Struggling with baby names? One unexpected source that some parents turn to often gets overlooked. In a Reddit discussion about baby naming, one user recommended looking at the end credits of films or TV shows for inspiration, saying: “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.”
Reddit Users Praise the Idea
Many thought it was a "great idea", with one commenting: "I did this during my daughter’s pregnancy, many years ago lol. It really helped." One even joked: "Also, wandering through a cemetery. Lots of neat old names!"
In another Reddit thread, someone suggested a similar approach with character names, showing it's a pretty clever way if you're having baby-name brain fog. They wrote: "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 Dethrones Olivia as Top Girls' Name
If you’re considering the name Olivia for your baby girl, you might be interested to hear that it has been dethroned from the top of the baby name rankings for the first time in 20 years. According to baby naming experts, it is no longer the most popular girls’ name in the UK.
Recent data from parenting platform BabyCentre shows a significant shift in the UK baby name rankings, with Eliana (pronounced Ellie-Ah-Nah) now taking the top spot as the country’s most popular girls’ name. Eliana, which means “God has answered,” has emerged as the standout name for 2026. BabyCentre baby naming expert and author SJ Strum noted: “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.”
