Child names from tune titles embody some unforgettable classics. Consider Derek and the Dominos’ “Layla” or Fleetwood Mac’s “Rhiannon.”
Different names seem in a number of hit songs, or possibly that one-hit marvel we bear in mind – and but they don’t essentially come to thoughts after we speak about names in hit songs.
Boys’ names are far much less frequent, although favorites like Jude, impressed by the Beatles’ enduring “Hey Jude” or Girl Gaga’s “Alejandro” come to thoughts.
This record rounds up all the child names from tune titles, from conventional people songs to the latest singles.
Besides it’s inevitably incomplete. New tune titles that includes names are recorded always. You’ll want to add your favorites within the feedback. And you should definitely checkout the Spotify playlist for this submit!
BABY NAMES FROM SONG TITLES
ADIA
Sarah McLachlan scored a 1997 hit with this beautiful tune. It might be certainly one of many Ada/Adelaide names, however it’s additionally has Swahili roots and connections to the traditional queen Eurydice II of Macedon. None of that components into the tune, although; it’s unhappy MacLachlan selected it as a result of it’s fairly.
AFTON
Scottish poet Robert Burns penned “Candy Afton” within the 1700s. It’s a poem a few river; it’s not a given title in any respect. And but, the phrases have usually been set to music. Bluegrass band Nickel Creek recorded it within the yr 2000, and it’s impressed mother and father ever since.
AGNES
Indie rockers Glass Animals met at Oxford and scored a significant hit with “Warmth Waves.” However the lesser-known “Agnes” is a wistful tune that put this vintage title entrance and heart.
ALEC
The Pixies launched “Alec Eiffel” on Trompe Le Monde in 1991. The lyrics speak about Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the engineer who created Paris’ Eiffel Tower, accomplished in 1889. In life, he was often known as Gustave. It’s not clear why he’s Alec within the tune, however it works.
ALEJANDRO
Girl Gaga recorded “Alejandro” in 2009. She’s mentioned it was influenced, partially, by ABBA’s “Fernando.” (That title seems within the lyrics, too.)
ALEX and ALEXANDER
Irving Berlin’s “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” isn’t pop music, however it’s well-known sufficient that it earns a point out. Alex makes the record because of the Replacements’ “Alex Chilton” from 1987. Chilton was a real-life musician and producer who labored with the band. There’s additionally Iron Maiden’s “Alexander the Nice,” a heavy metallic historical past lesson from 1986.
ALICE
There’s multiple tune that makes use of the title Alice, however on the identical time, there’s just one. Arlo Guthrie’s 1967 “Alice’s Restaurant Bloodbath” is a cult traditional. It is available in at 18 minutes; radio stations usually performed it solely on Thanksgiving, the day that impressed the occasions of the tune. It’s very potential to have by no means heard the tune, however nonetheless know the reference.
ALISON and ALLISON
In 1977, Elvis Costello launched “Alison” on My Goal is True. It was his very first album, and it wasn’t precisely successful on the time. However the tune – and the title – caught on within the coming years. The Lemonheads recorded “Alison’s Beginning to Occur” in 1992. And The Gin Blossoms gave us “Allison Street” the identical yr. The final was impressed by a street signal for an actual life Allison Street, situated in Texas.
ALTHEA
From a Grateful Useless tune, full with allusions to Hamlet and nursery rhymes. Whereas it’s not certainly one of their finest recognized songs, it was performed stay regularly through the Eighties and sounds, unmistakably, like a traditional Useless tune.
AMANDA
Boston scored a significant hit in 1986 with “Amanda.” The facility ballad made all of it the way in which to #1 within the US. The tune coincided with the title’s peak recognition, rating within the High 5 from the mid-Seventies by way of the mid-Nineteen Nineties within the US.
AMY and AMIE
In 1948, Broadway musical The place’s Charley gave us the tune “As soon as in Love With Amy.” It’s virtually definitely the explanation the title began climbing, reaching the US High Ten by 1969. A number of years later, in 1972, Pure Prairie League recorded “Amie.” Whereas the tune wasn’t a significant hit on the time, it slowly turned a staple.
ANA
“Ana Ng” is a 1989 tune from They May Be Giants. They selected the title after scanning the New York Metropolis telephone guide and discovering so many individuals with the final title Ng. It’s frequent in Catonese, however was new to the songwriting duo.
ANGELA and ANGIE
The Rolling Stones hit #1 in 1973 with “Angie.” Rumor has lengthy circulated about which Angie or Angela impressed the tune. One potential rationalization? Keith Richards welcomed a daughter in 1972 referred to as Angela. The hypothesis is as enduring because the tune. The Lumineers named a tune “Angela,” too.
ANNIE
Irving Berlin scored the Broadway musical Annie Get Your Gun, primarily based on the lifetime of Annie Oakley, again in 1946. But it surely’s John Denver’s 1974 hit “Annie’s Track” that places the title on this record. It was impressed by his spouse, Ann Martell.
ARABELLA
The Arctic Monkeys recorded “Arabella” in 2013. It refers closely to 1968 sci fi movie Barbarella. So why Arabella as an alternative of Barbarella? One potential cause: frontman Alex Turner was relationship model-turned-television host Arielle Vandenberg on the time.
ARTHUR
In 1981, Dudley Moore performed dissolute millionaire Arthur Bach, who is anticipated to marry an acceptable heiress and safe his inheritance. As an alternative, he falls for a working class waitress, performed by Liza Minnelli. In the long run, Arthur throws all of it away for love. The film was successful, as was “Arthur’s Theme,” recorded by Christopher Cross.
ATHENA
In 1982, The Who recorded “Athena.” The tune was impressed by an actual girl named Theresa, who turned down advances by band co-founder Pete Townshend. Actually, early variations of the tune had been titled “Theresa.” As an alternative, they selected the title of the Greek goddess of knowledge, presumably to attenuate any connection to the then-married Townshend’s crush.
AUBREY
Aubrey was a sometimes-used uncommon boys’ title for years. Then Seventies comfortable rock giants Bread recorded “Aubrey” in 1972. By 1973, it was marching up the recognition charts for women till it turned an early twenty-first century favourite – lengthy after the tune was largely forgotten. As for why the band borrowed a fading boy’s title for his or her single? It was, apparently, impressed by Audrey Hepburn’s efficiency in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” No, there’s nobody named Aubrey (or Audrey or Tiffany) within the story. However that’s nonetheless the story.
