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1. Maggie
Derivative: Margaret
Means: A pearl Inspired by: Rod Stewart's song 'Maggie May'.
2. Bear
Means: Large mammal
Inspired by: Bear Bryant, football coach
3. Molly
Derivative: Mollie
Means: Irish for Mary
Inspired by: Molly, a white horse in Animal Farm by George Orwell (1945).
Famous because of
actress Molly Ringwald.
Films: The Breakfast Club, Betsy's Wedding and Pretty in Pink.
4. Shadow
Means: A dark image cast by something blocking light.
Famous because of
a Golden Retriever in Film, "The Incredible Journey" (1993).
5. Lady
Means: Elegant female or nobility.
Inspired by: Cocker Spaniel in Disney's 1956
"Lady and the Tramp".
Famous because of
Catch phrase "I'm A Lady"
from British TV Comedy series 'Little Britain'.
6. Sadie
Derivative: Sarah, Sally
Means: From Sarah - Princess, one of royal
status.
Famous because of
Sadie Frost – Ex-wife of actor Jude Law.
Actress and fashion designer.
7. Lucky
Information about this name:
Means: Having good luck.
Inspired by:
President Ronald Reagan's dog.
Lucky Man - A Memoir by Michael J. Fox
Lucky - A Memoir by Alice Sebold.
8. Lucy
Derivative: Lucia
Means: Light
Famous because of
'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' the Beatles song.
Character from "Peanuts" comic strip.
Lucille Ball, star of 1950’s sit-com ‘I Love Lucy’
9. Daisy
Derivative: Daisy Mae
Means: The eye of the day. Also flower.
Inspired by: Daisy Miller, novel by Henry James (1879).
Famous because of
Girlfriend of Donald Duck
10. Brandy
Derivative: Brandi, Brandee, Brandie
Means: An alcoholic drink distilled from wine
Inspired by: Brandy the American R 'n' B pop star.
Brandy used to flavour Christmas Cakes, Puddings and Custard.
11. Bandit
Means: robber
Famous because of
Smokey and the Bandit movie
12. Ginger
Derivative: Virginia
Means: A spice
Famous because of
Dancing partner of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers (1911-1997)
Geri Halliwell, ‘Ginger Spice’ in the Spice Girls band
13. Abby
Derivative: Abbie, Abbey,Abigail, Abbi
Means: From Abigail - Father's happiness
14. Sasha
Derivative: Sacha, Sascha
Means: Helpmate
16. Murphy
Means: Sea warrior
Inspired by: Murphy's Law, that anything can happen.
Famous because of
US sit-com "Murphy Brown"
17. Pepper
Means: A spice or condiment.
18. Dakota
Means: Friends
Inspired by:
The Dakota building in New York where musician John Lennon was murdered.
Famous because of
Dakota, daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.
Young actress, Dakota Fanning.
19. Katie
Derivative: Katherine, Kate, Katy
Means: Pure maiden
Inspired by: Super Model, Kate Moss.
Famous because of
Actress, Kate Hudson, daughter of Goldie Hawn.
Actress, Katie Holmes, partner of Tom Cruise.
Actress Kate Beckinsale
20. Annie
Derivative: Anne
Means: Full of grace
Inspired by: Annie Oakley.
Famous because of
Musical, 'Annie'
Actress, Annie Potts
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