You don’t have to be an opera buff to appreciate the rich variety of baby names found in the classic repertoire. It’s an especially appealing category because it contains such an interesting mix of languages: there are frilly French female names, unusual Italian male names, as well as some usable German and Russian character names. These range from leads such as Aida and Tristan, to featured players to those with minor roles.
Along with Tristan, other operatic baby names in the US Top 1000 include Andres, Bianca, Carmen, Elena, Giovanni, Lucia, Rocco, and Romeo. Rare names with strong ties to the opera include Fiorello, Musetta, and Violetta.
Omitting common names like Amelia, Norma and Susanna, and the more uber-the-top names like Brunhilde, here are some lyrical opera baby names:
