25 celebrity names influencing 2017 baby name trends

Celebrity names are often unusual and unique – and it seems they are having a BIG influence on parents this year. Nameberry have revealed the top 25 celebrity monikers that are leading the 2017 name trends.

If you want a name that is a little bit closer to fame, then check out these super cool ones here….

Female celebrities who are influencing baby name trends:

1. Amandla

Bein’ sweet captured by sweety pie @nicholas.claridge

A post shared by amandla (@amandlastenberg) on Jul 8, 2017 at 5:00pm PDT

Celebrity: Amandla Sternberg – who portrayed Rue in The Hunger Games. Amanda means ‘power or strength’.

2. Dove

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A post shared by ♡DOVE♡ (@dovecameron) on Aug 2, 2017 at 4:00am PDT

Celebrity: Dove Cameron – a Disney Channel teen star. Dove means ‘peace’.

3. Gal

💛 💛 💛 #wonderwoman @WonderWomanFilm

A post shared by Gal Gadot (@gal_gadot) on Feb 1, 2017 at 6:02am PST

Celebrity: Gal Gadot (a.k.a. Wonder Woman). Gal means ‘wave’ in Hebrew.

4. Gigi

@Postmates saves my life, especially during fashion week.. Having anything delivered right to my door is THE BEST!! ✨ Download the app and use code: GIGI to get $50 in FREE delivery credits!! Xx #ad

A post shared by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) on Feb 16, 2017 at 2:31pm PST

Celebrity: Gigi Hadid. The gorgeous supermodel’s real name is Jelena, and this means ‘deer or stag’.

5. Halston

COMIC-CON! #JoinTheOrville #SDCC2017

A post shared by Halston Sage (@halstonsage) on Jul 22, 2017 at 12:14pm PDT

Celebrity: Halston Sage is an American actress best known for her roles on Nickelodeon TV show How to Rock. She also played Lacey in Paper Towns.

6. Kiernan

@instylemagazine yo!!! Thanks to my best friend @laurabrown99 4 this😍

A post shared by Kiernan Shipka (@kiernanshipka) on Apr 11, 2017 at 6:00pm PDT

Celebrity: Kiernan Shipka rose to fame for her role in Mad Men. Kiernan is usually an Irish male name and it means ‘little dark one’.

7. Maisie

Always a good laugh at the BAFTA tv tea party. Hair: @ryanrichman Makeup: @kmannmakeup See u kool katz laterrrrrr

A post shared by Maisie Williams (@maisie_williams) on Jan 8, 2017 at 7:49am PST

Celebrity: Maisie Williams, who plays Ayra Stark in Game of Thrones. Maisie means ‘pearl, child of light.’

8. Rebel

Friday!!! #IsntItRomantic #HoneycombHotness

A post shared by Rebel Wilson (@rebelwilson) on Jul 14, 2017 at 3:45pm PDT

Celebrity: Rebel Wilson. The Aussie actress is best known for her role in Pitch Perfect. Her name means ‘the rebellious one’.

9. Samira

“Old Hollywood” chill

A post shared by Samira Wiley (@whododatlikedat) on May 7, 2017 at 6:27pm PDT

Celebrity: Samira Wiley played Poussey in Orange is the New Black. Her moniker means ‘a companion in evening conversation’ in Arabic.

10. Saoirse

#kind #hollywood #harrystyles #thehost #thebrooklyn #instagood #oscare #saoirse #saoirseronan #dress #face #funny #faces #fation #girl #girls #hand #pretty #l4l #like4like #cute #vantyfair #beautiful #beauty #special #brooklyn #brooklynmovie #young #boy

A post shared by Saoirse Ronan (@ronan_saoirse_) on Jun 9, 2017 at 2:09pm PDT

Celebrity: Saoirse Ronan rose to global fame when she appeared in Brooklyn. Saoirse is an Irish name and means ‘freedom’.

11. Tavi

Roof deck reading does not get old 🙌 #ApartmentStories #300AshlandPartner

A post shared by Tavi Gevinson (@tavitulle) on May 26, 2017 at 5:37pm PDT

Celebrity: Tavi Gevinson is a fashion blogger. Her name means ‘good’.

12. Zendaya

Thank you for having me @chopard @ralphandrusso ✨

A post shared by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Jul 4, 2017 at 8:38am PDT

Celebrity: Zendaya (musician). Zendaya means ‘give thanks’.

