Ben Squires
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Baby names inspired by music icons

Parents these days are finding baby name inspiration everywhere: from the characters in Disney film Frozen to their favourite chart-topping musicians.

Take a look at these popular baby names inspired by leading music icons.

Alanis

Singer Alanis Morissette made this unique twist on the name Alannah famous. She was named after her father Alan, who is said to have found the name Alanis in a Greek newspaper.

Bowie

English singer David Bowie could never have guessing he’d inspire a generation of parents to use his iconic surname for their babies.

Dylan

Bob Dylan is another singer whose last name has been turned on its heard for naming inspiration.

Elton

Sir Elton John captured a generation with award-winning songs like Tiny Dancer and Candle in the Wind, so it’s little surprise his name is catching on as a unique option.

Taylor

Once a common American boy’s name, Taylor has become popular as a girl’s name thanks to country pop star Taylor Swift.

Enya

Irish singer and instrumentalist Enya, whose real name is actually Eithne Ni Bhraonain, is known for chart-topping solo songs such as Sail Away.

Fergie

Reminiscent of Fergie the Duchess of York and singer Fergie, born Stacy Ann Ferguson, this is a name with attitude.

Hendrix

Revered American rock guitarist Jimmy Hendix may have only had a career spanning four years, but his name lives on as a modern first name.

Joss

Musician Joscelyn Eve Stoker, also known by her stage name Joss Stone, made this nickname a household name.

Kelis

The RnB singer Kelis Rogers is said to have gotten her one-of-a-kind name when her parents combined their names Kenneth and Eveliss.

Lennox

While Lennox is an aristocratic Scottish surname by tradition, songstress Annie Lennox brought it in vogue as a potential first name.

Mya

Popularised by RnB singer Mya Harrison, this became a twist on the classically spelt Mia.

Ray

Jazz musician Ray Charles brought this name back into popularity. It’s also a choice for girls, with spelling switched to ‘Rae.’

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