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Many people turn to pop culture for name inspiration and ideas when they realize that they are going to have a little one of their own. For the longest time, people have wanted to name their kids after influential people they adore, and look up to. This could be a famous singer, painter, writer or photographer. The world of celebrities has an abundance of name options to choose from. But what are the celebs naming their kids? It’s always interesting to find out what your favorite artists find inspiring and what they are naming their kids. We let celebs influence just about anything. What we wear, eat, drink and do. So, if you’re a sucker for the celeb life and want to name your little one after a famous nepo baby in the making, here are a few options for you. Read on to know them all!
1. Liam
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If you’re looking for a popular name that rolls off the tongue with ease for your little baby boy, you need not look any further than Liam. This Irish name means “strong willed warrior” and has been the most popular boy name in the US for the last 6 years. Which means that it has also been picked by a good few celebrities, namely, Tori Spelling, Calista Flockhart, and Kevin Costner who have all chosen this name for their baby boy. Does this make this beautiful name more appealing to you?
2. Olivia
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Now this is another beautiful and popular baby name that everyone adores. The name Olivia has Latin origins and means “peace” and “olive tree.” This baby girl’s name has been in the top 10 list for the past 20 years in the USA and we can see why. Olivia is a common celebrity name. It’s easy to remember but still unique, like the singer Olivia Rodrigo. But did you know that another beloved celebrity named her baby daughter Olivia? Drew Barrymore, famously known as the internet’s mom, decided to name her daughter Olivia after discovering that her baby was the size of an olive in one of her doctor’s appointments. How cute is that?
3. August
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每一个中高阶层今天可能去的名字ir child August after Taylor Swift’s popular song, but there are already a few celebrities who have beat you to the punch. It may surprise you to know that the name August that has usually been given to baby boys is a popular choice amongst parents across Europe. And it has consistently been in the top 100 names in the US since the early 2000s. Celebrities like Mark Zuckerberg, Mandy Moore and even Princess Eugenie, all have baby boys named August. So, if you opt for this name, you’re in great company!
4. Sonnet
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How beautiful does this delicate name sound? It’s a little less known, unconventional but still stunning. A sonnet is a 14 line poem, mostly popularized by Shakespeare. Sonnets are usually used to speak of love and adoration. And if you want a unique name linked to musical stars, this name also belongs to the child of Forest Whitaker and ex-wife Keisha Nash. So, would you like to have your own little Sonnet to savor?
5. Zander
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Zander Cruz is the name Chris Siegfried and Desiree Hartsock Siegfried gave their little son and it is every bit as charismatic and unconventional as they are. The name Zander is of Greek origin, and means ‘defender of man.’ This name was originally tied to the longer name Alexander but now it is a popular stand alone that many parents seem to love. The name is thought to spring from the famous Alexander the Great. So, if you’d like your child to have a lesser known name with a great meaning and an even better history and origin, it doesn’t get better than Zander.
6. Psalm
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We all know Psalm as a popular baby name, as it is the name of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s fourth child. And like everything in the family, the name choice caused quite a stir. But Psalm is a book in the Bible and translates to a hymn or a sacred song that sings praises to God. This book in the Bible is one of, if not the most popular and well known book as it brings joy, solace and peace. If you’d like your baby to also bring all of these things to you and your family, then why not pick this beautiful boy name?
Naming a baby can be a daunting task, and it’s okay to find ideas and inspiration in just about anything you’d like. So if you’re someone who loves looking at the stars and would much rather your child have the same name as your favorite celeb, why not? You’ve a couple of great options to choose from. So, have fun!
