Cartoon Baby Names, Names Inspired By Cartoon Characters
Cartoon baby names bring that joyful, colorful spark of Saturday mornings and cozy movie nights right into your nursery. If you grew up loving animated classics or you watch new cartoons with your partner every weekend, this collection of cartoon baby names offers a playful way to honor those characters who shaped your childhood. Each pick ties to a beloved animated figure from Disney, Pixar, Studio Ghibli, Looney Tunes, or the wider world of comics and animation.
Consider Aurora, the graceful Disney princess whose Latin name means 'dawn,' a radiant pick for a baby girl. Philip, the gallant prince from Sleeping Beauty, feels classic and kind for boys. Betty, from Betty Boop, carries retro cartoon charm that has quietly returned to modern nurseries. Alice, the curious heroine of 'Alice in Wonderland,' blends literary and animated magic. Remy, the adorable Pixar chef from Ratatouille, feels French, warm, and wonderfully wearable.
When choosing cartoon baby names, decide whether you want a name everyone instantly recognizes or a subtle nod only fellow fans will catch. These names pair beautifully with classic middle names that anchor the whimsy. If cartoon baby names delight you, you may also enjoy our Disney baby names for themed picks, our movie baby names for film-inspired alternatives, or our book baby names for literary companions. A cartoon name gifts your child a joyful wink toward the stories that made childhood magical.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail | "Father Rejoices."Some Variants Include Abagail, Abaigeal, Abbey, Abbie, And... | Female | Hebrew |
| Abner | Father Of Light | Male | Hebrew |
| Adelaide | Sweet Or Noble | Female | German |
| Adella | Of The Nobility. Noble. | Female | Spanish |
| Agnes | "Pure; Virginal." Variants Include Ag, Agafi, Agafia, Agafon, Aggi, Aggie, Ag... | Female | Greek |
| Akela | Hawaiian Form Of Adele, "Noble." | Female | Hawaiian |
| Aladdin | Nobility Of Faith | Male | Arabic |
| Alana | Offering | Female | Hawaiian |
| Alcmene | Myth Name (Mother Of Hercules) | Female | Greek |
| Alice | Sweet | Female | German |
| Alvin | Wise Friend. | Male | English |
| Amelia | Defender ANSELMA | Female | German |
| Amos | Brave | Male | Hebrew |
| Anastasia | Resurrection | Female | Greek |
| Andy | Manly: Brave. Variant Of English Andrew. | Male | French |
| Angelica | Angelic. | Female | Latin |
| Anita | Grace | Female | Italian |
| Apollo | Uncle Of Tristan | Male | Arthurian |
| Ariel | Lioness Of God | Female | Hebrew |
| Ariela | Lion Of God. | Female | Spanish |
| Arthur | Noble: Courageous. Legendary Sixth Century King Arthur Of Britain And His Rou... | Male | Arthurian |
| Astrid | Divine Strength | Female | Danish |
| Audrey | Noble Strength | Female | Anglo |
| Aurora | "Dawn." According To Ancient Greek Mythology, Aurora Is The Goddess Of The Da... | Female | African |
| Babette | Stranger | Female | French |
| Bambi | Child | Female | Italian |
| Barbie | Traveler From A Foreign Land. In Catholic Custom St. Barbara Is A Protectress... | Female | English |
| Bart | Ploughman | Male | Hebrew |
| Bell | Unisexual Name Meaning "Beauty." | Female | Slavic |
| Belle | Fair: Lovely One. | Female | French |
| Ben | Son Of Zion Or Usually Just Son | Male | Hebrew |
| Bernard | Brave As A Bear | Male | German |
| Bertha | Legend Name | Female | French |
| Beta | Dedicated To Go | Female | Slavic |
| Betty | Variation Of Elizabeth. My God Is Bountiful:God Of Plenty. | Female | English |
| Bianca | White | Female | Italian |
| Bill | Nickname For William - Resolute Protector - Often Used As An Independent Name. | Male | English |
| Blake | Dark: Dark-Haired. Can Also Mean The Reverse -Fair: Pale. Blakeman | Male | Scottish |
| Bo | Precious | Female | Chinese |
| Bonnie | Sweet | Female | French |
| Bruce | Surname Since Medieval Times: Now A Common Given Name. Folklore Tale Of 14Th... | Male | English |
| Buck | Male Deer | Male | English |
| Calhoun | From The Narrow Forest | Male | Gaelic |
| Calliope | Myth Name (Muse Of Epic Poetry) | Female | Greek |
| Camilla | Free-Born: Noble. Variant Of Camilla | Female | French |
| Casey | Brave: Vigilant. | Female | Irish |
| Casper | "Friendly, Childlike, Helpful" | Male | English |
| Chad | Defense | Male | Celtic |
| Charlotte | Tiny And Feminine. Also Feminine Of Charles Meaning Manly | Female | French |
| Chase | Huntsman. | Male | English |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are popular cartoon baby names?
Popular cartoon baby names include Aurora, Philip, Betty, Alice, Remy, Moana, Elsa, Mulan, and Simba.
Is Aurora a popular baby name?
Yes. Aurora has risen into the U.S. top 50 girl names thanks to its Disney heritage and gorgeous Latin meaning of dawn.
What does the name Remy mean?
Remy comes from the Latin Remigius, meaning oarsman, and gained cartoon fame through the Pixar film Ratatouille.
Are cartoon baby names unisex?
Many are. Remy, Alice, and Simba all work across genders, while some like Mulan lean feminine and others like Philip lean masculine.
Will cartoon baby names feel childish when my child grows up?
Rarely. Names like Aurora, Alice, and Philip have deep pre-cartoon roots and age beautifully into adulthood.
Do cartoon baby names work alongside siblings' classic names?
Absolutely. Aurora and Philip mix naturally with classics like Henry or Margaret, and Alice feels right at home with any sibling set.