From ancient texts to modern marvels you studied in English class, books entertain, educate, captivate, and more. Whether your fave read is a tried-and-true story of historical proportions or you’re partial to a pop culture character, you can pass down your bibliophile ways to the next generation with literary baby names. Begin with these creative options and check out our list of the top book-based selections.
The Best Literary Names for Boys
You’re having a boy–and are 100 percent sure he needs a name straight out of your college lit days. But literary names for children are based on more than just book titles. Famous authors, creative characters, and scenic settings fill this list of page-turning picks that are perfect baby boy names.
The Best Girl Names from Literature
Give your daughter the gift of an inspirationally impressive literary name. Like boy names, these girls’ selections come from titles you’ve read in English classes, authors, characters, and more! Fans of famous Emilys (such as Bronte and Dickinson), Janes (Austen or the fictional Eyre), and more will have their choice of bold, bright, and downright awesome lit-based baby girl names.
The Best Gender-Neutral Names from Books and the Literary World
Like tomboy Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird, many of our favorite literary names are unisex and work equally well for boys and girls. These gender-neutral name options represent a diverse range of names that are all influenced by the greats of the past and the authors, characters, and books of the present. Maybe, someday you’ll find your kiddo’s name back on this list–as a writer in their own right! Are you searching for other baby boy names or baby girl names? Check out our Baby Name Center. Considering one of these names? Pin it to save it for later:
