Harper

Harper Finkle from Wizards of Waverly Place

In Disney Channel's Wizard's of Waverly Place, Harper Finkle was Alex Russo's best friend. She had a crush on Alex's brother Justin until she began dating Zeke Beakerman. Her parents performed in their own musical variety show. Harper was very into crafts and made all her own clothes. A future version of Harper became an author by writing about the Russo's wizarding adventures.

Harper is derived from the surname of a harp maker. In 2016, Harper was ranked as the 10th most popular name for girls, and the 793rd most popular name for boys.

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Bailey

In Pixar's Finding Dory, Bailey was a beluga whale that lived at the Marine Life Institute in a tank next to Destiny, who was a whale shark. He thought his sonar skills were impaired, but it was all in his head. He helped Dory find her parents.

In Disney Channel's Suite Life on Deck, Bailey Pickett was a student on the S.S. Tipton. She was born on a farm in the country. She and Cody Martin, also a student, were romantically involved.

Bailey is an English occupational surname that referred to someone who was a bailiff. In 2015, Bailey was the 108th most popular name for girls, and the 995th most popular name for boys.

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Madison

In the Disney channel series, Liv and Maddie, Madison "Maddie" Rooney was a basketball player and twin sister to actress and singer Olivia "Liv" Rooney. She was the daughter of Pete and Karen Rooney, and also had two brothers, Joey and Parker. She was in a long term relationship with Diggie Smalls, but they broke up because he became an exchange student and didn't want to stay in Wisconsin. She briefly dated her sister's co-star on the tv show "Voltage", Josh Willcox before getting back together with Diggie.

In the Disney film, Splash, Madison was a mermaid who came on land in search of her true love after she saved him from drowning. She chose her name while walking on Madison Avenue in New York City.

In the Disney channel series, Good Luck Charlie, Madison was a girl who once dated P. J. Duncan.

Madison is an English surname that means "son of Maud." It was mostly used for boys until the movie Splash popularized it for girls. In 2015 it was the 11th most popular name for girls but was only given to 72 boys.

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Parker

In the Marvel Universe, Parker is the surname of Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man.

In the Disney channel series, Liv and Maddie, Parker Rooney was the youngest child of the Rooney family. His parents were Pete and Karen, and his older siblings were twin sisters Liv and Maddie, and brother Joey. Parker was very smart and advanced several grades to attend high school with his older siblings. He was very into robotics and was often inventing new machines. He built an elaborate system of tunnels under their house, which eventually caused the house to collapse, forcing the family to move in with their aunt in Los Angeles.

In the Disney channel series, Lizzie McGuire, Parker Mackenzie was a girl in Lizzie's class. She had a crush on Gordo and didn't like Lizzie.

Parker is an English occupational surname that means "keeper of the park." In 2015, Parker was the 72nd most popular name for boys and the 227th most popular name for girls in the United States.

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Nakoma

In Disney's Pocahontas, Nakoma was Pocahontas's best friend. Nakoma admired Pocahontas's betrothed, Kocoum. Nakoma distrusted the settlers and worried about Pocahontas's involvement with John Smith. At first she covered for her, but when Pocahontas snuck off with him a second time, she feared for her safety and sent Kocoum after them. After Smith was captured, Nakoma helped Pocahontas gain access to see him.

Most baby name sites state that the meaning of Nakoma is 'great warrior or great spirit' but I'm not certain how accurate the information is. The usually reliable Behind the Name states that it is Chippewa for "I do as I promise." Nakoma was given to 5 boys in 1995 and 7 girls in 1996. It barely made it into the database for the next three years when it dropped off completely.

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Ariel

In Disney's The Little Mermaid, Princess Ariel was the daughter of King Triton of Atlantica and was a mermaid. She was fascinated by humans and collected objects created by them. Ariel had six sisters. Her friends included a fish named Flounder and a seagull named Scuttle. Sebastian was a lobster tasked by King Triton to keep her out of trouble. Ariel rescued Prince Eric from a shipwreck and fell in love with him. She made a bargain with the sea-witch Ursula, in which she traded her voice for a pair of legs. She had three days to make Eric fall in love with her or she would be Ursula's prisoner. She missed the deadline, but King Triton made a deal to become Ursula's prisoner instead. Ursula continued to try and kill Ariel, but was killed by Prince Eric. When she died, all her prisoners were freed. Her father gave her legs, and she and Prince Eric were married.

In The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, Ariel and Eric had a daughter named Melody.When she was a baby, Morgana, the sister of Ursula tried to kill her. Ariel and Eric decided to keep Melody away from the sea to protect her. Melody could not resist the sea, however, and was tricked by Morgana. Ariel became a mermaid again to try and find Melody. After Morgana was defeated, Ariel became human again.

Ariel is a Hebrew name that means 'lion of God.' In 2014, Ariel was the 133rd most popular name for girl and the 738th most popular name for boys in the U.S.

