Parents naming their kids after fictional characters
Get ready for a lot more Sookies in the world. No, I’m not referring to the seemingly unstoppable trend of heroines torn between two vampires. According to this report, Sookie - the name of Anna Paquin’s heroine on True Blood, of course - is the hottest rising baby name for girls in 2010. On the boys’ side, Castiel, which happens to be the name of an angel played by Misha Collins on the CW’s Supernatural, tops the list.
While it’s possible that people just like those names, their rise to the top within a few years of both characters’ TV introductions seems more than coincidental. Looks like fans of True Blood and Supernatural’s devoted cult following are procreating and indoctrinating their kids into fandom before they can even speak! The geeks shall inherit the earth, indeed. Personally, I think Misha Collins’ Twitter minions are behind his character name’s growing popularity.
The Hot Risers:
GIRLSBOYS1. Sookie
2. Tenley
3. Eloise
4. Genevieve
5. Piper
1. Castiel
2. Declan
3. Atreyu
4. Dashiell
5. Phineas
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Also let me just share the Castiel entry at Namipedia for shits and giggles:
Comments and insights on the name Castiel:
This is the name of a character in the popular series "Supernatural" in which the character of Castiel is an Angel sent from heaven to help the human race through the Apocalypse. He has grown attached to humans and feels compassion and love for them, and thinks they are worth saving. Also, he is really hot.
Personal experiences with the name Castiel:
He gives off the impression of being an accountant. He's a little stiff, and awkward around women, but he's loyal to a creepily insane degree. Did I mention creepy? But if he's on your side, you can take on anything.
He raised me from perdition and threatened to throw me back. But he turned out not to be as big of a dick as his brothers.
Nicknames for Castiel:
Cas, Cass, Caz, Baby, Sexy, Shnookums.
Meanings and history of the name Castiel:
He is the Angel of Thursday, of changes and of travel. He will help anyone born on a Thursday. He is also a angel of Jupiter. He is one of six Angels.
Famous real-life people named Castiel:
Misha Collins.
Castiel in song, story & screen:
Castiel is the name of the Angel who arrived in the television series Supernatural. He is really cool and goes out of his way to save Sam and (mostly) Dean from Lucifer. Castiel is played by the actor, Misha Collins, who not only has a body and face that makes real angels cry, but probably sings the song "My Angel Is A Centerfold" in the shower.
dyiinng lmfao
Keep in mind that the list is based on name SEARCHES not actual naming of children.
SPNP'ers have you or would you name your child after a fictional character?