July 22, 2020

Here Are 10 Unique Names For Your Newborn, Inspired By Netflix

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Here Are 10 Unique Names For Your Newborn, Inspired By Netflix

From Sex Education to BREAKING Bad – chances are, if you’ve been bored at home during the pandemic, you’ve been binge-watching Netflix.

And now you can pay homage to your favourite TV series by choosing a name fit for a (Tiger) King.
We have a wealth of baby name inspiration on HuffPost UK Parents, but here are 10 special names plucked straight from the small screen. Related... What's In A Name? 12 Baby Names Inspired By Shakespeare CharlotteThis name comes in at number eight on one of the latest baby name databases for 2020, and it’s a fitting tribute to Ozark main character, Charlotte Byrde.HannahHer story might be dark, but legions of fans were captivated by tragic Hannah’s mysterious demise in 13 Reasons Why.RubySex Education’s Ruby, played by Mimi Keene, is the popular girl in school and leader of The Untouchables. You can’t help but love to hate her. CharlieCharlie Harding is the name of Jen’s rebellious son in dark comedy series Dead To Me. He’s always in trouble – so if you’re expecting a little rascal, choose Charlie. JosieJosie McCoy is the lead Singer of the band Josie and the Pussycats in popular teen drama series Riverdale.EricSex Education’s beloved gay main character, Eric, steals every scene with his incredible fashions. Jesse Jesse Bruce Pinkman is a crystal meth cook and dealer, working with his former high school chemistry teacher, Walter White, in TV hit Breaking Bad.MaeveMaeve is a smart, sassy social outcast who sets up a school-based sex therapy clinic with best friend Otis Milburn in Sex Education.ArchieThe character Archibald Andrews was first created in 1941 as the main character in the Archie Comics franchise. In Riverdale, he’s a student, budding musician and Football player. Elle Jane “El” Hopper, also known as Eleven, is one of the main characters in popular series Stranger Things. She was kidnapped and experimented on – and has supernatural abilities. Related... The Top 20 Baby Names Parents Regret Choosing – And Why These Vintage Baby Names Are Getting More Popular Usain Bolt Reveals Baby Daughter’s Name, And Well, It’s Absolutely Perfect

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