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Quill

In Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Peter Jason Quill, aka Starlord, was abducted from Earth as a child. He became an outlaw, but later redeemed himself by stopping Ronan the Accuser from destroying Xandar with an infinity stone. In the process, he joined a group of misfits called the Guardians of the Galaxy. His mother was human, but his father was of unknown origin.  

In Disney's Fairies, Quill was an art-talent fairy. She was a sculptor. She appeared in A Masterpiece for Bess, and Four Clues for Rani.

Quill is an English word that refers to the hollow shaft of a feather, or a pen made from one. In 2014, 5 boys were given the name Quill. 

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Zephyr

In Tinker Bell and the Pixie Hollow Games, Zephyr was a fast flying fairy. She partnered with Vidia during the Pixie Hollow Games. She ran an athletic clothing shop called Zephyr's Zoom Room in the Fairy Colosseum.

In The Hunchback of Notre Dame II, Zephyr was the son of Esmeralda and Phoebus. He often played with Quasimodo, and he wanted to join the circus so much that he followed ringmaster and thief Sarousch to the cathedral. He witnessed Sarouch steal La Fidele, a rare expensive bell from the cathedral. Sarouch then kidnapped him, but he was rescued by Madellaine.

Zephyr is a Greek name that means 'west wind.' In 2014, 99 boys and 21 girls were named Zephyr. 

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Lonnie

In Disney's Descendants, Lonnie was the daughter of Mulan. She lived in Auradon and went to Auradon Prep. Unlike some of the other students, Lonnie thought the kids from the Isle of the Lost were cool. After Mal used magic to change Jane's hair, Lonnie paid Mal $50 to make her hair cooler.

In Disney's Kim Possible, Lonnie Rockwaller was the sister of Bonnie and Connie Rockwaller. Bonnie was a classmate and rival of Kim.

In the Disney Channel series Fish Hooks, Lonnie was the leader of the marching band at Freshwater High.

For boys, Lonnie is a variant of Alonzo which means 'ready for battle'. For girls, Lonnie is a variant of Leona which means 'lion' or Alona which means 'oak tree.' In 2014, 199 boys and 8 girls were named Lonnie in the U.S.

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Audrey

In Disney's Descendants, Princess Audrey was the daughter of Aurora and Prince Phillip. She was a student at Auradon Prep. She dated Prince Ben and Chad Charming, and was a cheerleader. She was a bit stuck up, and had an immediate dislike of Mal, whose mother, Maleficent, had tried to kill her parents.

In Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Audrey Ramirez was a teenage girl who was the engineer and mechanic that was a part of the expedition to find the lost city of Atlantis.

In the Disney movie Home on the Range, Audrey was a red hen that lived at the Little Patch of Heaven farm.

In the television series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Audrey Nathan was a cellist and the girlfriend of Agent Phil Coulson. Audrey was never informed that Coulson had been brought back to life after being killed by Loki. Audrey was stalked by Marcus Daniels, aka, Blackout.

Audrey is an Old English name that means 'noble strength.' Audrey was originally a boy's name, I'm considering it unisex, but the girls have pretty much taken over the name. Audrey has always been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S. In 2014 it was the 36th most popular name for girls. For boys, Audrey was in the top 1,000 names for boys periodically from 1902 to 1939. In 2014 only 5 boys were named Audrey.

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London

London Leah Tipton was a character in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, The Suite Life on Deck, and The Suite Life Movie on the Disney Channel. London was the daughter of Wilfred Tipton, a mogul who owned Tipton Industries. She lived at the Tipton Hotel, and later, the S.S. Tipton, where she attended the Seven Seas High. London was a typical spoiled rich girl, with little work ethic. She was best friends with Maddie Fitzpatrick.

London is the capital of the United Kingdom. In 2014, it ranked as the 93rd most popular name for girls, and 611th for boys in the United States.

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Riley

In Pixar's Inside Out, Riley Anderson was a twelve year old girl whose mind provided the setting for most of the action of the movie. Her emotions, Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Fear, and Anger, helped her through a difficult time in her life.

In Disney Channel's Girl Meets World, Riley Matthews is the daughter of Cory and Topanga Matthews. She has a little brother named August, and her best friend is Maya. She has a crush on Lucas, and her father is her teacher.

In Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Riley was the wingman of Sam Wilson, aka Falcon. Like Sam, Riley was a test pilot for the EXO-7 Falcon pack. Riley was killed in action.

In the Disney Channel television series, The Wizards of Waverly Place, Riley was a baseball player that Alex Russo had a crush on.

In The Replacements, also a Disney Channel television show, Riley Eugene Daring was one of the main characters. She and her brother Todd were orphans. They ordered a FleemCo phone, which they used to replace their parents and any other adult they didn't like.

Riley is an Irish surname, whose meaning is unknown. In 2014, it ranked at #173 for boys, and #47 for girls in the U.S.

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