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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.

Petal

Meaning: leaf

Origin:English from Greek
1668
Nim Nim has several meanings depending upon the ...
Origin:Modern invented name
2495
Akasha

Meaning: ether

Origin:Hindi
3172
Chesney

Meaning: oak grove

Origin:English from French
4185
Liesl

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:German diminutive of Elizabeth
1168
Merida

Meaning: one who has achieved a high place of honor

Origin:Latin
1147
Amidala

Meaning: beautiful flower

Origin:Italian
2467
Satine

Meaning: smooth, shiny

Origin:French
1661
Clarice

Meaning: bright, clear

Origin:Medieval form of Clarita, a derivative of Clara
1493
Terra

Meaning: earth

Origin:Latin
1468
Origin:Invented name
21982
Petunia

Meaning: trumpet-shaped flower

Origin:English
1875
Flor

Meaning: flower

Origin:Spanish
4851
Zinaida The meaning of Zinaida is 'god-like’. This n...
Origin:Russian, from Greek, related to Zeus
6514
Jedi

Meaning: Beloved by the Lord

Origin:Literary name or short form of Jedidiah, Hebrew
8251
Aldo

Meaning: old and wise

Origin:Italian from German
866
Ulysses The name Ulysses is of Latin origin. The mea...
Origin:Latin variation of the Greek Odysseus
607
Hansel

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:German diminutive of Hans
2460
Devlin

Meaning: unlucky

Origin:Irish
1351
Cisco

Meaning: Frenchman or free man

Origin:Diminutive of Spanish Francisco
2092