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If you’ve scrolled through Instagram, TikTok, or Pinterest lately, you’ve probably noticed a pattern. Amidst the beige nurseries and the sourdough starters, a specific bouquet of names keeps popping up.

Lily, Ivy, Madi, & Meadows: The New Era of "It Girl" Names Taking Over Your Feed

These names don’t scream. They whisper. They suggest a childhood filled with farmers markets, linen sheets, and art supplies.

Drop your pick in the comments below. (Personally, I’m an Ivy with secret Meadows energy.)

At first glance, these feel like four separate trends. But look closer. They represent a massive shift in how we name (and style) the next generation. We have moved past the era of the hard consonants (think: Karsyn, Braxton) and fully entered the

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