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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.

Napoleon

Meaning: lion of the new city

Origin:Greek
1723
Origin:Modern invented name
2237
Brick Brick is a name of English origin, which mea...
Origin:Word name, various origins
2261
Morpheus The name Morpheus is of Greek origins, and i...
Origin:Greek mythology name, god of sleep and dreams
1482
Evanna

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Feminine variation of Evan, Welsh
2804
Dignan

Meaning: descendant of the dark haired one

Origin:Irish surname
7143
Eilis

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Irish variation of Elizabeth
1517
Zee The name Zee has Arabic, Hebrew, and Chinese...
Origin:Invented name
2038
Sala The meaning of Sala is 'gentle', 'tender' or...
Origin:Modern invented name
10477
Origin:Modern invented name
19423
Niobe The name Niobe originated from the famous Gr...
Origin:Greek mythology name
2792
Cher

Meaning: beloved

Origin:French
2295
Pelagia

Meaning: the sea

Origin:Greek
2830
Ralphie

Meaning: wolf-counsel

Origin:Diminutive of Ralph
1764
Azrael

Meaning: help of God

Origin:Hebrew, variation of Azriel
832
Origin:Literary name
2990
Origin:Invented name
9825
Amsterdam The meaning of Amsterdam is 'watery area' wh...
Origin:Place-name
11565
Lamia The name Lamia is of Arabic origin, but it a...
Origin:Greek mythology name
2930
Origin:Fictional invented name
6024