AURORA
The Foo Fighters have scored dozens of hits throughout the years. Their 1999 tune “Aurora” isn’t among the many finest recognized. Besides it’s a tune that the band now makes use of as a tribute to their later drummer, Taylor Hawkins. They play it stay regularly, all the time with an emotional dedication. And the tune is clearly about an individual: I bear in mind Aurora. The tune’s launch date tracks with a gentle rise within the title’s use – although that may be extra coincidence than causation.
AVA
The Smashing Pumpkins’ 1998 album Adore featured the one “Ava Adore,” full with a creepy, Nosferatu-inspired music video. It wasn’t successful by any measure, particularly not in comparison with the band’s earlier success. And but, it’s price noting that the woman’s title Ava soared within the years instantly following the tune. For many causes, sure, however a catchy tune by no means damage.
AXEL
Not a ton of instrumental singles ever chart, however 1984’s “Axel F.” did. The theme from Beverly Hills Cop was written and carried out by German composer Harold Faltermeyer. The title comes the title character’s title, Axel Foley, performed by Eddie Murphy. Not solely did the film and single turn into blockbusters, however it additionally launched the recognition of the title Axel. The title returned to the US recognition charts for the primary time in a long time in 1989.
BARBARA
The woman’s title Barbara topped the recognition charts within the Nineteen Thirties and 40s. However the Seashore Boys’ “Barbara Ann” topped the musical charts in 1965. It’s really a canopy of a 1961 tune by The Regents. One other smash hit Barbara-influenced tune? Aqua’s kitschy homage to the immortal trend doll, “Barbie Lady,” from 1997. With Margot Robbie starring as the long-lasting determine within the smash hit 2023 film, Barbie’s profile is larger than ever.
BERNADETTE
Relying in your perspective, Bernadette may be a saintly, reverent title, related to Our Girl of Lourdes. Or it suits with child names from tune titles, because of The 4 Tops’ 1967 hit “Bernadette.” Many years later, tv sequence The Large Bang Principle borrowed “Bernadette” as a love tune for a personality on the present.
BETH
This quick type of Elizabeth acquired the heavy metallic energy ballad remedy in 1976, because of KISS. Sung by Peter Criss, “Beth” was a lament about life on the street. Criss first wrote it with the title “Beck,” impressed by a former bandmate’s spouse, Becky. Years later, as “Beth” it turned successful.
BETTY
There’s multiple tune with Betty within the title or lyrics. But it surely’s Taylor Swift’s tune from 2020 album Folklore that feels most generally recognized. Not solely as a result of it’s Taylor Swift, however as a result of it turned out that the tune revealed the title of Blake Vigorous and Ryan Reynolds’ third youngster. Another reference: Yung Gravy’s “Betty (Get Cash)” has the title within the title as a tribute to the late, nice Betty White … however doesn’t really repeat the title within the lyrics.
BILLIE JEAN
Again when Michael Jackson was on high of the world, “Billie Jean” reached #1, a single from his wildly profitable 1982 album Thriller. That’s a probably problematic reference right now. However simply Billie additionally feels musical because of Billie Eilish.
BLUE JEAN
At first look, Blue Jean seek advice from pants. Not individuals. Besides the lyrics – and video – to David Bowie’s 1984 single “Blue Jean” clearly refers to a lady. In 2013, Beyonce recorded a tune titled “Blue,” a love tune to her daughter with Jay-Z. Blue Ivy herself cameos on the observe, her giggle closing the tune.
BRANDY
A 1972 single from a New Jersey band referred to as Trying Glass, “Brandy (You’re a Effective Lady)” discovered new life on the second Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack in 2017.
CANDIDA
A 1970 single from Tony Orlando & Daybreak, “Candida” is catchy. And it’s a actual title, from a Late Latin title which means white, full with a handful of early saints and a George Bernard Shaw play by the title. Besides … Candida can also be a typical fungal an infection. Not surprisingly, the title has by no means fairly caught on, by way of it briefly charted within the US High 1000 through the tune’s heyday.
CANDY
Sweet isn’t all the time a given title, even in a tune title. However in Bruce Springsteen’s 1978 “Sweet’s Room” she is. That’s additionally true for New Version’s 1983 debut “Sweet Lady.” That’s simply two, however the given title Candace peaked within the Eighties, suggesting that, as soon as once more, tune titles helped gas a reputation’s recognition.
CAROLINE
Caroline is most well-known because of Neil Diamond’s “Candy Caroline.” The 1969 hit is rumored to be about many issues, from his former spouse (named Marcia) to Caroline Kennedy. It’s now an anthem, however that hasn’t damage the title, or stopped different bands from borrowing it. Standing Quo scored successful within the UK with “Caroline,” impressed by Diamond’s title in 1973. The Kaiser Cooks’ 2005 “Caroline, Sure” was a response to the Seashore Boys’ 1966 “Caroline, No.” Most just lately, the rapper Aminé’s 2016 “Caroline” gave the title to a fictional “mighty high-quality” Caroline. The title simply sounds proper in a tune.
CATHY
Given the enduring recognition of Catherine and Katherine, it’s a shock to see that only one hit tune makes use of the title Cathy within the title. Then once more, The Everly Brothers took “Cathy’s Clown” to #1 in 1960. Enjoyable reality: it turned the very first tune to high the charts within the US and the UK on the identical time.
CECILIA
Among the many most towering of child names from tune titles, Simon & Garfunkel scored successful with 1970’s rollicking “Cecilia.” The lyrics are about an on-again, off-again relationship … or possibly, they’re an enchantment to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. Simon & Garfunkel have usually mentioned that neither is admittedly true – the tune developed within the studio as they had been working, and Cecilia simply match the rhythm.
CHARLOTTE
Patti Web page recorded “Hush, Hush Candy Charlotte” because the theme tune for a 1964 Bette Davis film. It even earned as Oscar nomination for finest tune. But it surely’s The Treatment’s haunting 1986 single “Charlotte Generally” that places the title on this record. Another that comes up usually: Julian Cope’s “Charlotte Anne.”
CHELSEA
A neighborhood in London and one other in New York Metropolis, Chelsea was much more place title than particular person. But it surely’s usually talked about that former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton’s title was impressed by Joni Mitchell’s 1969 tune “Chelsea Morning.” Mitchell lived in New York’s Chelsea when she wrote the tune. Quick-forward to 2006, and the Fratellis scored successful with “Chelsea Dagger,” clearly a woman’s title this time. Actually, it was impressed by frontman Jon Fratelli’s spouse, Heather, who used the stage title Chelsea Dagger.
