Scripted Parenthood: 16 Famous Baby Names Inspired By Movie Characters
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When it comes to picking names for our kids, the possibilities are endless. Some parents find inspiration in the movies, naming their children after beloved characters. Have you done the same? If your kids have names inspired by movies, who did you choose, and what’s the story behind it? Let’s dive into the world of cinematic names and discover the charming reasons that led you to make these unique choices for your little ones.
Shrek
To start, a user said, “We named our daughter Fiona. Not because we love Shrek but because we loved the name. But I do like the princess.”
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A second user added, “My parents named me Fiona. Hated Shrek as a movie and loved the name. I was bullied at school because it sounded like fat in my native language. Changed it. But I also liked the princess.”
The Mummy
One reply was, “I named my daughter Evelyn after Evelyn in the Mummy! One of my favorite movies and characters.”
Another reply was, “My Evie is named for Evelyn in the mummy as well! And my son is named Stryder for Aragorn in Lord of the Rings.”
Firefly
A response was, “My son was named Malcolm, after Malcolm Reynolds from the show Firefly. My partner and I started dating when he invited me to his apartment to watch the series, and by the end of the movie, we were dating. We looked at other names, but that one was sentimental to us, and we couldn’t shake it. I wouldn’t go around and push Firefly on my son, especially when the show was one season 20 years ago, and Joss Whedon is a major cringe right now, but I think it’s okay to be inspired by a show, just don’t push it too hard on your child.”
A second response was, “My boys’ are names Malcolm and Simon. They’re really the only boys’ names I liked. And very rarely does anyone catch on. So I don’t even feel bad.”
The Parent Trap
One person shared, “My daughter is Hallie, after the Parent Trap. Great movie, and I love Hallie’s spirit.”
Another person replied, “My sister is also Hallie! The older girls in our family picked her name because we are all OBSESSED with that movie.”
Series of Unfortunate Events
A user commented, “We named our daughter Violet because of Violet from Series of Unfortunate Events, it’s my husband’s favorite book series growing up, and we love her spirit.”
A second user said, “My daughter’s middle name is Isadora in part because of Isadora from the Series of Unfortunate Events. It’s also a combo of my great-grandmother’s (Dorothy) and my great-great grandmother’s (Isabelle) names, but I never thought of it until I saw Series of Unfortunate Events.”
Beauty and the Beast
One popular comment was, “My daughter’s middle name is Rose because my favorite movie is Beauty and The Beast.”
Another comment was, ‘I picked a -belle name so that I’d have a Belle without it being super obvious I loved Beauty and the Beast! I don’t ever call her Belle, of course, because why would I do that?!? LOL! But her dad and papa do.”
Star Wars
A response was, “My friend named her daughter Leia after Princess Leia because she loves Star Wars. Ever since my friend was a kid, she knew that would be the name of her future child.”
A second response was, “Someone I’m Facebook friends with had a boy a while ago and named him Kylo. I think there are probably a handful of baby Kylos out there right now, and I think some people might find it cringy…but honestly, I don’t hate it?”
My Girl
One user commented, “My daughter’s name is Vada. Her mom was obsessed with the movie My Girl as a kid and always wanted to name her daughter after it. I just wanted something unique, so it worked for me!”
The Nightmare Before Christmas
A reply was, “My youngest is named Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas. I got a lot of flack about it since it’s an older name.”
UP
A person shared, “Ellie from Up. The first movie we saw after we got married – then struggled with infertility for years – I also happen to be a huge Disney person.”
The Giver
One user said, “I don’t have kids. I have a dog, Asher, who I got in 2013. I named him after a favorite character in the book The Giver. In the book, Asher is the fun-loving and sweet friend of the protagonist.”
Family Ties
A comment was, “TV, not movie…Mallory from Family Ties. My ex-husband loved that show. I loved the name. It’s a win, win. My daughter is the most Mallory of all Mallories.”
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
A reply was, “My son’s name is Leonardo, yea after the turtle. We really loved the name! Lol, he’s 7 now and thinks it’s super cool to be the leader.”
Spiderman Into The Spiderverse
A user replied, “If I have a boy, his name will be Miles after Miles Morales from Spiderman Into the Spiderverse.”
The Vampire Diaries
One comment was, “Not a movie, but If I have a daughter, I want to name her Elena from The Vampire Diaries.”
Harry Potter
A response was, “My second son is named Oliver. Again, always loved the name, but I love the idea that he has a name of a character in Harry Potter.” Source: Reddit
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