The Disney universe has been producing names that lodge themselves permanently in the hearts of children and adults alike for almost a century. From the earliest days of Snow White and Bambi through the golden era of Ariel and Belle, through the renaissance of Mulan and Tarzan, through the modern masterpieces of Moana and Encanto, every chapter of Disney history has given us characters whose names feel as alive and real as any name in any real family.
Disney names carry something that most names simply do not. They carry a feeling. The name Elsa does not just sound beautiful. It carries the image of a woman learning to stop apologising for who she is. The name Moana does not just feel musical. It carries the story of a girl who trusted herself when everyone around her said she was wrong. The name Simba does not just roll off the tongue. It carries a whole meditation on grief, identity, and what it means to be brave enough to go home.
Naming your baby after a Disney character is a way of saying that the qualities this character embodies matter to you. That you want your child to carry something of that spirit forward into their own life.
We have gathered 350 Disney inspired baby names across every corner of the Disney universe. Classic characters, Disney princesses, Pixar heroes, modern favourites, and names for both girls and boys. Every name in this list was chosen because it is genuinely beautiful and genuinely worth giving to a real child. Let’s find the one that is right for yours.
Disney Princess Inspired Baby Girl Names
The Disney princesses have given generations of children their first understanding of what it means to be brave, kind, and true to yourself. These names carry all of that warmth and all of that spirit. Whether you are drawn to the classic elegance of Aurora or the fierce independence of Merida, every name here belongs to someone extraordinary.
Disney Princess Inspired Baby Girl Names (The Top Picks: 1 to 25)
- Aurora
- Ariel
- Belle
- Jasmine
- Pocahontas
- Mulan
- Tiana
- Rapunzel
- Merida
- Moana
- Raya
- Elena
- Sofia
- Mirabel
- Isabela
- Luisa
- Dolores
- Camilo
- Julieta
- Pepa
- Abuela
- Alma
- Casita
- Bruno
- Mariano
Disney Princess Inspired Baby Girl Names (Good Picks: 26 to 50)
- Cinderella
- Snow
- Elsa
- Anna
- Giselle
- Anastasia
- Kida
- Meg
- Esmeralda
- Nala
- Sarabi
- Mufasa
- Simba
- Kiara
- Vitani
- Zira
- Shenzi
- Banzai
- Ed
- Rafiki
- Zazu
- Timon
- Pumbaa
- Scar
- Mufasa
Disney Heroine Baby Girl Names
Beyond the princesses, the Disney universe is full of women who saved the day through intelligence, courage, and sheer determination. These names belong to the heroes who did not wait to be rescued. They went out and fixed things themselves. That is a quality worth putting in a name.
Disney Heroine Baby Girl Names (The Top Picks: 1 to 25)
- Moana
- Mulan
- Merida
- Raya
- Mirabel
- Asha
- Vaiana
- Judy
- Violet
- Elastigirl
- Evelyn
- Mirage
- Voyd
- Kari
- Honey
- GoGo
- Wasabi
- Fred
- Tadashi
- Hiro
- Baymax
- Callaghan
- Alistair
- Abigail
- Cass
Disney Heroine Baby Girl Names (Good Picks: 26 to 50)
- Wendy
- Tinker
- Tiger
- Mermaid
- Faline
- Perdita
- Duchess
- Marie
- Toulouse
- Berlioz
- Thomas
- Roquefort
- Scat
- Shun
- Penny
- Bianca
- Bernard
- Rufus
- Medusa
- Snoops
- Orville
- Wilbur
- Jake
- Cody
- Marahute
Disney Inspired Baby Boy Names
From the swashbuckling Flynn Rider to the endlessly loyal Kristoff, from the heroic Simba to the brilliant Hercules, Disney has created male characters whose names carry real strength and genuine warmth in equal measure. These are names for boys who will grow into men worth knowing.
