Atticus
Latin · To Kill a Mockingbird
Man of Attica. Integrity in a linen suit. A father-name that a boy can grow toward.
Baby Names Inspired by Books
For children who will live inside stories before they can read them.
We've gathered names that already feel like they belong in a story. If you want a name with a book behind it, these might help.
Choose the ones that still work when the costume box is put away.
For a boy
A meaning to grow into, not a trend to outgrow.
Peter
Greek · Peter Pan / Beatrix Potter
Rock, and also the boy who would not grow up. Or the rabbit in a blue jacket.
Edmund
Old English · Narnia
Fortunate protector. The younger brother who finds his courage in the snow.
Max
Latin · Where the Wild Things Are
Greatest. A wolf suit, a boat, and a supper that is still hot.
Christopher
Greek · Pooh’s boy
Christ-bearer. Robin, for short, if you want the Hundred Acre Wood.
Finn
Irish · Twain / Adventure
Fair, or from Finland. A raft, a river, and a name that never sits still.
Milo
Germanic · The Phantom Tollbooth
Soldier, merciful. Curiosity as a superpower.
Hob
English folklore
A little household spirit. Rare, earthy, and a wink at The Hobbit without borrowing Bilbo.
For a girl
The same softness. A different music.
Matilda
Germanic · Roald Dahl
Battle-mighty. The quiet girl who changes everything with a book.
Alice
Germanic · Carroll
Noble. Down the rabbit hole, and still perfectly usable on a school form.
Anne
Hebrew · Green Gables
Grace. With an e, if she insists. Imagination as a birthright.
Wendy
English · Peter Pan
A name Barrie made famous. Storytelling, night lights, and a window left open.
Lyra
Greek · His Dark Materials
Lyre, music. A name like a golden compass.
Heidi
German · Spyri
Of noble kind. Alps, goats, and fresh bread.
Jo
Hebrew / English · Little Women
God is gracious, shortened. Ink on the fingers. A writer before she knows it.
Coraline
Literary · Gaiman
From coral. Brave in small shoes. Use it if you love the strangeness and the love underneath.
I was once a kid. Never forget to be a kid!
Secure Payment
100% encrypted checkout
Easy Checkout
Fast & simple — 2 minutes
Apple Pay & Google Pay
Dubai Same Day Delivery
Order before 10 AM