With Netflix’s “Gilmore Girls” revival premiering on Nov. 25, the show’s fandom has never been stronger. After all, who doesn’t love the fast talking mother-daughter duo who’s obsessed with coffee?
If you’re a huge fan and have a little one on the way, you might want to turn to the show for baby name inspiration. While Lorelai and Rory are both excellent names, they’re just a bit too obvious. That’s why we’ve rounded up 12 baby names inspired by the series. We guarantee “Gilmore Girls” fans will appreciate these subtle nods to the show.
12 Gilmore Girls Baby Names For Hardcore Fans
Beatrix(01 of12)
Richard Gilmore’s mother was the original Lorelai and her nickname was Trix, which is how we landed on Beatrix. The x-ending in this moniker gives it a more playful, modern appeal than its variation Beatrice. It also has a beautiful meaning: “she who brings happiness.” (credit:Bjarte Rettedal via Getty Images)
Hartford(02 of12)
Hartford is where Rory’s high school, Chilton Prep, was located. While this name might seem a little out there, you have to admit it’s nicknames Hart or Ford are pretty slick and cool. Plus, both nicknames are short, sweet and strong. What better combination could you want? (credit:Catherine Delahaye via Getty Images)
Milo(03 of12)
If you're Team Jess you know exactly where this name comes from. Milo Ventimiglia played the infamous Jess Mariano on the show. We love this name for its sweet sound and strong meaning, “soldier.” (credit:Rayes via Getty Images)
Stella(04 of12)
While Stella might not be a name of a “Gilmore Girls” character, it has two connections to the show. First, Stella means “star,” which can be a reference to the small town Stars Hollow. And secondly, Stella is a literary name famously used in Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire.” And you can bet Rory Gilmore read the classic American play and loved it. (credit:albert mollon via Getty Images)
Lucy(05 of12)
Lucy is a lovely old school name that’s turned modern thanks to pop culture. In “Gilmore Girls,” Lucy is the name of Rory’s spunky, creative friend from Yale. (credit:Images By Tang Ming Tung via Getty Images)
Maverick(06 of12)
Maverick means “independent” or “nonconformist,” which are two characteristics we can attribute to the show’s main characters (both Lorelai and Rory being the former and Lorelai being the latter). This name can also be in reference to the Independence Inn thanks to its meaning. Not only do we love these subtle connections, but we love Maverick’s cool, laidback nickname, Mav. (credit:Thomas Barwick via Getty Images)
Lane(07 of12)
Lane might be an obvious choice from the show, but we couldn’t leave it off this list! Lane is a unisex name, but is used for boys more often than girls, which is one of the reasons we love this unique choice. Not only is it trendy for that reason, but its boyish sound has a charming appeal. (credit:Peter Augustin via Getty Images)
Macon(08 of12)
Remember Gil from “Gilmore Girls”? He was the lead singer for Lane’s band Hep Alien. Gil’s son – who only appeared very briefly – was named Macon. We love this name’s distinct sound and that it’s a fresh variation of the ever-popular Mason. (credit:Sally Anscombe via Getty Images)
Gigi(09 of12)
Gigi is the nickname of Christopher Hayden’s daughter, Georgia. The moniker has an air of sophistication we love. The French name also conjures images of Europe, which is a fitting nickname for Christopher’s daughter, who went to live with her mother Sherry in France. (credit:eli_asenova via Getty Images)
Edward(10 of12)
Edward is a tribute to the late Edward Herrmann who played the beloved Richard Gilmore. This classic name will never go out of style and is a gentle nod to one of the show’s most charming characters. (credit:Jaunty Junto via Getty Images)
Stevie(11 of12)
Stevie is the name of one of Lane and Zach’s twin boys. We love that this moniker is unisex and that it follows the trend of nicknames as first names. (credit:ChristinLola via Getty Images)
Keiko(12 of12)
Keiko is a playful Japanese name that means “happy child.” It’s also the name of the actress who played Rory’s best friend, Lane. We love it because of its friendly connotations and happy sound. (credit:Maskot via Getty Images)