Shakespeare baby names
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17 names
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- Imogen
Literary
91Created by Shakespeare for 'Cymbeline', possibly derived from Latin 'imago' meaning 'image' or influenced by Gaelic roots meaning 'maiden'
- Cordelia
Literary
91Derived from Latin 'cor' (heart). Immortalized by Shakespeare in 'King Lear' as the virtuous youngest daughter, symbolizing loyalty and heartfelt devotion.
- Othello
Literary
84From Shakespeare's tragedy 'Othello'. The name's exact etymology is debated, possibly from Italian 'Otello' or constructed by Shakespeare himself for dramatic effect.
- Juliett
Latin
84From Latin 'Iulia', the feminine form of Julius, likely derived from 'Iovilius' relating to Jupiter, the king of gods.
- Portia
Latin
84From the Roman family name Porcius. Popularized by Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' as a wise, compassionate female character.
- Giulietta
Italian
84From Latin 'Iulia,' feminine of Julius. Diminutive 'Giulietta' means 'little Julia.' Immortalized as Shakespeare's tragic heroine in Romeo and Juliet.
- Oberon
Mythological
84From Germanic roots meaning 'elf ruler' or 'noble elf'. Popularized by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as the fairy king of the enchanted forest.
- Jessica
Hebrew
72From Hebrew Yiskah meaning 'to behold' or 'God beholds.' Popularized by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice as the name of Portia's lady-in-waiting.
- Juliette
Latin
70Feminine diminutive of Julius, derived from the Roman family name Iulius. Associated with youth and femininity through Shakespeare's tragic heroine.
- Julliette
French
62From Latin 'Iulia', feminine of Julius. Popularized by Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'; means youthful and vivacious.
- Tamora
Latin
62From Latin, possibly derived from 'tamaris' (tamarisk tree) or connected to the Goths. Famously borne by Queen Tamora in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus.
- Hamlet
Literary
62From Old Norse 'Amlóði' meaning 'home-dwelling' or 'stupid.' Immortalized by Shakespeare as the melancholic Danish prince in his tragedy.
- Juliet
Latin
56From Latin Iulia, feminine of Julius. Popularized by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet as a symbol of passionate, doomed love.
- Romeo
Italian
56From Latin 'Romaeus', meaning 'one from Rome'. Popularized by Shakespeare's tragic romantic hero Romeo Montague in 'Romeo and Juliet'.
- Miranda
Latin
55From the Latin "mirandus" (admirable, wonderful). Most famously used by Shakespeare in The Tempest for the innocent, virtuous daughter of Prospero.
- Orianna
Latin
40From Latin 'aureus' meaning golden, popularized by Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' as the magical daughter of Prospero.
- Tempest
Literary
40A violent storm or tumultuous disturbance. Popularized as a given name through Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' and modern usage celebrating nature's power.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
