10 Baby Names Inspired By Poems Of William Shakespeare

Rosalind:

Inspired by the character in "As You Like It," Rosalind means "gentle horse."

Juliet:

From "Romeo and Juliet," it means "youthful" or "young at heart."

Cordelia:

Named after a character in "King Lear," it means "heart" or "daughter of the sea."

Lysander:

From "A Midsummer Night's Dream," it means "liberator" or "one who is freed."

Ophelia:

From "Hamlet," it means "help" or "aid."

Viola:

Inspired by the character in "Twelfth Night," it means "violet," symbolizing modesty and faithfulness.

Orlando:

From "As You Like It," it means "famous throughout the land."

Miranda:

Named after a character in "The Tempest," it means "wonderful" or "admirable."

Sebastian:

Also from "The Tempest," it means "revered" or "venerable."

Bianca:

Inspired by characters in various plays, it means "white" or "pure."