These baby names inspired by TV shows are winning over parents everywhere

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 Building

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Olive tree

2. Noah

Show: Nobody Wants This
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Rest

3. Sophie

Show: The Hunting Wives
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wisdom

4. Charles

Show: Only Murders in the Building
Origin: English
Meaning: Free man

5. Isabelle

Show: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Origin: French
Meaning: Pledged to God

6. Henry

Show: Jurassic World
Origin: German
Meaning: House ruler

7. Anna

Movie: Freakier Friday
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Grace

8. Lucy

Movie: The Materialists
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Light

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9. Mateo

Show: The Pitt
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Gift of God

10. Millie

Show: Stranger Things
Origin: German
Meaning: Gentle roots

11. Finn

Show: Stranger Things
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Fair

12. Quinn

Show: The Studio
Origin: Latin, Irish, Gaelic, Celtic
Meaning: Leader, wise

13. Harper

Movie: Freakier Friday
Origin: English
Meaning: Harpist

14. Elio

Movie: Elio
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Sun

15. Zoey

Movie: KPop Demon Hunters
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Life

16. Mira

Movie: KPop Demon Hunters
Origin: Japanese, Slavic, Sanskrit
Meaning: Sea

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17. Conrad

Show: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Origin: German
Meaning: Brave counsel

18. Jeremiah

Show: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God will uplift

19. Laurel

Show: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bay tree

20. Susannah

Show: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Lily

21. Cassie

Show: The Pitt
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Shining

22. Maya

Show: The Studio
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Good mother

23. Margo

Show: The Hunting Wives
Origin: French
Meaning: Pearl

24. Callie

Show: The Hunting Wives
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Beautiful

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25. Andor

Show: Andor
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Thor's eagle

26. Kleya

Show: Andor
Origin: Greek

27. Luthen

Show: Andor
Origin: German

28. Gaten

Show: Stranger Things
Origin: English
Meaning: From Gaeta

29. Ace

Show: Love Island
Origin: Latin
Meaning: One, unity

30. Olandria

Show: Love Island

31. Chelley

Show: Love Island
Origin: English
Meaning: Who is like God

32. Perlah

Show: The Pitt
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Pearl

More TV-inspired baby names to add to your shortlist

33. Samira

Show: The Pitt
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Evening conversation

34. Joanne

Show: Nobody Wants This
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious

35. Loretta

Show: Only Murders in the Building
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Laurel

36. Felix

Show: Too Much
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Happy

37. Wendy

Show: Too Much
Origin: English
Meaning: Friend

38. Mabel

Show: Only Murders in the Building
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lovable

39. Robby

Show: The Pitt
Origin: German
Meaning: Bright fame

40. Amaya

Show: Love Island
Origin: Spanish, Japanese, Arabic
Meaning: Night rain, mother city