These baby names inspired by The Handmaid’s Tale are trending – and for good reason

It's amazing the inspiration we can find on TV and Netflix when it comes to many things.

From fashion, to interiors, cooking, we are being inspired by our favourite shows and characters all the time. And this apparently rings true for baby names as well. Ahead of the release of the 4th season of The Handmaid's Tale later this month, the baby experts at Bella Baby have noticed that names inspired by the popular TV show are on the rise. Using data collected from UK Baby Name, they have found the following naming stats:

June Name Popularity: 81% + 20 places since 2019 Origin: Latin Meaning: Month named for goddess Juno

Serena Name Popularity: 93% + 49 places since 2019 Origin: Latin Meaning: Serene, calm

Nick Name Popularity: 69% + 94 places since 2019 Origin: English Meaning: From 'Nicholas' Greek Goddess of victory

Cora Name Popularity: 97% + 0 places since 2019 Origin: Greek Meaning: Filled heart

Rita Name Popularity: 90% + 126 places since 2019 Origin: Greek Meaning: From Margarita, child of light