Disney Inspired Baby Boy Names (The Top Picks: 1 to 25)
- Simba
- Aladdin
- Flynn
- Eric
- Philip
- Adam
- Naveen
- Eugene
- Kristoff
- Hans
- Fergus
- Eudora
- James
- Thomas
- Kocoum
- John
- Ratcliffe
- Wiggins
- Percy
- Meeko
- Flit
- Grandmother
- Shan
- Chi
- Mulan
Disney Inspired Baby Boy Names (Good Picks: 26 to 50)
- Hercules
- Hades
- Zeus
- Megara
- Philoctetes
- Pegasus
- Narcissus
- Nessus
- Pain
- Panic
- Fates
- Muses
- Amphitryon
- Alcmene
- Calliope
- Thalia
- Terpsichore
- Clio
- Melpomene
- Atlas
- Icarus
- Cassandra
- Adonis
- Achilles
- Odysseus
Disney Inspired Baby Boy Names (Best Picks: 51 to 75)
- Tarzan
- Jane
- Clayton
- Professor
- Terk
- Tantor
- Kerchak
- Kala
- Sabor
- Gorilla
- Mowgli
- Baloo
- Bagheera
- Shere
- King
- Louie
- Kaa
- Colonel
- Hathi
- Winifred
- Shanti
- Ranjan
- Messua
- Buldeo
- Tabaqui
Classic Disney Baby Names
The earliest chapters of Disney history produced names that have never really gone away. These are the names from the golden age of hand drawn animation, from the films that built the entire Disney universe from nothing but imagination and a belief that stories could change the world.
Classic Disney Baby Names (The Top Picks: 1 to 25)
- Bambi
- Thumper
- Flower
- Faline
- Great
- Ronno
- Aunt
- Dumbo
- Timothy
- Casey
- Ringmaster
- Smitty
- Skinny
- Ida
- Pinocchio
- Geppetto
- Jiminy
- Stromboli
- Coachman
- Lampwick
- Blue
- Fairy
- Honest
- John
- Gideon
Classic Disney Baby Names (Good Picks: 26 to 50)
- Cinderella
- Lucifer
- Jaq
- Gus
- Anastasia
- Drizella
- Tremaine
- Fairy
- Godmother
- Prince
- Charming
- Grand
- Merryweather
- Flora
- Fauna
- Maleficent
- Diablo
- Stefan
- Leah
- Phillip
- Hubert
- Samson
- Briar
- Rose
- Aurora
Pixar Inspired Baby Names
Pixar has produced some of the most emotionally honest and genuinely moving stories in the history of cinema. The names from the Pixar universe carry that same emotional depth. From the warmth of Woody and Jessie to the quiet beauty of Ellie and Carl, these names belong to characters who taught us something real about being human.
Pixar Inspired Baby Names (The Top Picks: 1 to 25)
- Woody
- Buzz
- Jessie
- Rex
- Hamm
- Slinky
- Bo
- Bullseye
- Lotso
- Bonnie
- Sid
- Hannah
- Andy
- Molly
- Davis
- Nemo
- Marlin
- Dory
- Gill
- Bloat
- Peach
- Jacques
- Gurgle
- Bubbles
- Deb
Pixar Inspired Baby Names (Good Picks: 26 to 50)
- Mike
- Sulley
- Boo
- Randall
- Roz
- Celia
- Henry
- Carol
- Remy
- Linguini
- Colette
- Gusteau
- Skinner
- Anton
- Wall-E
- Eve
- Auto
- MO
- Hal
- D-FIB
- BURN-E
- M-O
- PR-T
- VN-GO
- HAN-S
Pixar Inspired Baby Names (Best Picks: 51 to 75)
- Carl
- Ellie
- Russell
- Kevin
- Dug
- Alpha
- Beta
- Gamma
- Charles
- Muntz
- Lightning
- Mater
- Sally
- Hudson
- Doc
- Ramone
- Flo
- Chick
- Strip
- Boost
- Wingo
- DJ
- Snot
- Finn
- Holley
Modern Disney Baby Names
The modern era of Disney has given us some of its greatest stories and some of its most beautiful names. From the icy world of Frozen to the ocean of Moana to the mountains of Encanto, these names carry the particular magic of stories that feel genuinely new while drawing on traditions as old as storytelling itself.
