2021 baby names show influence from 'Dune' and 'Bridgerton', with Chani, Percy, Anthony, and Eloise gaining popularity.

Parents find pop culture inspiration for baby names, with 'Dune' and 'Bridgerton' influencing choices. Chani, Zendaya's character in 'Dune', saw a 3,300-spot increase for girls, and Sihaya, her secret Fremen name, made the list for the first time. Percy from 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' increased 296 spots for boys and 700 for girls, while Greek gods like Ares and Hermes also saw an uptick. Netflix's 'Bridgerton' also inspired names like Anthony and Eloise.