Fictional Baby Names, Names After Fictional Characters
Love a name with a story behind it? Fictional baby names borrow from novels, myths, films, and TV, so your child carries a little piece of a favorite tale from day one. These picks feel familiar but meaningful, not made-up.
Try Abraham, a Hebrew name meaning ''father of a multitude,'' used for the Lincoln legend and Simpsons'' grandpa alike. Agnes, Greek for ''pure,'' appears in Despicable Me and countless novels. Alice, the German ''sweet,'' goes straight to Wonderland. Amory, an English name meaning ''brave,'' stars in Fitzgerald''s This Side of Paradise. Amelia feels fresh thanks to Amelia Bedelia and modern TV.
Fictional baby names let you skip the blank-page pressure by picking a character whose spirit you love. Pair a bold fictional first with a simple middle, or flip it for balance. Want more story-soaked options? Check out our [Famous](/tag/Famous) and [Video Game](/tag/VideoGame) lists. Pick the name that makes you smile when you imagine calling your baby home for dinner.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abra | "Example; Lesson."Also A Hebrew Name Meaning "Parent Of Many."Variants Includ... | Female | Arabic |
| Abraham | Father Of A Multitude.Variants Include Avraham, Aram, Abarron, And Avidor | Male | Hebrew |
| Adam | Of The Red Earth | Male | English |
| Agnes | "Pure; Virginal." Variants Include Ag, Agafi, Agafia, Agafon, Aggi, Aggie, Ag... | Female | Greek |
| Alex | Abbreviation Of Alexander. Defender Of Man. | Male | English |
| Alice | Sweet | Female | German |
| Allan | Handsome | Male | Celtic |
| Amelia | Defender ANSELMA | Female | German |
| Amory | Brave: Powerful. See Also Emory. | Male | English |
| Amy | Dearly Loved: Beloved. | Female | French |
| Anastasia | Resurrection | Female | Greek |
| Andy | Manly: Brave. Variant Of English Andrew. | Male | French |
| Anna | Arthur's Sister | Female | Arthurian |
| Anne | Prayer | Female | Hebrew |
| Anneliese | Grace Or Devoted To God | Female | Hebrew |
| Annie | Prayer | Female | Hebrew |
| Anton | German Form Of Anthony (Beyond Praise) | Male | German |
| Archer | A Bowman. An English Surname. | Male | English |
| Archie | Valuable: Bold. | Male | English |
| Ariel | Lioness Of God | Female | Hebrew |
| Aron | High Mountain | Male | Hebrew |
| Arthur | Noble: Courageous. Legendary Sixth Century King Arthur Of Britain And His Rou... | Male | Arthurian |
| Arwen | Variant Of Arwenna. Muse. | Female | Welsh |
| Arya | Myth Name (Noble Goddess) | Female | Indian |
| Ashley | "Dwells At The Ash-Tree Meadow."Variants Include Aisley And Aisly. | Female | Anglo |
| Ashlyn | Vision Or Dream. | Female | Irish |
| Augustus | Majestic Dignity: Grandeur. | Male | German |
| Aureliano | Golden. | Male | Spanish |
| Aurora | "Dawn." According To Ancient Greek Mythology, Aurora Is The Goddess Of The Da... | Female | African |
| Axel | Father Of Peace | Male | Hebrew |
| Bailey | Steward | Male | French |
| Barnaby | Ploughman | Male | Hebrew |
| Bathsheba | Also Known As BATSHEVA, This Is The Daughter Of The Queen Of Sheba, The Legen... | Female | African |
| Beale | Handsome. | Male | English |
| Bella | Devoted To God | Female | Hebrew |
| Belle | Fair: Lovely One. | Female | French |
| Benjamin | Son Of The Right Hand. In The Bible The Patriarch Jacob's Twelfth And Most Be... | Male | Hebrew |
| Benjy | Abbreviation Of Benjamin And Benedict. | Male | English |
| Beowulf | Intelligent Wolf | Male | Anglo |
| Bernard | Brave As A Bear | Male | German |
| Bertha | Legend Name | Female | French |
| Beryl | A Gemstone Of Varying Colors: Often Yellow-Green. In The Bible The Eighth Fou... | Female | English |
| Bess | Diminutive Of Elizabeth. | Female | English |
| Betsey | Diminutive Of Elizabeth. | Female | English |
| Betsy | Diminutive Of Elizabeth. | Female | English |
| Bill | Nickname For William - Resolute Protector - Often Used As An Independent Name. | Male | English |
| Billy | Nickname For William - Resolute Protector - Often Used As An Independent Name. | Male | English |
| Blair | Child Of The Fields | Male | Gaelic |
| Bonnie | Sweet | Female | French |
| Bran | Raven | Male | Celtic |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are fictional baby names?
Fictional baby names are names borrowed from characters in books, films, TV, games, and myths, chosen because the story or character feels meaningful.
Are fictional baby names popular with parents?
Yes. Alice, Amelia, and Abraham all see steady US use thanks to beloved fictional characters, and many modern names gain popularity after hit shows.
What does Amory mean?
Amory is an English boy name meaning ''brave'' or ''powerful.'' It appears in F. Scott Fitzgerald''s novel and has a vintage literary charm.
How do you pronounce Agnes?
Agnes is pronounced AG-nes. It is a Greek girl name meaning ''pure'' and has been used in literature, films, and saints'' lives for centuries.
Are fictional names good for boys?
Definitely. Adam, Alex, Abraham, and Allan all come from strong fictional or biblical characters and make classic, confident boy picks.
Will my child be teased for a fictional name?
Unlikely with classics like Alice or Adam. For bolder picks, think about real-life usability, nicknames, and how the name ages into adulthood.