Baby names inspired by music icons
Parents these days are finding baby name inspiration everywhere: from the characters in Disney film Frozen to their favourite chart-topping musicians.
Take a look at these popular baby names inspired by leading music icons.
Alanis
Singer Alanis Morissette made this unique twist on the name Alannah famous. She was named after her father Alan, who is said to have found the name Alanis in a Greek newspaper.
Bowie
English singer David Bowie could never have guessing he’d inspire a generation of parents to use his iconic surname for their babies.
Dylan
Bob Dylan is another singer whose last name has been turned on its heard for naming inspiration.
Elton
Sir Elton John captured a generation with award-winning songs like Tiny Dancer and Candle in the Wind, so it’s little surprise his name is catching on as a unique option.
Taylor
Once a common American boy’s name, Taylor has become popular as a girl’s name thanks to country pop star Taylor Swift.
Enya
Irish singer and instrumentalist Enya, whose real name is actually Eithne Ni Bhraonain, is known for chart-topping solo songs such as Sail Away.
Fergie
Reminiscent of Fergie the Duchess of York and singer Fergie, born Stacy Ann Ferguson, this is a name with attitude.
Hendrix
Revered American rock guitarist Jimmy Hendix may have only had a career spanning four years, but his name lives on as a modern first name.
Joss
Musician Joscelyn Eve Stoker, also known by her stage name Joss Stone, made this nickname a household name.
Kelis
The RnB singer Kelis Rogers is said to have gotten her one-of-a-kind name when her parents combined their names Kenneth and Eveliss.
Lennox
While Lennox is an aristocratic Scottish surname by tradition, songstress Annie Lennox brought it in vogue as a potential first name.
Mya
Popularised by RnB singer Mya Harrison, this became a twist on the classically spelt Mia.
Ray
Jazz musician Ray Charles brought this name back into popularity. It’s also a choice for girls, with spelling switched to ‘Rae.’
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