Baby names inspired by The Hunger Games

If you’re a fan of The Hunger Games, then consider paying tribute to the saga with an uber-cool baby name. The best seller will come to life in theaters on March 23.

What’s great about many of the names from the trilogy is that they are unisex – you can pick a name even before you find out your baby’s gender! Good luck!

Katniss – the 16-year-old female tribute from District 12 who volunteers to take the place of her sister, Prim.  Alternate names: Kandiss, Katriel, Katrina 

Gale – the rebellious and handsome best friend of Katniss. Fans are pulling for him to end up with our heroine. Gale is an English or Irish name meaning “Stranger.”

Peeta – the male tribute from District 12 who falls head-over-heels for Katniss. Alternate names: Peta, Pietra, Pepita, Pete

Effie – the capitol-born female chaperone of Katniss and Effie. Effis is an English or Scottish name meaning “Of Good Speech.”

Haymitch – the alcoholic male chaperone and two-time Hunger Games winner. Alternate names: Mitch, Hay, Hayden, Ham

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Primrose – Katniss' sweet blonde-haired, blue-eyed little sister. Primrose is an English name in honor of the primrose flower.

Cato – the powerful male "Career" tribute from District 2. Alternate names: Cat, Cath, Caro

Caesar – the well-liked Capitol reporter for the Hunger Games. The original meaning of Caesar is thought to be “Hairy.”

Rue – Katniss' 12-year-old ally from District 11. Rue is an English name meaning “Regret.”

Clove – the hateful female "Career' tribute from District 2. Alternate names: Clover, Clive, Cleve

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Glimmer – the beautiful "Career" tribute from District 1, killed by Katniss. Alternate names: Gilmer, Glifieu

Seneca – the Head Gamemaker of the 74th Hunger Games who lets both Katniss and Peeta live. Althernat names: Denica, Sein

Cinna – the capitol stylist for District 12 who makes Katniss a star. Alternate names: Cinda, Cinnia

Thresh – the male tribute from District 11 who save Katniss' life. Alternate names: Therese, Toreth, Trish, Tresa

Portia – Peeta's stylist from the capitol. Portia is a Latin name meaning “Pig.”

Last names as first names

Marvel – the "boy from District 1" who kills Rue. Marvel is a French name that means “Miracle.”

Octavia – one of three members of Katniss' Hunger Games prep team. Octavia is an Italian name that means “Born Eighth.”

Flavius – the second member of the prep team for Katniss. Alternate names: Flavia, Flavio

Venia – the final member of Katniss' prep team. Alternate names: Vania, Vanna

Do you foresee names like these becoming popular?

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