Who doesn’t want their kids to be a star? Well, at least in their names…
Isn’t it nice to have a piece of the world’s greatest stars or your most favourite ones in your child? Be it from the 1900s up to the present, naming your kids after stars who made their name in Hollywood in these eras will make your kids stand out from the crowd.
So, if you chose Hollywood to take centre stage in your bub’s name, we’ve got “A list” for you of almost all the A-list stars in Hollywood. Happy picking!
Hollywood Baby Names for Boys:
Conrad
From the word “Conja” meaning bold and “rad” meaning counsel, it is derived from the Proto-Germanic name Konrad.
Famous people named Conrad:
- Conrad Nagel
- Conrad Veidt
- Conrad Bain
- Conrad Hilton
Brad
It is an English name meaning ‘broad clearing in the wood.’
Famous people named Brad:
- Brad Pitt
- Bradley Cooper
Tom
It is an Aramaic name meaning ‘twin.’
Famous people in Hollywood named Tom:
- Tom Cruise
- Tom Hanks
- Tom Hiddleston
- Tommy Lee Jones
- Tom Berenger
- Tom Hardy
Johnny
It is a Hebrew name meaning ‘Jehovah has given or Jehovah’s gift’.
Famous people in Hollywood named Johnny:
- Johnny Depp
- Johnny Galecki
- Johnny Cash
George
It is a Greek name which comes from ‘Georgos’ meaning ’tiller of the soil, or farmer’.
Famous people named George:
- George Clooney
- George Michael
- George Lucas
Sean
It is an Irish name meaning “God is gracious; gift from God.”
Famous people named Sean:
- Sean Combs a.k.a Puff Daddy
- Sean Connery
- Sean Astin
- Sean Bean
- Sean Penn
Leonardo
It is a Portuguese name meaning ‘lion-bold.’
Famous people named Leonardo:
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Leonardo Cimino
- Leo Penn
- Leo Rossi
Clifton
It is an English name meaning “settlement on a cliff”.
Famous people named Clifton:
- Cliff Robertson
- Clifton Avon Edwards aka Cliff Edwards
Will
It is a German name meaning ‘helmet’.
Famous people named Will:
- Will Smith
- William Baldwin
- Willem Dafoe
Chris
The name Chris means follower or carrier of Christ. It is also a popular nickname for Christopher.
- Chris Pratt
- Chris Pine
- Chris Evans
- Chris Hemsworth
- Chris Rock
- Christopher Walken
Ben
It is a Hebrew name meaning ‘son of my right hand’.
Famous people named Ben:
- Ben Affleck
- Benjamin Bratt
- Ben Stiller
- Ben Mowen
Ryan
It originated from an Irish surname and derived from “Ó Riain” meaning descendant of RÃan, which could mean “little king”.
Famous people named Ryan:
- Ryan Gosling
- Ryan Reynolds
- Ryan Phillippe
- Ryan Seacrest
- Ryan Kwanten
Daniel
It is of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my judge”.
Famous people named Daniel:
- Daniel Craig
- Daniel Radcliffe
- Daniel Day-Lewis
Channing
It is an English name meaning ‘wise; young wolf.’
Famous person named Channing:
- Channing Tatum
Dustin
Perhaps derived from the Old Norse Þorsteinn (Torsten), this Old Norse name is composed of elements meaning “Thor” and “stone”. In ancient Germanic languages, it means “brave fighter” or “valiant fighter”.
Famous people named Dustin:
- Dustin Hoffman
- Dustin Diamond
- Dustin Clare
- Dustin Nguyen
Morgan
A descendant of Old Welsh Morcant, it is perhaps derived from “mor”, meaning sea, and “cant”, meaning circle, thus, “sea chief” or “sea defender”.
Famous person named Morgan:
- Morgan Freeman
- Morgan Fairchild
- Morgan Saylor
- Morgan York
Hugh
It is derived from the Germanic element hug, meaning “heart, mind, spirit”.
Famous people in Hollywood named Hugh:
- Hugh Jackman
- Hugh Grant
- Hugh Laurie
- Hugh Dancy
Heath
It is an English name meaning ‘untended land where flowering shrubs grow’.
Famous person named Heath:
- Heath Ledger
Christian
It is of English origin which means “follower of Christ”.
Famous people/character named Christian:
- Christian Bale
- Christian Slater
- Christian Grey (played by Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades of Grey)
Jamie
It is a Hebrew name meaning “supplanter.”
