Tale as old as time – twelve baby girl names inspired by literature

When it came to naming my children, my favourite books were a big source of inspiration.

Books have fueled the imagination for centuries and when naming a baby there's no better place to start. From children's literature to the classics, poetry and prose, there's so much inspiration. I put my bookworm skills to good use and put together twelve sonnet-worthy girls names. This list draws inspiration from Shakespearean works to modern classics like Harry Potter and Irish originals. So whether you see your daughter peering over a balcony in fair Verona, or going for a butterbeer in the Three Broomsticks, this list is filled with literary delights befitting any poetry worthy princess. Alice - Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Lydia - Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen Juliet - Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Clara - The Nutcracker by E.T.A Hoffman Laura - The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins Belle - Beauty and the Beast by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve Cordelia - King Lear by William Shakespeare Mia - The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot Aria - Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard Sophie - The BFG by Roald Dahl Luna - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K Rowling Amelia - Amelia by Siobhan Parkinson