Not only was 2014 a great year for family movies, it was also a great year for movie-inspired baby names. From silly to sweet, there were plenty of fun, interesting and cinematically inspired choices for parents-to-be to consider. Here are a few favorites:

Girls (characters pictured above from left to right, top row)

Elsa – Though it came out in late 2013, the Frozen frenzy is still in full effect even now, with little ones refusing to, well, let it go. Kids clamored for all things Elsa, and their parents, and many parents-to-be, weren’t far behind. Elsa – a pet name for Elizabeth, which means “consecrated to God” – experienced a resurgence in popularity, steadily rising in the ranks. The new year looks to be filled with many a mini snow queen!  

Hazel – Once relegated to grandma status, the name Hazel saw new life in 2014 thanks to Hazel Grace Lancaster, the inspirational 16-year-old heroine in The Fault in Our Stars.  The nature-inspired name, which means “the hazelnut tree,” first came back onto the radar when Julia Roberts named one of her twins Hazel, and cropped up again, when John Krasinski and Emily Blunt selected the name for their daughter.

Aurora – You don’t find too many parents eager to name their daughter Maleficient, but Aurora is another story. The name is as popular as it’s ever been – BabyCenter users list it in the top 100, coming in at #93. Aurora is not only the slumbering star of Maleficient and, of course, “Sleeping Beauty,” she’s also the Roman goddess of the dawn. Rory is a cute, fun, and slightly less princess-y sounding nickname for Aurora.

Katniss – I’ll admit that when I first heard the name Katniss I thought author Suzanne Collins had made it up. Apparently not. The name Katniss – as in Katniss Everdeen, the bow-wielding, braid-wearing, revolution-inspiring star of The Hunger Games – actually comes from an edible plant called katniss. Turns out, Katniss (the girl, not the plant) is resonating with parents-to-be. Katniss ranks #14 on Nameberry’s list of most searched for baby girl names in 2014. Just don’t call her Kitty.

Astrid – Anything you can do, I can do better. That’s Astrid Hofferson’s spunky attitude in How to Train Your Dragon. The tough, tenacious Viking teen was at it again in the 2014 sequel,  How to Train Your Dragon 2, contending with wild dragons and a nasty warrior.  No surprise, really, when you consider her name – Astrid means “divine strength”. Astrid has long been a top name in Scandinavian countries, popular among common folk and royalty alike. The author of the famous Pippi Longstocking series was named Astrid Lindgren.

Boys (characters pictured above from left to right, bottom row)

Kristoff – The rough-around-the-edges Kristoff, journeying iceman and love interest of Anna in Frozen, proved you don’t have to be a prince to get the girl. You can even be raised by trolls! The name Kristoff, which is a form of Christopher, is Scandinavian and still uncommon for baby boys in the United States, but with Frozen continuing to heat up (cool down?), we wouldn’t be surprised to see it rise in the rankings.  

Augustus – For a long time, the name Augustus conjured images of Augustus Gloop, the gluttonous boy who wins a ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, behaves badly and is unceremoniously kicked out. Now when we think “Augustus,” we think Augustus Waters, 17-year-old cancer survivor and boyfriend to Hazel in The Fault in Our Stars. Augustus is an exceptional character, and an exceptional name, meaning “great” or “magnificent." Augustus fell off the map for a while but has cropped up again in the last 20 years. August is a nice alternative, or nickname.

Rocket – Inspired by the Beatles song “Rocky Raccoon,” Rocket Raccoon of Marvel comic book and Guardians of the Galaxy fame is a gunslinging fighter with bravado and smarts. And if you think Rocket is merely a name for raccoons, the family pet, or a space-bound plane, think again. A few celebrities, including director Robert Rodriguez and musician Pharrel Williams, have named their kids Rocket.

Leonardo – Named after da Vinci, the original Renaissance man, Leonardo is the leader of the heroes in a half shell in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He is disciplined and calm, embodying both his namesake and his name, which means "brave lion." Like another well-known Leonardo, (DiCaprio), the eldest turtle first found fame as a teenager on the small screen. And, like the Hollywood heartthrob, he is sometimes known as Leo, a name that has grown quite popular with parents-to-be in recent years, including celeb couple Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, who welcomed their son Leonardo in 2011.  

Manolo – Bullfights, dueling spirits, a romantic rivalry and a deadly snakebite. Manolo gets put through the ringer in The Book of Life! Good thing he’s blessed with a solid name to see him through. Manolo is a Spanish name that means “God is with us” – though for some women it may conjure up images of pricey high heels. The name Manolo is rising in popularity in the U.S. Actress Sofia Vergara’s son is named Manolo.