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Classic Celebrity Baby Names

We love to make lists of outlandish celebrity baby names, from Apple to X Æ A-12. But how about the countless celebrities who stick to the classic baby names? We're not just talking about Will and Kate, either. Stars including Katy Perry, Andy Cohen, and Keira Knightley have chosen names such as Daisy, Benjamin, and Delilah for their children.

Along with Benjamin and Delilah, other classic celebrity baby names in the US Top 100 include Amelia, Elijah, Henry, Jack, Leo, Olivia, Sadie, and Violet. Old-fashioned classic names chosen by celebrities that are currently rare include Betty, Frida, Hal, and Minnie.

These classic baby names have appeared in first place on high profile birth announcements in the last few years, surprising and delighting us with their traditional take on naming a 21st century celebrity kid.

Classic Celebrity Baby Names

Davis

Meaning: beloved

Origin:Surname derived from David, Hebrew
940
Maria

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Hebrew or Egyptian
1003
Lucille

Meaning: light

Origin:French variation of Latin Lucilla
418
Alexis

Meaning: defender

Origin:Greek
1013
Sandra

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Diminutive of Alessandra, Italian from Greek
1625
Sally

Meaning: princess

Origin:Diminutive of Sarah
426
Adrienne

Meaning: man from Adria

Origin:Latin, feminine variation of Adrian
514
Francisco

Meaning: free man

Origin:Spanish, Portuguese
634
Isaiah

Meaning: Salvation of the Lord

Origin:Hebrew
170
Benjamin

Meaning: son of the right hand

Origin:Hebrew
149
Russell

Meaning: redhead, fox-colored

Origin:French
384
Robert

Meaning: bright fame

Origin:English from German
542
Abraham

Meaning: father of multitudes

Origin:Hebrew
621
Eli

Meaning: ascended, uplifted, high

Origin:Hebrew
236
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Origin:Anglicization of French surname de Chiel, meaning unknown
326
Albert

Meaning: noble, bright

Origin:German
218
Billy

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:English, diminutive of William
843
Charles

Meaning: man, free man

Origin:French from German
290
Bennett

Meaning: blessed

Origin:English, medieval form of Benedict
226
Marshall

Meaning: one who looks after horses

Origin:English
592