Famous Baby Names, Baby Names Of Famous People Or Celebrities
Curious which baby names the stars pick for their kids? Our famous baby names list pulls together the picks making headlines, so you can borrow a little red-carpet inspiration for your own little boy or girl.
Take Adelaide, a vintage German name meaning ''noble'' that Katherine Heigl and Rachel Bilson both chose. Alice, meaning ''sweet'' in German, was picked by Tina Fey and Lake Bell, pairing simplicity with timeless charm. Alexandra, Greek for ''defender of mankind,'' shows up on many celebrity birth announcements. Angel works as a tender unisex pick, and Amelia, meaning ''industrious,'' has topped US charts since Beyonce and Tina Fey made it trendy.
Famous baby names often blend old and new: a vintage sound with a modern middle, or vice versa. You could also explore our [Glamorous](/tag/Glamorous) and [Fictional](/tag/Fictional) lists for more star-style ideas. Choose the name that feels like your baby''s own spotlight moment, not just a copy of someone else''s. Give your child a name that fits the life they will build.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | Sweet Or Noble | Female | German |
| Adeline | Sweet: Of The Nobility. Noble. | Female | German |
| Alena | Fair: Good-Looking. Feminine Of Allen Or Variant Of Helen. | Female | Celtic |
| Alexandra | Defender Of Mankind. Feminine Of Alexander. | Female | English |
| Alexis | Helper: Defender. Variation Of Alexander. | Female | English |
| Alice | Sweet | Female | German |
| Amabella | Lovable | Female | French |
| Amalia | Spanish Form Of Amelia Industrious | Female | Spanish |
| Andy | Manly: Brave. Variant Of English Andrew. | Male | French |
| Angel | Angel | Male | Spanish |
| Annabel | Joy | Female | Gaelic |
| Arlo | The Barberry | Male | Spanish |
| Asa | Healer | Male | Hebrew |
| Auden | Old Friend. | Male | English |
| Audrey | Noble Strength | Female | Anglo |
| Autumn | Born In The Fall: The Fall Season. | Female | English |
| Ava | Variant Of Medieval Given Names Avis And Aveline | Female | English |
| Avery | Elf Ruler Or From The Old Ford | Male | English |
| Aviana | Modern Blend Of Ava And Ana. | Female | English |
| Bella | Devoted To God | Female | Hebrew |
| Billie | Nickname For William Resolute Protector - Often Used As An Independent Name. | Male | English |
| Birdie | Birdlike | Female | English |
| Bowie | Surname. | Male | Irish |
| Brianna | Strong | Female | Irish |
| Briar | Male | Irish | |
| Bridget | Strength. Mythological Celtic Goddess Of Fire And Poetry. | Female | Irish |
| Briseis | Myth Name (Slave Of Achilles) | Female | Greek |
| Brooklyn | Water: Stream. | Female | English |
| Cara | Friend | Female | Celtic |
| Carmen | Song. Variant Of Carmel - Fruitful Orchard As Mount Carmel In Palestine. | Female | Spanish |
| Caroline | Feminine Of Carl: Joy: Song Of Happiness. Feminine Variant Of Charles Meaning... | Female | English |
| Chanel | Canal: Channel. The Popular Perfume Chanel | Female | French |
| Charlene | Manly | Female | French |
| Charlie | A Man: Variant Of Carl. | Male | English |
| Charlotte | Tiny And Feminine. Also Feminine Of Charles Meaning Manly | Female | French |
| Chloe | Means | Female | French |
| Clementine | Clemency: Mercy. Clemence Was The Mythological Roman Goddess Of Pity. | Female | French |
| Coco | A Pet Name. | Female | French |
| Colette | People's Victory | Female | Greek |
| Daisy | "The Day's Eye." | Female | Anglo |
| Dakota | Friend: Ally. Tribal Name. | Male | Native American |
| Delta | Born Fourth | Female | Greek |
| Denni | Combination Of Deana: (Divine) And Dina: (From The Valley: Avenged). | Female | English |
| Dixie | Abbreviation Of Richard. In The USA Dixie Refers To The French Word For Ten:... | Female | English |
| Dolly | Variant Of The Greek Dorothy Meaning Gift Of God. | Female | English |
| Edie | Spoils Of War. | Female | English |
| Elise | Consecrated To God Abbreviation Of Elisabeth. | Female | French |
| Elizabeth | Sister Of Mark | Female | Arthurian |
| Ella | Beautiful Fairy | Female | English |
| Elsie | Noble | Female | German |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a famous baby name?
A famous baby name is one chosen by celebrities for their children, or a name that has become widely known because a famous family used it first.
Are celebrity baby names popular with regular parents?
Yes, strongly. Amelia, Alice, and Alexandra all climbed US popularity charts after celebrity births, and trend watchers track this influence year by year.
What does Amelia mean?
Amelia is a German-origin name meaning ''work'' or ''industrious.'' It has ranked in the US top 10 for girls in recent years thanks to celebrity use.
Are famous baby names good for boys too?
Absolutely. Andy, Angel, and Anthony are all boy picks from the famous list, with strong meanings and familiar celebrity ties.
How do you pronounce Amalia?
Amalia is pronounced ah-MAH-lee-ah, a Spanish form of Amelia meaning ''industrious.'' It is a softer, more lyrical twist on a famous favorite.
Will my child share a name with a celebrity kid?
Possibly with popular picks like Amelia or Alice, but pairing a famous first with a unique middle name gives your baby a name that still feels one of a kind.
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