When the Covid-19 pandemic swept the world, many believed there would be a quarantine baby boom. We won’t know if that’s the case for several months but in the meantime, the pandemic was not going to stop babies who had been percolating throughout from being born. But what to name them? Something classic or something current? If the latter is your cup of baby-making tea, then these Covid-inspired names are for you.

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Corona and Covid
Couple, whose babies were born on March 27: "Sure. Why don't we name our twins after the virus." No word on who whether the newborn boy or girl drew the short stick and was "blessed" with Covid.

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Lockdown
This one has potential, only because the nickname Lock sounds kind of cool.
Related: These will be the most popular baby names in 2020.
Related: These will be the most popular baby names in 2020.

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Sanitiser
Because, of course. But, hey, now they can't say they don't have enough of it.

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Tina
Short for quarantine. Not horrible.
In case you're wondering, this is the most popular baby name ever.
In case you're wondering, this is the most popular baby name ever.

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Demi
Short for pandemic. Somewhere, Moore and Lovato are groaning and shaking their heads.

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Vi and Russ

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Essie
Short for essential. Sorry, we'll show ourselves out.

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Hope
Because we all need a lot of this.
Wonder if any of pregnant celebs will roll with any of these names this year.
Wonder if any of pregnant celebs will roll with any of these names this year.

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Joy
It's how we're going to feel when this is all over.

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Patience
We all need this. In spades.

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Rainbow
The rainbow is a symbol of hope — as evidenced by the drawings kids are showing off in windows or in their sidewalk chalk art.
Related: The 20 most generous celebs during Covid.
Related: The 20 most generous celebs during Covid.

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Phoenix

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Florence
As in Nightingale, as in let's honour our nurses (and all the medical and essential workers) in these uncertain times.

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Raphael
Derived from the Hebrew meaning "the Lord has healed." Here's hoping.
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Emerie
Derived from the German name Emmerich, it means "brave and powerful." And we need girl power now more than ever.

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Angus
Its Gaelic origins mean "unique strength," something everyone is hoping they can channel. Plus, you can shorten this to Gus and that's just badass.

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Kenzo
First off, this is cool as hell. Second, the Japanese name means "strong and healthy" — and that's the kind of positivity we need in this world right now.
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Speaking of positivity, here are energy crystals that might just change your life. Oh, Crystal would also make for a beautiful name, no?

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Jabari
The Swahili name, meaning "brave," actually comes from the Arabic name Jabbar. Frankly, both are winners.

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Kendrick
There are two ways to take this awesome moniker — and both origins are winners. In Old English, it means "bold power" and in Welsh, it's "hero." So baby's covered.
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See also: Usher Jr and other celeb babies named after famous parents.
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