Parents-to-be struggling to find the perfect baby name are being urged to look in an unexpected place: the end credits of movies and TV shows. The tip, shared on Reddit, has been praised as a 'great idea' by many users who say it helped them discover unique and interesting names.
Reddit User Shares Unconventional Baby Name Tip
In a Reddit thread, one user suggested: 'If you’re struggling to find a baby name, watch the credits of any movie. You’ll be surprised how many interesting names you find.' The post quickly gained traction, with many commenters agreeing. One wrote: 'I did this during my daughter’s pregnancy, many years ago LOL. It really helped.' Another joked: 'Also, wandering through a cemetery. Lots of neat old names!'
The idea was echoed in a separate Reddit thread, where a user recommended a similar approach for character names. They said: 'If you can’t think of names for your characters, just go to the credits of any movie. There you’ll find a list of at least 500 real people and their names for you to choose from. I appreciate this doesn’t work for the fantasy or sci-fi genres, but I think it would help people to choose names for their characters.'
Eliana Ousts Olivia as Top UK Baby Name
Meanwhile, parents considering the name Olivia may want to reconsider, as it has been knocked off the top of the UK baby name chart for the first time in 20 years. According to the latest data from parenting platform BabyCentre, Eliana (pronounced Ellie-Ah-Nah) has become the UK’s new number one girl name for 2026. The name, which means 'God has answered', has overtaken the long-reigning favourite.
BabyCentre baby naming expert and author SJ Strum commented: 'It's no surprise to see Eliana reach the top of the charts. Parents are increasingly looking for names that feel special and memorable, that will also grow effortlessly with their child. Eliana captures the ‘Riviera Chic’ mood perfectly: elegant, meaningful and timeless.'
