Naming your baby is a huge decision. There are so many names, how can you decide what to name them?!

As generations get older and start having children of their own, trends of names start to shift.  Illinois and Wisconsin parents, millennials specifically, love airy and soft names nowadays.  There's something about magical, whimsical, and romantic names that hit hard with this generation.

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There's a list of names I wanted to share that fit this generation's idea of "trendy baby names" perfectly.  They don't have to be gender-sepcific anymore, either!  We love a good gender-neutral name for a boy or girl.  Tell me I'm wrong!

Illinois & Wisconsin Parents Love These Soft & Airy Baby Names

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SOFT & AIRY BOY NAMES

  • Caspian
  • Koa
  • Silas
  • Arlo
  • Theo
  • Luca
  • Jonah
  • Wesley
  • Josiah
  • Xander

SOFT & AIRY GIRL NAMES

  • Alora
  • Maya
  • Sofia
  • Sage
  • Zuri
  • Juniper
  • Belle
  • Ola
  • Celeste
  • Daisy
  • Laila

Read More: Top Trending Common Baby Names in Illinois

At the end of the day, if you're looking for meaning behind your baby's name, or you want it to be passed down from previous generations in your family, then this isn't for you.  If you want a name that they can grow up and still love, then one of these above could be a really good option!  Seriously, as long as it's fitting for your baby's personality and spirit, and you love it then that's all that matters!

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