Movie character names have shaped baby naming culture more than most people realize. A single blockbuster can send a name from obscurity to the top of the charts overnight, and some of cinema’s most iconic characters carry names so vivid that separating the name from the role feels almost impossible. This list gathers the most famous, most influential, and most borrowed movie character names from the 1920s through the 2020s, organized by the decade the film was released.<\/p>\n
The goal is simple: if you are looking for movie character names with real weight and a story behind them, these are the ones worth knowing.<\/p>\n
Early Hollywood leaned on classical names that felt grand and theatrical. Many of these were already in use, but the films gave them a new charge.<\/p>\n
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Scarlett O’Hara from Gone with the Wind<\/em> (1939) is arguably the single most influential character name in American naming history. Before Vivien Leigh took the role, Scarlett was barely a given name at all. Now it is a top-50 powerhouse, and the film is directly responsible.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rhett Butler from the same film gave the name a dashing, Southern-gentleman energy it still carries. The name had Dutch roots (from a surname meaning “advice”) but Hollywood made it romantic. It remains a stylish choice for boys, steady without being trendy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz<\/em> (1939) cemented a name that was already popular, but the ruby slippers gave it a cultural permanence no birth certificate alone could achieve. Dorothy is now firmly in the vintage-revival conversation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Judy Garland’s real name was Frances, but the stage name she carried into the 1930s became inseparable from her era. As a character name across several films of this decade, Judy feels warmly retro today.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Clark Gable dominated screens in the 1930s, and the name Clark carried his leading-man gravity. It appears in multiple films of the era and has quietly become a cool, underused pick for boys today.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mildred Pierce (the 1941 novel adapted to film in 1945, with roots in the 1930s cultural moment) gave this Old English name a hard-boiled, survivor’s edge. Mildred is one of the great grandma names ripe for revival.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mae West turned her own name into a brand in films like She Done Him Wrong<\/em> (1933). Short, punchy, and full of wit, Mae has never really gone out of style.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cary Grant built one of Hollywood’s most enduring identities in the 1930s. The name has a gentle, unshowy elegance and works beautifully as either a first or middle name today.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 1940s gave cinema its darkest and most atmospheric decade. The names that emerged are often moody, strong, or unexpectedly tender.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rick Blaine in Casablanca<\/em> (1942) is cinema’s defining cynical romantic. Rick as a standalone name (not just a nickname for Richard) carries that world-weary cool, and it is criminally underused as a given name right now.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ilsa Lund, also from Casablanca<\/em>, is a Scandinavian form of Elsa with a smokier, more mysterious edge. It deserves far more attention than it gets.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life<\/em> (1946) turned one of the most ordinary names in the English language into a symbol of quiet heroism. George has made a strong comeback and feels both classic and current.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mary Bailey in the same film anchors the story as much as George does. Mary is the most enduring given name in Western history, and its cinematic appearances across this decade are too numerous to count.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Walter Neff in Double Indemnity (1944) is the quintessential noir antihero. Walter is another grandpa name that has fully crossed back into cool territory.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Phyllis Dietrichson, the femme fatale in Double Indemnity<\/em>, gave this Greek name (meaning “foliage”) a dangerous glamour. Phyllis is overdue for a serious reconsideration.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Laura Hunt in Laura<\/em> (1944) is one of noir’s most haunting figures, and the film’s theme music made the name feel like a melody. Laura peaked mid-century but has a quiet elegance that never ages.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon<\/em> (1941) set the template for the hard-boiled detective and gave Sam a permanent tough-guy credibility. It works brilliantly for girls now, too.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 1950s produced some of cinema’s most charismatic characters, and their names have an effortless swagger that still translates.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n James Dean’s given name, carried through his roles in Rebel Without a Cause<\/em> (1955) and East of Eden<\/em> (1955), is eternally solid. James has been a top-10 name for decades and shows no sign of slowing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Marlon Brando’s first name, appearing in characters across his 1950s films, is one of those names that belongs entirely to one man. It has an unusual, slightly musical quality that makes it worth a second look.