Celebrity Baby Names 2012
In 2012, celebrity parents made a statement with their unique and meaningful baby names, setting the stage for an exciting year in the world of celebrity parenting.
From the charming Zayne chosen by Mindy McReady and David Wilson to the elegant Vivian Lake selected by Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady, celebrities embraced a variety of naming styles. Nature-inspired names like Olive and Pearl added a touch of beauty and serenity, while traditional names like William and Alexander remained popular choices.
Gender-neutral names like Harper and Charlie also made their mark, reflecting a growing trend towards inclusivity.
Let's dive into this compilation of celebrity baby names for year 2012 that are sure to ignite inspiration and bring joy.



Roselyn Sánchez and Eric Winter welcomed their daughter, Sebella Rose, on January 4, 2012. Sebella is a unique or personal choice with an unknown meaning, and Rose is a flower name symbolizing love and beauty.



Beyoncé and Jay-Z named their daughter Blue Ivy on January 7, 2012. Blue is a color name, and Ivy is an English name referencing the plant, symbolizing fidelity and eternity.




Bridget Showalter and Danny Pudi welcomed their twins, Fiona Leigh and James Timothy, on January 12, 2012.
Fiona is a Scottish name meaning "white, fair", Leigh is an English name meaning "meadow", James is a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter", and Timothy is a Greek name meaning "honoring God".



Sam Taylor-Wood and Aaron Johnson named their daughter Romy Hero on January 18, 2012. Romy is a German diminutive of Rosemary, meaning "dew of the sea", and Hero is a Greek mythological name.



Sarah Drew and Peter Lanfer named their son Micah Emmanuel on the same day. Micah is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like Yahweh", and Emmanuel is also a Hebrew name, meaning "God is with us".



Bryce Dallas Howard and Seth Gabel named their daughter Beatrice Jean on January 19, 2012. Beatrice is an Italian name meaning "she who brings happiness", and Jean is a variant of John, meaning "God is gracious".



Lindsay Sloane and Dar Rollins also welcomed their daughter, Maxwell Lue, on January 19, 2012. Maxwell is a Scottish name meaning "great stream", and Lue is a unique or personal choice with an unknown meaning.



Susan and Robert Downey Jr. welcomed their son, Exton Elias, on February 7, 2012. Exton is an English name meaning "ox farm", and Elias is a Greek form of Elijah, meaning "Yahweh is God".



Marla Sokoloff and Alec Puro named their daughter Eliotte Anne on February 8, 2012. Eliotte is a variant of Elliot, an English name meaning "Jehovah is God", and Anne is a French form of Anna, meaning "grace".



Amanda Anka and Jason Bateman welcomed their daughter, Maple Sylvie, on February 10, 2012. Maple is a tree name, and Sylvie is a French name meaning "from the forest".



Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck named their son Samuel Garner on February 27, 2012. Samuel is a Hebrew name meaning "God has heard", and Garner is likely a nod to Jennifer's maiden name.



Jessa Lee Yantz and Randy Houser named their son West Yantz on March 6, 2012. West is an English cardinal direction name, and Yantz is possibly a variant of the German surname Jantz, meaning "John's son".



Alexis Stewart also welcomed her son, Truman, on March 6, 2012. Truman is an English name meaning "faithful man".



Touriya Haoud and Greg Vaughan named their son Landan Reid. Landan is a variant of the English name Landon, meaning "long hill", and Reid is a Scottish name meaning "red".



Addie Lane and Jeremy Sisto named their son Bastian Kick on March 9, 2012. Bastian is a short form of Sebastian, meaning "venerable", and Kick may be a unique or personal choice with an unknown meaning.



Kimberly and James Van Der Beek chose the name Joshua for their son, born on March 13, 2012. Joshua is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is salvation".



Holly and Ty Burrell named their daughter Greta on March 15, 2012. Greta is a German name, a diminutive of Margaret, meaning "pearl".



Genevieve and Jared Padalecki welcomed their son, Thomas Colton, on March 19, 2012. Thomas is a Greek name meaning "twin", and Colton is an English name meaning "from the coal or dark town".



Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie named their son Luca Cruz on March 20, 2012. Luca is the Italian form of Luke, meaning "from Lucania", and Cruz is a Spanish name meaning "cross".



Veronica Berti and Andrea Bocelli chose the name Virginia for their daughter, born on March 21, 2012. Virginia is a Latin name meaning "virginal, pure".