Modern Disney Baby Names (The Top Picks: 1 to 25)
- Elsa
- Anna
- Olaf
- Kristoff
- Sven
- Hans
- Agnarr
- Iduna
- Mattias
- Honeymaren
- Ryder
- Yelana
- Bruni
- Gale
- Nokk
- Earth
- Moana
- Maui
- Tamatoa
- Hei
- Sina
- Tui
- Gramma
- Tala
- Te
Modern Disney Baby Names (Good Picks: 26 to 50)
- Raya
- Namaari
- Benja
- Virana
- Tong
- Noi
- Boun
- Sisu
- Mirabel
- Isabela
- Luisa
- Dolores
- Camilo
- Julieta
- Pepa
- Felix
- Agustin
- Alma
- Bruno
- Mariano
- Osvaldo
- Casita
- Asha
- Magnifico
- Amaya
Short Disney Inspired Baby Names
Some of the most beloved names in the Disney universe are also the shortest. One and two syllable Disney names carry all the magic of their source in a package that is crisp, clear, and completely memorable. These names prove that you do not need many letters to carry an entire world.
Short Disney Inspired Baby Names (The Top Picks: 1 to 30)
- Elsa
- Anna
- Moana
- Maui
- Raya
- Sisu
- Noi
- Boun
- Belle
- Ariel
- Mulan
- Nala
- Simba
- Woody
- Buzz
- Rex
- Boo
- Dug
- Remy
- Eve
- Carl
- Dory
- Nemo
- Gill
- Flo
- Doc
- Mater
- Olaf
- Sven
- Hans
Disney Baby Names by Film
The Disney universe is made up of dozens of individual worlds, each with its own naming traditions and its own particular flavour of magic. Here are the best baby names from some of the most beloved Disney films, so you can find a name that connects with the specific story that means the most to your family.
Frozen Inspired Baby Names (The Top Picks: 1 to 10)
The world of Arendelle has given us names that feel both Scandinavian and completely universal. These names carry the film’s central message about love, self acceptance, and the particular courage it takes to let people see who you really are.
- Elsa
- Anna
- Olaf
- Kristoff
- Sven
- Hans
- Agnarr
- Iduna
- Mattias
- Honeymaren
Moana Inspired Baby Names (The Top Picks: 1 to 10)
The world of Motunui has given us names rooted in Polynesian culture and tradition. These names carry the film’s spirit of adventure, self discovery, and the courage to sail beyond the reef when everything in you says the ocean is too big.
- Moana
- Maui
- Sina
- Tui
- Tamatoa
- Tala
- Hei
- Gramma
- Te
- Vaiana
Encanto Inspired Baby Names (The Top Picks: 1 to 10)
Encanto gave us one of the most beautifully diverse casts of characters in Disney history and along with them a set of names that feel warm, musical, and full of the particular richness of Colombian culture.
- Mirabel
- Isabela
- Luisa
- Dolores
- Camilo
- Julieta
- Pepa
- Bruno
- Alma
- Mariano
Tips for Choosing a Disney Inspired Baby Name
Disney names carry a particular kind of magic but they also require a particular kind of thought. Here are the most useful things to consider before you make your final choice.
- Think about whether the name works without the Disney connection. The best Disney inspired names are ones that sound genuinely beautiful to someone who has never seen the film. Aurora, Ariel, Moana, and Elsa are all wonderful names in their own right. Your child will not always want to lead with the Disney reference and the name should not require it.
- Consider how the name ages. Some Disney names feel completely natural at every stage of life. Elsa, Aurora, Jasmine, and Flynn work just as well on an adult as they do on a child. Others feel more specifically childlike. Think about every version of your child when you make your choice.
- Think about the character behind the name. Disney characters carry strong associations and your child will encounter those associations their entire life. Make sure you love the character as much as the name. A child named Elsa will hear Let It Go for the rest of their life. A child named Simba will be asked about the circle of life at every turn. Make sure those associations are ones you are happy to carry.