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Terry Malloy in On the Waterfront<\/em> (1954) is one of the great tragic heroes of American cinema. Terry works equally well for boys and girls and has a relaxed, unpretentious feel.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard<\/em> (1950) gave this Latin-rooted name a gothic grandeur it never had before. Norma is quietly staging a comeback alongside other mid-century names.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Joe is the everyman name of the 1950s, carried by characters in films from Sunset Boulevard<\/em> to countless westerns. Short, honest, and completely unpretentious, Joe is having a genuine revival moment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shane (1953) gave this Irish name its cinematic mythology. The name means “God is gracious” (a variant of John through Sean) and carries an open, frontier spirit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Travis Bickle’s roots are in the 1970s, but the name Travis first gained cowboy credibility in 1950s westerns. It has a rangy, American-original quality.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vivian from The Big Sleep<\/em> (1946, but culturally a 1950s archetype) and several other films of the era carries Lauren Bacall’s cool. Vivian (and Vivienne) is firmly in revival territory now.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 1960s were cinema’s most experimental decade, and the names that came out of it are often surprising, literary, or quietly radical.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s<\/em> (1961) is one of the most stylish characters in movie history, and the name Holly owes a significant debt to Audrey Hepburn’s portrayal. It is bright, festive, and underused for how lovely it is.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady<\/em> (1964) is a name with genuine Shavian literary roots. Eliza has surged back into fashion as a fresher alternative to Elizabeth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird<\/em> (1962) single-handedly launched a name that had been purely historical into the mainstream. Atticus is now a genuine top-200 name for boys, directly traceable to this film.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scout Finch in the same film gave the world one of the great literary-to-cinematic girl names. Scout is bold, unconventional, and carries a sense of curiosity and courage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Clint Eastwood’s persona across his 1960s Spaghetti Westerns gave this short, flint-edged name its tough reputation. Clint feels retro-cool right now.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Benjamin Braddock in The Graduate<\/em> (1967) is the decade’s defining portrait of aimless youth. Benjamin has been a top-20 staple for years, solid and warm without feeling dated.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rosemary Woodhouse in Rosemary’s Baby<\/em> (1968) gave this old-fashioned floral name an eerie edge. The horror context aside, Rosemary is one of the great vintage names ready for full revival.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Butch Cassidy in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid<\/em> (1969) is technically a nickname (for Robert), but Butch has been used as a given name and carries irresistible old-school energy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Sundance Kid’s real name was Harry, but Sundance as a character name is so vivid it has inspired a handful of real bearers. It sits at the edge of usable, but it is genuinely evocative.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 1970s were the decade of the antihero, and the names that emerged from New Hollywood are often gritty, unusual, or unexpectedly poetic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Michael Corleone in The Godfather<\/em> (1972) is the defining performance of the decade, and Michael was the most popular boys’ name in America for most of the 1970s. The film only deepened its gravity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vito Corleone in the same film gave this Italian name an almost mythological weight. Vito means “life” (from the Latin Vita) and is a striking, underused choice outside Italian-American communities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather<\/em> is the moral conscience of the trilogy. Kay is clean, short, and quietly strong, working well as both a given name and a nickname for Katherine or Kayla.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rocky Balboa in Rocky<\/em> (1976) turned a nickname into a full-fledged given name with serious cultural traction. Rocky is warm, unpretentious, and completely committed to what it is.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Luke Skywalker in Star Wars<\/em> (1977) is one of the most famous movie character names of all time. Luke is a New Testament name meaning “light” (from the Greek Loukas, referencing the region of Lucania), and it has been riding high ever since the first film’s release.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Princess Leia is the name that launched a thousand debates about whether it is pronounced “Lee-ah” or “Lay-ah.” Either way, it is a genuinely beautiful name with Hebrew roots (related to Leah, meaning “weary” or “delicate”) and a fierce character behind it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Han Solo gave this short, strong name a roguish glamour. Han is also a genuine given name in several cultures independently of the film, but Star Wars made it feel cinematic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Annie Hall in Annie Hall<\/em> (1977) is the decade’s defining female character, and Diane Keaton’s performance gave this warm, simple name a neurotic brilliance. Annie is completely charming as a standalone name.