the name Francesca because it would be so cute to call a little girl "Frankie"

[@insulaarachnid]

I love Francesca too. Frankie is adorable as a nickname for a little girl, I also like Chesca as a nickname :-)

[@activatingchangewithsteph1259]

My top 15 for boys and girls are: 1- Ava Jade 2- Sylvie-Leigh 3- Georgiana (Gianna or GiGi) 4- Vera 5- Lola Mae 6- Laurena 7- Ariadne 8- Lois 9- Breeanna 10- Amber 11- Erin 12- Freya 13- Lydia 14- Violetta 15- Eden 1- Charlton 2- Franklin 3- Heath 4- Darcy 5- Brody 6- Brooklyn 7- Kobe 8- Harris 9- Terry 10- Kieran 11- Lennon 12- Elijah 13- Mikel 14- Ethan 15- Maxwell

[@cavlizzy]

I named my first daughter Lois! She loves her name & she always draws a heart to "dot" the i. :)

[@nicolepouncey5125]

Was surprised not to see our choice River I think River is the next Willow 🌿

[@leahcollins8797]

Hi SJ! The first thing I noticed was your bright and colorful top. Then, I noticed your anchor pendant. It reminded me of the verse in the Bible found in the book of Hebrews, Chapter 6, Verse 19. If you are not familiar with the history of an anchor I encourage you to look into it as you like to research. I enjoy watching these videos.

[@kaylabotha2000]

Magnolia is nice.Ophelia is beautiful.Nora is cool.

[@vanessawhitfield91]

This is my list! Love love love. My current fave is Hazel and I love Freya and Delilah and Violet has been on my list from the beginning as its my husbands grandmas name. Can't wait to see the boys version as I struggle with boys! x

[@casey4449]

Penny could be getting popular because of Penny Robinson in the Netflix show Lost in Space? Really good show!

[@hannahjones2529]

Norah always reminds me of the lady from Pete's Dragon

[@ashleywinter8024]

Several of these are on my list! I love Opal, Magnolia, Violet, Hazel, & Penny!

[@abbiemarsden9889]

I'm in love with all these names, Delilah and Nora especially

[@SJ_Strum]

Ah I’m so glad you like it: it’s a gorgeous list isn’t it xx

[@hannahjones2529]

I could never do Gigi because that's what we called my great-grandma

[@nourasummer12]

Baby name Monday is always a wonderful time. I’m longing to name my future babies 👶 and to have fun finding the perfect combination! ( not pregnant btw 😂 and won’t be anytime soon but one day!)

[@emilywest1116]

I’m a little bummed that my all time favorite girl name (Violet) is near the top of the charts. Granted, I don’t plan on having kids anytime soon, so maybe in 5-10 years, the name won’t be so popular anymore?

[@Graceroadto3k]

I never hear the name violet

[@SJ_Strum]

It’s a favourite with us but still not super high; my god daughter is called Violet and it’s so pretty! Will never get dull xxxx

[@DanaRose01]

Have had Opal on my list since I was a child ever since watching because of Winn Dixie

[@Violet-qf8dr]

My 17 year old is named Opal and was really excited for the book and movie when she was younger. Her name is really similar to the main character's name, who is actually named India Opal, but goes by Opal. My daughter's name is Opal Indica.

[@Todxrxki]

I'm so happy to see you're back! 🥺

[@JessnHeather]

We have a 7 year old Magnolia (family name) and then I’m pregnant now and we are leaning to Delilah Blair. We loved Holland with nn Holls, but we are potentially moving back to the Netherlands so I don’t think it’s very wearable for us.

[@tarahughes2806]

Awww I named my daughter Maeve Luna to honour her Irish and Italian heritage back in 2017 way before the Sex Education show and it was a relatively rare name in the UK. Now I’m worried it’s going to become too popular 🙈 though I guess it’s better to be popular for a positive reason and not a negative one! My second daughter Esme Willow was born last summer. I’m fascinated with names and this is a great channel xx

[@SJ_Strum]

Oh what beautiful names: I think it’s a name people love but hasn’t become very used yet so you’re in a great spot with it! Xxx

[@JennyAmponsah]

Such beautiful names! And what a wonderful heritage she has - the best of both worlds and countries!!!

[@KalaBlondiexo]

My daughter was born in 2020 and is called Maeve 🥰 I love it such a beautiful name!

