Pop culture has always played a significant part in shaping a generation. It’s no surprise really that Gen Y parents have been inspired to name their children after popular culture personalities…
New data released by research agency McCrindle clearly shows us that Gen Y parents have been inspired to name their children based on the content, popular personalities, and experiences that have shaped them.
20 Pop culture influenced baby names
- Leo – Leonardo DiCaprio
- Liam- Liam Neeson, Liam Payne
- Charlie (boys) / Charlie (girls) – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie’s Angels
- Willow – Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s daughter
- Lily – Harry Potter character
- Archie – Royal Family, Riverdale
- Harry – Prince Harry, Harry Potter, Harry Styles
- Sophie – Game of Thrones actress, Sophie Turner
- Xavier – Professor from X-Men
- Audrey – Audrey Hepburn
- Mason – Kourtney Kardashian’s son
- Luna – Harry Potter character
- Aurora – Disney Princess
- Emilia – Emilia Clarke
- Rose – Titanic character
- Phoebe – Phoebe Buffay
- Ariana – Ariana Grande
- Connor – Succession character, Connor Roy; UFC Fighter, Conor McGregor
- Margot – Margot Robbie
- Charlotte – Royal Family
- William – Prince William
- Grace – Grace Kelly
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