CHERRY
Loads of songs use cherry within the title, however it’s not all the time a reputation. Neil Dimaond’s 1966 “Cherry, Cherry” is one which clearly makes it a reputation. 1977’s “Cherry Child” by Starz is one other, as is reggae tune “Cherry Oh Child,” lined by the Rolling Stones and UB40, for starters.
CHEYENNE
Jason Derulo launched “Cheyenne” in 2015, however the title’s peak recognition was within the mid-Nineteen Nineties. Which means, after all, that the attractive girl haunting Derulo within the video may simply have answered to this title.
CHLOE
Mom Love Bone was one of many first teams to emerge from Seattle’s music scene within the late Eighties and early Nineteen Nineties. The tragic dying of frontman Andrew Wooden ended the band, however not earlier than their first album was recorded. “Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns” is about Wooden’s actual life girlfriend, Xana, but in addition his struggles with dependancy. The tune seems on the soundtrack for 1992 hit film Singles, boosting its profile – and probably pushing this title larger on the recognition charts, too.
CLEMENTINE
“Oh My Darling, Clementine” is a conventional people tune, however loads of pop and rock stars have recorded it, too. Bobby Darin added lyrics for his 1960 model; so did Irish pop group Westlife and legendary singer-songwriter Neil Younger. However there’s additionally “Clementine,” a totally unrelated tune from surf rockers Solar Room – and yet one more from Halsey.
CLEOPATRA
Weezer’s “Cleopatra” was launched in 2014, adopted rapidly by The Lumineers’ 2016 tune by the identical title, each referencing the legendary Egyptian queen. However approach again in 1998, British R&B trio Cleopatra launched a single titled “Cleopatra’s Theme.” On this case, the lead singer’s title actually is Cleopatra “Cleo” Higgins.
DANIEL
Elton John’s “Daniel” was recorded in 1973. It’s a somber tune. John’s songwriting accomplice, Bernie Taupin, was impressed by tales of veterans coming back from the Vietnam Battle. But it surely’s uplifting, too, because of the chorus “Daniel, you’re a star.” The singer gave the title Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John to his youthful son with husband David Furnish. (Brother Zachary has a center impressed by dad’s songs, too – Levon.)
DAWN
Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons scored successful with “Daybreak (Go Away)” in 1964. it wasn’t the primary tune with daybreak within the title, however most of these lyrics had been in regards to the starting of a brand new day. This was clearly directed at a lady: “fairly as a mid-summers morn.” The title was already within the US High 100 when the one was launched, however it surged in use for the subsequent few years.
DELIA
The backstory to “Delia’s Gone” is darkish and tragic, the story of a homicide. (Turns on the market’s a complete style referred to as homicide ballads.) It’s no lullaby, however the tune is a regular, recorded by many. Johnny Money first put it on an album in 1962, however the 1994 recording is healthier recognized.
DELILAH
The Plain White T’s weren’t the primary to make use of Delilah in a tune title. Tom Jones and Queen each did so lengthy earlier than. But it surely’s 2005’s “Hey There Delilah” that immediately involves thoughts. Plain White T’s frontman Tom Higgenson penned the ballad for an actual life Delilah.
DENIS/DENISE
Again in 1963, Randy and the Rainbows scored successful with an upbeat lovesong a few woman. “Denise” made it to the US High Ten. Quick ahead to 1978, and Blondie lined the tune. Debbie Harry modified it from Denise to Denis – the French masculine type – and scored a #2 hit within the UK with their cowl.
DIANA
One Course’s Eighties-throwback “Diana” was launched in 2013.
DIANE
John Mellencamp scored successful with “Jack & Diane” in 1982. Materials Problem launched “Diane” in 1990. And Vampire Weekend’s “Diane Younger” adopted in 2013.
DONNA
A number of songs use Donna within the title. Nineteen Sixties-inspired Broadway musical Hair is one. DeBarge’s Eighties ballad “Who’s Holding Donna Now” additionally involves thoughts. But it surely’s Ritchie Valens’ “Donna” that’s in all probability most well-known. The “La Bamba” singer perished within the tragic airplane crash with Buddy Holly and the Large Bopper in 1959. His story has been retold numerous instances, together with a 1987 movie titled La Bamba.
DOROTHEA
Taylor Swift has loads of names in her tune titles. This one is from her 2020 album Evermore.
EILEEN
“Come On Eileen” is the type of rousing anthem that outlined the Eighties. Dexys Midnight Runners scored their solely US hit with this 1982 single. And sure, there was an actual Eileen, the primary girlfriend of the band’s frontman, Kevin Rowland.
ELEANOR
The Beatles titled a lot of their songs with names, together with 1966’s “Eleanor Rigby.” It’s mentioned Paul McCartney took the primary title from actress Eleanor Bron, who appeared within the band’s 1965 film Assist! The darkish lyrics about “all of the lonely individuals” are softened by a hovering string part. McCartney and John Lennon quibbled about who wrote extra of the tune, however McCartney gained the 1966 Grammy for his vocal efficiency. Enjoyable reality: Eleanor Rigby was named Daisy Hawkins within the first model of the lyrics. Loads of different tune titles use Eleanor, together with Franz Ferdinand’s 2005 “Eleanor Put Your Boots On.”
ELISE
That is the primary – and solely – point out of Beethoven on the record of child names from tune titles. Credit score to “Für Elise,” also referred to as Bagatelle No. 25. The composer died in 1827; this wasn’t found for forty extra years. The identification of Elise has been debated by students ever since. But it surely’s The Treatment’s “A Letter to Elise” from their 1992 album Want that actually earns the title a spot right here.
ELVIRA
If Beethoven will get a point out, why not Mozart, too? In his lifetime, Mozart would’ve referred to as it “Piano Concerto No. 21 in C main.” However the piece was used for a 1967 film a few tightrope walker named Elvira Madigan – and ever since, we’ve referred to as it “Elvira Madigan” as an alternative. On a really completely different word, American nation quarter The Oak Ridge Boys scored a shock country-pop crossover hit in 1981. It was really written – and first recorded – within the Nineteen Sixties. And whereas it sounds prefer it’s a few girl, the tune was impressed by a avenue title in Nashville.
