Disney baby names are a popular go to, and not only for die-hard fans. Many parents-to-be grew up with Belle, Minnie, Buzz and Tiana a staples in their childhood.
Choosing a baby name a tough task for any parent, and there's so much to think about: will it go with the surname? What will the initials be? Will it sit well with siblings? Some parents opt for unusual baby names, while others go for popular baby names, and some even go super-niche, like Bridgerton-inspired baby names, for example. No matter what you go for, remember it's your choice, and no one else's opinion really matters.
Disney baby names have long been a popular choice, with plenty of celebrities jumping on the trend and calling their bundles of joy after princesses, princes and even the odd dinosaurs... just look to Molly Mae and Tommy Fury who named their daughter Bambi. And new research conducted by OutdoorToys has analysed the number of babies named after popular Disney movie characters to determine which movies have inspired some of the most popular baby names in the UK - and we've got the best Disney baby names right here...
The most popular Disney baby names
- Arlo (The Good Dinosaur)
- Alice (Alice in Wonderland)
- Hugo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
- Louis (The Princess and the Frog)
- Ralph (Wreck-It Ralph)
- Elliot (Pete's Dragon)
- Jasmine (Aladdin)
- Martha (High School Musical)
- Remy (Ratatouille)
- Gabriella (High School Musical)
The name 'Arlo' takes the top spot as the most popular Disney movie-inspired name, and is the name of the protagonist in the 2015 movie, The Good Dinosaur, who develops an unlikely friendship with a human boy. The name 'Arlo' is associated with a fearless, kind and strong character.
Ranking as the second most popular Disney movie-inspired name is 'Alice'. According to Lewis Carroll, Alice is a trustful daydreamer and a wildly curious character. Her intense curiosity can often land her in precarious situations, but Alice handles these with a cloak of calmness.
'Hugo' scores third position, taking inspiration from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Hugo forms part of a trio of gargoyles and is the most comical and flamboyant one of the three. Acting as Quasimodo's guardian, Hugo is described as protective, intelligent and optimistic.
Disney baby names for girls
- Abigail
- Daisy
- Marian
- Penny
- Alice
- Dory
- Marie
- Rapunzel
- Ariel
- Elsa
- Mary
- Tiger Lily
- Anastasia
- Fauna
- Megara
- Tiana
- Anna
- Flower
- Mirabelle
- Violet
- Aurora
- Flora
- Minnie
- Ursula
- Babette
- Giselle
- Moana
- Wendy
- Briar-Rose
- Jane
- Mulan
- Willow
- Celia
- Jasmine
- Nala
- Winifred
- Coral
- Lilo
- Pocahontas
- Zira
- Bambi
- Merida
- Kiara
- Colette
- Esmerelda
- Hera
- Jessie
Disney baby names for boys
- Abu
- Eric
- John
- Richard
- Alladin
- Flynn
- Luke
- Robin
- Arthur
- George
- Max
- Rufus
- Ben
- Gus
- Mickey
- Sebastian
- Bruno
- Harvey
- Milo
- Sven
- Christoper
- Hans
- Olaf
- Thomas
- Cody
- Hugo
- Oliver
- Tod
- Demetrius
- Jafar
- Pascal
- Toulouse
- Donald
- James
- Percy
- Victor
- Edgar
- Jasper
- Peter
- Zeus
- Baloo
- Chip
- Kristoff
- Marlin
- Mowgli
- Timon
- Eugene
If you're in need of more inspiration, we've got plenty more baby name lists for you to browse. From flower baby names and royal baby names to cute names and cool names too, there's something for everyone.
