3 Modern Baby Name Trends We Love

Check out these edgy, in-vogue baby name trends.

By Kim Grundy

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These baby names have serious style! For those parents who don't want old-fashioned names from the past, but more modern names for the future, we have rounded up unique and cool names perfect for trendsetting baby girls and baby boys.

Names With X and Z

Names with an "x" or "z" have an instant cool and modern sound to them. Consider switching up the spelling of a popular name to include an x or z to instantly up the cool factor, or check out some of our favorite baby girl names and baby boy names below.

Girl Names:

Zuri
Zoe
Xena
Xandra
Ziva
Zahara
Zalika
Alexa
Zen
Lexie

Boy Names:

Jax
Zane
Dex
Maddox
Xander
Zayden
Zion
Zeke
Exton
Lazer
Axel

Unique Unisex Baby Names

These unisex names are modern because they think outside of the box. For example, the name Stevie is often thought of as a boy's name, however we love how rock star it sounds on singer Stevie Nicks! Jessica Simpson just gave her daughter the unisex name of Maxwell. You can switch up the spelling to make these names more feminine or masculine, for example Logann for a girl instead of Logan, or Billie for a girl instead of Billy.

Check out some of our favorite unisex names:

Drew or Dru
Alex
Hunter
Finley
Riley
Jayden
Ryan or Rian
Lou
Cameron
Shine

RELATED: Boy Names for Girls

Cool Color Names

Color is hot in a huge way – and we are not just talking about fashion trends! Beyonce started this modern trend when she named her daughter Blue Ivy. If you are searching for a name that is not quite as unique or bold as a primary color (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue), consider one of these cool shades on the color wheel as a baby name: