A curated list of 100 names influenced by Bollywood stars, sports icons, filmmakers, and cultural figures, blending star power with meaningful Indian heritage.
50 Male Names
1.
Aryan
Inspired by actor Aryan Khan (son of Shah Rukh Khan). This Sanskrit name meaning "noble" or "honorable" gained modern celebrity sheen, representing both traditional values and contemporary star-kid glamour.
2.
Ranveer
Directly from Bollywood's energetic star Ranveer Singh. This Hindi name meaning "hero of the battlefield" embodies charismatic, bold masculinity and a vibrant, unstoppable spirit, perfect for fans of his dynamic roles.
3.
Hrithik
Inspired by Greek-god superstar Hrithik Roshan. This unique name suggests perfection and dazzle, carrying the legacy of one of India's most iconic dancers and actors known for his extraordinary talent and physique.
4.
Vivaan
Chosen by actor Vivek Oberoi for his son, and popular among star families. This Sanskrit name meaning "full of life" or "radiant" captures positive energy and brightness, reflecting Bollywood's love for vibrant, modern names.
5.
Abram
Inspired by Shah Rukh Khan's younger son, a unique blend of Abraham and Ram. This innovative name bridges Islamic and Hindu heritage, symbolizing modern India's composite culture and celebrity naming creativity.
6.
Azaad
Inspired by filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's son (and meaning "free"). This powerful Hindi word-name represents independence and rebellion, favored by artistic families for its strong, liberating connotations.
7.
Jeh
Chosen by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao for their son, a unique short form. This minimalist, modern name represents celebrity trend toward brief, distinctive names that break traditional Sanskrit patterns while remaining meaningful.
8.
Agastya
Inspired by director SS Rajamouli's son and the mythical sage. This ancient name carries scholarly and spiritual weight, favored by creative families valuing deep cultural roots and intellectual heritage.
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Yuvaan
Popular among celebrity circles for its modern sound. This Sanskrit-derived name meaning "youthful" or "young" captures fresh energy, reflecting Bollywood's fascination with contemporary yet meaningful naming.
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Laksshya
Inspired by actor Hrithik Roshan's son. This Sanskrit name meaning "goal" or "target" represents focus and ambition, qualities celebrated in both cinematic heroes and real-life star families.
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Ranbir
Directly from actor Ranbir Kapoor. This Hindi name possibly meaning "battlefield hero" carries the legacy of the Kapoor dynasty, representing romantic charm, acting excellence, and Bollywood royalty.
12.
Dhruv
Inspired by actor Dhruv Sarja and chosen by many star families. This Sanskrit name meaning "pole star" symbolizes steadfastness and celestial guidance, favored for its strong, traditional roots.
13.
Virat
Directly from cricket icon Virat Kohli. This Sanskrit name meaning "gigantic" or "magnificent" represents sports excellence, leadership, and modern Indian masculinity at its most celebrated.
14.
Roshan
From Hrithik Roshan's surname used as first name. This Persian-origin name meaning "light" or "bright" represents cinematic brilliance and stardom, making a stylish first name choice.
15.
Shivaay
Inspired by actor Ajay Devgn's film title and used increasingly. This name for Lord Shiva represents divine power and destroyer of evil, favored for its strong, spiritual, and masculine energy.
16.
Zain
Inspired by actor Zain Khan Durrani and popular in Muslim celebrity circles. This Arabic name meaning "beauty" or "grace" offers a short, internationally-friendly option with elegant simplicity.
17.
Kabir
Inspired by filmmaker Kabir Khan and poet-saint Kabir. This name represents artistic depth and spiritual wisdom, bridging Hindu-Muslim heritage and appealing to culturally progressive families.
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Aditya
From director Aditya Chopra and actor Aditya Roy Kapur. This Sanskrit name for the sun god represents creativity, power, and cinematic dynasty, shining brightly in Bollywood's firmament.
