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Pixar Baby Names

Pixar has a knack for developing characters you can't help but love — Mike Wazowski anyone? Not only does Pixar create some unforgettable characters, but Pixar names can be lovable as baby names too! Pixar character names have inspired many parents over the years. The influence of characters like Violet and Remy has helped propel these names into the mainstream.

Along with Violet and Remy, other Pixar baby names in the US Top 1000 include Arlo, August, Bonnie Dash, Ellie, Jessie, Joy, Rex. Among the most distinctive Pixar names are Coco, Dory, Merida, and Woody.

Any child is sure to love sharing a name with one of the many delightful characters from the Pixar canon. Here's a list of some of the more interesting character names taken from Pixar films:

For more Disney inspired names, take a peek at our lists of Disney baby names and Disney Channel baby names.

Jacques

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:French variation of James and Jacob
1790
Felipe The name Felipe, of Spanish origin, is a mas...
Origin:Spanish variation of Philip
2033
Luigi

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Italian vernacular form of Louis
2239
Coral The name Coral has English origins and the m...
Origin:Nature name
1463
Sheldon

Meaning: steep-sided valley

Origin:English
1244
Trixie

Meaning: she who brings happiness

Origin:Diminutive of Beatrix, Latin
675
Edna

Meaning: rejuvenation, delight

Origin:Hebrew
705
Imelda

Meaning: all-consuming fight

Origin:Italian and Spanish from German
1634
Nadya

Meaning: hope

Origin:Slavic and Russian
3161
Flo

Meaning: flourishing, prosperous

Origin:Diminutive of Florence, Latin
3220
Merida

Meaning: one who has achieved a high place of honor

Origin:Latin
1147
Gill The meaning of Gill is ‘happiness’ in Hebrew...
Origin:English
11141
Julio The name Julio is of Spanish origin and the ...
Origin:Spanish variation of Julius
2783
Hubert

Meaning: bright, shining intellect

Origin:German
1210
Rusty The meaning of Rusty, as an American origin,...
Origin:Short form of Russell
1681
Javier The name Javier is of Spanish origin and the...
Origin:Spanish variation of Xavier
1000
Nigel

Meaning: dark, black-haired

Origin:Irish
1146
Earl Companion or Friend (Arabic), Warrior or Fig...
Origin:English aristocratic title
1605
Woody The meaning of Woody is 'from the alley in t...
Origin:Diminutive of Woodrow
976
Harv

Meaning: battle worthy

Origin:Diminutive of Harvey; French
8507