Hunger Games Baby Names

Finnick
- Origin:
  English place name and surname
- Description:
  Finnick has risen to prominence as a first name via The Hunger Games, in which Finnick Odair was a winner of the games. The name is related to Fenwick, an old Anglo-Saxon place name and surname that may be loosely translated as "marshland farm." The names Fenwick and Finnick are also related to Phoenix.
Flavius
- Origin:
  Latin
- Meaning:
  "yellow, blond"
- Description:
  Flavius is an ancient Roman family name associated with a dynasty of emperors. It has an appealingly flavorful first syllable, and is the name of a stylist in the Hunger Games series.

Gale
- Origin:
  Nature name
- Description:
  Gale for boys is more a storm name than a short form of Abigail. Since Gale has resurfaced as the name of Liam Hemsworth's daring character in The Hunger Games, it has new force for boys.
Glimmer
- Origin:
  Word name
- Description:
  Glimmer is shimmery but a little too showy, as is Glitter, a character on a TV sitcom-- while Glimmer appears in The Hunger Games.
Gloss

Hazelle
- Description:
  Hazelle is a delicate feminine name that represents an elaborated form of Hazel, derived from the English word for the hazelnut tree and its light brown color. The additional '-le' ending gives the name a softer, more ornate quality while retaining the natural woodland charm of the original. Hazel has experienced a significant revival in recent decades, and Hazelle offers a more distinctive variation on this trend. The name evokes images of nature, warmth, and earthy elegance. While less common than the standard spelling, Hazelle appeals to parents seeking a name with natural origins but with a touch more uniqueness and flourish in its presentation.
Haymitch
Jackson
- Origin:
  English
- Meaning:
  "son of Jack"
- Description:
  Jackson is one of those names that's much more popular than you think, coming in near the top of our annual Playground Analysis, which ranks names by grouping all their spellings together. Last year, nearly 17,000 baby boys were named Jackson -- along Jaxon, Jaxson, Jaxxon, Jaxen, Jaxyn, Jaxsen, and Jaxsyn -- which counted together makes it the Number 3 boys' name.

Johanna
- Origin:
  Hebrew
- Meaning:
  "God is gracious"
- Description:
  Johanna is the version of this name used in Holland, Germany, and Scandinavia. The extra h makes Johanna a slightly more dignified version of Joanna.
Katniss
- Origin:
  Literary and botanical name
- Description:
  Katniss Everdeen is the heroine of the popular Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, whose name comes from the (very real) edible aquatic plant of the genus Sagittaria. Katniss's father tells her that if she "finds herself," she'll never go hungry. Other unusual botanical names in the series include Primrose, Posy, Rue, and Clove, all for girls. Several of the boys' names come from ancient Rome: Cato, Seneca, Flavius, Caesar. Katniss the name has less appeal than Katniss the heroine, though it's definitely more attractive than Renesmee.
Lavinia
- Origin:
  Latin, from ancient place name Lavinium
- Description:
  Lavinia is a charmingly prim and proper Victorian-sounding name which actually dates back to classical mythology, where it was the name of the wife of the Trojan hero Aeneas, who was considered the mother of the Roman people.

Lyme
Madge
- Origin:
  Diminutive of Margery or Margaret
- Meaning:
  "pearl"
- Description:
  A super diminutive nickname name, and sometime Madonna nickname – it was how the British tabloids referred to her when she moved to London in the 1990s, which she found annoying until then husband Guy Ritchie said it stood for 'Your Majesty'. Madge Undersee is Katniss's best friend in The Hunger Games books.
Mags
- Description:
  Mags is typically a diminutive or nickname for Margaret, which derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' While primarily used as a familiar form, Mags has occasionally been given as a legal first name. It carries a friendly, unpretentious quality with its short, crisp sound. The name projects a casual confidence and approachability. Mags has been more common in the United Kingdom and Ireland than in the United States. As a standalone name, it began appearing occasionally from the mid-20th century onward, though it remains relatively uncommon. The name offers a blend of traditional roots with a modern, no-nonsense feel, making it appealing to those who prefer straightforward, unfussy names with historical connections.