EMILY
Pink Floyd and Bowling for Soup have each used the title Emily for a tune title. So did Simon and Garfunkel, in 1966’s romantic “For Emily, Wherever I Could Discover Her.” Extra just lately, boygenius gave us “Emily I’m Sorry,” considered a reference to singer Phoebe Bridgers’ break-up.
EMMA
Emma is a former #1 title within the US, however Bon Iver’s “For Emma” was by no means launched as a single. However the album it seems on, For Emma, Ceaselessly In the past did launch Bon Iver’s profession.
ENID
This candy, quirky title comes from a Welsh phrase which means life, and was first well-known as character in Arthurian legend. Quick ahead to 1992 and the Barenaked Women wrote this tune after recognizing it on their server’s title tag in a restaurant. Now it’s the title of Wednesday’s roommate within the Netflix hit sequence, so possibly this rarity will make a comeback.
EVANGELINE
Matthew Candy’s 1991 “Evangeline” was impressed by a personality from a comic book books sequence. Los Lobos and Randy Houser have each used the title for a tune title, too. And, after all, it’s a romantic tune in Disney’s 2009 The Princess and the Frog – sung by a firefly to the moon.
FERNANDO
ABBA scored a world hit with “Fernando” in 1976.
GEORGIA
Most songs with Georgia within the title are in regards to the place. However “Candy Georgia Brown,” first written within the Twenties, makes it a woman’s title. It’s been lined by everybody, from the Beatles to Broadway, however probably the most well-known model is an instrumental, utilized by the Harlem Globetrotters as their signature tune. A bonus for One Course followers: in “Finest Track Ever,” there’s a lyric that goes “mentioned her title was Georgia Rose.”
GLORIA
The Eighties had been good to Gloria. First got here U2’s “Gloria” in 1981 – although it’s about religion, not love. In 1982, Laura Branigan borrowed an Italian pop hit and reinvented it as a worldwide chart-topper, additionally titled “Gloria.” That’s clearly about an individual: “you’re all the time on the run now.” Most just lately, The Lumineers recorded a 2019 observe titled “Gloria,” impressed by a relative of one of many band members.
HANNAH
Vampire Weekend used this title in a tune title; so did Hootie & the Blowfish. Each songs had been impressed by actual ladies with the names “Hannah Hunt” and “Hannah Jane,” respectively.
HELENA
From the Misfits to My Chemical Romance to Foster the Folks, there’s multiple observe titled “Helena.” The MCR observe was impressed by frontman Gerard Manner’s grandmother, Elena.
HENRY
A couple of tune contains the title Henry, however most of us have in all probability heard Herman’s Hermit’s 1965 smash hit “I’m Henry the VIII, I Am.” They didn’t write it; it was 1910 tune made well-known by a music corridor star named Harry Champion. Imagine it or not, the novelty tune knocked the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction” out of the #1 spot within the US.
HOLLY
Neil Diamond scored a High Ten hit with “Holly Holy” in 1969. A brand new era found it because of Netflix sequence Midnight Mass. In fact, Holly’s standing as a Christmas title places it within the titles of many a seasonal tune – and the lyrics of much more. There’s additionally Yellowcard’s “Tough Touchdown, Holly” from 2005. Another: does Weezer’s “Buddy Holly” depend?
IRENE
“Goodnight Irene” is a conventional people tune. Lead Stomach’s 1950 tune is known, however it’s been lined by Tom Waits and Pete Seeger, Eric Clapton and Little Richard, Nat King Cole and Jerry Garcia – to call only a few.
IRIS
The Goo Goo Dolls had been tasked with writing the theme tune for 1998 Nicolas Cage/Meg Ryan film Metropolis of Angels. They titled their tune “Iris” … however Meg Ryan’s character was named Maggie. Metropolis of Angels was loosely primarily based on a German film, the place the Maggie equal was referred to as Marion. So the place did Iris come from? Apparently, lead singer Johnny Rzeznik noticed it in a profile of nation singer Iris DeMent. The tune struck a nerve, and continues to encourage mother and father a long time after its launch.
JACK
There’s John Mellencamp’s little ditty ’bout “Jack & Diane,” successful from 1982. A decade earlier, Billy Joel’s “Captain Jack” appeared on 1973 album Piano Man. The Who’s “Blissful Jack” was recorded in 1966. Not lengthy earlier than that, Ray Charles recorded “Hit the Street Jack.” Decide your decade, and this title seems in a lyric or three.
JAMES
Each the Eagles and The Wrecks have songs about James Dean. There’s the immediately acquainted “James Bond Theme.” However the tune that in all probability involves thoughts for a lot of is James Taylor’s “Candy Child James,” from 1970. It was written for the singer’s nephew, who is known as in his honor.
JAMIE
Recorded in 1978, Van Halen’s “Jamie’s Cryin’” was by no means launched as a single, however turned a favourite anyway.
JANE; JANIE
1970’s “Candy Jane” from The Velvet Underground is a staple. Jane’s Habit took their title from a real-life particular person, as did their 1988 tune “Jane Says.” (Sure, there was an actual Sergio, too.) In 1989, Aerosmith launched “Janie’s Obtained a Gun.” Lots extra have used the traditional title, together with Janelle Monáe’s “Django Jane” from 2018.
JENNIFER; JENNY
When Donovan launched “Jennifer Juniper” in 1968, Jennifer had not reached the highest spot for women’ names within the US. (Although it was already within the High Ten.) He borrowed the title from a real-life particular person, a mannequin named Jenny Boyd. By the point Tommy Tutone launched “Jenny (867-5309),” the title was in all places. The tune was an enormous hit in 1982, inflicting chaos for anybody who actually had the telephone quantity 867-5309.
JESSICA
Presumably one of the vital well-known instrumental songs of all time, The Allman Brothers launched “Jessica” in 1973. It’s named for guitarist Dickey Betts’ daughter, born a yr earlier. The already-rising title leapt in use over the brand new few years, reaching the US High Ten in 1976. (And at the least one reader has mentioned that she was named for the tune.)
JEREMY
Pearl Jam’s 1991 “Jeremy” relies on an actual life tragedy. The video recorded for the one went on to win 4 MTV Video Music Awards, together with Video of the 12 months.
JOANNA
Kool & the Gang is finest recognized right now for “Celebration,” however in addition they hit the #2 spot within the US and the UK in 1983 with “Joanna.”
