Baby Names Themed Baby Names British Regency Baby Names Inspired by 'Bridgerton' Gentle reader, you're going to burn for these baby names inspired by the cast of characters in Bridgerton. Swoon. By Lisa Milbrand and Marilyn La Jeunesse Updated on June 12, 2024 Fact checked by Karen Cilli It seems like more than a safe bet that Colin, Penelope, Eloise, and Kate might shoot up the baby name charts next year. Why? Because Bridgerton, the Netflix show based on the popular book series written by Julia Quinn, is back and more royal than ever. Unlike some recent pop culture phenomena that inspired baby names (hello, Game of Thrones), choosing a Bridgerton baby name won't be quite so blatantly obvious. After all, the character names are among the most classic names out there. But if you want to be a little subtle about your baby name inspiration (and don't want your son to be the third Anthony in his class), instead of choosing a name straight out of Bridgerton, opt for a name inspired by your favorite character. We tallied up our favorite Bridgerton baby name trends here! (P.S. You get extra credit if you give your kids alphabetically arranged baby names, like the Bridgertons, or stick with the same initial, like the Featheringtons.) Liam Daniel/Netflix Very British Baby Names It's no surprise that a Regency-era novel set in Britain used a lot of names that we'd identify as particularly British. While Nigel may be dinged for its association with Daphne's loathsome suitor, there are plenty of other charming baby names from Bridgerton—Colin, Henry, Will/William, Eloise, and Prudence all fall under the British baby name umbrella. More British baby names to consider: Callum Ian James Hugh Rupert Eleanor Harriet Imogene Mercy Arthur Alastair Nicola Agnes Maisie Floral Baby Names Floral baby names are perennially popular, and you'll find the start of a lovely garden's worth in the show and books. Daphne's right-hand woman Rose bears the most popular of the lot, but there's also Bridgerton matriarch Violet and youngest daughter Hyacinth in the mix. More floral baby names to consider: Amaryllis Lily Iris Daisy Aster Laurel Lavender Chrysanthemum Poppy Dahlia Clover Briar Ivy Classic Baby Names Greek and Roman baby names are still perennially popular—and several characters from the books have names that hail from that era. The Featheringtons have mom Portia and daughter Penelope that follow this trend, while the "diamond" herself, Daphne, bears a Greek name. More classic baby names to consider: Phoebe Chloe Aurelia Athena Augusta Octavia Julius Magnus Alexander Cassian Damian Callie Felix Alba Cyrus Saint Baby Names Though they may not exactly behave like saints, the main male characters all bear spritiual names that have strong associations with Christian saints. That includes three of the four Bridgerton boys—Anthony, Benedict, and Gregory—and Daphne's leading man, the Duke of Hastings (AKA Simon). More Saint baby names to consider: Peter Matthew Francis Thomas Patrick Ignatius Jude Christopher Nicholas Sebastian Michael Margaret Gemma Kieran Liam Daniel/Netflix Feminized Baby Names Several key characters bear male names that have been feminized—including members of both the Bridgerton and the Featherington clans (Francesca and Philippa), and of course, Queen Charlotte. If you love the idea of paying homage to a male family member or friend, giving their name to your daughter is always a lovely option. More feminized baby names to consider: Josephine Justine Louisa Willa Georgiana Theodora Michaela Victoria Frederica Simone Olivia Clementine Caroline Emilia Claudia Foreign Baby Names Genevieve (the owner of the most in-demand dress shop in town) and Siena (Bridgerton big brother Anthony's beloved opera singer) are outsiders in society—and their names are equally outside the trends for the society folks—Siena is an Italian name, and Genevieve comes from France. Of course, the queen's nephew Prince Friedrich of Prussia comes from a region now considered part of Germany. More baby names to consider: Delphine Maribel Juliette Vivienne Celine Amelie Fiorentina Marcella Serafina Venezia Donatella Albert Stephan Maxmilian Johann Anneliese Lucia Enzo Thiago Freya Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit