Nerdy And Geeky Baby Names (BEST 349+ Picks!)

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As a parent-to-be, it’s an exciting time to consider naming your little one. If you’re passionate about pop culture or have a soft spot for geeky and nerdy interests, why not pass this love onto your child?

By choosing a nerdy and geeky baby name, you’ll share your enthusiasm and create a unique identity for your child.

So let’s dive deep into the world of geekdom to find the perfect name for your future prodigy!

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Parents have endless options when it comes to baby names, and choosing something unique can help your little one stand out. From sci-fi and video games to literature and mathematics, nerdy and geeky baby names come in a variety of flavors that can cater to your personal interests.

Here are some name ideas for both boys and girls inspired by these popular nerd themes:

1. Aldous, Zelda, Mario, Aurora
2. Hermione, Turing, Isaac, Ada
3. Galileo, Anakin, Aria, Arya

Explore these names and others like them, and you’re sure to find the perfect one for your baby.

Whatever name you choose, it will not only be a reflection of your interests but also a way to instill your passion and excitement for all things nerdy and geeky in your child’s life.

Best Names

In this section, we have compiled a collection of nerdy and geeky baby names inspired by various fandoms and historical figures. The names are divided into two subsections for easy reference.

1-25 Best Names

  1. Arthur
  2. Arya
  3. Bruce
  4. Clarke
  5. Daenerys
  6. Diana
  7. Ezra
  8. Finn
  9. Gandalf
  10. Han
  11. Harvey
  12. Hugo
  13. Kara
  14. Kirk
  15. Leia
  16. Logan
  17. Luna
  18. Malcolm
  19. Natasha
  20. Neville
  21. Oliver
  22. Parker
  23. Quentin
  24. Ripley
  25. Spock

These first 25 names cover a wide range of geeky interests, from Star Wars and Star Trek to Marvel favorites, Game of Thrones characters, and more.

26-50 Best Names

  1. Stark
  2. Susan
  3. Theon
  4. Thora
  5. Tyrion
  6. Uhura
  7. Valeria
  8. Wanda
  9. Wayne
  10. Xander
  11. Yara
  12. Ygritte
  13. Zelda
  14. Zoe
  15. Ada
  16. Alan
  17. Beatrix
  18. Carl
  19. Dorothy
  20. Edwin
  21. Eleanor
  22. Grace
  23. Isaac
  24. Jane
  25. Leonardo

In the second list, we included more favorites from Star Wars, Star Trek, Game of Thrones, Marvel, and more. Additionally, we added names inspired by historical figures who made significant contributions to science, technology, or literature.

Good Names

In this section, we will provide you with a list of nerdy and geeky baby names for your future little one. Let’s get started!

1-25 Good Names

Here are the first 25 nerdy and geeky baby name ideas inspired by various domains, such as literature, movies, video games, and more.

  1. Ada – Inspired by Ada Lovelace, a pioneering computer scientist.
  2. Arthur – As in Arthur Weasley, a beloved character from the Harry Potter series.
  3. Ender – From the novel “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card.
  4. Gandalf – A wise wizard from The Lord of the Rings series.
  5. Katniss – The main character from the Hunger Games trilogy.
  6. Luna – A unique name also from the Harry Potter series.
  7. Wesley – Inspired by Star Trek: The Next Generation.
  8. Zelda – A popular name from the video game series “The Legend of Zelda”.
  9. Neo – The lead character in the popular movie The Matrix.
  10. Xavier – From the popular comic book and movie series X-Men.
  11. Hermione – Another iconic character from the Harry Potter series.
  12. Garrus – A fan-favorite character from the video game series Mass Effect.
  13. Arya – A strong and independent character from the Game of Thrones series.
  14. Tauriel – An skilled Elf warrior from The Hobbit films.
  15. Dante – The protagonist of the action-packed video game series Devil May Cry.
  16. Lara – A name inspired by the adventurous archaeologist, Lara Croft.
  17. Neville – A brave Gryffindor student from the Harry Potter series.
  18. Data – A well-loved android character from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
  19. Ezio – An assassin from the video game series Assassin’s Creed.
  20. Cortana – A popular AI character from the Halo video game series.
  21. Leia – A strong and beloved character from the Star Wars saga.
  22. Ripley – The kick-ass protagonist from the Alien film series.
  23. Fox – Inspired by the video game series Star Fox.
  24. Ellen – Named after Ellen Ripley from the Alien franchise.
  25. Kira – A unique name from the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

26-50 Good Names

Here are 25 more great ideas for nerdy and geeky baby names:

  1. Turing – In honor of the great computer scientist Alan Turing.
  2. Mara – A name inspired by the Star Wars expanded universe.
  3. Spock – The famous Vulcan character from Star Trek.
  4. Galadriel – A powerful Elf from The Lord of the Rings.
  5. Tidus – The main character in the video game “Final Fantasy X”.
  6. Kal-El – The real name of the superhero, Superman.
  7. Jyn – A rebellious character from the Star Wars movie Rogue One.
  8. Samwise – A loyal friend and character from The Lord of the Rings.
  9. Albus – As in Albus Dumbledore, the wise headmaster from the Harry Potter series.
  10. Liara – A passionate scientist from the Mass Effect video game series.
  11. Jean-Luc – The name of the captain in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
  12. Morgana – A powerful sorceress from the Arthurian legends.
  13. Sherlock – A brilliant detective from the famous books and TV series.
  14. Rinoa – A beautiful sorceress from the video game “Final Fantasy VIII”.
  15. Zarya – A strong character from the popular video game Overwatch.
  16. Triss – A lovely witch from the fantasy book and game series The Witcher.
  17. Bilbo – The fun-loving hobbit from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
  18. Quorra – A skilled warrior from the movie Tron: Legacy.
  19. Tyrion – The witty and cunning character from Game of Thrones.
  20. Legolas – The skilled archer from The Lord of the Rings.
  21. Aela – A tough werewolf from the video game series The Elder Scrolls.
  22. Malcolm – The charismatic captain from the TV series Firefly.
  23. Valkyrie – The name of a divine warrior from Norse mythology and Marvel Comics.
  24. Yennefer – A powerful sorceress from The Witcher series.
  25. Gimli – A brave dwarf and skilled warrior from The Lord of the Rings.

Unisex Names

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When choosing a nerdy and geeky baby name, you might consider unisex options to keep it fun, flexible, and interesting. Let’s take a look at some unique names that could suit your little one!

1-25 Unisex Names

Here’s a list of some favorite unisex nerdy and geeky baby names:

  1. Quinn
  2. Alex
  3. Jordan
  4. Angel
  5. Morgan
  6. Corey
  7. Skyler
  8. Rory
  9. Devin
  10. Avery
  11. Casey
  12. Jamie
  13. Ashton
  14. Bailey
  15. Cameron
  16. Dakota
  17. Drew
  18. Elliott
  19. Jaden
  20. Jesse
  21. Sidney
  22. Logan
  23. Micah
  24. Payton
  25. Reese

26-50 Unisex Names

Moving on, let’s take a look at some more unisex names with nerdy and geeky origins, inspired by languages like Hebrew and genres such as sci-fi:

  1. Rowan
  2. Sage
  3. Spencer
  4. Taylor
  5. Tristan
  6. Adrian
  7. Blair
  8. Shiloh (Hebrew origin)
  9. Aria (popular in the sci-fi world)
  10. Zion (holds an old Hebrew connection)
  11. Harper
  12. Peyton
  13. Kai
  14. Noah (Hebrew origin)
  15. Sawyer
  16. Kendall
  17. River
  18. Phoenix
  19. Emery
  20. Ariel (popular in both Hebrew and sci-fi)
  21. Teagan
  22. Finley
  23. Marley
  24. Milan
  25. Addison

Cool Names

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1-25 Cool Names

In this section, you will find a list of 25 cool nerdy and geeky baby names that have been inspired by your favorite heroes, heroines, and fictional characters.


