Whether you have a baby on the way or you’re just dreaming of the future, finding a perfect name is a challenge. If you’re a gamer who wants to reflect that in your offspring, take inspiration from our list of over 100 different names from various video games. These also need not only apply to children; consider using any of these for a pet or fictional character.
The Best Video Game Inspired Baby Names
There are several angles you can approach baby names from—unique or traditional, long or short, and everything else in between. For that reason, we’ve broken down names into different categories for you to quickly find the types of names you’re looking for.
Best Classic Names from Video Games - Girls
You might not want your daughter’s name to scream “video game character,” but you still want to pay homage to a personal favorite. There are lots of traditional female names we found in games, ranging from Abigail to Zoey. That’s why we’ve compiled this comprehensive list of girls’ names based on video game characters from many different titles and franchises.
Best Classic Names from Video Games - Boys
While you can name your son Link or Bowser, that might not be everyone’s taste. Ranging from Abe to Zack, there are tons of classic names you can find in games. If you’re looking for a name that doesn’t stand out against a roster but still gives you a sense of gamer pride, check out these suggestions below.
Best Classic Names from Video Games - Gender Neutral
Whether your child is male, female, or anything else, you may desire a name that reflects gender ambiguity or androgyny. We’ve selected a wide array of gender-neutral names that all belong to one or more characters from a range of video games.
Best Fantasy Baby Names from Video Games - All Genders
Looking for something off the traditional baby name lists that also satisfies your requirement for video game origins? Take a look at this list that compiles fantastical names from series all over the gaming board.
Best Noun Names from Video Games - All Genders
What’s in a name? Sometimes, it’s a noun. Noun-based names have risen in popularity over the years, and some classics like Jade or Cliff have been around for years. Here are our top picks if you want something that sounds simple and sweet.
Best Iconic Names from Video Games - All Genders
Don’t want to go the subtle route? Go big or go home with these iconic video game baby names. Iconic names can be old-school (like Samus) or modern (like Geralt). These are all names that will be quickly recognized for their video game inspiration.
Short Girl Names from Video Games
Not looking for a baby name that takes time to read and say? Get straight to the point by using one of these short names for girls that are taken from video game characters. We consider short names anything that is four letters or fewer.
Short Boy Names from Video Games
In three or four letters, you can find a classic baby name. The great thing about a short name like this is that you’ll likely be referencing several video games at once. This allows you to pick a baby name that is definitively a gamer name. Check out this list that ranges from Ace to Wade.
Long Names from Video Games - All Genders
Want something that gives you more mileage? Long names, which we rank as seven or more letters, can add elegance and formality to your baby name. This can be especially important since some video game names lack the maturity that a person in the real-world needs.
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