# Next Gen Baby Naming SMS Language Influences Name Choice By Alex Covert | Published 2008-03-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sms-language-influences-baby-names References: [popgadget.net](http://www.popgadget.net/2008/03/naming_my_baby.php) The mystery of [texting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costa-coffee-hypeline) has brought with it, a unique language known to the "uncool" as [SMS language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/language-arts). This language uses abbreviations for certain sounds and replaces traditional ways of spelling words with more intuitive ones - "y" instead of "i" and "k" instead of "c". Thus, new ways of spelling [baby names](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nameguessr) - names like Alex-Zander, Cam'ron, Emma-Lee, Ozkah, Thaillah, Jasyn, Mylyssa, and Ameleiyah. Perhaps this is the beginning of a global language. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Next-gen Baby Naming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a platform or service that helps parents explore and create unique baby names influenced by SMS language. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Language Learning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing language learning tools and resources that incorporate SMS language to cater to the younger generation. - **Naming and Branding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing naming and branding services that incorporate SMS language to help companies connect with younger, tech-savvy audiences. - **Social Media and Messaging Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing social media platforms or messaging apps that integrate SMS language as a unique feature to enhance communication and expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quiz-Based AI Naming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/named-by-ai.md) - [Food-Themed Baby Names](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-baby-name.md) - [AI Baby Name Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-baby-name.md) - [Parent-Based Baby Name Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seeyourbaby.md) - [Multicultural Name Discovery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/name-meaning.md) - [AI-Powered Baby Name Lists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bundle-of-joy.md) - [Gen Z Slang Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-slang-translators.md) - [Gen Z-Coded Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-chronically-online.md) - [Unique Baby Naming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prnom-parfait.md)