Walter
Popularity rank in the U.S.: #337
Meaning: Ruler of the army
Walter seems like an affable, gentle name—until you consider that it comes from a Germanic name meaning "ruler ofthe army." That's what made this moniker perfect for Heisenberg himself,the man who went from mild-mannered teacher to criminal mastermind over theshow's run.
Skyler
Popularity rank in the U.S.: #302 (girls), #352(boys)
Meaning: Scholar
Walt's long-suffering wife stood by him,perhaps for longer than she should have. This gender-neutral name is an alternatespelling of "Schuyler," meaning scholar in Dutch. Skyler Whitestruggled, but her name has a lofty, light air to it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blue
Popularity rank in the U.S.: Not ranked
As a name, Blue certainly got a boost in thetrend department when Beyoncé and Jay-Z chose this name for their baby girl.It's also the street name for Walt and Jesse's highly prized product; somefolks might find that a dark inspiration, so just tell them it's your favoritecolor.
Vince
Popularity rank in the U.S.: Not ranked
You have Vince Gilligan to thank for your"Breaking Bad" obsession. The show's creator and head writer, who wasalso a producer and writer on "The X-Files," is technically namedGeorge Vincent—but any superfan of this show knows the power of a perfectnickname.
