10 baby names from Bridgerton

Queen Charlotte is the overseer of the romantic goings-on in the Ton. She’s magnificently haughty and sports the best wigs ever.
Charlotte is the feminine version of Charles, which means Free Man.

Daphne is the focus of the first season of Bridgerton, after being named the Incomparable by Queen Charlotte. Interestingly in Greek mythology, Daphne was turned into a Laurel tree to escape the attentions of Apollo, while Daphne Bridgerton uses her ‘fake’ romance with Simon to fool prospective suitors.

Eloise is one of my favourite characters, she kicks against the marriage culture of her society and is instead interested in books and politics.
Her name is thought to come from an Old German name Helewidis meaning Healthy.

Marina is a resourceful young woman in a difficult position.
Her name comes from the Latin Marinus meaning of the sea.

Penelope is the unobtrusive sister and friend who’s teased and underestimated by almost everyone, but she’s hiding something awesome.

Penelope is Odysseus’ clever wife, who keeps her unwanted suitors at bay by weaving a shroud and then unpicking it every night.

Benedict wants to be an artist and we watch his forays into the artistic world in both seasons.
Benedict comes from the Latin Benedictus meaning Blessed.

Jack is a new character to Season two. He becomes Lord Featherington after Portia’s husband dies.
His name a derivation of John and means God is gracious.

I cheated a bit with this one because Newton is actually the corgi that belongs to the Sharma family. I couldn’t resist though because I used to go to school with a boy called Newton.
This name in Old English means new town – obvs!

Theo’s a printer’s assistant who fights for justice and women’s rights. Eloise likes him too!
The Greek word Theos meaning God, is used at the start of lots of words and names – including Theodore, which this is a shortening of.

Will is Simon’s friend and sparring partner.
This name comes from the Old English meaning desiring peace.