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Clarice Starling’s roots are technically in the 1980s novel, but her cinematic debut belongs to the early 1990s. However, the name Clarice appeared in several 1970s films and carries the decade’s literary ambition.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 1980s gave us the blockbuster era, and with it some of the most recognizable movie character names in history. Several of these names spiked on baby name charts directly after their films’ releases.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark<\/em> (1981) made a place name into a genuine given name option. Indiana (Indy for short) is bold, adventurous, and now sits comfortably in the top 500 for girls especially.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ariel in The Little Mermaid<\/em> (1989) had a dramatic effect on the name’s popularity. Ariel is a Hebrew name meaning “lion of God,” used in the Bible, but for most people born after 1990 it is inseparable from the red-haired mermaid.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ferris Bueller in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off<\/em> (1986) is a character so vivid the name feels like a personality. Ferris is an Irish surname-name meaning “rock” and is one of the more inspired choices for parents who want something genuinely uncommon.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Marty McFly in Back to the Future<\/em> (1985) is one of the great everyman heroes, and the name Marty has a warm, slightly retro ease. It works as a standalone name or as a nickname for Martin.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ellen Ripley in Alien<\/em> (1979, but defining her era through the 1986 sequel) gave this surname-as-first-name a fierce, gender-neutral credibility. Ripley is now a legitimate given name choice, particularly for girls.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sarah Connor in The Terminator<\/em> (1984) is one of cinema’s great transformation arcs. Sarah is a Hebrew name meaning “princess” and has been a perennial top-20 name, but the Terminator franchise gave it a warrior’s edge.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride<\/em> (1987) gave one of cinema’s most quotable characters an unforgettable name. Inigo is a Spanish form of Ignatius and is genuinely striking as a given name.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Westley in The Princess Bride<\/em> is a classic English surname-name with a romantic, storybook feel. The double-e spelling distinguishes it from the more common Wesley.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Buttercup in The Princess Bride<\/em> is a floral name that has actually been used as a given name, though rarely. It sits at the very edge of usability, but it is genuinely a name some real people carry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Maverick in Top Gun<\/em> (1986) is the character that turned a word meaning “independent thinker” into a full-fledged given name. Maverick has become a top-10 boys’ name in the U.S., a direct line from the film to the nursery.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Goose in Top Gun<\/em> is technically a call sign, but it has been used as a given name by a small number of real people. Its warmth and humor make it appealing in a way few aviation nicknames achieve.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial<\/em> (1982) is the gentle, empathetic heart of one of cinema’s most beloved films. Elliott is a Hebrew-rooted name (from Elijah) and has become a top-100 staple, popular across genders.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 1990s were when movie character names started driving baby name trends in measurable, documented ways. Several names on this list appeared on “biggest risers” charts the year after their films debuted.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Forrest Gump in Forrest Gump<\/em> (1994) is the decade’s defining character name. Forrest is an old English nature name, and the film made it feel both humble and heroic. It is a strong, underused choice today.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cher Horowitz in Clueless<\/em> (1995) brought this short, bold name back into cultural conversation. Cher is of uncertain origin, possibly a French term of endearment, and the character gave it a sharp comedic wit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dionne in Clueless<\/em> is the kind of stylish, underappreciated name that deserves a second look. It is a French name with a connection to the goddess Dione and sounds effortlessly cool.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs<\/em> (1991) gave one of cinema’s great villain names a permanent cultural shadow. Hannibal is a Phoenician name meaning “grace of Baal” and has a genuinely ancient, powerful sound.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n L\u00e9on in L\u00e9on: The Professional<\/em> (1994) gave the French form of Leon a cinematic cool it still carries. The accent is part of its identity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mathilda in L\u00e9on: The Professional<\/em> is the German and Italian form of Matilda (meaning “mighty in battle”) and is slightly more unusual than the standard spelling. It is a strong, literary choice.