iwerknotwork's list "Famous Directors & Other Names of Classic Cinema" of 20 great name ideas: Kubrick - Kazan!

Famous Directors & Other Names of Classic Cinema

The names that changed film making like Federico Fellini, Orson Welles, Stanley Kubrick, etc

Kubrick

For older generations this still summons silent horror star Chaney; for others it's a pleasant if slight nickname name. 

Fleischer

Bazin

Eastman is a solid, old-style Atlantic seaboard surname.  But as a first name, we think Easton works better.

Eastman

Winsor is a masculine name of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'riverbank with a windlass' (a device used for hoisting or hauling). Most famously associated with Windsor Castle and the British royal family, though with a slight spelling variation. As a first name, Winsor has an aristocratic, distinguished quality that conveys refinement and heritage. It's quite rare as a given name, appealing to parents seeking uncommon names with historical significance. Winsor has never been among popular mainstream names but maintains steady, limited usage. The name suggests sophistication and carries associations with English tradition, making it an elegant choice for those seeking a distinguished yet uncommon name.

Winsor

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 films, but also for his Academy-Award-winning performance as song-and-dance man George M. Cohan in Yankee Doodle Dandy. Cagney & Lacey was a popular 1980's policewomen drama.

Cagney

What it really means: you're a "Casablanca" fan. 

Bogart

Davis

Lumiere

Kurosawa

Fellini

Jean-Luc

Astaire

A busby is the English name for the fur military headdress originally worn by the Hungarian hussars. As a first name, Busby is also the <a href="https://nameberry.com/unique-names">unique name</a> of iconic movie choreographer Busby Berkeley.

Busby

This appealing name of a mythical king of Tara whose reign brough prosperity to his kingdom is strongly associated with actor Sean. The Irish form is Conaire.
