Every year, certain first names stand out... and 2025 is no exception.
Between short, international and timeless first names, the trends show a real desire for simplicity and softness.
Whether you are in Belgium, France or elsewhere, you will find common inspirations... with a few surprises depending on the country.
🇧🇪 Belgium: sweet and international first names
Noah, Liam, Lucas, Arthur, Louis, Jules, Adam, Hugo, Gabriel, Oscar
In Belgium, short first names largely dominate. Easy to pronounce in several languages, they are attracting more and more parents.
🇫🇷 France: the return of the classics
Gabriel, Léo, Raphaël, Louis, Arthur, Jules, Adam, Maël, Noah, Lucas
Traditional first names are making a comeback, often revisited with a twist modern.
🇳🇱 Netherlands: minimalism and modernity
Noah, Lucas, Daan, Levi, Liam, Sem, Finn, Milan, Luuk, James
Short and punchy first names are king, with a strong international influence.
🇩🇪 Germany: sobriety and elegance
Noah, Matteo, Elias, Finn, Leon, Paul, Emil, Luca, Henry, Theo
A trend towards European, soft and timeless first names.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: tradition and diversity
Noah, Oliver, George, Arthur, Muhammad, Leo, Harry, Oscar, Archie, Henry
British classics coexist with first names from all over the world.
🇺🇸 United States: global influence
Liam, Noah, Oliver, James, Elijah, Mateo, Theodore, Henry, Lucas, William
A true cultural diversity which strongly influences trends.
🇮🇹 Italy: charm and musicality
Leonardo, Francesco, Tommaso, Edoardo, Alessandro, Lorenzo, Mattia, Riccardo, Gabriele, Andrea
Long, elegant and very first names identity.
🇪🇸 Spain: energy and character
Hugo, Mateo, Martín, Lucas, Leo, Daniel, Alejandro, Pablo, Manuel, Álvaro
Dynamic and warm first names.
🇨🇭 Switzerland: a unique cultural mix
Noah, Liam, Matteo, Gabriel, Luca, Leo, Elias, Louis, Finn, Jonas
A perfect mix of French, German and Italian influences.
What trend to keep in mind in 2025?
- Short first names dominate
- International first names are seducing
- Classics are making their mark return
But above all: each first name tells a unique story.
What if their first name became an adventure?
At ZebraBook, each child becomes the hero of their own book.
Their first name is at the heart of the story, for a magical… and unforgettable reading experience.
Because a book where the child recognizes his first name is no longer just a story… it’s HIS story.