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Movie Character Names

Movie character names may be the only names cooler than the names of the stars that play them. In fact, with the exception of Jack, which has long seemed to be the name of the male character in every other movie and TV adventure show, characters' names veer from the unusual to the outlandish. A few, such as Trinity from The Matrix, jumped right onto the popularity charts.

Along with Jack and Trinity, other movie character names in the US Top 1000 include Buddy, Clementine, Fletcher, Josie, Maximus, Regina, Rosemary, and Sullivan. Rare and unique names from movies with strong ties to their character include Atreyu, Morpheus, Napoleon, and Sharpay.

These notable names from movies are perfect for the film buffs among us. If you’re a fan of all things cinematic, one of these names inspired by movies could be just right for your baby.

For more ideas, check out our lists of TV Character Names and Celebrity-Inspired Baby Names.

Sage

Meaning: wise

Origin:Herb name; Latin
126
Nola

Meaning: white shoulder

Origin:Gaelic
274
Ariadne

Meaning: most holy

Origin:Greek
147
Christabel

Meaning: fair Christian

Origin:Latin and French
2117
Imogen

Meaning: maiden

Origin:Celtic
42
Clover

Meaning: key

Origin:Flower name, from Old English
93
Elsa

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:German diminutive of Elisabeth
204
Maude

Meaning: battle-mighty

Origin:English and French diminutive of Matilda, German
362
Cody

Meaning: helpful, pillow

Origin:English
455
Logan

Meaning: little hollow

Origin:Scottish surname
1262
Juno

Meaning: queen of the heavens

Origin:Latin
324
Wren

Meaning: small bird

Origin:English
89
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Origin:Word name
1000
Zuzu

Meaning: lily

Origin:Czech diminutive of Susan
1215
Serendipity

Meaning: unexpected good fortune

Origin:English
2080
Alma

Meaning: nurturing, soul

Origin:Latin
475
Sybil

Meaning: prophetess

Origin: Greek
259
Royal

Meaning: royal

Origin:English word name
1
Justine

Meaning: fair, righteous

Origin:French feminine variation of Justin
1213
Arwen

Meaning: noble maiden

Origin:Literature, Sindarin
213