  1. Logan – inspired by Wolverine from X-Men



  2. Hank – inspired by Hank Pym from Ant-Man



  3. Jorah – inspired by Jorah Mormont from Game of Thrones



  4. Magnus – inspired by the strong and powerful name meaning “great”



  5. Natasha – inspired by Black Widow from the Marvel Universe



  6. Eric – inspired by Blade from the movie Blade



  7. Peter – inspired by Spider-Man from the Marvel Universe



  8. Liu – inspired by Liu Kang from Mortal Kombat



  9. Link – inspired by Legend of Zelda video game



  10. Kara – inspired by Kara Thrace from Battlestar Galactica



  11. Clark – inspired by Clark Kent/Superman



  12. Bruce – inspired by Bruce Wayne/Batman



  13. Tony – inspired by Tony Stark/Iron Man



  14. Selina – inspired by Selina Kyle/Catwoman



  15. Steve – inspired by Steve Rogers/Captain America



  16. Wanda – inspired by Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch



  17. Barry – inspired by Barry Allen/The Flash



  18. Oliver – inspired by Oliver Queen/Green Arrow



  19. Diana – inspired by Diana Prince/Wonder Woman



  20. Charles – inspired by Charles Xavier/Professor X



  21. Miles – inspired by Miles Morales/Spider-Man



  22. Raven – inspired by Raven from Teen Titans



  23. Anakin – inspired by Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars



  24. Storm – inspired by Ororo Munroe/Storm from X-Men



  25. Ahsoka – inspired by Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars Clone Wars


26-50 Cool Names

Here are 25 more nerdy and geeky baby names for your consideration. These names are inspired by various characters, superheroes, sci-fi fantasies, and video games.


  1. Arya – inspired by Arya Stark from Game of Thrones



  2. Daenerys – inspired by Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones



  3. Tyrion – inspired by Tyrion Lannister from Game of Thrones



  4. Jon – inspired by Jon Snow from Game of Thrones



  5. Nebula – inspired by Nebula from Guardians of the Galaxy



  6. Groot – inspired by Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy



  7. Rocket – inspired by Rocket Raccoon from Guardians of the Galaxy



  8. Yondu – inspired by Yondu from Guardians of the Galaxy



  9. Gamora – inspired by Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy



  10. Star-Lord – inspired by Peter Quill/Star-Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy



  11. Tamriel – inspired by Elder Scrolls video game series



  12. Silent – inspired by Silent Hill video game series



  13. Aiden – inspired by Aiden Pearce from Watch Dogs video game



  14. Samus – inspired by Samus Aran from Metroid video game series



  15. Cloud – inspired by Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII



  16. Siri – inspired by The Witcher video game series



  17. Triss – inspired by Triss Merigold from The Witcher video game series



  18. Gandalf – inspired by Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings series



  19. Aragorn – inspired by Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings series



  20. Frodo – inspired by Frodo Baggins from The Lord of the Rings series



  21. Bilbo – inspired by Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit series



  22. Neo – inspired by the main character from The Matrix series



  23. Morpheus – inspired by Morpheus from The Matrix series



  24. Trinity – inspired by Trinity from The Matrix series



  25. Ender – inspired by Ender Wiggin from Ender’s Game series


Badass Names

In this section, we’ll explore some badass nerdy and geeky baby names inspired by popular culture and various iconic characters. We’ve divided the list into two subsections for easy reference.

1-25 Badass Names

  1. Luke (Star Wars)
  2. Leia (Star Wars)
  3. Anakin (Star Wars)
  4. Arya (Game of Thrones)
  5. Tyrion (Game of Thrones)
  6. Jon (Game of Thrones)
  7. Oracle (Geek-inspired)
  8. Neo (Nerd-inspired)
  9. Divine (Divine)
  10. Harley (Harley Quinn)
  11. Aurora (Aurora)
  12. Joker (Batman)
  13. Dexter (Dexter)
  14. Galen (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story)
  15. Daenerys (Game of Thrones)
  16. Yoda (Star Wars)
  17. Ripley (Alien)
  18. Hermione (Harry Potter)
  19. Spock (Star Trek)
  20. Frodo (Lord of the Rings)
  21. Gandalf (Lord of the Rings)
  22. Lara (Tomb Raider)
  23. Xenon (Geek-inspired)
  24. Einstein (Nerd-inspired)
  25. Tesla (Nikola Tesla)

