Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Fillmore is a masculine name of English origin, classified as an occupational surname that has occasionally transitioned into use as a given name. It literally meant 'one who works with a file' (a…
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Meg, perennially one of the Little Women, is a Margaret short form that manages to be neither quite in nor quite out of style. Meg is sleeker and more sophisticated than Maggie, more contemporary…
Diminutive of Florence, Latin
"flourishing, prosperous"
Flo is an antiquated nickname not often used these days, possibly because "Aunt Flo" is a euphemism for a period.
Dory is a masculine name with Greek origins, though it's used for both genders. Traditionally, it's a diminutive of names like Isidore, Theodore, or Dorothy. The name gained modern recognition…
Nature name
Olympic athlete Usain Bolt introduced this unusual and electric nature name to the lexicon when he chose it for his daughter's middle name: Olympia Lightning Bolt. Now there's a name with layers of…
Gordan is a masculine name primarily of Slavic and Scottish origins, representing a variant spelling of Gordon. The Scottish origin traces back to a place name meaning 'spacious fort,' while the…
Diminutive of Harvey; French
"battle worthy"
Short form of Harvey, variation of Harve.
Arabic, Nature name, popular culture
"gift, present; ant"
Multicultural and unisex, Atta has an appealing symmetrical look, and sounds similar to the popular Etta, Atlas, and Atticus. Some may recognize the name from the 1998 Pixar movie, A Bug's Life ,…
