Baby names with meanings: Whether you're binge-watching your favorite series or finally catching up on a hit show everyone has been talking about, it's easy to find yourself drawn to a character's name. Choosing a baby name isn't always easy, and for many parents, inspiration can come from the shows they've loved watching. A memorable character, a timeless classic, or even a unique name from a favorite series can suddenly feel like the perfect fit.
From romantic dramas and mystery series to sci-fi adventures and reality TV, today's biggest shows are introducing names that are both meaningful and memorable. If you're looking for ideas, here are 40 baby names inspired by popular TV shows that are catching parents' attention.
Classic baby names inspired by hit TV shows
1. Oliver
Show: Only Murders in the BuildingOrigin: Latin
Meaning: Olive tree
2. Noah
Show: Nobody Wants ThisOrigin: Hebrew
Meaning: Rest
3. Sophie
Show: The Hunting WivesOrigin: Greek
Meaning: Wisdom
4. Charles
Show: Only Murders in the BuildingOrigin: English
Meaning: Free man
5. Isabelle
Show: The Summer I Turned PrettyOrigin: French
Meaning: Pledged to God
6. Henry
Show: Jurassic WorldOrigin: German
Meaning: House ruler
7. Anna
Movie: Freakier FridayOrigin: Hebrew
Meaning: Grace
8. Lucy
Movie: The MaterialistsOrigin: Latin
Meaning: Light
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Trending TV baby names that you might love
9. Mateo
Show: The PittOrigin: Spanish
Meaning: Gift of God
10. Millie
Show: Stranger ThingsOrigin: German
Meaning: Gentle roots
11. Finn
Show: Stranger ThingsOrigin: Irish
Meaning: Fair
12. Quinn
Show: The StudioOrigin: Latin, Irish, Gaelic, Celtic
Meaning: Leader, wise
13. Harper
Movie: Freakier FridayOrigin: English
Meaning: Harpist
14. Elio
Movie: ElioOrigin: Latin
Meaning: Sun
15. Zoey
Movie: KPop Demon HuntersOrigin: Greek
Meaning: Life
16. Mira
Movie: KPop Demon HuntersOrigin: Japanese, Slavic, Sanskrit
Meaning: Sea
Romantic drama names that never go out of style to name your child
17. Conrad
Show: The Summer I Turned PrettyOrigin: German
Meaning: Brave counsel
18. Jeremiah
Show: The Summer I Turned PrettyOrigin: Hebrew
Meaning: God will uplift
19. Laurel
Show: The Summer I Turned PrettyOrigin: Latin
Meaning: Bay tree
20. Susannah
Show: The Summer I Turned PrettyOrigin: Hebrew
Meaning: Lily
21. Cassie
Show: The PittOrigin: Greek
Meaning: Shining
22. Maya
Show: The StudioOrigin: Greek
Meaning: Good mother
23. Margo
Show: The Hunting WivesOrigin: French
Meaning: Pearl
24. Callie
Show: The Hunting WivesOrigin: Greek
Meaning: Beautiful
Unique TV character names worth considering for your baby
25. Andor
Show: AndorOrigin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Thor's eagle
26. Kleya
Show: AndorOrigin: Greek
27. Luthen
Show: AndorOrigin: German
28. Gaten
Show: Stranger ThingsOrigin: English
Meaning: From Gaeta
29. Ace
Show: Love IslandOrigin: Latin
Meaning: One, unity
30. Olandria
Show: Love Island31. Chelley
Show: Love IslandOrigin: English
Meaning: Who is like God
32. Perlah
Show: The PittOrigin: Spanish
Meaning: Pearl
More TV-inspired baby names to add to your shortlist
33. Samira
Show: The PittOrigin: Arabic
Meaning: Evening conversation
34. Joanne
Show: Nobody Wants ThisOrigin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
35. Loretta
Show: Only Murders in the BuildingOrigin: Italian
Meaning: Laurel
36. Felix
Show: Too MuchOrigin: Latin
Meaning: Happy
37. Wendy
Show: Too MuchOrigin: English
Meaning: Friend
38. Mabel
Show: Only Murders in the BuildingOrigin: Latin
Meaning: Lovable
39. Robby
Show: The PittOrigin: German
Meaning: Bright fame
40. Amaya
Show: Love IslandOrigin: Spanish, Japanese, Arabic
Meaning: Night rain, mother city