Famous people named Jamie:
- Jamie Dornan
- Jamie Lee Curtis
- Jamie Foxx
Matt (or Matthew)
It is a Greek form of the Hebrew name “Mattityahu” meaning gift of YAHWEH.
Famous people named Matthew:
- Matthew McConaughey
- Matt Damon
- Matthew Perry
- Matthew Broderick
- Matt Bomer
Orson
It is a diminutive of Norman French “ors” meaning bear. It was originally a nickname meaning “bear cub”.
Famous person named Orson:
- Orson Welles
James
It is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob meaning “supplanter or one who follows”.
Famous people named James:
- James Franco
- James Dean
- James Woods
- James McAvoy
Gregory
It is derived from the Latin name “Gregorius” meaning “watchful, alert”.
Famous people named Gregory:
- Gregory Peck
- Greg Kinnear
- Gregory Smith
Robin
It is an American name meaning “famed, bright; shining’.
Famous people named Robin:
- Robin Williams
- Robin Thicke
John
It is a Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor”.
Famous people named John:
- John Cena
- John Travolta
- John Cusack
- John Cleese
- John Goodman
- John Malkovich
Montgomery
It is named from the Old French “mont” meaning hill, and a Germanic personal name composed of the elements “guma” meaning ‘man’ and “ric” meaning ‘power’.
Famous people whose last name is Montgomery:
- Poppy Montgomery
- Elizabeth Montgomery
- Janet Montgomery
Charlton
It is an English name meaning ‘peasants’ settlement.’
Famous person named Charlton:
- Charlton Heston
Charlie
It is an English name and from the Old English word ‘ceorl’ meaning ‘man’.
Famous people named Charlie:
- Charlie Hunnam
- Charlie Sheen
- Charlie Chaplin
Marlon
It is a French name meaning “little falcon”.
Famous person named Marlon:
- Marlon Brando
Fredric
It is the English form of the Germanic name Friedrich. Its meaning is derived from the Germanic words “frid”, meaning peace, and “ric”, meaning “ruler” or “power”.
Famous people named Fredric:
- Fred Savage
- Fred Gandy
- Fred Astaire
Clark
Derived from the Latin word “clericus”, meaning “scribe”, “secretary” or a “scholar within a religious order”.
Famous people/character named Clark:
- Clark Kent (Superman)
- Clark Gregg
- Clark Gable
Laurence
It is an English and French name that originated from a French form of the Latin word “Laurentius”, meaning “man from Laurentum”.
Famous people named Laurence:
- Laurence Fishburne
- Laurence Olivier
Oliver
It is an English name meaning ‘the olive tree’.
Famous people named Oliver:
- Oliver Hudson
- Oliver Reed
- Oliver Platt
Rex
It is a Latin name meaning “King”.
Famous people named Rex:
- Rex Smith
- Rex Harrison
- Rex Allen
Buster
It is an American name used in honour of American silent film comic actor Buster Keaton.
Richard
It is derived from German, French, and English. “Ric” means (ruler, leader, king, powerful) and “hard” means (strong, brave, hardy), thus the meaning, “strong in rule”.
Famous people named Richard:
- Richard Gere
- Richard Madden
- Richard Burton
- Richard Dreyfuss
Mickey
It is a Hebrew name meaning “Gift from God’.
Famous people named Mickey:
- Mickey Rourke
- Mick Jagger
Clint
It is an English name meaning “settlement on a hill, or from the headland estate”.
Famous people named Clint:
- Clint Eastwood
- Clint Howard
- Clint Walker
Troy
It is derived from the Irish Gaelic Troightheach, meaning “foot soldier”.
Famous people/character named Troy:
- Troy Bolton (played by Zac Efron in High School Musical)
- Troy Donahue
Lionel
It is derived from Latin origin meaning “young lion”.
Famous people named Lionel:
- Lionel Richie
- Lionel Barrymore
Humphrey
From the Old French name “Humfrey”, it is composed of the Germanic elements “hun” meaning bear cub and “frid, fred” meaning ‘peace’.
Famous person named Humphrey:
- Humphrey Bogart
Frank
It is from the Latin name “Francis”, meaning ‘Frenchman or free one’.