26-50 Badass Names

  1. Han (Star Wars)
  2. Chewbacca (Star Wars)
  3. Obi-Wan (Star Wars)
  4. Sansa (Game of Thrones)
  5. Bran (Game of Thrones)
  6. Cersei (Game of Thrones)
  7. Katniss (The Hunger Games)
  8. Maximus (Gladiator)
  9. Thor (Thor)
  10. Loki (Thor)
  11. Odin (Norse mythology)
  12. Athena (Greek mythology)
  13. Apollo (Greek mythology)
  14. Zeus (Greek mythology)
  15. Perseus (Greek mythology)
  16. Morpheus (The Matrix)
  17. Link (The Legend of Zelda)
  18. Mario (Super Mario)
  19. Luigi (Super Mario)
  20. Peach (Super Mario)
  21. Samus (Metroid)
  22. Lilith (Borderlands)
  23. Zelda (The Legend of Zelda)
  24. Bowser (Super Mario)
  25. Gordon (Half-Life)

Embrace your inner geek and choose one of these badass names for your little one. Make sure to also explore other realms of nerdy and geeky inspiration, as there are countless universes filled with unforgettable characters and names.

Unique Names

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1-25 Unique Names

Fandoms and popular culture provide a rich source of unique and geeky names for your little one. Here are 25 names inspired by video games, books, and sci-fi:

  1. Arya (Game of Thrones)
  2. Alistair (Dragon Age)
  3. Cortana (Halo)
  4. Ezio (Assassin’s Creed)
  5. Hermione (Harry Potter)
  6. Kairi (Kingdom Hearts)
  7. Link (The Legend of Zelda)
  8. Tali’Zorah (Mass Effect)
  9. Yuna (Final Fantasy)
  10. Zelda (The Legend of Zelda)
  11. Orion (DC Comics)
  12. Rowan (Anne McCaffrey’s The Rowan)
  13. Selene (Underworld)
  14. Thalia (Percy Jackson)
  15. Katniss (The Hunger Games)
  16. Neville (Harry Potter)
  17. Roslin (Battlestar Galactica)
  18. Theoden (The Lord of the Rings)
  19. Vex (Critical Role)
  20. Xander (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  21. Cersei (Game of Thrones)
  22. Draco (Harry Potter)
  23. Jareth (Labyrinth)
  24. Lara (Tomb Raider)
  25. Sora (Kingdom Hearts)

26-50 Unique Names

Celtic, Welsh, and Latin origins can also offer a geeky and unique flair to your baby’s name. Take a look at these 25 interesting options:

  1. Aislinn (Celtic)
  2. Branwen (Welsh)
  3. Caelum (Latin)
  4. Dafydd (Welsh)
  5. Eilidh (Scottish)
  6. Fionn (Irish)
  7. Gwenevere (Welsh)
  8. Hester (Latin)
  9. Indigo (Latin)
  10. Juno (Roman)
  11. Kieran (Irish)
  12. Llewelyn (Welsh)
  13. Maeve (Irish)
  14. Niamh (Irish)
  15. Octavia (Latin)
  16. Persephone (Greek)
  17. Quinlan (Irish)
  18. Rhiannon (Welsh)
  19. Stellan (Swedish)
  20. Taliesin (Welsh)
  21. Una (Latin)
  22. Vega (Arabic)
  23. Waverly (Old English)
  24. Xandria (Greek)
  25. Yvette (French)

Catchy Names

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In this section, we’ll explore some unique and catchy nerdy and geeky baby names inspired by popular movies, TV shows, and books. We’ve categorized these names into groups of 25 to make it easier for you to navigate through the list. Remember, these names are just ideas to get your creative juices flowing and help you choose the perfect name that reflects your passion and love of all things geeky.

1-25 Catchy Names

  1. Arya (Game of Thrones)
  2. Aspen (Hunger Games)
  3. Bran (Game of Thrones)
  4. Daenerys (Game of Thrones)
  5. Eowyn (The Lord of the Rings)
  6. Finnick (Hunger Games)
  7. Frodo (The Lord of the Rings)
  8. Gale (Hunger Games)
  9. Hermione (Harry Potter)
  10. Jon (Game of Thrones)
  11. Katniss (Hunger Games)
  12. Legolas (The Lord of the Rings)
  13. Loki (Marvel)
  14. Luna (Harry Potter)
  15. Neville (Harry Potter)
  16. Nymeria (Game of Thrones)
  17. Peter (Marvel)
  18. Primrose (Hunger Games)
  19. Rory (Doctor Who)
  20. Sirius (Harry Potter)
  21. Spock (Star Trek)
  22. Steve (Marvel)
  23. Theon (Game of Thrones)
  24. Thor (Marvel)
  25. Xena (Mythology)

