You grew up reading about Ramona Quimby, Harry Potter and Winnie the Pooh. What better way to pay homage to the characters that shaped your childhood than to choose a uncommon baby name inspired by them? Here, our top 16 picks.
16 Baby Names Inspired by Classic Children's Book Characters
Like Harry...or Ramona
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Published Jul 21, 2016
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1. WINNIE FROM "WINNIE-THE-POOH"
But better for a girl, we think.
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2. ALEXANDER FROM "ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY"
Knows a thing or two about perseverance.
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3. RAMONA FROM "BEEZUS AND RAMONA"
A little bit mischievous, a lot of adorable.
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4. CHARLIE FROM "CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY"
Born with a sweet tooth.
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5. MADELINE FROM "MADELINE"
Most likely to study abroad in Paris.
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6. GEORGE FROM "CURIOUS GEORGE"
This little monkey is sooooo cute.
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7. MATILDA FROM "MATILDA"
Loves story time.
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8. HARRY FROM "HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE"
Will probably always believe in magic.
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9. CHARLOTTE FROM "CHARLOTTE'S WEB"
And we don’t hate the royal family nod either.
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10. JAMES FROM "JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH"
Makes friends with everyone he meets.
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11. LAURA FROM "LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE"
Just don’t blame us when she asks you for another pet.
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12. MAX FROM "WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE"
Always ready for adventure.
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13. ELOISE FROM "ELOISE"
Forever fancy.
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14. MILO FROM "THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH"
Except now he just uses FaceTime.
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15. LUCY FROM "THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE"
Loves to play make-believe.
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16. HARRIET FROM "HARRIET THE SPY"
Will grow up and steal all your issues of Us Weekly.