JOANNE
Girl Gaga’s 2016 tune “Joanne” was written about her late aunt.
JOE
Dozens of songs embody the title Joe, however maybe probably the most enduring is Jimi Hendrix’s “Hey Joe,” from 1966.
JOHNNY
Like Joe, it’s powerful to record only one tune with Johnny within the title. However “Johnny B. Goode,”the 1958 Chuck Berry single may be probably the most memorable.
JOLENE
Dolly Parton’s 1974 “Jolene” was impressed by a baby who requested for an autograph. However the tune tells the story of a homewrecking Jolene, as Dolly begs her “please don’t take my man.”
JOY
Like many a phrase title, particularly these with seasonal ties, Pleasure seems in multiple tune. It makes this record as a result of long-time reader Pleasure talked about Three Canine Evening’s enduring “Pleasure to the World.” It’s certainly impressed multiple mother or father to contemplate this upbeat, easy title for a daughter.
JUDE
Likelihood is you understand the story: Paul McCartney penned “Hey Jules” to console John Lennon’s younger son, Julian, throughout his mother and father’ divorce. The tune title morphed into “Hey Jude,” and the remainder in historical past. The tune hit #1 within the UK and the US in 1968, and stays beloved all these years later. It’s usually cited by mother and father naming their sons Jude – although the mother and father themselves weren’t born when the tune was first launched.
JUDY
In 1963, Lesley Gore’s hit single “It’s My Get together” informed the story of Johnny dumping her for Judy. She adopted it up with “Judy’s Flip to Cry” later that yr, persevering with the sage. In 1968, a really completely different type of tune used the title within the title: John Fred & His Playboy Band recorded “Judy in Disguise with Glasses.” The title was impressed by the Beatles’ “Lucy within the Sky With Diamonds.” Whereas the offbeat hit wasn’t fairly as profitable as “Lucy,” it did hit #1 within the US. There’s additionally the Ramones’ 1976 “Judy Is a Punk.” And for one thing much more obscure, there’s Harbour’s “Judy You Hung the Moon.” It sounds very Nineteen Sixties, however is definitely from 2017.
JULIA
Julia from the Beatles’ “White Album” was impressed by John Lennon’s late mom.
JULIET
In 1980, Dire Straits recorded “Romeo and Juliet,” impressed by a mixture of frontman Mark Knopfler’s actual life struggles and Shakespeare’s romance. The 2007 single “Verify Sure Juliet” from We The Kings can also be about romance, however much less clearly linked to the tragedy. In spite of everything, the title was altering from literary rarity to favourite selection across the time We The Kings recorded the tune. Actually, Juliet leapt practically 200 spots on the recognition charts between 2007 and 2009.
JULIO
Paul Simon’s 1972 “Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard” drew inspiration from Simon’s childhood in Queens, New York.
JUNIPER
Donovan’s single “Jennifer Juniper” got here in 1968, proper as Jennifer was peaking. But it surely was greater than a era earlier than Juniper would catch on.
KATE
Class Kate has appeared in multiple tune. There’s “Kiss Me, Kate” from the same-named Broadway musical in 1948. The Cole Porter rating is impressed by Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. However there’s additionally 1997’s “Kate” from Ben Folds 5.
KENNETH
R.E.M.’s first – and solely – entry on this record is because of 1994’s “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?” The tune was impressed by an actual life occasion. In 1986, CBS new anchor Dan Relatively was attacked by a person on a New York Metropolis avenue. Relatively’s assault stored shouting this phrase.
LAURA
When Ray Peterson recorded “Inform Laura I Love Her” in 1960, it was reached the US High Ten, however was banned within the UK. The lyrics are a farewell from a younger race automobile driver to his beloved after he crashes in a race. 1983’s “Consider Laura” from Christopher Cross was additionally successful – and likewise a few tragedy, this time an actual life unintentional taking pictures of a pal of Cross’ girlfriend. Regardless of all that darkness, this traditional title was a High 100 favourite from the Forties, proper into the earliest years of the twenty-first century.
LAYLA
Derek & the Dominos scored successful with “Layla” in 1971. Eric Clapton was impressed by two issues: the lady he was relationship (whereas she was nonetheless married to another person) and an epic Persian poem about love. The poem as we all know it was written within the twelfth century by Nizami Ganjavi, however the story stretches again centuries earlier. As a given title, Layla entered the US recognition charts in 1972, however it didn’t actually catch on. As an alternative, in 1992 Eric Clapton carried out a slowed-down, acoustic ballad model of “Layla” for MTV Unplugged. The title soared – and continues to be powerfully common right now.
LEAH
Donnie Iris recorded “Ah! Leah!” in 1980. He would later say that they got here up with the sound first, and solely realized it was a woman’s title after they’d began writing.
LEONARDO
Blessid Union of Souls’ 1999 single “Hey Leonardo” is understood for a rousing refrain of “She Likes Me for Me.” But it surely names checks at the least a dozen Nineteen Nineties celebs, from Tyson Beckford and Cindy Crawford to, because the title suggests, Leonardo DiCaprio.
LEROY
Jim Croce’s “Unhealthy, Unhealthy Leroy Brown” is a 1973 tune about “the baddest man” in Chicago. Leroy had been a High 100 title within the US, from the Eighteen Eighties into the Forties. So whereas it was an acceptable title for an grownup character – unhealthy or in any other case – Croce’s hit had no affect on mother and father naming their sons.
LEVON
An everlasting 1971 tune from Elton John, “Levon” was “born a pauper to a pawn on a Christmas Day.” It’s mentioned that John’s songwriting accomplice Bernie Taupin didn’t have any particular person or specific story behind the title. Years later, although, Elton John named his first son with accomplice David Furnish Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John. And sure, Zachary was born on Christmas Day 2010.
LILY
The most important hit to make use of the title must be The Who’s “Footage of Lily,” recorded in 1967. (Even so, it’s removed from the band’s greatest hit.) It’s a few boy in love with footage of a long-dead film star. (At the very least, that’s the G-rated synopsis.)
LOLA
“No matter Lola Needs” is a tune from 1955 musical Rattling Yankees. However the tune that involves thoughts is inevitably The Kinks’ “Lola,” full with spelling the title out L-O-L-A, Lola and rhyming it with cherry cola. It was successful in 1970, however the title was falling out of use then. It wasn’t till the early twenty-first century that Lola started to climb as soon as extra.
