Movies, books, and TV shows can all give you ideas that you may not have otherwise considered.
Wade
Wade, the name of Ryan Reynolds' character inDeadpool, enjoyed increased popularity last year.
Wade means “at the river crossing,” according toNameberry.
Poppy
Anna Kendrick voiced the lead character, Poppy, in Dreamworks’Trolls, released in late 2016.
Poppy is a Latin name meaning, “from the flower,” according toBaby Center.
It was number 296 the year before.
This elegant moniker is a Latin name that means “divine,“according to Babble.
This name means “lady,” according toNameberry.
It came in at number 727 in 2016 after ranking 789th the year before,according to the SSA.
Rowan
Rowan is a character in the 2016 all-female reboot ofGhostbusters.
Forgirls, it also gained popularity, jumping up from number 331 in 2015, to 239 in 2016.
It means “small,” according toNameberry.
It was number 790 in 2015.
Christine is the French version of Christina, meaning “Christian,“according to Babble.
The name even gained momentum for boys, in those years, rising from number 354, to 330.
Quinn is an Irish name that means “descendant of Conn,” according toNameberry.
Eric Stonestreet voiced Duke in 2016’sThe Secret Life of Pets.
According toBaby Center, Lucian is a Latin name meaning, “Man of light.”
Aurora
Jennifer Lawrence starred as Aurora Lane inPassengers, released at the tail end of 2016.
Aurora was the 66th most popular name for baby girls in 2016, according to data from theSSA.
In 2015, it ranked 78th.
According toBaby Center, Aurora is a Latin name meaning “dawn.”
Louise
Louise, played by Amy Adams inArrival, means “renowned warrior,” according toBabble.
It debuted on theSSA’slist of most popular names for baby girls in 2016, coming in at number 897.
Rose
Fences, released in very late 2016, starred Viola Davis as Rose.
The name refers to the “rose bush” or flower of the same name, according toBaby Center.
In 2015, it came in at number 292.
Claire
Claire is the “French version of the Latin name Clara,” according toBabble.
It means “clear” and “bright.”
This was the name of a character inMiss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, played by Raffiella Chapman.