Beth Littleford and Rob Fox named their daughter Halcyon Juna on March 23, 2012. Halcyon is a Greek mythological bird, often associated with calm and peace, and Juna is a variant of the Roman goddess name, Juno.



Emma Heming and Bruce Willis named their daughter Mabel Ray on April 1, 2012. Mabel is an English name meaning "lovable", and Ray, like for Gloria Ray, is an English name meaning "beam of light".



Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley named their daughter Adalaide Marie Hope on April 3, 2012. Adalaide is a variant spelling of Adelaide, a German name meaning "noble, nobility", Marie is a French form of Mary, meaning "bitter", and Hope is a virtue name.



Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney welcomed their son, Leo Grey, on April 5, 2012. Leo is a Latin name meaning "lion", and Grey is an English color name.



Candice Crawford and Tony Romo named their son Hawkins Crawford on April 9, 2012. Hawkins is an English surname meaning "Hawk's son", and Crawford is a Scottish name meaning "crow ford".



Mindy McReady and David Wilson named their son Zayne on April 9, 2012. Zayne is a variant of Zane, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".



Bojana Jankovic and Michael Weatherly welcomed their daughter, Olivia, on April 10, 2012. Olivia is a Latin name derived from "olive tree".



Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard named their daughter Gloria Ray on April 19, 2012. Gloria is a Latin name meaning "glory", and Ray is an English name meaning "beam of light".



Peaches Geldof and Thomas Cohen named their son Astala Dylan Willow on April 21, 2012. The meanings of these names span various cultures, with Astala possibly being an invented name, Dylan meaning "son of the sea" in Welsh, and Willow being an English tree name.



Caroline and Bo Bice named their daughter Merrin Elizabeth Joy on April 23, 2012. Merrin is a name of unknown origin, potentially derived from the Gaelic name Muirín, meaning "sea"; Elizabeth means "pledged to God", and Joy is a virtue name.



Lisa Stelly and Jack Osbourne welcomed their daughter, Pearl Clementine, on April 24, 2012. Pearl is a gemstone name symbolizing purity and innocence, and Clementine is a Latin name meaning "merciful, gentle".



Marley Shelton and Beau Flynn named their daughter Ruby Jeanne on May 1, 2012. Ruby is a precious gemstone name, and Jeanne is a variant of Jane, meaning "God is gracious".



Diana Gonzalez-Jones and J. R. Martinez welcomed their daughter, Lauryn Anabelle, on May 2, 2012. Lauryn is a variant of the name Lauren, meaning "laurel", and Anabelle is a combination of Anna and Belle, meaning "graceful beauty".



Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson chose the name Maxwell Drew for their daughter, born on May 3, 2012. Maxwell is a Scottish name meaning "great stream", and Drew is a shortened form of Andrew, meaning "manly".



Also on May 3, 2012, Mira Sorvino and Christopher Backus named their daughter Lucia. Lucia is a Latin name that means "light".



Amber and Rob Mariano named their daughter Isabetta Rose on May 5, 2012. Isabetta is an Italian variant of Elizabeth, meaning "pledged to God", and Rose is a timeless floral name.



Alessandra Ambrosio and Jamie Mazur chose the name Noah Phoenix for their son, born on May 8, 2012. Noah is a biblical name meaning "rest, comfort", and Phoenix is a mythological bird that symbolizes rebirth and immortality.



Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth named their daughter India Rose on May 11, 2012. India is a geographical name referencing the country, and Rose is a classic floral name.



Keeva Jane, the daughter of Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof, was born on May 23, 2012. Keeva is an Anglicized version of the Irish name Caoimhe, meaning "gentle, beautiful, precious", and Jane is a feminine form of John, meaning "God is gracious".



Natasha Gregson Wagner and Barry Watson welcomed their daughter, Clover Clementyne, on May 30, 2012. Clover is an English name referencing the three-leafed plant, while Clementyne is a variant of Clementine, meaning "mild, merciful".



Cecilia Delphine, the daughter of Majandra Delfino and David Walton, was born on June 14, 2012. Cecilia is a Latin name meaning "blind", and Delphine is of French origin, referring to the dolphin.



Lisa Loeb and Roey Hershkovitz named their son Emet Kuli on June 15, 2012. Emet is a Hebrew name meaning "truth", and Kuli is a unique choice with various potential meanings in different languages ranging from Holder of the heel to May God protect



Ceren Alkac and Jason Lee chose the name Sonny for their son, born on June 16, 2012. Sonny is an English name that means "son" and is often used as a term of endearment.



