Arnold
Popularity rank in the U.S.: #901
Meaning: Eagle ruler
He's back…possibly as your child'snamesake. Arnold Schwarzenegger's personal and political lives have beencontroversial, but in one area there's no dispute: The Terminator is a bonafide action star. His name is derived from German.
Sylvester
Popularity rank in the U.S.: Not ranked
Meaning: Forest dweller
When a boy is named after Rocky Balboa andRambo, playground bullies should steer clear. Sylvester Stallone not onlystarred in multiple action films, but he also wrote the screenplay for "Rocky."This name comes from Latin and can be shortened to Syl.
Sigourney
Popularity rank in the U.S.: Not ranked
Meaning: Victorious conqueror
Sigourney Weaver's given name is actuallySusan, and her extensive body of work stretches far beyond "Alien," butthis prolific actress and her unusual first name are perhaps best known for herstarring role in this extraterrestrial franchise. This English name is bound tobe an attention grabber.
Bruce
Popularity rank in the U.S.: #401
Love quoting "Yippiey ki yay[expletive]" or practicing the one-inch punch? Then the name Bruce,originally a Scottish surname, is for you. Between Bruce Willis' role in the"Die Hard" franchise and Bruce Lee's legendary martial arts legacy,this is the name of action-movie royalty.
Liam
Popularity rank in the U.S.: #2
Meaning: Protector
Before 2008, it was hard to picture Liam Neeson — the middle-aged star of "Schindler's List" and "LoveActually" — as an action hero. Then "Taken" premiered, and noone ever again doubted his ability to take down the bad guys. This hugelypopular name is an Irish short form of William.
Milla
Popularity rank in the U.S.: Not ranked
If watching a model fight zombies like a bossappeals to you, the name Milla might also. In the "Resident Evil"franchise, Milla Jovovich kicks butt and takes names. Speaking of names, hersevolved as a short version of names ending in -milla, like Camilla.
Dwayne
Popularity rank in the U.S.: #881
It's no surprise that the wrestler The Rockturned out to be a successful action star. In the ring Dwayne Johnson displayedstunning muscles and impressive acting chops that came in handy in "TheFast and the Furious" franchise, among others. This spelling is analternative to Duane, which comes from an Irish surname.
Michelle
Popularity rank in the U.S.: #187
Michelle is another name belonging to multipleaction phenoms. Michelle Rodriguez smolders in "The Fast and theFurious," "Avatar" and "S.W.A.T."; Michelle Yeoh isn'tas famous in the U.S. but is known worldwide for performing her own stunts inHong Kong action movies. This name is the French feminine form of Michael.
Harrison
Popularity rank in the U.S.: #127
Meaning: Son of Harry
He's Indiana Jones, Han Solo and the Fugitive.What more could an action fan want in a child's namesake? Harrison Ford earnedhis stripes playing rough-and-tumble roles, but this English name is refinedenough to suit someone who never gets his hands dirty.