Famous people named Frank:
- Frank Sinatra
- Frank Grillo
- Frank Dillane
- Frank Langella
Tyrone
It is derived from the Irish Gaelic name “Tir Eoghain” meaning “land of EOGHAN”.
Famous person named Tyrone:
- Tyrone Power
Vincent
It is derived from the Latin name “Vincentius” meaning “conquering”.
Famous people named Vincent:
- Vince Vaughn
- Vincent Price
- Vincent D’Onofrio
- Vincent Cassel
Kirk
From the Old Norse “kirkja”, and ultimately from Greek, it is also from an English and Scottish surname meaning “church”.
Famous people named Kirk:
- Kirk Cameron
- Kirk Douglas
- Kirk Acevedo
Jack
It is a medieval diminutive of John and derived from Jackin (earlier Jankin). It eventually became a slang word meaning “man”.
Famous people/character named Jack:
- Captain Jack Sparrow (played by Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean)
- Jack Nicholson
- Jack Black
- Jack Lemmon
Spencer
It is an English name meaning “keeper of provisions”.
Famous people named Spencer:
- Spencer Pratt
- Spencer Tracy
- Spencer Locke
Cary
It is an English name meaning “stream”.
Famous person named Cary:
- Cary Grant
Dean
It is an English name derived from the Old English word ‘denu’, meaning valley.
Famous people named Dean:
- Dean Winchester (played by Jensen Ackles in Supernatural)
- Dean Cain
- Dean Stockwell
Errol
It is an English name meaning “Army commander”. It can also mean “a nobleman”.
Famous person named Errol:
- Errol Flynn
Jerry
It is a Hebrew name meaning “May Jehovah exalt. Exalted of the Lord”.
Famous people named Jerry:
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Jerry O’Connell
- Jerry Bruckheimer
Hollywood Baby Names for Girls:
Jennifer
It is a Cornish form of Guinevere/Gwenhwyfar that was adopted into the English language, thus, “Jennifer” meaning “white enchantress” or “the fair one”.
Famous people named Jennifer:
- Jennifer Lawrence
- Jennifer Lopez
- Jennifer Hudson
- Jennifer Aniston
- Jennifer Garner
Kristen
A variant derived from the Ecclesiastic Late Latin christiÄnus meaning “a Christian, a follower of Christ”.
Famous people named Kristen:
- Kristen Stewart
- Kristen Bell
- Kristen Davis
- Kristen Wiig
Marilyn
It is a blend of the English given names Mary and Lynn.
Famous person named Marilyn:
- Marilyn Monroe
Olivia
It is the feminine version of Oliver which means olive branch or olive tree.
Famous people named Olivia:
- Olivia Wilde
- Olivia Munn
- Olivia Newton-John
- Olivia de Havilland
Rita
It is a Spanish name meaning pearl.
Famous people named Rita:
- Rita Ora
- Rita Wilson
- Rita Hayworth
Lana
It is the shortened version of Alana (in English) or Svetlana (in Russian), and a derivative of the Greek name, Helen. It may have originated from the Gaelic “ailin”, meaning “little rock”.
Famous people/character named Lana:
- Lana del Rey
- Lana Turner
- Lana Lang (played by Kristin Kreuk in Smallville)
Lauren
It is a Latin name meaning ‘of Laurentum. or from the place of the laurel leaves.’ It can also mean ‘fierce’ in the English version of the Irish name Lorcan.
Famous people named Lauren:
- Lauren Graham
- Lauren Bacall
- Lauren Cohan
Vivien
It is derived from the Latin name “Vivianus”, from the root word “vivus” meaning alive.
Famous person named Vivien:
- Vivien Leigh
Ingrid
It is derived from the name of the Germanic god “Ing” and combined with “frÃðr” meaning “beautiful”.
Famous person named Ingrid:
- Ingrid Bergman
Katherine
It is a Latin name meaning ‘pure, clear’.
Famous people named Katherine:
- Katharine Hepburn
- Catherine Zeta-Jones
- Katherine Heigl
Lillian
It is an English name derived from the flower name ‘Lily’ which is a symbol of innocence; purity; beauty.
Famous people named Lillian”
- Lillian Gish
- Lily Collins
Greer
It originated in the Middle Ages from a contraction of Gregor, a cognate of the Latin “Gregorius” meaning ‘watchful, vigilant’.
