Picking the perfect name for your newborn is no easy feat, and if you’re expecting then you’ve no doubt been trawling the internet for the right moniker – whether it’s a royal inspired baby name (opens in new tab), a name fitting for a Spring baby (opens in new tab) or you want to take something from one of your favourite films or TV shows (opens in new tab).
And if you’ve been watching the new Bridgerton prequel, Queen Charlotte, then you might be interested in a more traditional moniker.
Yes, Bridgerton-inspired names are the talk of the “ton” once again – and we’re here for it.
A report from The Edit by Silver Cross has listed the most popular names inspired by characters from the Regency drama, looking at data from 1996 to Bridgerton‘s first season release. Using information from the ONS Baby Names in England and Wales, the names have been ranked to find out which monikers new parents are opting for.
The data was updated in October 2020, just before the Netflix drama landed, so an average was taken from the names to reveal which ones have been growing in popularity over the last two decades.
Bridgerton inspired baby names
One of the most popular names for girls is Charlotte, which has remained firmly in the top 30, and William appears to be a top pick for boys. Other unusual names that appear in the final cut include Daphne, Penelope and Portia for girls, and Henry, Simon and Benedict for boys.
Take a look at the full lists below…
Bridgerton baby names for girls
- Charlotte
- Eloise
- Violet
- Penelope
- Genevieve
- Marina
- Daphne
- Portia
- Philippa
Bridgerton baby names for boys
- William
- Henry
- Anthony
- Simon
- Benedict
- Gregory
- Archibald
- Colin
Would you pick one of these adorable names for your little one?
We love them all!