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Fairy Tale Baby Names

Fairy tale names, a subset of literary baby names, are as diverse as the cultures they come from. While fairy tales exist in many societies, Irish, French, and Germanic names are strongly represented, as well as their English variants. Included are well-known princess names, such as Aurora and Belle, as well as names of mermaids, sprites, and a host of other characters from myth and fable.

Along with Aurora and Belle, other fairy tale baby names in the US Top 1000 include Alice, Ariel, Briar, Esmeralda, Finn, Jack, Magnus, and Peter. Uncommon but intriguing names from popular fairy tales include Gretel, Merlin, Oisin, and Snow.

A fairy tale connection adds a touch of magic to your child’s name. Here, baby names for your Happily Ever After.

Anastasia

Meaning: resurrection

Origin:Greek, feminine variation of Anastasios
47
Alice

Meaning: noble

Origin:German
7
Margaret

Meaning: pearl

Origin:Greek
73
Catherine

Meaning: pure

Origin:Greek
183
Mary

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Hebrew or Egyptian
202
Lucy

Meaning: light

Origin:English variation of Lucia, Latin
25
Lily

Meaning: lily

Origin:English flower name
60
Eva

Meaning: life

Origin:Latin form of Eve, Hebrew
97
Anna

Meaning: grace

Origin:Variation of Hannah, Hebrew
106
Elizabeth

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Hebrew
86
Grace A name associated with elegance, poise and b...
Origin:English, virtue name
76
Bella

Meaning: beautiful

Origin:Diminutive of Isabella, Italian
431
Annie

Meaning: grace

Origin:English, diminutive of Ann
216
Kate

Meaning: pure

Origin:English, diminutive of Katherine
382
Thomas

Meaning: twin

Origin:Aramaic
59
Simon

Meaning: he has heard; flat-nosed

Origin:Hebrew, Greek
61
Henry

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:German
40
Jack

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:English, diminutive of John
93
Molly

Meaning: bitter

Origin:Diminutive of Mary, Hebrew
99
Kisa

Meaning: cat

Origin:"cat"
6693