Molly Sims and Scott Stuber announced the arrival of their son, Brooks Alan, on June 19, 2012. Brooks is an English name meaning "of the brook", and Alan is a Celtic name meaning "handsome".



Jessica Capshaw and Christopher Gavigan named their daughter Poppy James on June 20, 2012. Poppy is a floral name, while James, a name of Hebrew origin, means "supplanter".



Lily Aldridge and Caleb Followill chose the name Dixie Pearl for their daughter, born on June 21, 2012. Dixie, an affectionate nickname for the southern United States, pairs well with Pearl, a gemstone name symbolizing purity and innocence.



Jessica Ciencin Henriquez and Josh Lucas welcomed Noah Rev Maurer on June 29, 2012. Noah, a biblical name, means "rest, comfort", Rev is a unique choice that could refer to reverence or revolution, and Maurer is a German name meaning "wall builder".



Joy Williams and Nate Yetton named their son Miles Alexander on June 30, 2012. Miles is of Latin origin and means "soldier", while Alexander is a Greek name meaning "defender of the people".



Josie Maran and Ali Alborzi chose the name Indi Joon for their daughter, born on July 1, 2012. Indi, short for Indiana, refers to the state, while Joon is a term of endearment in Persian.



Barbaranne and Zakk Wylde named their son Sabbath Page Wielandt on July 4, 2012. Sabbath, a Hebrew name, refers to the "day of rest", Page is an English occupational name for a young servant, and Wielandt is a distinctive last name addition.



Caterina Scorsone and Rob Giles welcomed their daughter, Eliza, on July 6, 2012. Eliza is a short form of Elizabeth, meaning "pledged to God".



Sienna Miller and Tom Sturridge named their daughter Marlowe Ottoline Layng on July 7, 2012. Marlowe is an English name meaning "driftwood", Ottoline is of German origin and means "prosperous in battle", and Layng is a unique addition to the elegant moniker.



Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick named their daughter Penelope Scotland on July 8, 2012. Penelope is a Greek name meaning "weaver", and Scotland is a geographical name indicating the child's connection to her father's heritage.



Kayte Walsh and Kelsey Grammer named their daughter Faith Evangeline Elisa on July 13, 2012. Faith is a virtue name symbolizing trust and belief, Evangeline is of Greek origin and means "bearer of good news", and Elisa is a form of Elizabeth meaning "pledged to God".



Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson welcomed their daughter, Rosaline Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence, nicknamed "Luna", on July 15, 2012. Each name carries significant meaning and cultural influences, reflecting the family's diverse heritage.



Elizabeth Berkley and Greg Lauren named their son Sky Cole on July 20, 2012. Sky, an English word name, refers to the sky, and Cole is a name of English origin, meaning "swarthy, coal-black".




Daya Vaidya and Don Wallace named their twins Jai Blue and Dev Eshaan, who arrived on July 25, 2012.
Jai is a Sanskrit name meaning "victory", Blue is an English word name, Dev means "god" in Sanskrit, and Eshaan is a Hindi name representing the sun.



Comedians Maggie Carey and Bill Hader named their daughter Harper, born on July 28, 2012. The name Harper is of English origin and it refers to a harp player.



Mandy and Patrick Fabian chose the name Delilah Grace for their daughter, also born on July 28, 2012. Delilah is a Hebrew name that means "delicate" or "weak", and Grace is a virtue name symbolizing divine grace.



Kacey and Mike Eli chose the name Kline Olivia for their daughter, born on July 30, 2012. Kline, often seen as a surname, has Germanic roots meaning "small", whereas Olivia, of Latin origin, means "olive tree".



Camden Jack, the son of Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler, was born on August 8, 2012. The name Camden has Scottish roots and means "winding valley", while Jack is a diminutive of John, meaning "God is gracious".



Actors Courtney Ford and Brandon Routh selected the name Leo James for their son born on August 10, 2012. Leo, a name of Latin origin, translates to "lion", while James signifies "supplanter". The combination gives a strong and regal impression.



NFL quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Brittany named their son Callen Christian on August 15, 2012. Callen is a Gaelic name meaning "powerful in battle", and Christian is a Latin name meaning "follower of Christ".



Hollywood stars Anna Faris and Chris Pratt named their son Jack on August 25, 2012. Jack, originally a nickname for John, carries the meaning "God is gracious".



Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi and Jionni LaValle gave their son the regal name, Lorenzo Dominic, on August 26, 2012. Lorenzo, the Italian form of Lawrence, means "from Laurentium". Dominic, meaning "of the Lord", complements it perfectly.



