Pop-culture Baby Names
82 Pop-culture names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 82 baby names with a pop-culture feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
Pop-culture Girl Names
Demi#381 in the U.S.Short form of Demetria (devoted to Demeter) or from French demi meaning half; used independentlHarley#418 in the U.S.From Old English hara (hare) and leah (woodland clearing, meadow), meaning a meadow where haresTrinity#428 in the U.S.From Latin trinitas meaning the state of being three; specifically the Christian Holy Trinity oHalle#596 in the U.S.From Old English heall meaning 'hall' or 'manor house,' used as a place-name and surname meaninKeira#622 in the U.S.Anglicised feminine form of Ciara (Irish) or Ceilidh-influenced form, from Irish Gaelic ciar meCoraline#683 in the U.S.A blend or elaboration combining Cora (from Greek kore meaning maiden or heart) with the -line Khaleesi#690 in the U.S.Queen; a title meaning the wife of a khal (warlord) in the fictional Dothraki language created Monica#737 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin; possibly from the Latin moneo (to advise, to warn) or from a North AfricanIndy#768 in the U.S.Short form of Indiana or Indira, or standing independently as a word name evoking independence Fallon#779 in the U.S.Leader or superior; anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname O Fallamhain, meaning descendant Kayleigh#804 in the U.S.Graceful and beautiful; from the Irish Gaelic Cadhla meaning beautiful or graceful, with the -lXena#1297 in the U.S.Guest, stranger, foreignerSelina#1311 in the U.S.Moon, the moon goddessRenesmee#1325 in the U.S.Invented compound of Renee (reborn) and Esme (esteemed, beloved)Britney#1333 in the U.S.From Britain or Brittany, the Celtic regionDua#1338 in the U.S.Prayer, supplication, invocationJoey#1375 in the U.S.God will increase, God will addJuno#1382 in the U.S.Queen of heaven, youthful goddessZiva#1432 in the U.S.Brilliance, radiance, glowing lightJinora#3058 in the U.S.Fictional name coined for the animated series The Legend of Korra (2012); likely inspired by SaRoxy#3204 in the U.S.Short form of Roxana or Roxanne, from Persian Roshanak or Ruxshana, meaning 'dawn', 'bright', oBarbie#3220 in the U.S.Diminutive of Barbara, from Greek Barbaros meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'; Latin Barbara, meaniBrandy#3221 in the U.S.From Dutch brandewijn meaning 'burnt wine' (the distilled spirit), used as a given name since tMylie#3249 in the U.S.Variant of Miley, popularized by Miley Cyrus, whose childhood nickname Smiley became MileyKhalessi#3299 in the U.S.Queen; a respelling of Khaleesi, the Dothraki royal title invented by George R. R. Martin and pCatalaya#3337 in the U.S.Variant of Cataleya, from Cattleya, the orchid genus named for English horticulturist William CLyana#3350 in the U.S.Variant of Liana, from French liane, the tropical climbing vine, also serving as a short form oTahani#3370 in the U.S.Congratulations, felicitations, good wishes; from Arabic tahani, the plural of tahniahKattaleya#3413 in the U.S.K-styled variant of Cataleya, from Cattleya, the orchid genus named for horticulturist William Myleigh#3424 in the U.S.Decorative -leigh spelling of Miley, the name born from Miley Cyrus's childhood nickname SmileyHalsey#3455 in the U.S.From an English surname and place name, variously derived as 'hallowed island', 'Hals's island'Kourtney#3461 in the U.S.K-spelling of Courtney, from the Norman place name and surname Courtenay, traditionally also liOhana#3473 in the U.S.Family, kin group; the Hawaiian word for extended family, popularized as a name by Lilo & StitcLeiah#3537 in the U.S.Variant of Leah, the Genesis matriarch, traditionally 'weary' — also echoing Star Wars' LeiaJaina#3598 in the U.S.Elaboration of Jane ('God is gracious') with the -a ending; popularized by Warcraft's Jaina ProBaela#3820 in the U.S.Modern name popularized by Baela Targaryen of House of the Dragon; reads as a Bae-/Bela stylingLilo#3848 in the U.S.From Hawaiian lilo, often glossed 'generous one' or 'lost (to another)'; also a German pet formAhri#3951 in the U.S.Popularized by Ahri, the nine-tailed fox of League of Legends (Korean-styled); no firm traditioAdalind#4028 in the U.S.From Germanic adal, 'noble', plus lind, 'soft, tender' (or 'serpent, shield of linden') — 'noblAhsoka#4029 in the U.S.From Star Wars' Ahsoka Tano — a coined name echoing Sanskrit Ashoka, 'without sorrow'; gloss inNamaari#4163 in the U.S.From Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon — the warrior Namaari; a coined Southeast-Asian-styled n
Pop-culture Boy Names
