‘Breaking Bad’-Inspired Baby Names

Walter

Jesse

Popularity rank in the U.S.: #174

Meaning: God exists

Sure, Jesse Pinkman is aimless andself-sabotaging, but he's also the humorous heart of "Breaking Bad."Walter's former student/business partner is charming and boyish just like hisname, which comes from Hebrew.

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Marie

Popularity rank in the U.S.: #579

If you're looking for the most"normal" character in "Breaking Bad," Skyler's sister Mariemight be it. She's loyal and provides emotional support for both her sister andher husband, Hank—though her shoplifting habit proves that no one's perfecton this show. Marie is a classic name, derived from Mary.

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Hank

Popularity rank in the U.S.: #602

As a name, Hank is the epitome of the friendlyguy next door who loves grilling and football. On "Breaking Bad,"Hank is just a hair more complicated—he's a DEA agent and Walter'sbrother-in-law. This name originally came from a shortened version of the nameJohn; today it's often a nickname for Henry, but can also be given as a propername.

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Holly

Popularity rank in the U.S.: #449

Choosing the name Holly is a way to nod to thisshow without giving your child a criminal namesake—as the baby daughter ofWalter and Skyler, Holly is the only completely innocent member of the group.This name, which comes from the holly tree, is appropriately sweet andwholesome.

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Felina

Popularity rank in the U.S.: Not ranked

Meaning: Cat-like

Want to pay tribute to "Breaking Bad"without singling out any one character? Look to the show's final episode,"Felina," for inspiration. This unusual name has Latin roots and adelicate sound.

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Flynn

Popularity rank in the U.S.: #659

Meaning: Son of the red-haired one

Walter's son is technically Walter Jr., butthis sweet teen prefers to be called Flynn, a Gaelic name. If you were namedafter a drug kingpin, you'd probably pick a new moniker too.

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