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A person's name is a major part of his or her identity.
一个人的名字是他或她的身份的重要组成部分。
It's typically the first thing people learn about us and the last thing we leave behind.
这通常是人们了解我们的第一件事，也是我们留下的最后一件事。
"I'll see you at the crossroads, grandma."
“奶奶，十字路口见。”
Our names can make us feel smart, confident, unique — or even embarrassed, misunderstood, or lost in the crowd.
我们的名字能让我们感到聪明、自信、独特——甚至尴尬、误解，或者迷失在人群中。
"Where is Bah-LAH-kay at? Just ... no Bah-LAH-kay here today? Yes sir?" "My name is Blake?"
“巴拉凯在哪？嗯……今天巴拉凯没到吗？嗯？”“我叫布莱克。”
Choosing a baby name is one of the biggest decisions for a new mom.
选择一个宝宝的名字是新妈妈最重大的决定之一。
Do you go classic? Trendy? Totally unique? And with so many choices, how do you know you've picked the right one?
你喜欢经典的吗？时髦的？完全独一无二的？有这么多选择，你怎么知道自己选对了？
Baby name consultant and founder of My Name for Life, Sherri Suzanne, tells us, "A name is a gift so meaningful, so powerful — so personal — that only you can select it for your child."
婴儿名字顾问和“我一生的名字”创始人雪莉·苏珊娜告诉我们：“名字是一份礼物，它如此有意义，如此有力量，如此私人，只有你能为你的孩子选择。”
Choosing a baby name is a big deal, but the good news is you can't go wrong.
选择宝宝的名字是件大事，但是你不能出错。
But in case you need a little inspo, Suzanne gave us the lowdown on the most unique names for 2017.
但如果你需要一个灵感的话，苏珊娜为我们提供了几个2017年最独特的名字。
Cairo
开罗
It may already be the name of one of Egypt's most famous cities, but Suzanne says the name Cairo will be popular for boys in 2017 — especially because this name belongs to the Kansas City Chiefs' Brazilian-born placekicker, Cairo Santos.
这可能已经是埃及最著名的城市名字之一了，但苏珊娜说，“开罗”这个名字将在2017年受到男孩们的欢迎——特别是因为这个名字属于生于巴西的、堪萨斯城酋长队踢定位球的队员开罗·桑托斯。
"Good. He lines it up and Santos has a 53-yard field goal!"
“很好，他站好了，桑托斯有一个53码的射门得分！”
Suzanne says, "Sports figures impart strength and coolness to names. Parents also like the nickname 'Cai,' Kai is now a well-used name on its own."
苏珊娜说：“体育人物赋予名字力量和冷静，家长们也喜欢‘开’这个昵称，现在‘开’本身就是一个很好用的名字。”
Elora
埃洛拉
Inspired by Elora, Ontario, Suzanne says this name is quickly gaining momentum as a more unique alternative to the popular nickname Ellie.
该名字的灵感来源于安大略省的埃洛拉，苏珊娜说，这个名字作为一个更独特的、替代流行昵称“埃莉”的名字迅速获得势头。
Suzanne told us, "Elora quietly existed as either a variant form of names like Elenora or Laura. It is now among the Top 1,000 names, but at No.963 in the U.S., it still means that just 280 families selected this name."
苏珊娜告诉我们，“埃洛拉悄悄地存在，它像埃伦诺拉或劳拉的变体形式。它现在是名字排行榜的前1000名，但在美国排名第963位，这意味着只有280个家庭选择了这个名字。”
Pretty and unique — a win-win.
美丽和独特——它就是双赢的名字。
Fun fact: Elora was also the name of the baby princess in the 1980s sci-fi movie Willow.
有趣的事实是：“埃洛拉”也是80年代科幻电影《柳树》中小公主的名字。
Kensington
肯辛顿
A district within West London's Royal Borough, Kensington is a name fit for a princess.