- Consider the nickname. Many Disney names already come with natural shortened versions. Rapunzel becomes Rapunzel or Punzie. Anastasia becomes Ana or Stasia. Pocahontas becomes Poca. Others like Elsa and Moana are already short enough to need no shortening at all.
- Think about how it sounds with your surname. Disney names often have strong and distinctive sounds. Some will pair beautifully with your surname. Others will create unexpected rhythms or repetitions that only become obvious when you say the full name out loud. Always say the full name before you decide.
- Do not worry about the name being too obviously Disney. The names in this list are all real names with real histories outside of Disney. Aurora has been a given name since the Roman era. Jasmine is a real flower name with Persian roots. Moana is a real Polynesian word meaning ocean. Disney drew on real names and real cultures to create their characters. You are choosing a real name that Disney also happened to use.
- Trust the feeling. Disney names create very specific emotional responses. When you read the name of a character who made you cry or cheer or feel something real, that feeling is worth paying attention to. The best Disney inspired name is the one that makes you feel something every time you say it out loud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Disney inspired baby names attract some very specific questions. Parents want to know whether their child will be taken seriously with a Disney name, how to find the balance between magical and practical, and whether the Disney connection will define their child in ways that might not always be welcome. Here are the most honest and useful answers we can give.
Are Disney inspired baby names a good choice for real children?
Yes, and for a very simple reason. Most Disney names are real names drawn from real cultures and real history. Disney did not invent Aurora or Jasmine or Ariel. These names existed long before Disney used them. What Disney did was put them in front of a global audience of children and parents and give them an emotional association that makes them feel warm and meaningful. A child named Aurora is not named after a cartoon. She is named after the Roman goddess of the dawn. The Disney film is simply how her parents fell in love with the name.
What are the most popular Disney inspired baby girl names?
These are the Disney girl names that parents are choosing most often right now, drawn from across the full history of the Disney universe.
- Elsa
- Aurora
- Moana
- Ariel
- Belle
- Jasmine
- Mirabel
- Rapunzel
- Merida
- Tiana
What are the most popular Disney inspired baby boy names?
These Disney boy names are being chosen by parents who want something that carries the warmth, the adventure, and the particular heroism of the best Disney male characters.
- Simba
- Flynn
- Kristoff
- Hercules
- Aladdin
- Eric
- Philip
- Naveen
- Eugene
- Woody
What are some Disney inspired names that do not sound obviously Disney?
These names have strong Disney connections but sound completely natural to anyone who does not immediately make the association. They work as beautiful standalone names while carrying something extra for Disney loving parents.
- Aurora
- Jasmine
- Ariel
- Belle
- Elsa
- Moana
- Tiana
- Flynn
- Kristoff
- Mirabel
What are some rare Disney inspired names that nobody else is using?
If you want a Disney name that is genuinely uncommon, these picks are drawn from the less immediately recognised corners of the Disney universe. Beautiful names with real Disney roots that most people would not instantly place.
- Kida
- Giselle
- Raya
- Honeymaren
- Eudora
- Yelana
- Namaari
- Ratcliffe
- Aladar
- Neera
Will my child get tired of being associated with a Disney character?
This is the most common concern parents have and the honest answer is that it depends entirely on which name you choose and how strongly it is associated with a single specific character. A child named Elsa will hear Frozen references throughout their childhood and some of their adult life too. A child named Aurora or Ariel will encounter the association less frequently as they grow older because those names feel more like real names and less like character names to most adults. The deeper Disney history you draw from, the more the name will feel like its own thing rather than a costume your child is wearing.
What is the difference between a Disney name and a Disney inspired name?
A Disney name is one that is immediately and primarily associated with a Disney character in most people’s minds. Elsa, Simba, and Olaf fall into this category. A Disney inspired name is one that Disney used but which exists independently and is not primarily associated with Disney by most people. Aurora, Jasmine, Ariel, and Tiana are Disney inspired names because they are real names with real histories that Disney drew upon for their characters. The distinction matters because a Disney inspired name will age more gracefully than a pure Disney name and will give your child more room to make the name entirely their own.