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thelma in Thelma and Louise<\/em> (1991) gave this Old Norse-rooted name a feminist, road-trip mythology. Thelma is a genuine vintage revival candidate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Louise in the same film is a French form of Ludwig (meaning “famous warrior”) and carries the same open-road energy as her counterpart. Louise is fully back in fashion.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mia Wallace in Pulp Fiction<\/em> (1994) is one of the 1990s’ most iconic characters, and Mia subsequently surged up the charts. It is a Scandinavian and Italian short form of Maria and is now a consistent top-10 name.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction<\/em> gave this Latin name (meaning “conquering”) a stylish, dangerous cool. Vincent is a strong, classic name in genuine revival.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction<\/em> is another name the film boosted. Jules is a French form of Julius and works beautifully across genders.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator<\/em> (2000, but its cultural roots are firmly in late-1990s epic cinema) gave this Roman name a heroic grandeur. Maximus has become a genuine top-200 name for boys.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Celine in Before Sunrise<\/em> (1995) is the decade’s most romantic female character name. Celine is a French form of Selene (the moon goddess) and has a flowing, European elegance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jesse in Before Sunrise<\/em> is the kind of name that feels completely natural on a thoughtful, slightly unkempt romantic. Jesse is a Hebrew name meaning “gift” and works equally well for boys and girls.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Truman Burbank in The Truman Show<\/em> (1998) gave this presidential surname-name a philosophical weight. Truman literally means “true man” and is a genuinely appealing choice.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Edward Scissorhands in Edward Scissorhands (1990) gave one of cinema’s most tender outsider characters a very traditional English name (meaning “wealthy guardian”), which is precisely the point. Edward is a perennial classic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption<\/em> (1994) is the decade’s great symbol of hope and perseverance. Andy is a warm, unpretentious name that works as a standalone rather than just a nickname.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Red in The Shawshank Redemption<\/em> is Ellis Boyd Redding’s nickname, but Red as a given name has genuine real-world usage and an earthy, no-nonsense appeal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 2000s were dominated by fantasy franchises, and with them came a wave of invented or archaic names that parents actually started using. Movie character names from this decade hit baby name charts harder than any decade before.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Harry Potter across the films beginning in 2001 gave one of Britain’s most traditional names a new generation of fans. Harry is a medieval English form of Henry (meaning “home ruler”) and has become one of the most beloved names in the English-speaking world.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hermione Granger is the character who made this Greek mythological name (daughter of Helen and Menelaus) usable. It is still rare, which makes it all the more distinctive for parents who love it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ron Weasley gave the short form of Ronald a fresh generation of association. Ron is unpretentious and warm, a mid-century name that feels due for reconsideration.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Draco Malfoy gave this Latin name (meaning “dragon”) a complicated, villainous glamour that a certain kind of parent finds irresistible. It is genuinely bold.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films gave this Latin name (meaning “moon”) a dreamy, eccentric endorsement. Luna has since become a top-10 name in multiple countries, one of the great modern success stories.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Neville Longbottom’s arc across the Harry Potter films gave this Norman place-name a quietly heroic reputation. Neville is a genuine vintage choice that deserves more attention.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings<\/em> trilogy (2001-2003) is a name with genuine Old English roots (related to “frod,” meaning “wise by experience”). It remains rare as a given name but is entirely usable.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings<\/em> is Tolkien’s invented name, but it has been used as a real given name by a small number of people. Its Old Norse and Celtic resonances make it feel ancient and powerful.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Legolas in The Lord of the Rings<\/em> is a Sindarin Elvish name meaning “green leaves.” It has been used as a given name by real people, particularly in the years immediately following the films’ release.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Eowyn in The Lord of the Rings<\/em> is an Old English name meaning “horse joy,” invented by Tolkien but constructed entirely from genuine Old English elements. It has been used as a given name and is one of the more wearable fantasy names from the trilogy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Neo in The Matrix<\/em> (1999, defining the early 2000s culturally) is a Greek prefix meaning “new,” used as a given name. It is short, striking, and futuristic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Trinity in The Matrix<\/em> is a word name with theological roots (the Christian Trinity) that has been used as a given name for girls. It climbed charts in the early 2000s directly after the film.