Patterns
in sibsets can be very cute and add cohesion when done right. But sometimes it
can get you into trouble. Take Ayesha and Steph Curry. They have two daughters
named Riley and Ryan, and now Ayesha is pregnant with their third child. Ryker
or Ryder seems like the obvious choice for a boy, but if they have another
daughter, this could be the end of the Ry- pattern.
Kimberly and James Van Der Beek are also in a
predicament if they have another baby girl. Each of their children has a 3+
syllable name, and their daughters names all start with different vowels—O, A,
and E, which leaves I and U. My top choice for them is Isla, which follows the
different vowel pattern, but not the syllable count one.
All this to say—patterns can be great, but if
they're too restrictive, be prepared to give up some of the requirements as
more children are added to the mix. I'm excited to see how these celebrities
handle the challenge, and I've weighed in with my advice below.
Laina Rose Thyfault and Chris Klein
Gender: unknown
Siblings: Frederick
Easton "Easton"
Laina Rose Thyfault and Chris Klein's son
Frederick is named for Chris's dad, Fred. The kiddo actually goes by his middle
name, Easton, which gives us a better sense of his mom and dad's naming style.
However, I'd love to see them follow a similar pattern of using the honor names
first. Chris's mother's name offers some great possibilities—her maiden name,
Bergen, would be darling on a son, and while slightly dated, her first name,
Therese, lends itself to the sweet (and not at all dated) nickname Tess.
Girl: Addison,
Delaney, Hadley, Harper, Piper, Quinn, Sydney, Tess, Therese
Boy: Beckett,
Bergen, Carter, Clayton, Greyson, Landon, Lincoln, Tucker
*Update* It's a girl--welcome Isla Rose!
Ayesha and Steph Curry
Gender: unknown
Siblings: Riley,
Ryan Carson (g)
Golden State Warriors player Steph Curry and his
wife Ayesha are expecting their third child, but after daughters named Riley
and Ryan, which name comes next? There are only so many Ry- names left (and
many of them rhyme with Ryan), so my best guess is that they might give up the
Ry- sound pattern for the broader R initial one.
Girl: Raelyn,
Raven. Reagan, Reese, Rhiannon, Ria, Ridley, Ripley, Rissa
Boy: Rayden,
Raymond, Rico, Rigby, River, Roman, Rowan, Ryder, Ryker
*Update* They didn't go with another Ry- name--it's a boy named Canon W. Jack!
Luisana Lopilato and Michael Bublé
Gender: unknown
Siblings: Noah,
Elias
Noah and Elias are both gentle names for boys
that have a religious bent. They also work well in Luisana Lopilato's native
Spanish, an important factor to consider when naming cross-cultural babies.
Luisana and Michael obviously aren't afraid to use names higher up on the
popularity charts, so I imagine they will use another well-liked moniker for
Elias and Noah's baby brother or sister.
Girl: Amelia, Annabella, Eden, Grace, Hannah, Isabel, Lily, Mia,
Olivia, Sofia
Boy: Asher,
Benjamin, Caleb, Ezra, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, Levi, Micah, Samuel
*Update* A little girl--Vida!
Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent
Gender: boy
Siblings: Poppy
Interior design superstars Nate Berkus and
Jeremiah Brent are adding a baby boy to their brood! They named their daughter
Poppy back in 2015—a stylish choice that's underused in America, but quite
popular across the pond. In all likelihood, they'll choose a similarly friendly
and fashionable name for her younger brother.
Boy: Graham,
Felix, Jack, Jasper, Leland, Lyle, Milo, Oliver, Otis, Theo, Toby
*Update* Welcome, Oskar Michael!
Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney
Gender: unknown
Siblings: Owen
Isabelle (previous relationship)
Singer Michelle Branch gave her daughter the
gender-bending name Owen over a decade ago. Now, twelve years later, she is
expecting her second child. Have her tastes shifted over the years, or would
she go for another masculine name for a daughter? Whatever she picks, I'm sure
it will be modern and stylish.
Girl: Elliot, Finley, James, Jude, Kit, Mason, Noa, Parker, Rory,
Sawyer
Boy: Beckett,
Camden, Dashiell, Griffith, Jack, Magnus, Sullivan, Wyatt
*Update* Hello, Rhys James!
Rachel McAdams and Jamie Linden
Gender: unknown
Siblings: none
Rachel McAdams may be best known for her acting,
but she's also an active environmentalist. That makes me wonder if she'll
choose a nature name for her baby, although with a surname like Linden, it
could become too much of a good thing. Perhaps a name with subtle nature ties,
like Cyrus or Daphne, might be better for Rachel and Jamie's son or
daughter.
Girl: Clover,
Daphne, Flora, Laurel, Magnolia, Mavis, Rose, Violet, Willow
Boy: Canyon,
Cyrus, Danner, Dune, Field, Forest, Fox, Grove, Lachlan, River
Kimberly and James Van Der Beek
Gender: unknown
Siblings: Olivia,
Joshua, Annabel Leah, Emilia
After four children, the Van Der Beeks have
clearly defined preferences when it comes to baby names. Long, soft names are a
must for either gender, and for their daughters, they like names that start
with different vowels. Some of these requirements are easier met than others,
so I'm eager to see which ones Kimberly and James value the most when they name
baby number five.
Girl: Adeline,
Audrey, Elena, Elodie, Camilla, Grace, Iris, Isla, Ivy, Lilia, Lucia
Boy: Adrian,
Benjamin, Elijah, Elliott, Jameson, Noah, Samuel, Silas, Wesley
*Update* Another girl, but not another vowel name--baby girl is Gwendolyn!
Sophie Flack and Josh Charles
Gender: unknown
Siblings: Rocco
The friendly, charming name Rocco was chosen by
Sophie Flack and Josh Charles for their son back in 2014. Although the name is
Italian in origin, neither Sophie nor Josh have Italian heritage. That makes me
think they chose Rocco more its style cred than its backstory, so I don't think
we should expect another Italian name from Sophie and Josh. Although who knows?
Rocco and Luca makes a pretty darn cute combination.
Girl: Adele,
Alma, Cleo, Della, Evie, Frieda, Gemma, Luella, Stella
Boy: Arlo,
Benji, Cosmo, Duke, Hugo, Julius, Luca, Maxim, Nico, Otto
