40 Cool And Trendy Nigerian Celebrity Baby Names

It is remarkable how much influence a celebrity wields just by being a celebrity, doing what he or she loves. Consequently, manufacturers and big brands fall over themselves trying to get a celebrity face on their products. Naturally, some parents too love to choose Nigerian celebrity baby names for their little ones too, so their babies can also shine!

Here’s a list of 40 Nigerian celebrity baby names for your tiny influencer.  

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Furthermore, here are some of your favourite Nigerian celebrities and the names their children bear. 

1. Linda Ikeji: Jayce 
2. Sheyman: Keisha
3. Naomi Mac: Arabela
4. Naeto C: Naeso
5. Davido: Aurora, Haily, David
6. Doctor Sid: Sarah, Sydney 
7. Mercy Johnson: Purity, Henry, Angel 
8. Mike Ezuruonye: Reynold
9. Peter Okoye: Cameron, Aliona
10. Peter Odewinge: Noah, Theo
11. 2face Idibia: Olivia, Zion, Isabella, Nino
12. Monalisa Chinda: Tamarlily 
13. Wizkid: Boluwatife, Ayo
14. Ice Prince: Jamal
15. Tiwa Savage: Jamil
16. Olamide: Maximilliano, Tunrepin, Asaiah
17. Sinzu (Sauce Kid): Nejei
18. Mercy Aigbe Gentry: Michelle, Omogbolahan
19. Iyabo Ojo: Priscilla, Festus
20. Laide Bakare: Similoluwa, Oluwadamilare, Abdul Samad

1. Omawumi: Kamillah
2. Paul Okoye: Andre, Nadia, Nathan
3. Ibinabo Fiberesima: Sean Liam, Craig, Zino
4. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde: Meraiah, Princess, M.J., Micheal 
5. Biodun Okeowo Sofuyi: Ayo, Ifeoluwa
6. Dakore Akande: Ayomide and Dasola
7. Timaya: Emmanuella, Grace
8. Omoni Oboli: Tobe, Gozi, Chizi
9. May D: Olamipoju
10. Kaffy Shafau Ameh: Joseph, Eliana
11. Samklef: Jason
12. Terry G: Rex
13. Waje: Emerald 
14. Genevieve: Chimebuka
15. Kayswitch: Kalyami
16. Patoranking: Ralph 
17. 9ice: Milani, Zion, Michelle, Maya, Miya
18. Oritsefemi: Patience
19. Obafemi Martins: Tyler, Kendrick, Kelvin
20. Flavour: Sophia, Gabriella 

What is in a name?

Names are very important in Nigeria. As a result, most names have meanings that are significant to their parents. Also, these celebrities have reasons to name their kids

Furthermore, if you have the intention of using any of the names, be sure it fits the gender to which you’re assigning it. Also, verify the meanings of the names. In addition, you decide if it is something you are comfortable with your child bearing for the rest of their lives.

Read also: Best Nigerian baby names for girls

Reference: Psychology Today