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Siddharth
Inspired by actor Siddharth Malhotra and Gautam Buddha's birth name. This Sanskrit name meaning "one who accomplishes goals" represents enlightenment and success, favored by educated, aspirational families.
20.
Karan
From director Karan Johar and mythological character Karna. This Sanskrit name meaning "ear" or "compassionate" represents creative storytelling and epic heroism in modern cinematic context.
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Rohit
Inspired by cricketer Rohit Sharma and actor Rohit Saraf. This Sanskrit name meaning "red" or "sun" represents sports brilliance and rising talent, a popular choice among achievement-oriented families.
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Ishaan
Chosen by actor-director Aamir Khan for his character in "Taare Zameen Par." This Sanskrit name meaning "sun" or "Lord Shiva" represents guidance and creativity, popularized by its heartfelt cinematic portrayal.
23.
Mithun
From iconic actor Mithun Chakraborty. This Sanskrit name meaning "friend" or "union" carries retro Bollywood charm from the disco era, appealing to families nostalgic for classic Hindi cinema.
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Dev
Inspired by actor Dev Patel and countless Bollywood characters. This Sanskrit name meaning "god" offers minimalist spiritual weight, representing both divine connection and cinematic heroism.
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Akshay
From superstar Akshay Kumar. This Sanskrit name meaning "immortal" or "indestructible" represents longevity and relentless energy, matching the actor's prolific, disciplined career.
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Taimur
Chosen by actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, creating national headlines. This historical name (after Timur) represents regal heritage and sparked debates about cultural memory and celebrity influence.
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Riteish
From actor Riteish Deshmukh. This unique name possibly derived from "ritesh" (lord of seasons) offers distinctive spelling and charm, representing Marathi cinema's integration into mainstream Bollywood.
28.
Kartik
Inspired by actor Kartik Aaryan's rising stardom. This Sanskrit name for the god of war (Kartikeya) represents youthful energy, contemporary appeal, and mythological strength reborn for new generations.
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Arjan
Inspired by singer Arjan Singh and spiritual figure Guru Arjan Dev. This Punjabi name meaning "warrior" or "of the people" represents musical and spiritual legacy in Sikh and entertainment contexts.
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Vicky
From actor Vicky Kaushal's meteoric rise. This friendly, accessible nickname-as-name represents everyman charm meeting extraordinary talent, showing that simple names can achieve star power.
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Anil
From veteran actor Anil Kapoor. This Sanskrit name meaning "wind" or "air" represents enduring career longevity and infectious energy, a classic name with proven star quality.
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Prabhas
From pan-Indian superstar Prabhas of "Baahubali" fame. This Sanskrit name meaning "light" or "splendor" represents epic-scale stardom and South Indian cinema's massive cultural impact nationwide.
33.
Rana
Inspired by actor Rana Daggubati. This Arabic-origin name meaning "eye-catching" or "royal" represents South Indian film dynasty and commanding screen presence, gaining popularity beyond Telugu cinema.
34.
Ayushmann
From actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who made his own name famous. This Sanskrit compound meaning "long life" represents groundbreaking content and the success of meaningful, offbeat cinema.
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Diljit
From actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh. This Punjabi name represents cross-border cultural appeal and Sikh pride in mainstream entertainment, bringing regional identity to national spotlight.
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Farhan
From director-actor Farhan Akhtar. This Arabic name meaning "joyful" or "happy" represents multi-talented Renaissance man excellence in writing, directing, acting, and singing.
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Rajkummar
From actor Rajkummar Rao. This name meaning "prince" (rajkumar) with unique spelling represents exceptional acting talent and the rise of content-driven cinema over traditional star power.
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Allu
From South superstar Allu Arjun's surname as first name. This distinctive name represents Telugu cinema's Style Icon and pan-Indian popularity, showing regional surnames becoming national first names.
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Vijay
From superstar Vijay (Tamil) and actor Vijay Sethupathi. This Sanskrit name meaning "victory" represents massive box-office power and versatile acting talent across Indian cinema languages.
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Suriya
From actor Suriya's impactful career and social work. This name meaning "sun" in Tamil represents serious acting credentials and off-screen humanitarian influence, not just commercial stardom.
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Dulquer
From actor Dulquer Salmaan. This unique Malayali name represents subtle, refined acting talent and the increasing national appreciation for Mollywood's (Malayalam cinema) artistic sophistication.
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Nagarjuna
From veteran actor Nagarjuna Akkineni. This Sanskrit name meaning "serpent lord" represents Telugu cinema dynasty, enduring appeal, and sophisticated urban star image across generations.
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Yash
From Kannada superstar Yash of "KGF" fame. This Sanskrit name meaning "fame" or "glory" represents pan-Indian mass appeal and the rise of regional cinema to national blockbuster status.
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Rishab
Inspired by actor Rishab Shetty of "Kantara" fame. This Sanskrit name meaning "bull" or "Shiva's vehicle" represents grassroots cultural storytelling and phenomenal success beyond mainstream circuits.
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Prithviraj
From actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. This regal name meaning "king of the earth" represents Malayalam cinema royalty, intellectual depth, and versatile talent in acting and production.
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Ganesh
From actor Ganesh (Kannada) and Lord Ganesha. This divine name meaning "lord of the multitudes" represents auspicious beginnings and successful careers in both spiritual and cinematic realms.
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Armaan
Inspired by actor Armaan Kohli and singer Armaan Malik. This Persian name meaning "wish" or "desire" represents romantic and musical aspirations, popular in Bollywood for its melodic sound.
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Sonu
From singer Sonu Nigam's iconic voice. This affectionate nickname meaning "gold" in some contexts represents musical excellence and familiar comfort, showing mononymous celebrity influence.
49.
Badshah
From rapper Badshah's stage name. This Urdu title meaning "emperor" represents hip-hop swagger and Punjabi music's dominance in contemporary Indian pop culture as a bold first-name choice.
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Anirudh
From music composer Anirudh Ravichander's meteoric rise. This Sanskrit name meaning "unstoppable" or "without obstacles" represents youthful musical genius and South Indian talent captivating the nation.
50 Female Names
1.
Aishwarya
Directly from former Miss World and superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. This Sanskrit name meaning "prosperity" and "wealth" represents iconic beauty, grace, and global Indian stardom at its pinnacle.
2.
Kiara
Popularized by actor Kiara Advani's rising career. This name with multiple origins (Irish/Italian) represents modern Bollywood's preference for internationally-friendly, melodic names that work globally.
3.
Ananya
Inspired by actor Ananya Panday's Gen-Z stardom. This Sanskrit name meaning "unique" or "incomparable" represents new-generation nepotism success and contemporary, meaningful naming in film families.
4.
Alia
Directly from superstar Alia Bhatt. This Arabic/Hebrew name meaning "exalted" or "sublime" represents extraordinary acting talent and the rise of young performers redefining Bollywood excellence.
5.
Sara
From actor Sara Ali Khan's successful debut. This Hebrew/Arabic name meaning "princess" represents royal film lineage (Pataudi-Kapoor) meeting modern relatability and intelligent star power.
6.
Janhvi
From actor Janhvi Kapoor's emotional debut after mother Sridevi. This unique name possibly meaning "river Ganga" represents legacy, new beginnings, and contemporary Kapoor dynasty expansion.
7.
Suhana
Inspired by Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana Khan's acting debut. This Sanskrit name meaning "pleasant" or "charming" represents Bollywood royalty's next generation stepping into the spotlight.
8.
Rhea
From actor Rhea Chakraborty and Kapoor family. This Sanskrit name meaning "stream" or Greek Titaness represents both mythological depth and contemporary, controversial celebrity associations.
9.
Shilpa
From actor and reality TV winner Shilpa Shetty. This Sanskrit name meaning "rock" or "stone" represents resilience, entrepreneurial success, and enduring beauty across decades in the public eye.