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Morpheus in The Matrix<\/em> is the Greek god of dreams, and the name has been used as a given name, though rarely. It is powerful and mythological.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Elsa in Frozen<\/em> (2013, but the 2000s fantasy name boom created the climate for it) is a Scandinavian short form of Elizabeth. The film launched Elsa into the top 200 almost overnight.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean<\/em> (2003) is the romantic lead whose name is as clean and solid as they come. Will as a standalone name has a quiet confidence that Jack (below) matches with swagger.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean<\/em> is one of the most charismatic characters of the decade, and Jack has ridden those coattails to become a consistent top-10 name in the UK and Australia. It is a medieval English diminutive of John and carries enormous warmth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean<\/em> is a name with more history behind it than almost any other in the English language. It is a Hebrew name meaning “my God is an oath” and has never left the top 20.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shrek in the films beginning in 2001 is a Yiddish-origin word meaning “fright” or “terror,” used as a name. It has been used as a given name by a small number of real people, though it sits firmly at the outer edge of the unusual names spectrum.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fiona in the Shrek<\/em> films gave this Gaelic name (meaning “white, fair”) a new generation of fans. Fiona is a genuinely lovely name that deserves its current steady popularity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Not a given name. Moving on.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tony Stark in Iron Man<\/em> (2008) launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe with one of cinema’s most charismatic characters. Tony is a Latin-rooted name (short form of Anthony, from the Roman clan Antonius) and carries this character’s specific brand of brilliant arrogance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pepper Potts in the Iron Man films is a character whose nickname-as-name has genuine real-world usage. Pepper is warm, slightly retro, and completely charming.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 2010s doubled down on franchise filmmaking, and with it came a new wave of invented, mythological, and surname-as-first names entering real-world use. These movie character names have had some of the most measurable effects on actual naming trends.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games<\/em> (2012) is a genuinely invented name (based on the katniss plant, a real aquatic plant with edible tubers). It has been used as a given name by real people and carries a fierce, nature-based energy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games<\/em> is an invented name, possibly a phonetic play on “pita” (bread, fitting the character’s background as a baker’s son). It has been used as a real given name.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games<\/em> gave this Old Norse wind-word a new cinematic identity. Gale has been used as a given name for both boys and girls for decades.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Primrose Everdeen, called Prim, in The Hunger Games<\/em> is a floral name with genuine real-world usage. Primrose is a Victorian-era name making a quiet comeback.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Anna in Rhett<\/h3>\n
Dorothy<\/h3>\n
Judy<\/h3>\n
Clark<\/h3>\n
Mildred<\/h3>\n
Mae<\/h3>\n
Cary<\/h3>\n
1940s: Noir, War, and Wartime Heroines<\/h2>\n
Rick<\/h3>\n
Ilsa<\/h3>\n
George<\/h3>\n
Mary<\/h3>\n
Walter<\/h3>\n
Phyllis<\/h3>\n
Laura<\/h3>\n
Sam<\/h3>\n
1950s: Rebels, Romantics, and Icons<\/h2>\n
James<\/h3>\n
Marlon<\/h3>\n
Terry<\/h3>\n
Norma<\/h3>\n
Joe<\/h3>\n
Shane<\/h3>\n
Travis<\/h3>\n
Vivian<\/h3>\n
1960s: Counterculture, Cool, and Complexity<\/h2>\n
Holly<\/h3>\n
Eliza<\/h3>\n
Atticus<\/h3>\n
Scout<\/h3>\n
Clint<\/h3>\n
Benjamin<\/h3>\n
Rosemary<\/h3>\n
Butch<\/h3>\n
Sundance<\/h3>\n
1970s: New Hollywood, Antiheroes, and Iconic Misfits<\/h2>\n
Michael<\/h3>\n
Vito<\/h3>\n
Kay<\/h3>\n
Rocky<\/h3>\n
Luke<\/h3>\n
Leia<\/h3>\n
Han<\/h3>\n
Annie<\/h3>\n
Clarice<\/h3>\n
1980s: Blockbusters, Brats, and the Birth of the Franchise Name<\/h2>\n
Indiana<\/h3>\n
Ariel<\/h3>\n
Ferris<\/h3>\n
Marty<\/h3>\n
Ripley<\/h3>\n
Sarah<\/h3>\n
Inigo<\/h3>\n
Westley<\/h3>\n
Buttercup<\/h3>\n
Maverick<\/h3>\n
Goose<\/h3>\n
Elliott<\/h3>\n
1990s: Pop Culture Explosion and the Rise of the Unusual Name<\/h2>\n
Forrest<\/h3>\n
Clueless<\/h3>\n
Cher<\/h3>\n
Dionne<\/h3>\n
Hannibal<\/h3>\n
L\u00e9on<\/h3>\n
Mathilda<\/h3>\n
Thelma<\/h3>\n
Louise<\/h3>\n
Mia<\/h3>\n
Vincent<\/h3>\n
Jules<\/h3>\n
Maximus<\/h3>\n
Celine<\/h3>\n
Jesse<\/h3>\n
Truman<\/h3>\n
Edward<\/h3>\n
Andy<\/h3>\n
Red<\/h3>\n
2000s: Fantasy, Franchise, and the Unusual Name Boom<\/h2>\n
Harry<\/h3>\n
Hermione<\/h3>\n
Ron<\/h3>\n
Draco<\/h3>\n
Luna<\/h3>\n
Neville<\/h3>\n
Frodo<\/h3>\n
Aragorn<\/h3>\n
Legolas<\/h3>\n
Eowyn<\/h3>\n
Neo<\/h3>\n
Trinity<\/h3>\n
Morpheus<\/h3>\n
Elsa<\/h3>\n
Will<\/h3>\n
Jack<\/h3>\n
Elizabeth<\/h3>\n
Shrek<\/h3>\n
Fiona<\/h3>\n
Donkey<\/h3>\n
Tony<\/h3>\n
Pepper<\/h3>\n
2010s: The Age of the Franchise and the Invented Name<\/h2>\n
Katniss<\/h3>\n
Peeta<\/h3>\n
Gale<\/h3>\n
Primrose<\/h3>\n
Anna<\/h3>\n