Modern Hero Baby Names
Modern hero baby names might be inspired by stars of screen or sports or literature or by heroes and heroines of the past or of fiction who still inspire us today. Cool modern hero names are usually surnames used as firsts. Here are some of the hottest modern hero baby names.
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Alcott
Intriguing alternative that goes beyond Louisa and May, for Little Women fans. Read More
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Angelou
If you want to move beyond Maya. Read More
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Anniston
Actor couple Chyler Leigh and Nathan West added this one to the lexicon when they adopted the surname of actress Jennifer Aniston as their daughter's first name. Aniston, which theoretically might... Read More
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Armani
One of the designer baby names -- Chanel and Gucci are others -- that have appeared in this era of branding everything from your purse to your offspring. Read More
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Austen
Parents who love the great English novelist Jane Austen may choose this spelling of the popular name Austin to honor the author of Emma and Pride and Prejudice. Read More
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Autry
Loose, lean, and lanky cowboy-sounding names have become a recent trend, but how about the name of a real one--the Singing Cowboy Gene. Autry might be thought of as a masculine spin on the fashion... Read More
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Bailey
Extremely amiable, open-sounding surname that's gradually being taken over by the girls. Read More
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Baldwin
One "bald" name we can get behind, thanks to pioneering African-American author James Baldwin--though the name is now also associated with the Baldwin brothers, particularly Alec. Read More
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Bardot
Bardot joined the first and last names of other glamour girl icons such as (Jean)Harlow when David Boreanaz chose the surname of '50s French sexpot Brigitte Bardot for his daughter. Read More
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Beckett
Beckett is one of the big baby name hits of the decade. A a handsome name with an attractively brisk sound, and rich in literary associations via major Irish playwright Samuel Beckett, it is espec... Read More
You might also like these lists:
- If You Like Austin, You Might Love... Includes: Bowie
- Coolator for Girls' Names Includes: Bronte
- Coolator for Boys' Names Includes: Monroe
- Film Noir Baby Names Includes: Bowie
- Cool Guy Names Includes: King
- Unusual Nature Baby Names Includes: Finch
- Baby Names That End In -Ley Includes: Everly
- Celebrity Surnames as Firsts Includes: Ellington, Harlow, Hendrix, Jeter, Lennon, Madden, Palin, Presley, Winslet, Jolie, Lane, Beckham
- Pretty Girl Names Includes: Jolie
- Vowel Baby Names for Girls Includes: Alcott
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