Choosing the perfect baby name is one of the toughest decisions new parents will make. There are so many choices — almost too many. So some folks have turned to their favorite TV shows and characters for inspiration. Truth be told, I have an uncle who was such a huge fan of Dallas' J.R. Ewing, he actually named his son the same thing. Take a look at 40 other (and arguably more sane) name choices inspired by TV.
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Meadow, The Sopranos
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Vinnie, Welcome Back, Kotter
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Bart, The Simpsons
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Arya, Game of Thrones
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Tobias, Arrested Development
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Jordan, My So-Called Life
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Dexter, Dexter
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Erica, as in All My Children vixen Erica Kane
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Jean-Luc, Star Trek the Next Generation
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Lafayette, True Blood
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Rose, Golden Girls
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Dana, X-Files
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Chandler, Friends
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Lucy, I Love Lucy
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Veronica, Veronica Mars
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Barney, How I Met Your Mother
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Sheldon, The Big Bang Theory
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Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel
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Santana, Glee
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Dean, Supernatural
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Liz, 30 Rock
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Rory, Gilmore Girls
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Jack, 24
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Frasier, Cheers and Frasier
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Ally, Ally McBeal
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Carrie, Sex and the City
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Sydney*, Alias*
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Sam, Cheers
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Ari, Entourage
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Leslie, Parks and Recreation
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Hurley, Lost
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Pam, The Office
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Winnie, The Wonder Years
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Bree*, Desperate Housewives*
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Theo, Cosby Show
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Jess, New Girl
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Phil, Modern Family
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Brita, Community
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Alexis, Dynasty
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Don, Mad Men
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What other TV show character names do you like?
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