Charles Dickens was one of the greatest writers of our time and he has created many vivid and beloved characters in his novels. Here are ten baby names inspired by the master writer and his works.
As well as being the anglicised form of the Old French name Amiee, Amy also originates in part as a nickname for the Latin name Amata.
The origin of this name is unclear, but may come from the Celtic word ‘artos’ which means ‘bear’ or the Irish word ‘art’ for stone. The name is strongly associated with King Arthur.
Belle is the French word for beauty and can be a pet form of Isabelle or Annabelle.
Clara derives from the Latin word ‘clarus,’ meaning ‘bright.’ It is currently one of the top ten girls’ names in France.
A biblical name borne by King David of Israel, who killed the giant Goliath with a slingshot before his rise to power. David is a very popular name in English-speaking countries.
The name Oliver has many origins. It is the masculine form of Olive, derived from the fruit that grows on olive trees. Alternately it could be connected with the Old Norse ‘Oleifr,’ meaning ‘ancestral relic.’
Proving to be an enduringly popular given name, Richard is of Frankish origin and was introduced to the UK by the Normans. The name is particularly associated with Richard I, who earned the nickname ‘lionheart.’