10.
Deepika
Directly from superstar Deepika Padukone. This Sanskrit name meaning "little light" or "lamp" represents exceptional achievement, mental health advocacy, and global Indian woman empowerment.
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Kareena
From superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan. This unique name possibly derived from "Karen" represents Bollywood dynasty, fashion icon status, and enduring popularity across two decades of stardom.
12.
Katrina
From superstar Katrina Kaif. This Greek name meaning "pure" represents outsider success in Bollywood, exceptional dance talent, and pan-Indian appeal despite non-Indian origins.
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Priyanka
From global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas. This Sanskrit name meaning "beloved" represents boundary-breaking achievement, from Bollywood to Hollywood, acting to production and entrepreneurship.
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Vidya
From actor Vidya Balan's impactful career. This Sanskrit name meaning "knowledge" or "wisdom" represents serious acting credentials and women-centric cinema success beyond traditional glamour roles.
15.
Madhuri
From legendary actor Madhuri Dixit. This Sanskrit name meaning "sweet" or "honey-like" represents eternal beauty, exquisite dance, and enduring stardom that transcends generations.
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Sridevi
From the late legendary actor Sridevi. This Sanskrit name meaning "goddess Lakshmi" represents unparalleled acting genius, pan-Indian stardom across languages, and cinematic immortality.
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Nayanthara
From South Indian superstar Nayanthara. This Sanskrit name meaning "eyes of the beloved" represents female star power commanding equal pay and respect, revolutionizing heroine roles in Indian cinema.
18.
Samantha
From actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu's pan-Indian popularity. This Hebrew name meaning "listener" represents graceful career transitions, health advocacy, and Telugu-Tamil crossover success.
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Kajol
From superstar Kajol's iconic career. This unique name possibly meaning "artistic" represents legendary on-screen chemistry, natural acting talent, and enduring popularity across decades.
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Anushka
From actor-producer Anushka Sharma. This Sanskrit name meaning "grace" or "gift" represents successful career evolution from acting to production and influential off-screen entrepreneurial ventures.
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Taapsee
From actor Taapsee Pannu's bold choices. This unique name represents outsider success, strong women-centric roles, and breaking stereotypes in Hindi and South Indian cinema simultaneously.
22.
Kriti
From actor Kriti Sanon's rise to stardom. This Sanskrit name meaning "creation" or "work" represents successful modeling-to-acting transition and mainstream commercial success with relatable charm.
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Bhumi
From actor Bhumi Pednekar's impactful roles. This Sanskrit name meaning "earth" represents groundbreaking content choices, body-positive advocacy, and exceptional acting talent in contemporary cinema.
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Parineeti
From actor Parineeti Chopra's early promise. This unique name represents educated, relatable star image and successful branching into singing and multilingual cinema.
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Yami
From actor Yami Gautam's consistent career. This Sanskrit name meaning "night" or "dark beauty" represents understated talent, beauty with acting substance, and pan-India work across industries.
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Mrunal
From actor Mrunal Thakur's rapid rise. This unique name represents fresh talent, successful transition from television to film, and natural acting ability gaining national recognition.
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Shraddha
From actor Shraddha Kapoor's musical stardom. This Sanskrit name meaning "faith" or "trust" represents melodic talent, box-office success, and enduring popularity across varied film genres.
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Pooja
From actor Pooja Hegde's pan-Indian success. This Sanskrit ritual name meaning "worship" represents exceptional beauty, successful Hindi-South balance, and rising leading lady status.
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Rakul
From actor Rakul Preet Singh's fitness advocacy. This unique name represents disciplined career management, health consciousness, and successful work across multiple Indian film industries.
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Sanya
From actor Sanya Malhotra's impressive choices. This Sanskrit name meaning "brilliant" or "praiseworthy" represents selective, quality-driven roles and exceptional dance talent gaining critical appreciation.