肯辛顿是位于伦敦西部皇家区内的一个地区名，它也是一个适合公主的名字。
Suzanne dishes, "This surname and place name gives parents an alternate way to achieve the nickname 'Kenzie' outside of the well-used Mackenzie."
苏珊娜说，“这个姓氏和地名给了父母另一种方法，它是除常用的‘麦肯齐’以外另一个获得昵称‘肯齐’的名字。”
Kensington is also the name of Britain's richest street, where an average mansion would cost you a steep $24.3 million dollars.
肯辛顿也是英国最富有的街道的名字，在这里，一座普通的豪宅就要花掉你2430万美元。
Talk about posh! "I have no idea, dude."
说点时髦的！“我不知道，伙计。”
Promise
普诺米斯
According to Oh Baby Names, Promise is what you'd call a modern-day "virtue" name, coming from the Old French "promesse," which translates to a guarantee or assurance.
根据Oh Baby Names的说法，“普诺米斯”是一个现代的“好”名字，它来自古老的法语“promesse”，意为“保证”。
The site tells us, "As a female given name, Promise is a pretty modern coinage," but it is also fairly uncommon.
该网站告诉我们，“作为一个女性的名字，‘普诺米斯’是一个相当现代的词，”但它也相当罕见。
Bestowed upon just 200 baby girls in 2013, this one is definitely an up-and-comer.
2013年有200个女孩使用该名，它绝对是一个后起之秀。
Suzanne says, "This virtue name feels more contemporary than Hope or Charity. While it has not 'taken off' yet, it is lingering just outside the Top 1,000 along with a similar name, Treasure."
苏珊娜说：“这个好名字比‘希望’和‘慈善’更具时代感。虽然它还没有‘起飞’，但它只是停留在1000强之外，与之类似的还有一个名字——特雷杰。”
Tinsley
廷斯利
According to Baby Name Science, Tinsley — meaning "Tynni's meadow" — first appeared on the charts in 1994 at No.4,116.
根据Baby Name Science，“廷斯利”的意思是“廷尼的草地”，1994年首次出现在排行榜第4116位。
And thanks to a growing interest in gender neutral names, Suzanne says Tinsley may soon have its moment in the spotlight.
苏珊说，由于人们对中性名字越来越感兴趣，“廷斯利”可能很快就会成为人们关注的焦点。
She says, "Unisex names that started life as surnames continue to be a trend for girls — especially ones with the 'L-E-Y' ending.
她说，“最初作为姓氏的男女通用名仍然是女名的一种趋势，尤其是那些以‘L-E-Y’结尾的名字。
Tinsley is reminiscent of Riley, Finley, and Ainsley — names that are already being used regularly.
“廷斯利”让人想起“莱利”、“芬利”和“安斯利”——但这些名字已经被经常使用了。
It's been hovering outside the Top 1,000 U.S. names but may make a leap if a socialite with the name joins a Real Housewives cast, as is rumored."
它一直徘徊在美国前1000名的名字之外，但如果一个拥有这个名字的社交名媛加入《比弗利娇妻》阵容，可能会有一个飞跃，正如传言所说的那样。”
So if you start to see more Tinsleys over the next few years, don't be surprised.
因此，如果你在接下来的几年里开始看到更多的“廷斯利”，请不要惊讶。
"I just love surprises. I'm just freakin', f-ing excited!"
“我就是喜欢惊喜，我真是太兴奋了！”
Titan
泰坦
Titan, meaning "defender," is popular in Greek mythology as the name given to a group of powerful, immortal giants.
泰坦，意思是“防御者”，在希腊神话中很流行，是一个给一群强大的、不朽的巨人起的名字。
If you're looking for a name that exudes strength, this one is definitely a contender.
如果你在寻找一个散发着力量的名字，这个名字绝对可以入选。
Suzanne tells us, "Titan is a fast-moving name that's one of several in the Top 1,000 borrowed from heroes of mythology. Achilles, Atlas, Apollo are others."