Famous person named Greer:
- Greer Garson
Paulette
It is a French name which is the diminutive of the French/English/German given name Pauline, which is a derivative of the Latin Paulina, and from the Roman family name Paulus, meaning “small” or “humble”.
Famous person named Paulette:
- Paulette Goddard
Tallulah
In the Choctaw language, it may mean “leaping waters”. In the Greek language, it means “town”.
Famous person named Tallulah:
- Tallulah Bankhead
Judy
It is derived from the Hebrew name “Yehudit”, meaning “woman of Judea”.
Famous people named Judy
- Judy Garland
- Judy Holiday
- Judy Davis
Agnes
Derived from the Greek name “Ἁγνὴ hagnÄ“”, meaning “pure” or “holy”.
Famous person named Agnes:
- Agnes Moorehead
Emma
It is derived from the Germanic word “ermen” meaning whole or universal.
Famous people named Emma:
- Emma Watson
- Emma Stone
Rosalind
It is derived from the Germanic elements “hros” meaning horse, and “linde” meaning soft, tender, but the spelling was influenced by the Latin phrase rosa linda, meaning “beautiful rose”.
Famous person named Rosalind:
- Rosalind Russell
Anne
It is a Hebrew name meaning ‘favour or grace; Prayer; God has favoured me’.
Famous people named Anne:
- Anne Hathaway
- Ann Sothern
- Ann Blyth
- Ann Sheridan
Josephine
It is a French name meaning ‘May Jehovah add; or an addition (to the family).
Famous people named Josephine:
- Josephine Baker
- Josephine Hull
- Josephine Skriver
Claudette
It is a French name which is a feminine form of Claud, from the Latin name “Claudium” meaning lame.
Famous person named Claudette:
- Claudette Colbert
Loretta
It is a Latin name referring to the laurel tree or sweet bay tree which is symbolic of honour and victory.
Famous person named Loretta:
- Loretta Young
Florence
It is an English name and comes from Latin “florens, florentius” meaning “blossoming”, or “floreo” meaning “to flower”.
Famous person named Florence:
- Florence Henderson
Mae
It is a French name meaning the month of May.
Famous person named Mae:
- Mae West
Bette
It is a Greek name from the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction.
Famous person named Bette:
- Bette Davis
Marlene
It is an English name which is a compound of Maria and Magdalene, meaning woman from Magdala.
Famous person named Marlene:
- Marlene Dietrich
Myrna
It is derived from the Slavic element “mir”, which means “peaceful.” It is also confused with the name ‘Myrna’ which is Celtic and means “beloved” or “tender”.
Famous person named Myrna:
- Myrna Loy
Constance
It is derived from Latin and means “constant.”
Famous person named Constance:
- Constance Bennett
Anita
In Spanish, it means grace. In Hebrew, it is derived from the name Hannah, meaning grace or graceful.
Famous people named Anita:
- Anita Briem
- Anita Louise
Ginger
It is an English name meaning pure, chaste, virginal.
Famous person named Ginger:
- Ginger Rogers
Brigitte
It is an Irish name derived from “Brighid”, meaning ‘the high one’ or ‘strength.’
Famous person named Brigitte:
- Brigitte Bardot
Nicole
It is of Greek origin which means “victory of the people”.
Famous people named Nicole:
- Nicole Kidman
- Nicole Eggert
Natalie
It is derived from the Latin name “Natalia” meaning “Christmas Day”.
Famous people named Natalie:
- Natalie Portman
- Natalie Wood
- Natalie Dormer
Corinne
It is the French or English variant of Corina, meaning”beautiful maiden”.
Famous person named Corinne:
- Corinne Griffith
Dorothy
It is an English name meaning “Gift of God”.
Famous person/character named Dorothy:
- Dorothy Gale (played by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’)
- Dorothy Malone
Joan
It is an English name meaning “God is gracious”.
Famous people named Joan:
- Joan Fontaine
- Joan Crawford
- Joan Cusack
Ruby
Its name is taken from the name of the gemstone ruby, which comes from the Latin word “ruber”, meaning red.
Famous people named Ruby:
- Ruby Dee
- Ruby Keeler
- Ruby Rose
Susan
It is a Hebrew name meaning “Graceful lily”.
Famous people named Susan:
- Susan Sarandon
- Susan Dey
- Susan Hayward
- Susan Sullivan
Eva
It is the Latin counterpart of English Eve, and derived from a Hebrew name meaning “life” or “living one.”
