300 pop culture baby names

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POP CULTURE BABY NAMES

Pop culture has a tremendous influence on baby names, making names like Dutton and Kayce rise swiftly in popularity, mirroring trends from TV shows like “Yellowstone”.

Hermione

Greek name meaning “well-born” or “earthly,” symbolizing Hermione Granger’s intelligence and grounded nature. (Harry Potter)

Hazel

Derived from the name of the hazel tree, it symbolizes wisdom and protection.  (The Fault in Our Stars)

Margaret

Margaret Simon is the protagonist of “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” The name Margaret is of Greek origin, meaning “pearl”

Peeta

Peeta Mellark is a central character. The name Peeta is of Greek origin, derived from the word “pietas,” which means “pity” or “compassion” (The Hunger Games)

Edward

Edward Cullen is one of the main characters. The name Edward is of Old English origin, meaning “wealthy guardian” or “rich guard” (Twilight Saga)

Anakin

Anakin Skywalker, the protagonist of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. The name Anakin may derive from Alaric, a Germanic name that means “ruler of all”

Bruno

Bruno is derived from the Germanic name Brun meaning “brown” and is often associated with “protection” or “shield” (Encanto)