Male celebrities who are influencing baby name trends:

1. Alden

Can’t get over these photos #aldenehrenreich #lilycollins 😩

A post shared by @baehrenreich on Nov 3, 2016 at 11:57am PDT

Celebrity: Alden Ehrenreich is an actor who stars as Han Solo in a Star Wars spin-off next year. Alden means ‘old friend’.

2. Ansel

Baby pulls up outside a bank and tells you to get in. Wyd ? (Be careful, crime doesn’t pay…) •#BabyDriver • 📷 @marksquires For @wonderland

A post shared by Ansel Elgort (@ansel) on Jun 30, 2017 at 5:30am PDT

Celebrity: Ansel Elgort is an actor who has appeared in movies The Fault in Our Stars, as well as the Divergent series. Ansel is a German name which means ‘follower or a nobleman’.

3. Armie

#Repost @thisisechambers ・・・ Our partially covered t-shirts are to remind you that MADE IN LA opens this weekend at the @hammer_museum. Founded by our very own Armand Hammer in 1990, today, the Hammer Museum is LA’s most exciting museum. So much to see, so much to do, so much more! #MadeinLA2016 is a must. #Hammily

A post shared by Armie Hammer (@armiehammer) on Jun 12, 2016 at 10:23pm PDT

Celebrity: Armie Hammer feared in movies The Social Network and The Lone Ranger. Armie is short for Armand means ‘Army man or soldier’.

4. Asa

Hands down one of my favourite shoots. Big up @mitchellmccormack for @daman_magazine coming soon

A post shared by Asa Butterfield (@asabopp) on Dec 3, 2016 at 11:49am PST

Celebrity: Asa Butterfield is an English actor who played Mordred in Merlin and he also portrayed Ender Wiggin in Ender’s End. Asa is a Hebrew name that appeared in the Old Testament to designate the third King of Judah.

5. Daveed

2nd straight year I’ve watched the last game of the NBA finals from 30,000 feet in the air. This year’s flight is waaaaaayyyy better. Can’t wait to get back to #TheTown! #warriors #oakland

A post shared by Daveed Diggs (@daveeddiggs) on Jun 12, 2017 at 9:27pm PDT

Celebrity: Daveed Diggs is a rapper and actor and he appeared in the 2015 musical Hamilton. David is a variant of David and is of Hebrew origin.

6. Dev

I never had any desire to be a film actor. I never thought I was the good-looking movie type, which I assumed they wanted. #devpatel #skinsuk #skins #india #bollywood #selfie #follow #style #swag #watch #desi

A post shared by Dev Patel (@devpatelactor) on Nov 28, 2014 at 8:45am PST

Celebrity: Dev Patel is an English star who appeared in Slumdog Millionaire, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Lion. Dev is an Indian name derived from Sanskrit and means ‘God’.

7. Ellar

Hi guys finally an account in insta

A post shared by Ellar coltrane (@ellarcoltrane) on Aug 12, 2015 at 5:25am PDT

Celebrity: Ellar Coltrane is an American actor best known for his role in Boyhood. Ellar means ‘Monastery’s steward’.

8. Kit

How am I doing in my first Instagram Post?

A post shared by Kit Harrington (@kit_harrington) on Sep 14, 2015 at 7:49am PDT

Celebrity: Kit Harrington a.k.a. Jon Snow in Game of Thrones. Kit means ‘carrier of Christ’.

9. Kyrie

The pursuit. Beijing. @nikebasketball

A post shared by Kyrie Irving (@kyrieirving) on Jul 25, 2017 at 11:51am PDT

Celebrity: Kyrie Irving is a famous American basketball player. Kyrie means ‘Lord’.

10. Hannibal

A post shared by Hannibal Buress (@hannibalburess) on May 25, 2017 at 10:51am PDT

Celebrity: Hannibal Buress is a stand-up comedian. Hannibal means ‘Mercy of Baal’.

11. Nash

My travel buddy when I first started going overseas! Thanks for always being there for me! Love you Mimi!

A post shared by Nash Grier (@nashgrier) on Jul 27, 2017 at 1:34pm PDT

Celebrity: Nash Grier is an Internet personality based in America, his original name is Hamilton Nash Grier. Nash means ‘at the ash tree’.

12. Niall

A post shared by Niall Horan (@niallhoran) on Jun 12, 2017 at 3:06pm PDT

Celebrity: Niall Horan is a singer from boy band One Direction. Niall is an Irish name that means ‘champion’.

13. Zayn

Rodger

A post shared by Zayn Malik (@zayn) on Feb 11, 2017 at 9:01pm PST

Celebrity: Zayn Malik is also a singer from One Direction. Zayn means ‘beauty, grace’ in Arabic.

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