MM22 Girls SemiFinalsWe’ve reached the March Madness baby names 2022 girls semifinals!

First, a look back at where we’ve been so far.

The contest started with sixteen names, all drawn from the most-viewed posts at Appellation Mountain last year: Alessandra, Bernadette, Betty, Faye, Laken, Maisie, Marigold, Marlowe, Navy, Noa, Oakley, Persephone, Senna, Vera, Zella, and Zuzu.

We voted those down to eight, and now those eight names have been narrowed to just four!

Let’s look back at the last week’s results:

  • Vera sailed past Zella, commanding over 73% of the vote.
  • By the thinnest margin, Alessandra just barely squeaked past Faye with almost 51% of the total.
  • It was tight for a while, but Marigold ultimately scored over 57% of the tally to triumph over Maisie.
  • With a little over 53% of the score, Marlowe advances, while Persephone takes a seat.

The contests do tend to get closer as the competition heats up – which is how it should be right? I think that’s how the other March Madness works, too – the one with the basketballs.

That leads us to the semifinals!

MARCH MADNESS BABY NAMES 2022: GIRLS SEMIFINALS

VERA versus MARLOWE

 

ALESSANDRA versus MARIGOLD

 

Polls remain open through Wednesday, March 23rd. Please check back on Friday, March 25th to see if your names advanced – and, of course, to vote in the final!

Curious about other names that have won March Madness baby names in years past? Check out 2021’s post on The Winners.

About Abby Sandel

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