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- Atwood. Just because you’re wanting a literary boys name doesn’t mean it has to be a male character for a classic book. Call back to a beloved contemporary female author by naming your son Atwood, a name that is unique and strong even without its literary roots.
- Finn. Huckleberry Finn from Mark Twain’s book is such a beloved literary character. The name Finn is of Irish descent meaning “fair” and it’s short, easy to pronounce and has become extremely popular of late.
- Jasper. Twilight fans will instantly recognize Jasper as the name of one of the vampires in Twilight and Alice’s love interest Rising in popularity, Jasper was the 36th most popular name for boys in 2022 according to data from BabyCenter, moving over 100 spots up on the list from the year before.
- Charles. Whether you’re channeling Charles Dickens, or giving a nod to Charles, good friend to Mr. Darcy, Charles is a charming and classic name with distinct literary roots.
- Fictional Characters from Children’s Books
- Fictional Characters from Classic Books
- Fictional Characters by Shakespeare
- Fictional Characters from Modern Books
- Fictional Characters from Harry Potter Books
These names of fictional characters from children’s books are perfect for little boys: Bastian (The Neverending Story) Calvin (A Wrinkle in Time) Charlie (Charlie & The Chocolate Factory) Chester (The Cricket in Times Square) Christopher (Winnie the Pooh) Colin (The Secret Garden) Ferdinand (The Story of Ferdinand) George (Curious George) James (Ja...
These fictional male characters from literature have names that are Hebrew, Latin, German, American, English, and more: Asher (The Giver) Atticus (To Kill a Mockingbird) Bingley (Pride and Prejudice) Cal (East of Eden) Cecil (A Room With a View) Christer (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) Dallas (The Outsiders) Darcy (Pride & Prejudice) David (David...
Below are literary boy names inspired by fictional Shakespearean characters: Antonio (The Merchant Of Venice) Benedick (Much Ado About Nothing) Corin (As You Like It) Duncan (Macbeth) Ely (Henry V) Fabian (Twelfth Night) Frederick (As You Like It) Henry (Henry Parts I – VIII) Julius (Julius Caesar) Lennox (Macbeth) Leonardo (The Merchant of Venice)...
These baby boy names hail from the most memorable fiction characters from modern books: Augustus (The Fault in Our Stars) Bronn (A Song of Fire and Ice (Game of Thrones) books) Clay (The Adventures of Kavalier & Clay) Connell (Normal People) Edward (Twilight saga) Henry (The Time Traveler’s Wife) Jacob (Twilight saga) Landon (A Walk to Remember) Mo...
Lastly, below are the most memorable male characters from your favorite Harry Potter novel: Albus (Albus Dumbledore) Cedric (Cedric Diggory) Draco (Draco Malfoy) Harry (Harry Potter) Ollivander (Ollivander’s Wand Shop) Ronald (Ron Weasley) Sirius (Sirious Black)
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Along with Emerson and Zora, other names inspired by authors in the US Top 1000 include August, Blake, Cooper, Ellison, Hadley, Langston, Walker, and Willa. Unique literary surnames inspired by female authors include Brontë, Morrison, Didion, and Munro.
Literary names for boys are derived from characters in books from all genres. Some of these literary heroes and anti-heroes, such as Romeo and Tristan, come from works of fiction written centuries ago, while others, like Harry and Snow, are contemporary.
Mar 14, 2024 · If you're looking for unique boy names, look no further than these 75 literary boy names for your future bookworm, from cool male character names to authors.
May 22, 2024 · Atlas. Lorado/E+/Getty Images. Atlas is a Greek name with mythological roots that gives it a bold feel — a standout among softer vintage choices. Perhaps with a name like Atlas, your boy will ...
Feb 20, 2024 · For these literary-minded folks, I've rounded up 25 literary baby names from classic stories that are guaranteed to make you sound smart and like you read more than just your...
