The Olympic Games Paris 2024 will begin on July 26, followed by the Summer Paralympics, and the spotlight will turn to the greatest athletes from around the world. Where better to draw baby name inspiration for your bouncing bundle of joy? Whether you are after a name that reflects an ancient time when the Olympics began, or the French capital that will host the 33rd Olympiad. Or maybe you want to look to Olympians past and present, both the greatest the world has ever seen, Australia's best athletes, or the Aussie athletes who will vie for greatness in 2024.
Click through the gallery for our pick of the best Olympic-inspired baby names. The first Olympic Games were held in Greece from 776 BC to 393 AD so it is only fitting to look to ancient names such as those with Latin roots for inspiration. Augustus is a Latin name which means "great" or "magnificant" – perfect for future Olympians.
An ancient Greek name that literally means from Mount Olympus, this girl's name is a perfect choice if you are following an Olympic theme. Mount Olympus is not only the home of the Greek gods, but the ancient Olympic Games, and has an "athletic, goddess-like aura", according to Nameberry. A Latin name, meaning "time" or "timekeeper", Horatio is the perfect boy's name when keeping to an Olympic theme.
A Greek name which means "bright", Phaedra is the perfect baby name for a boy or girl. According to The Bump, Phaedra is also the name of a princess in Greek mythology. A boy'.