Kylo#402 in the U.S.Modern invented name, coined for the Star Wars villain Kylo Ren; possibly combining Kyle (from Jaden#421 in the U.S.May derive from Hebrew Jadon meaning thankful or God has heard; also widely used as a modern AmRaiden#432 in the U.S.From Japanese Raijin (thunder god), combining rai meaning thunder and den or jin meaning lightnRocky#568 in the U.S.Rocky ground; rest — an English nickname and given name derived from Rocco or Rock, evoking strAtreus#582 in the U.S.From Greek Atreus, possibly derived from a- (not) and treo (to be afraid), meaning 'fearless' oKylian#624 in the U.S.Variant of Killian, the anglicised form of Irish Gaelic Cillian, possibly from ceall ('church,'Jayceon#629 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Jason, derived from the Greek Iason, possibly from iasthai ('to heal').Anakin#648 in the U.S.Coined by George Lucas for the Star Wars character Anakin Skywalker; possibly influenced by AnaDexter#693 in the U.S.Right-handed; skillful; dexterous; from Latin dexter meaning right hand side or skillfulBruno#740 in the U.S.From the Old High German brun meaning 'brown' or 'bear'; a Germanic personal name associated wiKeaton#771 in the U.S.Place of hawks or shed town; an English surname from the Old English place name Ketton or CeattDior#1322 in the U.S.Gold, golden; from French d'or meaning of goldZiggy#1358 in the U.S.Victorious protector; victory and protectionDaemon#1382 in the U.S.Spirit, guiding genius, inner spiritLink#1417 in the U.S.A link, connection; short for LincolnRamy#2980 in the U.S.Archer or one who throws; from the Arabic Rami meaning archer or bowman, also used to mean loviDonatello#3002 in the U.S.Given; given by GodHutch#3058 in the U.S.A diminutive nickname of Hugh and Richard, from the medieval pet form Huche or Hutche; ultimateBroly#3100 in the U.S.Invented name for the character Broly in the Dragon Ball Z anime franchise (1993); the name hasBane#3159 in the U.S.South Slavic short form of Branimir or Branislav, meaning 'glory' or 'glorious defender'; in OlDiesel#3163 in the U.S.Modern word name taken from the diesel engine, itself named after German engineer Rudolf DieselOpie#3191 in the U.S.Short form or nickname derived from Old English name Osbert or Oswald, or used independently; aStyles#3256 in the U.S.English surname for someone living by a stile — the steps over a field wall — now chosen for itCarlisle#3271 in the U.S.From the city of Carlisle, from Brythonic Caer Luel — 'fort of Luguvalos', a name honoring the Hawkins#3344 in the U.S.Son of Hawkin — a medieval diminutive of Hal/Harry or of the bird-name Hawk — an English surnamKol#3352 in the U.S.Old Norse byname from kol, 'coal' — the dark-haired or swarthy one — found in sagas and place nJardani#3408 in the U.S.From the John Wick films, where the hero's birth name Jardani Jovonovich is presented as RomaniKitt#3416 in the U.S.Double-t form of Kit, the medieval pet form of Christopher — Greek 'bearer of Christ' — with suDrako#3463 in the U.S.K-styled spelling of Draco — Greek 'dragon, serpent' — the constellation, the harsh lawgiver, aKhylo#3554 in the U.S.Kh-styled spelling of Kylo — a modern coinage (popularized by Star Wars' Kylo Ren), blending a Riven#3752 in the U.S.From the English word riven, 'split, torn' (Old Norse rifa) — also a Myst game and League champDeluca#3806 in the U.S.From the Italian surname De Luca — 'of/son of Luca' (Luke, 'from Lucania', light-associated) — Denahi#3808 in the U.S.From Disney's Brother Bear (2003) — the middle brother Denahi; an Inuit/Athabaskan-styled film Neteyam#3852 in the U.S.From Avatar: The Way of Water — Neteyam, Sully's eldest son; a constructed Na'vi-language nameJiren#3914 in the U.S.From Dragon Ball Super's Jiren — the gray titan of Universe 11; an anime coinageOllivander#3946 in the U.S.From Harry Potter's wandmaker Ollivander — Rowling coinage, 'he who owns the olive wand' by herRenly#3950 in the U.S.From Game of Thrones' Renly Baratheon — Martin coinage with Ren-/ley texture; informalNoctis#4143 in the U.S.From Latin noctis, 'of the night' (genitive of nox); the hero prince of Final Fantasy XVAuron#4190 in the U.S.Modern name, often linked to a Final Fantasy character or 'golden' (Latin aurum); routes informAlucard#4310 in the U.S.A coined name — 'Dracula' spelled backwards — from vampire fiction (Son of Dracula; CastlevaniaAmenadiel#4420 in the U.S.Name of an angel in occult lore and the TV series Lucifer; the -el ending means 'God'; etymolog
Explore More Themes
EnglishModernTwo-syllableHebrewArabicAmericanThree-syllableLatinUncertainClassicAll Themes →← All Baby Names
Frequently Asked
What are popular Pop-culture baby names?
Popular Pop-culture baby names include Demi, Kylo, Harley, Jaden, Trinity, Raiden. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
How many Pop-culture baby names are here?
More4Kids lists 82 Pop-culture baby names, each with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.