Famous Baby Names, Baby Names Of Famous People Or Celebrities, Page 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson | Brave: Powerful. | Male | English |
| Emery | Brave: Powerful. Variant Of Amory. | Male | German |
| Esmeralda | The Prized Green Emerald Gemstone. | Female | Spanish |
| Estela | Star. | Female | Spanish |
| Esther | Star | Female | Hebrew |
| Etta | Little One | Female | German |
| Evan | Young Fighter | Male | Celtic |
| Eve | Life. Living One. In The Bible Eve Was Adam's Wife And The First Woman. | Female | Hebrew |
| Evelyn | Light | Female | Celtic |
| Ever | Strong As A Boar | Male | English |
| Everly | From Ever's Meadow | Male | English |
| Faith | Faithful | Female | English |
| Fiona | White Or Comely | Female | Celtic |
| Francesca | Free Spirit. | Female | Italian |
| Frankie | Diminutive Of Frank Free: A Free Man. Frankie Is Occasionally Used For Girls. | Male | English |
| Genesis | Origin: Birth. Genisis Is The Name Of The First Book In The Bible. Genisia -... | Female | Hebrew |
| Georgia | Farmer. Feminine Of George. | Female | English |
| Giovanna | Feminine Form Of Giovanni (Gift From God) | Female | Italian |
| Grace | Grace | Female | English |
| Gracie | Grace | Female | English |
| Hannah | Grace | Female | Hebrew |
| Harlow | From The Hare's Hill | Male | English |
| Harper | Harpist | Male | English |
| Hartley | From The Stag's Meadow | Male | English |
| Hattie | Rules Her Household. Feminine Of Harry From Henry. | Female | English |
| Haven | Place Of Safety: Shelter. | Male | English |
| Hayley | From The Hay Meadow | Female | English |
| Hazel | The Hazel Tree:Nut. | Female | English |
| Heaven | From The Heavens. | Female | American |
| Helena | Variant Of Helen. In Mythology The Abduction Of Zeus's Mortal Daughter Helen... | Female | English |
| Helene | Variant Of Helen. In Mythology The Abduction Of Zeus's Mortal Daughter Helen... | Female | French |
| Honor | Honor | Female | Irish |
| India | Unisexual Name Meaning "River." | Female | Indian |
| Indiana | The Country India. | Female | English |
| Isabella | Meaning Unknown | Female | Arthurian |
| Isabelle | Devoted To God | Female | Hebrew |
| Jade | Jewel. Courageous And Adoring. | Female | Spanish |
| Jagger | Carter | Male | English |
| James | Replace | Male | English |
| Jane | Gift From God | Female | Hebrew |
| Jett | "Excellence, Abundance, Riches." | Male | Hebrew |
| Joni | Modern Feminine Of John And Jon. | Female | English |
| Kaia | From The Earth | Female | Greek |
| Kaya | Adds A Place Of Resting | Female | Japanese |
| Kira | Dark Lady. | Female | English |
| Leah | Meadow | Female | English |
| Lincoln | Lakeside Colony. The Name Of An Early Roman Settlement In England. | Male | English |
| Locklyn | Happy Warrioror Land Of Lakes.Alternate Spelling: Lachlan. | Female | Scottish |
| Lola | Feminine Form Of Carlos Manly: Abbreviation Of Dolores Full Of Sorrows. | Female | Spanish |
| Lourdes | Reference To The Virgin Mary | Female | Spanish |
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