Presszoom.com Global News Service has recently released a report stating that “More than 1400 newborn Queenslanders [Australia] have been named “Harry” since the release of the first book in J.K. Rowling’s internationally acclaimed Harry Potter series a decade ago. Attorney-General Kerry Shine said the Queensland Government’s Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages records births that occur in the State, and according to its records 1409 newborns have been named “Harry” since 1997.”  With such stunning statistics, will Harry make his mark on American babies as well?
So far US baby name statistics don’t show a significant flutter in Harry’s popularity as a baby name.  Although the boy wizard has found a respected place on the bookshelf of so many households, Harry’s peers in the business may be having a greater success at influencing  baby name trends.  Giants such as The Lord of the Rings have brought new life to the fantasy genre, taking over the film and book markets and bringing a fantastical air to many aspects of our culture, including baby names.  

Tolkien was an academic linguist, and used various classic northern European texts for inspiration. This may explain the sudden popularity of Irish and northern European names such as Aiden, Braden, Gavin, and Lucas.  Not to mention the baby name Elijah, owned by the hobbit actor himself.

While Harry may not rise above the ranks of the American baby Aidan’s and Braden’s, his friends may have a chance at making their mark.  Below are some of the more prominent Harry Potter characters, along with a “unique” twist for inspiration.

Hermione
Boy Name: Ramin
Girl Name: Eraminne

Severus Snape
Boy Name:  Everus
Girl Name: Everie

Ginevra Molly
Boy Name:  Gian
Girl Name: Gineah

Sirius Black
Boy Name: Irion
Girl Name:  Irianna

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