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Help[Opinions] Re: Most popular Swiss names of 2022
in reply to a message by Fiammetta
The German speaking region seems to have the least variety. Emma, Mia, Emilia, Mila, Elena, Alina, Lina, Lia, Malea - Sofia actually seems like a refreshing standout in that group. And then Liam, Luca, Leano, Nino, Lio, Lian, Leon, Louis, Elias - it's weird for me to think of Matteo and Noah as variety. I wonder why L names are so popular.
Giulia and Enzo stand out to me in the French group for seeming Italian.
Of the main group, Liam stands out to me, I guess because I expect it more among Irish and English speakers even though I know it's widely popular internationally. Also, Nora stands out to me because I think that's not as popular sounding here compared to the others.
Giulia and Enzo stand out to me in the French group for seeming Italian.
Of the main group, Liam stands out to me, I guess because I expect it more among Irish and English speakers even though I know it's widely popular internationally. Also, Nora stands out to me because I think that's not as popular sounding here compared to the others.
This message was edited 8/29/2023, 2:40 AM
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I don’t read German so I have no idea if there’s, say, a pop culture association.
Italian-sounding names ending in -a have been popular for a while in Francophone Switzerland but it’s surprising Giulia, rather than Julia has become so popular. Enzo is a character from the popular 1988 movie “Le Grand Bleu”, maybe people who grew up with that movie are using the name?
Sofia doesn’t feel very fresh, it’s hugely popular in Italy as well. I’m puzzled too Liam became so popular, it doesn’t sound particularly well in foreign languages IMHO.
Italian-sounding names ending in -a have been popular for a while in Francophone Switzerland but it’s surprising Giulia, rather than Julia has become so popular. Enzo is a character from the popular 1988 movie “Le Grand Bleu”, maybe people who grew up with that movie are using the name?
Sofia doesn’t feel very fresh, it’s hugely popular in Italy as well. I’m puzzled too Liam became so popular, it doesn’t sound particularly well in foreign languages IMHO.
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I was kidding about Sophia seeming refreshing...it's only that next to the uniformity of those other 9 names, Sophia's surprisingly a relief (even though it's boring normally, although I do like it).
I noticed Giulia & Enzo were popular in France as well. I guess Giulia could maybe also have been popularized by a movie or celebrity.
I noticed Giulia & Enzo were popular in France as well. I guess Giulia could maybe also have been popularized by a movie or celebrity.
This message was edited 9/1/2023, 3:53 AM
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