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Nora
From dancer-actor Nora Fatehi's spectacular rise. This name with multiple origins represents incredible dance talent, international background, and successful transition to acting in Indian cinema.
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Harnaaz
From Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu. This unique Punjabi name represents global achievement, Indian pride on world stage, and traditional names gaining international recognition through celebrity.
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Manushi
From Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar. This Sanskrit name meaning "intellect" or "woman" represents beauty with purpose, medical background, and meaningful name gaining popularity through pageant success.
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Neha
From actor-singer Neha Kakkar's musical domination. This Sanskrit name meaning "love" or "affection" represents pop music royalty, massive social media influence, and contemporary naming preferences.
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Sonakshi
From actor Sonakshi Sinha's successful debut. This Sanskrit name meaning "golden vision" represents famous film lineage (Shatrughan Sinha) meeting contemporary star power and fashion influence.
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Radhika
From actor Radhika Apte's versatile talent. This Sanskrit name (Radha's devotee) represents serious acting credentials, international projects, and successful work across mainstream and alternative cinema.
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Tamannaah
From actor Tamannaah Bhatia's pan-Indian career. This Persian name meaning "desire" or "wish" represents successful Hindi-South career balance, dancing talent, and enduring popularity.
38.
Ileana
From actor Ileana D'Cruz's successful career. This Greek/Spanish name represents outsider success in Indian cinema, natural acting talent, and unique name gaining recognition through stardom.
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Amrita
From legendary actor Amrita Singh and her legacy. This Sanskrit name meaning "immortal" represents classic Bollywood beauty, powerful acting, and enduring influence across generations.
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Juhi
From actor Juhi Chawla's iconic 90s stardom. This Sanskrit name meaning "pleasing" or "charming" represents eternal sunshine personality, successful entrepreneurial ventures, and enduring likability.
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Genelia
From actor Genelia D'Souza's memorable early roles. This unique name represents infectious energy, successful South-to-Hindi transition, and enduring popularity despite limited recent work.
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Divya
From actor Divya Bharti's tragic legacy. This Sanskrit name meaning "divine" represents exceptional talent lost too soon, 90s nostalgia, and timeless beauty remembered through cinema.
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Pankhuri
From actor Pankhuri Awasthy's unique name. This Hindi name meaning "wing of a bird" represents distinctive naming choices gaining recognition through television and film appearances.
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Shivangi
From television star Shivangi Joshi's massive popularity. This Sanskrit name meaning "part of Shiva" represents TV fame influencing naming trends and traditional names gaining contemporary appeal.
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Disha
From actor Disha Patani's rise to fame. This Sanskrit name meaning "direction" or "goal" represents fitness inspiration, social media stardom, and modern Indian beauty standards.
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Mouni
From television-star-turned-actor Mouni Roy's successful transition. This unique name possibly meaning "silent" represents small-screen fame leading to big-screen opportunities and distinctive naming.
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Shweta
From actor Shweta Tiwari's enduring television career. This Sanskrit name meaning "white" or "pure" represents TV household fame influencing mainstream naming preferences across India.
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Mandira
From television host Mandira Bedi's pioneering influence. This Sanskrit name meaning "heart" or "temple" represents breaking stereotypes on screen and distinctive names gaining popularity through media.
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Gautami
From actor Gautami Tadimalla's successful career. This Sanskrit name (feminine of Gautam) represents South Indian film success, intellectual depth, and traditional names with modern appeal.
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Aditi
From actor Aditi Rao Hydari's elegant presence. This Sanskrit name meaning "boundless" or "freedom" represents graceful talent, classical dance training, and sophisticated star image influencing naming trends.
This collection showcases 100 Indian celebrity-inspired names for 2026, drawing from Bollywood stars (Ranveer, Alia), sports icons (Virat), and cultural figures. These names blend star power with meaningful Indian heritage, reflecting how celebrities influence naming trends toward modern yet rooted choices.