LOUIE
The Kingsmen’s “Louie Louie” is an unmistakable hit, even when the one lyrics many acknowledge is the twice-repeated title. A 1963 cowl of a 1955 tune, “Louie Louie” raced up the charts and triggered an FBI investigation into the probably obscene (although indecipherable) lyrics. However that’s up to now. Right this moment it’s virtually a degree in favor of utilizing a Lou- title.
LUCILLE
Little Richard’s tune “Lucille” began out as a ballad, however modified dramatically earlier than it was launched in 1957. It was a few girl who leaves her man. Twenty years later, Kenny Rogers additionally sang his “Lucille” a few girl who “picked a high-quality time to depart me.”
LUCY
A handful of songs use the title Lucy, however none rivals the Beatles’ 1967 “Lucy within the Sky with Diamonds.” Rumors abound as to the tune’s hidden which means. However there actually was a Lucy, a faculty pal of John Lennon’s son Julian. An image Julian drew of his pal impressed the lyric. Years later, in 2009, Julian Lennon recorded one other tune, titled merely “Lucy.”
LUKA
Suzanne Vega’s shock 1987 hit “Luka” is a few frightened youngster, one affected by abuse. The video drove dwelling the story.
MACK
Mack rhymes with the wildly common Jack, however isn’t practically as frequent. Within the Center Ages, Mack may’ve shorten for Magnus. Right this moment, it’s more than likely quick for certainly one of many Irish or Scottish surnames starting with the sound. The latter applies in Bobby Darin’s “Mack the Knife,” a 1959 hit for the singer. He up to date a tune from the musical “The Threepenny Opera.” The character’s full title is Macheath, probably the most infamous prison in London.
MAGGIE
A couple of tune title contains the title Maggie, however probably the most well-known is Rod Stewart’s 1961 “Maggie Could.” Enjoyable reality: the title Maggie seems within the tune, however not Maggie Could. As an alternative, Stewart borrowed the title from an previous people tune.
MANDY
Smooth rock famous person Barry Manilow’s first-even hit was 1974’s lament “Mandy.” It began out as successful within the UK for fellow singer-songwriter Scott English, titled “Brandy.” Manilow modified the BR to an M so as to keep away from confusion with that different tune with Brandy within the title. Mandy is most frequently a nickname for Amanda; given how dramatically Amanda climbed in use through the Seventies.
MARIA
First got here “Ave Maria.” Then there’s West Facet Story and The Sound of Music. However even past Broadway, there’s RB Greaves “Take a Letter Maria” from 1969; Blondie’s “Maria”; a Travis Scott-Justin Bieber collaboration; and a Rage Towards the Machine observe, too.
MARIGOLD
This daring botanical is extra usually related to Downton Abbey, however it’s additionally the title of a later Nirvana tune, with Dave Grohl singing. (Shades of the Foo Fighters.) Whereas they lyrics aren’t expressly about Marigold as a given title, the title’s latest recognition makes the case for including Marigold to this record.
MARJORIE
Taylor Swift’s 2020 album Evermore included “Marjorie,” written for her maternal grandmother. Marjorie Finlay was knowledgeable opera singer and tv host.
MARTHA
The Beatles’ “Martha My Expensive” seems like a candy love tune, however Paul McCartney took the title from his sheepdog. The Smashing Pumpkins, The Allman Brothers Band, and others have additionally used the standard ladies’ title in titles. So did Rufus Wainwright, however he was singing about his sister, fellow singer Martha Wainwright.
MARY
Let’s simply record them. There’s 1967’s “And the Wind Cries Mary” from Jimi Hendrix. “Alongside Comes Mary” was successful for The Affiliation in 1966. The Monkees recorded “Mary Mary” in 1967 and Run DMC re-invented it in 1988. “Proud Mary” was a 1967 Creedence Clearwater Revival tune, however Tina Turner’s cowl may be extra well-known. And that’s a number of of the songs that includes this enduring title.
MARY JANE
Identical to Mary and Maria, multiple tune title contains Mary Jane. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers arguably had the largest hit with 1993’s “Mary Jane’s Final Dance.”
MATILDA
If the title Matilda makes you consider the Roald Dahl story, you then’re heading in the right direction. Harry Kinds wrote this story about an actual life pal struggling together with her household and residential life … however to guard her privateness, borrowed the title of Dahl’s character as an alternative. Pink Floyd additionally used the title for a tune.
MAXINE
From a 2006 John Legend tune. “Maxine” wasn’t successful – it wasn’t even a single – however it’s nonetheless price a point out. Some years earlier, The Touring Wilburys additionally recorded a tune titled “Maxine.”
MAXWELL
Upbeat however violent, the Beatles’ “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” is catchy … and greater than slightly bit darkish, too.
MELISSA
The Allman Brothers Band recorded “Melissa” in 1972. It’s mentioned that Gregg Allman wrote many of the tune, however couldn’t work out the best title, till he heard a mom calling after her daughter in a grocery retailer.
MICHELLE
Romantic 1965 Beatles’s tune “Michelle” helped push the French female title to the very high of the recognition charts. Years later, all of these Michelles had been grown up – together with a pal of the band Weapons N’ Roses. “My Michelle” turned successful in 1987.
MICKEY
Sure, there’s Mickey Mouse. However musically talking, “Mickey” is the chart-topping 1981 hit from Toni Basil. Basil is extra well-known as a choreographer; her cheerleading-themed video assist propel this single up the pop charts.
MILLIE
Together with Millie on the record of child names from tune titles feels apparent, besides Completely Fashionable Millie is all-but-forgotten right now. Julie Andrews starred as Millie, a fresh-faced younger girl newly arrived in Twenties New York Metropolis, decided to launch her profession … till she finds a rich husband. A sequence of madcap escapades observe, and all stay fortunately ever after. The movie hasn’t precisely aged effectively, however it impressed a profitable Broadway musical in 2002. And that Twenties title has, certainly, loved a completely trendy revival a century later.
MINNIE
Positive, there’s the Mouse – and she or he sings fairly a bit. However “Minnie the Moocher” was a 1931 hit for Cab Calloway, a well-known band chief and jazz composer. The lyrics would’ve been scandalous within the Nineteen Thirties – all about risque dances and opium – however as a result of Calloway’s slang was unfamiliar to most, the tune turned a sensation. It impressed the 1932 Betty Boop quick by the identical title. And in 1999, “Minnie the Moocher” was inducted into the Grammy Corridor of Fame.