Famous people named Eva:
- Eva Longoria
- Eva Mendes
- Eva Marie Saint
- Eva Gabor
Doris
It is a Greek name meaning “Gift”.
Famous people named Doris:
- Doris Day
- Doris Roberts
Natasha
It is a Russian name which is originally a pet name variant of Natalia. It has the same meaning as Latin variant “Natalie”, meaning “birthday” in reference to the birth of Christ.
Famous person named Natasha:
- Natasha Henstridge
Sandra
It is often used as a short form for Alexandra, meaning protector of man, or Cassandra.
Famous people named Sandra:
- Sandra Bullock
- Sandra Dee
Jayne
It is an English name meaning “Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favour”.
Famous person named Jayne:
- Jayne Mansfield
Vera
In Russian, it means “faith”, but it is sometimes associated with the Latin word “verus” meaning “true”.
Famous people named Vera:
- Vera Lynn
- Vera Miles
Margot
It is a French name meaning pearl.
Famous people named Margot:
- Margot Robbie
- Margot Kidder
Audrey
It is from the Old English name “Aethelthryth”, meaning noble and strength.
Famous people named Audrey:
- Audrey Hepburn
- Audrey Meadows
Lucille
It is a Latin name meaning light.
Famous people named Lucille:
- Lucille Ball
- Lucille Ricksen
Greta
It is of Greek origin, meaning “pearl”. It is also a contraction of Margaret.
Famous person named Greta:
- Greta Garbo
Ida
In Germany, it is derived from a Germanic word “id”, meaning “labour, work”.
Famous person named Ida:
- Ida Lupino
Deanna
It is a Latin name meaning ‘fertile’.
Famous person named Deanna:
- Deanna Durbin
Evelyn
It is derived from Aveline, a Norman French diminutive of the name Ava.
Famous people named Evelyn:
- Evelyn Keyes
- Evelyn Brent
Fay
It is derived from Middle English word “faie” meaning “fairy”.
Famous person named Fay:
- Fay Wray
Marion
It is a French diminutive form of Marie, which is derived from the Hebrew name “MiryÄm”. It could mean “sea of bitterness” or “sea of sorrow,” while other sources say it means “rebellion,” “wished-for child,” and “mistress or lady of the sea”.
Famous people named Marion:
- Marion Cotillard
- Marion Ross
- Marion Davies
Chloe
From the Greek name “Khloe,” meaning “blooming” or “young green shoot.”
Famous people named Chloe:
- Chloë Sevigny
- Khloé Kardashian
- Chloe Grace Moretz
Hattie
It is a diminutive of Harriet and a feminine diminutive of the French name “Henri” which comes from the Germanic words “haim” meaning “home” and “rÄ«c” meaning “ruler, power”.
Famous person named Hattie:
- Hattie McDaniel
Shirley
It is an English name meaning “bright wood; bright meadow; from the white meadow”.
Famous people named Shirley:
- Shirley Temple
- Shirley MacLaine
Veronica
It is a Latin name meaning “true image; honest image”.
Famous person named Veronica:
- Veronica Lake
Viola
It is an English name meaning ‘violet’.
Famous person named Viola:
- Viola Davis
Louise
It is a French name meaning ‘famous warrior; renowned fighter’.
Famous people named Louise:
- Louise Fletcher
- Louise Brooks
- Louise Lasser
Grace
It is an English name, derived from the Latin word ‘gratia’, meaning God’s favour.
Famous people named Grace:
- Grace Kelly
- Grace Lee Whitney
- Grace Zabriskie
Elizabeth
It is a Greek name from the Hebrew name “Elisheba”, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction.
Famous people named Elizabeth:
- Elizabeth Montgomery
- Elizabeth Henstridge
- Elizabeth Hurley
- Elizabeth Banks
- Elizabeth Olsen
Sophia
It means “Holy Wisdom”.
Famous people named Sophia:
- Sophia Loren
- Sophie Turner
Kim
It is an English name meaning “bold family; bold kin”.
Famous people named Kim:
- Kim Novak
- Kim Kardashian
- Kim Basinger
- Kim Cattrall
Zsa Zsa
It is a Hungarian name meaning ‘lily’.
Famous person named Zsa Zsa:
- Zsa Zsa Gabor
Zasu
It means “movement”.
Famous person named Zasu:
- Zasu Pitts
Don’t these names just got that star quality?