[@TaraLyz]

My mom's bff's name is Gigi! They have been close like sisters, so I've always called her "Aunt Gigi". Also love Magnolia, Freya & Hazel.

[@noraj5983]

Freya, Nora, Holland (Holly), Hazel I really like 🥰

[@Tasteofthegoodlife29]

My daughter is due in March and Maeve was going to be her middle name!

[@sealeymackey4149]

We are having our second girl and naming her Margo Dotty-Jean, honoring a Dorothy and Jeannie💗

[@wildred9657]

Hey SJ, I’ve been viewer for quite awhile but since I’ve became pregnant your channel has been my favourite! I’m having a baby girl in June I’m having such a dilemma finding a name for her. I’m hoping for a unique name. I have a soft spot for names beginning with O I found the gorgeous names Olydia and Octavia from your channel. I’m also very keen on the rare name Otilia with the nickname name Tilly but worried about pronunciation. Any opinions or suggestions will be highly appreciated 😊 thank you Chloe

[@sweetthistle8]

Odetta, Olabelle, Ottilie, Orrina

[@samanthamarie8265]

Just named my baby number 3, and no plans on having any more.. but here I am still watching your videos 🤣 Lovely name list ❤️

[@em28145]

Happy new year, SJ! Hope your success continues in 2022, you deserve it all so much 💜

[@SJ_Strum]

Ah Em that’s so so lovely of you; thank you for taking the time to send such a nice message xxxx

[@indupartha9423]

I’ve been a fan of author Maeve Binchy for years and have loved the name for that reason for a long time!

[@AL-cg4vb]

It looks like I'll finally be welcoming a little one (only 3/4 weeks) excited for all the names coming in 2022!

[@gracechapman3863]

Holland is gorgeous ♥️♥️

[@sheriwilson7063]

I love Penelope (Penny), Delilah, Holland (Holly), Ivy, Violet and Maeve.

[@SJ_Strum]

Glad you like these Sheri! X

[@samanthagreen576]

I was surprised to see Martha because it does still feel quite old fashioned to me but once I thought about it actually makes a lot of sense that with the popularity of Margot and Matilda, Martha feels similar and is maybe just now becoming ready for a comeback.

[@meganalice93]

Omg I zoned out for a minute and thought you said Colin for a girl 😂

[@Finallyamum]

I love the name Freya don’t like Hazel at all. Shocked that it’s so high up same with Nora

[@denisepaulsenful]

Please! This top/blouse where can I find it? It’s stunning on you! 💝

[@carla_hi]

Hi SJ, they're back! Martha - brings 2 series to my mind (+ 1 children's series my mum reminded me of with a Martha in it) Hazel - not met a Hazel until I started college (I'm currently at) Anyway my fav has to be Freya from this list (daughter of my dad's friend) I like the name Freya (the last name Maeve, I just personally prefer Mae / May to Maeve (Like my comment?) Well big congrats 👏 on your collab SJ well done, hope it's doing well

[@SJ_Strum]

Hey carla, yes Martha is a big character name isn't it! Freya is lush - glad you like it. SJ xxx

[@carla_hi]

@@SJ_Strum yes (Martha bringing series straight to my mind & I do really like Freya the best from these) + thanks for the heart and reply, made me surprised + smile 😀 Enjoy reading all your thoughtful comments

[@caitlinparenteau3684]

Harbor Harlem Hendrix Brooks Eames Hector Prometheus Hamish Quinlan Marlowe Jett and Elwood Skye Pandora Aveline Cyrus Odell Azure Adele Doli Dune Soul Esmeray Echo Gloria Knox

[@elleeshepherd1205]

my favs from this list are magnolia, holland, hazel, & maeve :))

[@SJ_Strum]

Ah yes love those too Xxxxxx

[@chantalblackmore213]

Norah has been my favourite for so long from the book/movie Nick and Norahs Infinite Playlist.

[@Ms_me914]

Welcome back and happy new year!

