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We Asked A Baby Naming Expert For Their Top Romantasy-Inspired Baby Names

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10.09.2026

We Asked A Baby Naming Expert For Their Top Romantasy-Inspired Baby Names

From Emrys to Delith, these feel like they’re straight out of the next Sarah J Maas book.

Parents editor at HuffPost UK

The recent news that Sarah J Maas is bringing out two new books in her hugely popular A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, which follows the journey of Feyre Archeron as she journeys into the alluring yet deadly world of the Fae, left a lot of fans practically bursting with excitement.

Across social media, influencers and avid book readers are already sharing the missed Easter eggs they’ve spotted in the Great ACOTAR Re-read ahead of the sixth book’s release.

Meanwhile Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing, another best-selling fantasy series following the journey of Violet Sorrengail as she strives to become a dragon rider, is heading to Prime Video.

Romantasy – an amalgamation of the romance and fantasy genres – is as popular as ever. So popular, in fact, that baby naming experts are noticing more people are naming their children after the characters in their favourite series.

“Parents often look to their passions when choosing a baby name; it’s a great way to find something that truly feels special to them and sparks an instant connection,” SJ Strum, BabyCentre’s baby naming expert and author of Baby Name Envy, told HuffPost UK.

“The aesthetic of romantasy is rich and blends fairytale, whimsical landscapes with true love, making the names poetic and dreamy. With people always on........

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