26-50 Catchy Names

  1. Albus (Harry Potter)
  2. Arwen (The Lord of the Rings)
  3. Cersei (Game of Thrones)
  4. Davos (Game of Thrones)
  5. Draco (Harry Potter)
  6. Eleven (Stranger Things)
  7. Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings)
  8. Ginny (Harry Potter)
  9. Groot (Marvel)
  10. Jorah (Game of Thrones)
  11. Kal-El (DC Comics)
  12. Kiara (The Lion King)
  13. Nymphadora (Harry Potter)
  14. Odin (Mythology / Marvel)
  15. Pippin (The Lord of the Rings)
  16. Quicksilver (Marvel)
  17. Regulus (Harry Potter)
  18. Samwise (The Lord of the Rings)
  19. Saruman (The Lord of the Rings)
  20. Tauriel (The Hobbit)
  21. Tris (Divergent)
  22. Uhura (Star Trek)
  23. Valkyrie (Marvel)
  24. Wolverine (Marvel)
  25. Yara (Game of Thrones)

Cute Names

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In this section, we’ll explore some nerdy and geeky baby names that are not only unique but also cute. These names are inspired by various sources, such as books, movies, and television series.

1-25 Cute Names

  1. Rosalind
  2. Rowena
  3. Ru
  4. Allana
  5. Lei
  6. Doctor Who
  7. Mario
  8. Zelda
  9. Arthur
  10. Hugo
  11. Aldous
  12. Harvey
  13. Franklin
  14. Lara
  15. Sonic
  16. Rayden
  17. Cecil
  18. Miles
  19. Sora
  20. Aeris
  21. Ryu
  22. Ripley
  23. Rory
  24. Ronan
  25. Louis

26-50 Cute Names

  1. Ezra
  2. Iris
  3. Orson
  4. Percy
  5. Quincy
  6. Rigel
  7. Selene
  8. Turing
  9. Ursula
  10. Vega
  11. Wesley
  12. Xander
  13. Yara
  14. Zane
  15. Ada
  16. Bellatrix
  17. Clark
  18. Diana
  19. Edison
  20. Felicity
  21. Gaius
  22. Helena
  23. Isaac
  24. Jules
  25. Kepler

You can choose from these adorable options, inspired by various fictional characters, scientists, and popular geek culture. Selecting a nerdy or geeky name for your baby not only embraces your interests, but also gives your child a unique and meaningful name that they can be proud of.

Tips For Brainstorming The Perfect Name

When you’re trying to find the perfect nerdy or geeky name for your baby, it’s important to tap into your passions and the areas of geek culture that resonate with you.

Here are a few tips to get your creative juices flowing:

  1. Draw from popular culture: Make a list of your favorite books, movies, TV shows, and video games. Then, create a list of memorable characters or elements from these works.

    For example, consider names related to:

    • Harry Potter: Hermione, Ron, Luna
    • Star Wars: Leia, Kylo, Rey
    • Game of Thrones: Arya, Sansa, Bran
    • Marvel: Peter, Natasha, Wanda

  2. Dive into mythology and history: Look through classical and modern mythologies, or delve into historical figures associated with science, arts, or innovation.

    Some ideas could include:

    • Greek Mythology: Athena, Apollo, Hermes
    • Norse Mythology: Thor, Loki, Freya
    • Science and Technology: Tesla, Ada, Newton

  3. Explore the world of gaming: Video games have countless inspiring names to choose from. You might consider characters from fan-favorites like:

    • Legend of Zelda: Link, Zelda, Ganon
    • Final Fantasy: Aerith, Tidus, Noctis

  4. Think outside the box with other nerdy interests: Science fiction, fantasy, and other areas of nerd and geek culture are great sources of inspiration.

    You could find unique names from properties like:

    • Star Trek: Kirk, Uhura, Spock
    • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn, Galadriel, Frodo
    • Firefly: Malcolm, Inara, Kaylee
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