Names from Children's Books

This Latin-sounding place-name, created by C. S. Lewis for his <em>Chronicles</em>, will undoubtedly be adopted by a few admiring parents. 

Narnia

This fanciful Irish extension of Bridget is known here through the wacky <em>Amelia Bedelia</em> books for kids -- an association your child may or may not like. 

Bedelia

Looks very much like it lost its first initial.

Tacy

Names from children's books are among the most popular 

 right now. Popular names Eloise, Sawyer, and Madeline are among the hottest baby names from beloved children's books.

Favorite books from childhood can be a wonderful source of names with deep personal meaning and worthy 

. From Charlotte of the Web to Harry Potter, Heidi to Huck, and Katniss to Stellaluna, the menu of 

 is a trend that doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Here are 150+ of the most iconic baby names inspired by children's books.

Names from Children's Books, literary names and namesakes, names from children's literature, with origins, meanings, and popularity (Page 9)