40 baby names inspired by all of your favourite rom-com characters

For expectant parents, picking a wonderful name for your incoming little one is such an exciting process. However, with quite literally thousands of names to choose from nowadays, it can be difficult to know where to start looking for that perfect one.

Well, if you’re a big fan of romantic-comedy films, then how about choosing a name based on your favourite character?

Over the past few decades, some of our much-loved rom-coms have included a broad range of names within their characters. Whether you’re looking for something a bit more traditional, or if you’re gravitating towards a more obscure name, rom-com films have truly got it all!

Below, we have devised a list of 40 beautiful baby names, all of which are taken from our beloved rom-com heroes and heroines. 

From old classics like When Harry Met Sally to modern day hits like Marry Me, we’ve got you covered:

For the girls…

1. Jane – from 27 Dresses

2. Anna – from Notting Hill

3. Ellie – from Yesterday

4. Lara – from To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before

5. Margaret – from The Proposal

6. Natalie – from Love Actually

7. Kathleen – from You’ve Got Mail

8. Harper – from Set It Up

9. Sally – from When Harry Met Sally

10. Juliet – from Love Actually

11. Gracie – from Miss Congeniality

12. Bridget – from Bridget Jones' Diary

13. Marisa – from Maid in Manhattan

14. Iris – from The Holiday

15. Rosie – from Love, Rosie

16. Lucy – from The Broken Hearts Gallery

17. Zoe – from What’s Love Got to Do with It?

18. Jenna – from 13 Going On 30

19. Kat – from 10 Things I Hate About You

20. Vivian – from Pretty Woman

And for the boys…

1. William – from Notting Hill

2. Peter – from To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before

3. Andrew –  from The Proposal

4. Sam – from Love Actually

5. Tim – from About Time

6. Harry – from When Harry Met Sally

7. Nick – from The Broken Hearts Gallery

8. Simon – from Love, Simon

9. Alex – from Music and Lyrics

10. Miles – from The Holiday

11. Jamie – from Love Actually

12. Michael – from My Best Friend’s Wedding

13. Alex – from Love, Rosie

14. Charlie – from Marry Me

15. Joe – from You’ve Got Mail

16. Josh – from Clueless

17. Tom – from (500) Days of Summer

18. Eric – from Miss Congeniality

19. George – from My Best Friend’s Wedding

20. Emmett – from Legally Blonde