苏珊娜告诉我们，“泰坦是一个形容动作机敏的名字，它是从神话英雄那里借来的前1000个名字之一，其余的还有阿喀琉斯、阿特拉斯、阿波罗等。”
Of course, not every Greco-Roman name is guaranteed to be popular.
当然，并不是每个希腊罗马式的名字都能保证受欢迎。
For example: "My name is Maxium Decimus Meridius."
例如：“我叫马克西姆·德西姆斯·梅里迪厄斯。”
Meanwhile, celebrities seem to be feeling the name Titan as well.
与此同时，名人们似乎也感受到了“泰坦”这个名字的魅力。
According to Nameberry, Titan Fiennes-Tiffin is the nephew of actor Ralph Fiennes, while Titan Jewell is the name Beyonce's bestie Kelly Rowland and hubby Tim Witherspoon chose for their son.
据Nameberry透露，泰坦·菲恩斯-蒂芬是演员拉尔夫·菲恩斯的侄子，而泰坦·朱厄尔是碧昂斯的闺蜜凯莉·罗兰和丈夫蒂姆·威瑟斯彭为他们的儿子选择的名字。
Wilder
怀尔德
Wilder has been familiar as a surname, carried by celebrities like American boxer Deonte Wilder and writer or producer Billy Wilder.
怀尔德是一个很熟悉的姓氏，拥有它的名人有美国拳击手德昂特·怀尔德、作家兼制片人比利·怀尔德等。
But Suzanne says, "It took a celebrity connection for many parents to consider it as a first name."
但是苏珊娜说：“很多父母都认为这是一个名人的名字。”
She's talking about Wilder Hudson, the son of Scream Queens actor Oliver Hudson, who is Kate Hudson's brother.
她说的是怀尔德·哈德森——尖叫女王演员奥利弗·哈德森的儿子、凯特·哈德森的哥哥。
This makes Wilder's grandmother Hollywood legend Goldie Hawn.
这让怀尔德的祖母歌蒂·韩成为了好莱坞传奇人物。
"This could be a whole show!"
“这可能是一场完整的表演！”
Political direction
政治方向
According to research published on Today.com, we're in for a lot more baby names with unconventional spellings and nontraditional origins.
根据发表在Today.com的研究，我们将迎来更多的婴儿名字，这些名字有着非传统的拼写和非传统的起源。
This is a trend that seems to dominate in red states vs. blue states, if you're still thinking in presidential election terms.
这是一个趋势，似乎占据了红州和蓝州的主导地位，如果你仍然在考虑总统选举的话。
The article lists the "Top five names for girls in states that vote red are the individualistic Blakely, Brylee, Kennedi, Kyleigh, and Journee, while the Top 5 boys' names are Kason, Cason, Braylen, Chandler, and Lawson."
这篇文章列出了“红州的女孩名字前五名为：布莱克利、布莱利、肯尼迪、凯利和乔尼，而男孩名字的前五名是卡森、卡森、布莱伦、钱德勒和劳森。”
"Okay." "Yes." "She got creative with the beginning part of her name."
“好的。”“是的。”“她的名字开头很有创意。”
As for the popular blue state names? According to Nameberry, Francesca, Alexandra, and Miriam all made the list.
至于蓝州的流行名？据Nameberry称，弗朗西斯卡、亚历山德拉和米里亚姆都榜上有名。
Convention is overrated
传统是被高估的。
Dream, River, Journey, Apple, Onyx ...
梦想、河流、旅程、苹果，玛瑙……
It's no secret that celebrities love getting creative when it comes to naming their offspring.
名人们在给自己的后代取名时喜欢有创意，这已经不是什么秘密了。
And since Suzanne noted that celebs can have a huge influence on baby name trends, it's safe to say we're gonna see more and more kids with unconventional names.
既然苏珊娜注意到名人会对宝宝的名字趋势产生巨大的影响，可以肯定地说，我们会看到越来越多的孩子用非传统的名字。
The verdict? Anything goes in 2017. Name ON!
判决结果呢？2017年一切顺利，名字在上面！
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