83 Broadway-Inspired Names for Your Little Showstopper
Places, please—it's showtime! Whether you were (or are) a theater kid or enjoy dabbling in the world of musicals, you can find a plethora of baby name inspo amidst the bright lights of Broadway.
We're not saying you have to name your child Skimbleshanks or Grizabella like the cats of CATS or Fiyero after the prince in Wicked, but you never know where the perfect baby name could be hiding amidst those yellow Playbills. Many shows are packed with classic, timeless names for boys and girls, as well as gender-neutral picks and a few more unique, surprising choices inspired by iconic musical characters and those who create and perform them.
From beloved Broadway shows like Phantom of the Opera and Les Mis to newer favorites like Hamilton, check out some of the best musical names for your little Broadway baby.Although many baby names are often separated by gender, Parents believes that sex does not need to play a role in selecting names. It's important to choose a name you feel fits your child best.Origin: French
Meaning: Wolf or wolf counsel
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Raul
Origin: English
Meaning: Protector
Alternative Spellings/Variations: William, Liam, Will, Bill, Billie
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is good
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Toby
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Carried by God
Origin: British
Meaning: Treeless hill
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender, protector
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Alex, Alix, Alexandra
Origin: German
Meaning: Spear, warrior
Origin: German
Meaning: Whole, universal
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Emmet, Emmit, Emmitt
Origin: French
Meaning: From the village of St. Maur (marshy land by the sea)
Origin: English
Meaning: Songbird
Max
Leo
Erik
Emile
Henry
Cornelius
Marius
Joseph
Hugo
Tony
Bernardo
Danny
Aaron
Jonathan
Christopher
Gavin
Ramin
Oliver
Andrew
Lloyd
Stephen
Irving
Manuel
Origin: British
Meaning: Southern home, town
Origin: French, German
Meaning: Strong. brave
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Bernie
Origin: English
Meaning: Noble strength
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Audrey, Audrina, Audree
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God's promise
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Eliza, Elizabeth, Liz, Lizzy, Lizette
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Lover of horses
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Philipa
Origin: English
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Christina, Kristina, Kristine, Christy, Christa, Chris
Origin: English
Meaning: Grace
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Annie, Anna
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Flower
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Lilly, Lil, Lillian
Origin: German
Meaning: Noble
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Addie, Addy, Adelia
Origin: Latin, Hebrew
Meaning: Of the sea
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Marie, Mary
Audrey
Nellie
Cosette
Liesl
Maureen
Mimi
Eliza
Roxie
Velma
Sophie
Elsie
Sally
Marian
Katherine
Aida
Nessa
Fanny
Johanna
Celie
Nala
Brigitta
Ulla
Dolly
Millie
Lydia
Norma
Effie
Charity
Juliet
Victoria
Miranda
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: German
Meaning: Free man
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Charles, Charlotte, Charley, Charli
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Sky, cloud
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Skylar, Skye
Origin: English
Meaning: Lucky, fortunate
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Descendant of a redheaded person
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Young hound
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Messenger
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Angelo, Angela
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Priest
Alternative Spellings/Variations: Cohan
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