[@norahn4078]

I’m a 90s baby Norah 😁

[@kasiemay4463]

Before my grandmother passed away she told me she was the name Scarlett so in honor of her we always said Scarlett Jean but a few years ago we decided to change it to Billy and then we changed it to Freya but my mom passed away a month ago from cancer her name waskatherine so we've been playing around with names that come from Katherine like Kathy Kathleen Catalina if we've ever had a little girl poison ivy was a character from DC she was a misunderstood villain

[@SJ_Strum]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Catarina and Catalina are gorgeous name sakes. I hope you’re ok. I love Billie a lot as well: when you meet your baby you will get a strong feeling I’m sure xxxxx

[@kasiemay4463]

@@SJ_Strum I'm doing the best I can since she passed I'm hoping one day I would be able to have a child I just wish she was here with me when that happens

[@SJ_Strum]

@@kasiemay4463 Sending love; such a huge loss - take it a day at a time x

[@selmasmit9575]

Love Holland! But my favourite name (not included on this list) is Dahlia

[@aggiebooth3908]

these are all such gorgeous names wow. Magnolia is gorgeous but i go by aggie and i feel that her nickname would ultimately be maggie so it probably wouldn’t work for me :( Ophelia is a stunning name i would love to use it

[@uncleiroh3701]

I would love a name list of Spanish names

[@laurenvanscoyoc2564]

YAY!!! I've missed you!!!

[@cleoa526]

Love Magnolia, Gigi, Freya, Hazel, Nora & Violet

[@hannahelizabeth5490]

I think there are lots of “the fault in our stars” fans naming babies at the moment, the two lead characters are Hazel and Augustus ❤️

[@AphroditeD]

I personally love Freya but I've seen a lot of people not liking it! I used to hear Haze a lot a few years back but really not so much now. Ivy is one of the few names that I'm not a huge fan of but I don't really know why.

[@ntblkenf]

My favorite is Opal followed by Magnolia and Martha

[@ashleybrown4918]

I have a grandma Penny and I have always loved her name. So unique and quirky just like her 💜

[@sabrinavincent8392]

We are still only trying to conceive, but we already have our names down. Cirila for a girl, and Lauriel for a boy

[@Limani87]

I love both 🤗

[@poppymaskell5907]

Oh my goodness… my girl is due in august and my husband and I decided on Maeve having not heard it before anywhere! I was so shocked to see it’s the numebr 1 name on this list? No one I know even knew of the name.. I’m not sure if I’m put off it’s so popular now.. I’m gutted!

[@cecef824]

I am not quite sure where you are from but it is very common in Ireland. But it’s ever so rising here in the US. It’s on my name list!

[@steffi9536]

I love Pandora! I love P names and Mythology names but I just can't get onboard with Penelope. It's a strong veto for me and I don't really know why. I feel the same about Freya and Delilah. Penny I prefer... I was wondering since you mentioned it ... could "Pence" work???!!! I love Magnolia (AND with nn Noa!) Also love Holland and Hazel 🥰 Honora is also cool! Not into Ivy just due to it's popularity BUT I do love the meaning behind it for you!! And I also really like Vine!!

[@Amber-gh3cu]

My friend named her baby Haizley meaning hazel meadow and I think that is way too cute for words!!

[@katecollins2471]

You look so lovely sj!!

[@SJ_Strum]

Ah that’s lovely of you thank you Kate 🧡 happy new year xxxx

[@sharhondareynolds8548]

SJ, @12:17 you said a name . It sounded like “ On-A-Rah” what’s the spelling? You said it was the longer/expanded version of the name

[@honorcollins6962]

Pandora is my favourite from this list!

[@emmajones5739]

Absolutely love Norah, Ivy, Martha and Violet. And I already have a Freya and she is just as feisty as her Norse goddess name would suggest

[@Amaadomah]

Please can you help me choose special names for my unborn baby girl I'm single mother please Thanks

[@kirstycat]

I love Magnolia so much, I'd use the nn Maggie!

[@insulaarachnid]

I really like Maeve, Hazel, Violet and Freya.

[@ellsworth9430]

hi sj would you please be able to do a girls names for boys list again

[@misskfb]

I'm having my daughter in a little over 2 weeks, we are calling her Hazel Eleanor

[@klet]

loove Pandora would definitely call her Panda

[@charlottevankranenburg8477]

My daughter's name is Pixie Rose. Hopefully I ever find a name again that I love that much!

[@swampophelia2098]

As place names are trending I smile as I called my son Iran over 30 years ago ….To rhyme with byron

[@greendumbo5]

my name is odelia and i always get it confused for ophelia!

[@varvararedmond2748]

Panda could be such a cute nickname for Pandora 🥰

[@audrieking7109]

I love Norah (Nora) and Penny so much!! I just need to convince my husband that they're great haha