MOLLY
Little Richard’s “Good Golly Miss Molly” was a 1958 hit. It’s been lined time and time once more, and a 1966 Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels model was additionally common. It’s immediately acquainted to many, all these years later. There’s additionally John Denver’s 1970 tune “Molly.” Sponge’s 1995 “Molly (Sixteen Candles Down the Drain)” is, at the least partially, an ode to actress Molly Ringwald, star of many a permanent Eighties teen film. There’s additionally Tyga’s 2013 Molly, besides by then, the title was additionally slang for the drug MDMA.
MONA LISA
Nat King Cole’s #1 1950 hit “Mona Lisa” is in regards to the Leonardo da Vinci portray – and an actual woman, too. Elton John’s “Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters” seems on 1972 album “Honky Chateau,” however it’s not clear what the tune is about. And Panic! On the Disco recorded “The Ballad of Mona Lisa” in 2011.
OLIVER
Know your British historical past? Elvis Costello’s 1979 single “Oliver’s Military” refers to Olver Cromwell, a navy chief through the seventeenth century English Civil Battle. But it surely was impressed by Costello’s first go to to Belfast and seeing British troopers within the streets.
OLIVIA
One Course recorded “Olivia” in 2015; Harry Kinds insists it’s not essentially a few girl – although the lyrics recommend in any other case. Some years later, Kinds famously dated actress-filmmaker Olivia Wilde – however that was lengthy after the tune was written.
OPHELIA
Shakespeare’s Hamlet makes Ophelia a tragic determine. Tori Amos, Natalie Service provider, and The Band have all used the title for songs; at the least the primary two are clearly impressed by the literary determine. So is The Lumineers’ 2016 observe “Ophelia.” It’s the final one which has helped propel the title into wider use lately.
PEGGY
1957 hit “Peggy Sue” from the legendary Buddy Holly impressed a 1959 sequel, “Peggy Sue Obtained Married.” (And that, in flip, impressed a 1986 film by the identical title, starring Kathleen Turner and Nicolas Cage.) Holly initially titled the tune “Cindy Lou,” after his niece. However Holly’s drummer, Jerry Allison, requested to vary it to Peggy Sue, for his girlfriend – and later spouse. For years, the title Peggy Sue appeared in lyrics to different pop songs, together with the Seashore Boys’ “Barbara Ann.”
PENNY
As in Penny Lane. Sticklers might insist that The Beatles’ 1967 hit “Penny Lane” is a few avenue in Liverpool. And that was the inspiration for the hovering single. However given the recognition of Penelope, chances are high that loads of ladies contemplate Penny Lane their tune. And in 2000, a younger Kate Hudson performed Penny Lane in Nearly Well-known, incomes an Oscar nomination for her work. That implies that this era has thought of Penny Lane a given title for years.
POLLY
Nirvana’s 1991 album “Nevermind” was an enormous, genre-defining hit. The observe “Polly” was by no means launched as a single, however given the sheer variety of albums bought, chances are high that you simply’ve heard this tune. It’s a few real-life tragedy, a kidnapping sufferer – who managed to flee her captor. The woman’s title was by no means launched. Once more, it’s a darkish subject for a tune, and maybe one unlikely to encourage mother and father. Polly has not charted within the US High 1000 for the reason that Seventies.
PRUDENCE
The Beatles recorded “Expensive Prudence” in 1968. As soon as once more, there was an actual stay inspiration for the tune. Mia Farrow’s sister, Prudence, met the Fab 4 on a religious retreat in India. Prudence was centered on enlightenment, not socializing. The tune was written by John Lennon to attract her out. In 1983, Siouxie and the Banshees lined it, and scored a High Ten hit within the UK.
RHIANNON
Fleetwood Mac’s Rhiannon, launched in 1975, is likely one of the most well-known child names from pop songs of all time. Stevie Nicks took inspiration from Triad, a guide by Mary Chief. The supernatural story additionally drew from conventional Welsh tales in regards to the goddess Rhiannon. The title shot into the US High 1000 in 1976.
RHONDA
The Seashore Boys’ 1965 “Assist Me, Rhonda” was a #1 hit within the US. The title was already within the US High 100, however climbed much more following the tune’s launch.
RITA
The Beatles’ “Pretty Rita,” a 1967 tune a few meter maid, is a unusual tune written by Paul McCartney for “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Membership Band.”
RONAN
It’s arduous to hearken to Taylor Swift’s “Ronan” with out tearing up. The tune is a tribute to slightly boy who handed away from most cancers. Swift was impressed by a weblog stored by Ronan’s mother throughout his sickness. It was launched as a profit for most cancers charities. On an inventory full of love songs, this can be a reminder that child names from tune titles might be deeply, powerfully transferring.
ROSALITA
“Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)” is a 1973 Bruce Springsteen tune from second album The Wild, the Harmless, and the E Road Shuffle. It was his subsequent album – Born to Run – that made Springsteen a mega-star. However “Rosalita” ultimately turned a favourite because of stay performances. The title, nevertheless, has by no means caught on.
ROSANNA
Toto’s 1982 hit “Rosanna” borrowed its title from actress Rosanna Arquette. On the time, she was relationship one of many band members.
ROSEMARY
In 1970, British band Edison Lighthouse scored successful with “Love Grows (The place My Rosemary Goes).” A favourite from the Twenties into the Forties, the tune couldn’t revive Rosemary. But it surely’s a catchy tune right now, now that classic, beautiful Rosemary is again in favor.
ROSIE
At the very least half a dozen songs use Rosie within the title. But it surely’s Neil Diamond’s “Cracklin’ Rosie” that may be probably the most well-known. It hit #1 within the US in 1970. That mentioned, apparently Diamond was impressed by a bottle of wine – a rosé.
ROXANNE
The Police recorded “Roxanne” in 1978. However the Roxanne that actually stands out is UTFO’s “Roxanne, Roxanne.” The 1984 hip hop traditional ignited the Roxanne Wars – a sequence of hip hop singles persevering with the story. There’s “Roxanne’s Revenge,” from Roxanne Shanté, launched later in 1984. At the very least ten extra singles adopted over the subsequent yr. The infant title Roxanne had been falling within the Seventies; this burst of vitality briefly helped buoy the title up, however by 1990, it was trending out of use as soon as extra.
