Soap Opera Baby Names
Baby names from soap operas, inspired by melodramatic characters, often appear on the popularity charts. If you're expecting a dramatic little one, a "soap" name may be right up your alley. Soap opera writers tend to choose names some may consider a bit over the top.
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Aristotle
The great philosopher's name is commonly used in Greek families, and is one that could work for daring, exotically inclined American ones. Read More
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Artemis
Although it could well sound masculine, Artemis was actually the Greek goddess of the moon, the equivalent of the Roman Diana. Also spelled Artemas and Artemus, this name has a mythological,... Read More
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Blue
Among the coolest of the cool color names, particularly popular with celebs as a unisex middle name. Read More
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Cabot
Cabot is an attractive English surname associated with the daring early Italian-born British explorer known as John Cabot; his birth name was Giovanni Caboto. Read More
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Cagney
Cagney is one of the spunkiest Irish surnames around, and could make a lively and fresher successor to the tired Casey.
James Cagney will be remembered not only for his iconic gangster... Read More -
Calliope
Calliope is the name of the muse of epic poetry -- and also the musical instrument on the merry-go-round. Bold and creative, it would not be the easiest name for a girl lacking such qualities. It... Read More
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Cane
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Cassius
Cassius is a Shakespearean name with the feel of antiquity that is coming into fashion. Cassius Clay was an abolitionist and the birth name of Muhammad Ali. It was chosen for their sons by singer... Read More
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Cato
Cato conjures up images of ancient Roman statesmen and southern antebellum retainers; it could have revival potential, with its 'O' ending and the current interest in the names of Greek and Roman... Read More
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Charity
Charity is one of the Big Three abstract virtue names, along with Hope and Faith, though far less widely used than the others. But as Faith, Grace and Hope grow more common, some parents are... Read More