Television personalities Giuliana and Bill Rancic named their son Edward Duke on August 29, 2012. Edward, an English name, means "wealthy guardian". Duke, also English, carries connotations of nobility.



Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott welcomed their son Finn Davey on August 30, 2012. Finn, an Irish name, means "fair" or "white", while Davey, a variation of David, translates to "beloved".



Musicians Emily Robison and Martin Strayer named their daughter Violet Isabel on September 4, 2012. Violet, a nature-inspired name of Latin origin, signifies modesty and spiritual wisdom. Isabel, a variant of Elizabeth, means "pledged to God".



Siri Pinter and Carson Daly named their daughter Etta Jones on September 6, 2012. Etta, a diminutive of Henrietta, is of English origin and means "estate ruler". The name Jones is a patronymic surname meaning "John's son".



Actress Kelly Stables and Kurt Patino welcomed Kendrick Kurt into the world on September 7, 2012. Kendrick, of English origin, means "royal ruler or champion", whereas Kurt, of German origin, translates to "counselor" or "advisor".



Actress Bree Turner and Justin Saliman chose the straightforward yet strong name, Dean Turner, for their son born on September 12, 2012. Dean is an English name meaning "church official" and is also associated with the idea of leadership.




Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer bestowed the simple and charming name, Charlie, on one of their twins on September 12, 2012. A diminutive of Charles, Charlie is of English origin and signifies "free man".
The couple named their other twin Poppy on September 12, 2012. A floral name of Latin origin, Poppy symbolizes peace, rest, and beauty.



Vanessa and Nick Lachey announced the birth of their son Camden John on September 12, 2012. Camden is a place name of Scottish origin meaning "winding valley", and John, a biblical name, translates to "God is gracious".



Sunny Oglesby and Levi Johnston's daughter was named Breeze Beretta, born on September 12, 2012. Breeze, an English name, carries the essence of a gentle wind, while Beretta, an Italian surname, is also known as a brand of firearms - a unique and unexpected combination.



Supermodel Adriana Lima and her then-husband Marko Jarić named their daughter Sienna Lima on September 12, 2012. Sienna, an Italian place name, has gained popularity for its warmth and elegance.



Musicians Linzi and Billy Martin opted for the distinctive name Zander Jace for their son born on September 14, 2012. Zander, a name of Greek origin, is a variant of Alexander meaning "defender of the people". Jace, a derivative of Jason, adds a modern touch to the moniker.



Actor Leigh-Allyn Baker and her husband Keith Kauffman welcomed their son Baker James on September 18, 2012. Baker is a common occupational surname that has found popularity as a first name. Paired with the timeless James, it makes for a name that balances tradition with a contemporary feel.



Melissa Joan Hart and Mark Wilkerson became parents to Tucker McFadden on September 18, 2012. Tucker is an English name with an occupational origin, referring to someone who folds cloth, while McFadden is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of little Patrick".



The entertainment world rejoiced when Ayda Field and Robbie Williams named their daughter Theodora Rose on September 18, 2012. Theodora, a name of Greek origin, translates to "gift of God". Rose, a classic, is universally loved for its elegance and charm.



Hollywood power couple Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze, Jr. chose a solid, strong name for their son: Rocky James, born on September 19, 2012.
Rocky, a name of Italian origin, traditionally means "rest", but in the modern context, it also signifies strength and perseverance. The middle name James, of Hebrew origin, means "supplanter", highlighting the essence of resilience.



Fashion designer Tom Ford and journalist Richard Buckley named their son Alexander John on September 23, 2012. Alexander is a Greek name meaning "defender of men," and John is a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious."



Actress Drew Barrymore and art consultant Will Kopelman named their daughter Olive Barrymore on September 26, 2012. Olive is a Latin name referring to the olive tree, and Barrymore is an Irish name meaning "fair-haired."



Actress Reese Witherspoon and talent agent Jim Toth named their son Tennessee James on September 27, 2012. Tennessee is a Cherokee name meaning "meeting place," and James is a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter."



Actress Megan Fox and actor Brian Austin Green named their son Noah Shannon on September 27, 2012. Noah is a Hebrew name meaning "rest, comfort," and Shannon is an Irish name meaning "old river."



Singer Carly and musician Todd Smithson named their daughter Olivia Mabel on September 30, 2012. Olivia is a Latin name meaning "olive tree," and Mabel is a Latin name meaning "lovable."



Tech executive Marissa Mayer and lawyer Zack Bogue named their son Macallister on September 30, 2012. Macallister is a Scottish name meaning "son of Alistair."