RUBY
Select your style and your decade, and there’s an excellent probability that Ruby has been sung in a well-known lyric or three. First got here “Ruby Child,” recorded by the Drifters in 1956, however made well-known by Dion in 1962 – and lined by many others through the years. The Rolling Stones’ “Ruby Tuesday” got here out in 1967; Kenny Rogers’ “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Like to City” was a 1969 hit; Rancid’s “Ruby Soho” adopted in 1995; and the Kaiser Chiefs hit #1 within the UK with 2007’s “Ruby.”
SALLY
Wilson Pickett’s 1963 “Mustang Sally” is a traditional. However so is Eric Clapton’s 1977 “Lay Down Sally.” And “Lengthy Tall Sally,” recorded by Little Richard in 1956 and lined by the Beatles and the Kinks within the following a long time, is each bit as enduring.
SARA
Songs by Fleetwood Mac (1979) and Starship (1986) had been titled simply Sara; Corridor & Oates launched “Sara Smile” in 1975. Whereas Sarah with an H has all the time been extra common within the US, Sara with out an H reigns on the pop music charts. Daryl Corridor did, certainly, write the title for a real-life Sara, his girlfriend and collaborator Sara Allen. Years later, Panic! At The Disco recorded “Sarah Smiles,” a distinct tune with an analogous title, for lead singer Brendan Urie’s spouse Sarah Orzechowski.
SHANNON
Henry Gross scored a 1976 hit with tearful ballad “Shannon.” Besides Shannon isn’t a woman. It’s inspiration was a canine – particularly, the Irish Setter that belonged to Seashore Boys’ guitarist Carl Wilson. Nevermind the backstory, although – the already common title spiked in use once more after the tune’s launch.
SHARONA
The Knack’s upbeat single “My Sharona” was launched in 1979. Sure, there was a real-life Sharona, who dated the lead singer of The Knack and appeared on an album cowl. The title has by no means been common within the US, although the tune has impressed some households, together with 68 in 1980, the yr after the tune was launched.
SHEILA
In 1985, Prepared for the World launched “Oh Sheila,” and it turned a #1 hit. As a given title, the Irish import was already fading through the Seventies and 80s – however because it peaked within the Nineteen Sixties, chances are high loads of 20-something Sheilas appreciated seeing their title on the high of the recognition charts.
SHERRIE and SHERRY
Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons’ 1962 “Sherry” turned the band’s first hit. In 1984, Steve Perry left Journey and recorded “Oh Sherrie.” Within the first case, the band simply favored the way in which the title sounded within the tune. (An earlier model was titled “Terri.”) However Perry took the title from his real-life girlfriend.
STACY
Fountains of Wayne’s 2003 single “Stacy’s Mother” stays the band’s greatest hit.
STELLA
“Stella Blue” is a 1973 tune from the Grateful Useless. It’s additionally that uncommon tune title that might make a compelling first-middle mixture for an actual daughter now.
SUE, SUSIE
In 1957, The Everly Brothers hit #1 within the US with “Wake Up, Little Susie.” A number of years earlier, in 1964, Dale Hawkins recorded “Susie Q,” however it wouldn’t turned successful till Creedence Clearwater Revival recorded it in 1968. In between, Dion warned us to avoid “Runaround Sue” in 1961. After which there’s “A Boy Named Sue,” Johnny Money’s 1969 quirky hit. It was the age of peak-Susan, a High Ten title from the mid-Forties proper by way of the Nineteen Sixties.
SUSANNA, SUZANNE
“Oh! Susanna” is a staple of Americana. Each Journey and Leonard Cohen have written songs titled “Suzanne.” Within the latter case, it’s primarily based on an actual particular person.
UMA
Fall Out Boy’s 2015 tune “Uma Thurman” borrows the title straight from the actress.
VALERIE
This long-standing favourite happens in additional tune titles than you may guess. The Monkees spelled it “Valleri” in 1968. One of many tune’s writers was impressed by a real-life highschool crush; on the time, the Monkees had been starring of their hit tv sequence and the producers like the thought of songs with ladies’ names within the titles. Steve Winwood scored successful with a really completely different “Valerie” in 1982. Once more, there was a real-life inspiration, however Winwood has mentioned little about her. British group the Zutons scored a 2006 hit with “Valerie,” however it turned a good larger success within the US when Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse launched a 2011 collaboration.
VERONICA
Elvis Costello recorded “Veronica” in 1989. It’s a love tune, however a really completely different variety. Because the music video makes clear, Costello’s lyrics are about his getting older grandmother, who’s strugglign with reminiscence loss. Paul McCartney collaborated on the one; it turned Costello’s first actual hit within the US.
VICTORIA
The Kinks recorded “Victoria” in 1969 for a British tv play referred to as Arthur (Or The Decline and Fall of the British Empire). The lyrics are in regards to the lengthy reign of the previous British monarch who outlined an period. It’s satirical and sharp, a wry commentary on the extremes of the Victorian period, set to a thumping guitar riff.
VIRGINIA
Like all place title, it’s powerful to untangle which songs are about an individual from these in regards to the place. Tom Petty’s 2020 “Go away Virgina Alone” is one. It adopted probably the most well-known tune about Virgina, the title – Prepare’s 1998 “Meet Virginia.”
WENDY
Say Wendy, and odds are it brings to thoughts Peter Pan. However the Seashore Boys recorded “Wendy” in 1964. And Blink-182 has a tune referred to as “Wendy Clear.” Whereas neither tune is successful, given the success of each bands, many people have heard one of many Wendy songs.
WINDY
If the songs titled “Wendy” by no means hit it large, effectively, “Windy” did. A smash hit for The Affiliation in 1967, it’s clearly a few woman: Who’s peeking out from below a stairway/Calling a reputation that’s lighter than air?/Who’s bending down to offer me a rainbow?/Everybody is aware of it’s Windy. Windy peaked in use within the years following the tune’s launch … as did Wendy, suggesting that some mother and father misheard it. Or probably heard it accurately, however determined Wendy was the extra wearable different.
WILLIAM
Rossini’s “William Inform Overture” turned a popular culture staple because the theme tune for The Lone Ranger tv sequence. But it surely makes this record because of The Smith’s 1984 “William, It Was Actually Nothing.”
What are your favourite child names from tune titles? What’s lacking from this record?
First printed on April 14, 2020, it was revised and re-posted on February 2, 2023 and once more on Could 22, 2024.
