Unique Baby Names from Old Hollywood

If you’re searching for a baby name for a girl with a touch of glamour or elegance, of for baby boy’s name that brings to mind tough guy adventure, look to old Hollywood for a long list of possibilities. In the days when women were femme fatales, bombshells, and tough dames and men noble heroes, grizzled cowboys and swashbuckling cads, old Hollywood’s stars had both great classic and unique names. Here are some baby names derived from old Hollywood legends. Maybe one’s right for your future star! 

GIRLS

Katherine: the grand dame of Hollywood, iconic Oscar winner Katherine Hepburn starred in such classics as African Queen,Bringing Up Baby, and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Known for her distinct style and independent spirit, Hepburn’s first name means “pure” as in pure legend.

Lana: a famed film beauty nicknamed The Sweater Girl, Lana Turner starred in such movies as The Postman Always RingsTwice and Imitation of Life. One baby name source cites the name Lana is Polynesian in derivation and means to float. Turner’s real name was Julia.

Ingrid: Just Casablanca remains one of the greatest film love stories of all time, Ingrid Bergman remains one of the most beloved of the old Hollywood actresses. Her other films include The Bell’s of St. Mary’s and Hitchcock’s Notorious, plus two Oscar-winning roles: one in Murder On the Orient Express and one in Anastasia. Ingrid name means “hero’s daughter.” If you prefer, there’s always Bergman’s daughter’s name: Isabella (Rossellini)

Lauren: The name Lauren means “crowned with laurel” and you could certainly crown Lauren Bacall as Hollywood royalty. Married to Humphrey Bogart, her roles include co-starring with her husband in Key Largo and The Big Sleep and TheShootist. She continues to act to this day. Her real name: Betty