Singer Natalie and musician Taylor Hanson named their daughter Wilhelmina Jane on October 2, 2012. Wilhelmina is a German name meaning "resolute protection," and Jane is a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious."



Singer Kasey and musician JT Hodges named their daughter Delta Fay on October 12, 2012. Delta is a Greek name meaning "fourth," and Fay is an English name meaning "fairy."



Singer Adele and entrepreneur Simon Konecki named their son Angelo James on October 19, 2012. Angelo is an Italian name meaning "angel," and James is a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter."



Businesswoman Vanessa and businessman Donald Trump Jr. named their son Spencer Frederick on October 21, 2012. Spencer is an English name meaning "dispenser of provisions," and Frederick is a Germanic name meaning "peaceful ruler."



Model Malia Jones and actor Alex O'Loughlin named their son Lion on October 25, 2012. Lion is an English name referring to the animal.



Actress Heather Tom and musician James Achor named their son Zane Alexander on October 28, 2012. Zane is an English name meaning "God is gracious," and Alexander is a Greek name meaning "defender of men."



Actress Kelley and actor Scott Wolf named their son Miller William on November 10, 2012. Miller is an English occupational name for a grinder of grain, and William is a Germanic name meaning "resolute protection."



Actress Tamera Mowry and journalist Adam Housley named their son Aden John Tanner on November 12, 2012. Aden is a Gaelic name meaning "little fire," John is a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious," and Tanner is an English occupational name.



Actress Kim Painter and actor Chad Lowe named their daughter Fiona Hepler on November 15, 2012. Fiona is a Gaelic name meaning "white, fair," and Hepler is a German occupational name for a helper or assistant.



Actress Patricia Azarcoya and comedian Rob Schneider named their daughter Miranda Scarlett on November 20, 2012. Miranda is a Latin name meaning "worthy of admiration," and Scarlett is an English name meaning "red."



Actress Jemima Kirke and lawyer Michael Mosberg named their son Memphis Kirke on November 20, 2012. Memphis is a Greek name meaning "enduring and beautiful," and Kirke is a Danish name meaning "church."



Country singer Jake Owen and Lacey Buchanan named their daughter Olive Pearl on November 22, 2012. Olive is a Latin name referring to the olive tree, and Pearl is an English name referring to the gemstone.



Model Gisele Bundchen and football player Tom Brady named their daughter Vivian Lake on December 5, 2012. Vivian is a Latin name meaning "life," and Lake is an English word name referring to the body of water.



Country singer Jake Owen and Lacey Buchanan named their daughter Olive Pearl on November 22, 2012. Olive is a Latin name referring to the olive tree, and Pearl is an English name referring to the gemstone.



Model Gisele Bundchen and football player Tom Brady named their daughter Vivian Lake on December 5, 2012. Vivian is a Latin name meaning "life," and Lake is an English word name referring to the body of water.



Actors Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy named their son Cyrus Michael Christopher on December 14, 2012. Cyrus is a Persian name meaning "sun," Michael is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God," and Christopher is a Greek name meaning "bearer of Christ."



Model Rose Costa and actor James Marsden named their son William Luca on December 14, 2012. William is a Germanic name meaning "resolute protection," and Luca is an Italian form of Lucas, meaning "man from Lucania."



Actress Samaire Armstrong and Jason Christopher named their son Calin on December 16, 2012. Calin is a Romanian name meaning "hug."



Actors Katy and Eric Ladin named their son Maxfield David on December 21, 2012. Maxfield is an English name meaning "Mac's field," and David is a Hebrew name meaning "beloved."



TV producer Ryan Murphy and David Miller named their son Logan Phineas on December 24, 2012. Logan is a Scottish name meaning "small hollow," and Phineas is a Hebrew name of uncertain meaning, possibly "oracle."



Singer Jessie Baylin and musician Nathan Followill named their daughter Violet Marlowe on December 26, 2012. Violet is an English name referring to the flower, and Marlowe is an English name meaning "drained lake."



Model Camila Alves and actor Matthew McConaughey named their son Livingston Alves on December 28, 2012. Livingston is an English name meaning "dear friend's place," and Alves is a patronymic form of the name Alvaro, meaning "all guard."



Actor Hugh Grant and Tinglan Hong named their son Felix Chang Hong on December 29, 2012. Felix is a Latin name meaning "happy, fortunate," Chang is a Chinese name meaning "free, unhindered," and Hong is a Chinese name meaning "wide, vast."