14 Baby Names Inspired By The White Lotus That Deserve A Round Of Aperol Spritzes

TV Fabio Lovino/HBO Ciao, bella! by Jen McGuire November 28, 2022

If you’re looking for a baby name with a little extra sizzle, zest, continental flair, look no further for your inspo than The White Lotus Season 2. With Sicily as the backdrop, sunshine, and intrigue, you really can’t go wrong.

Aperol Spritz

Yes, it’s a cocktail. But it’s a fizzy, fruity, quintessentially European cocktail that makes everyone happy. Doesn’t that sound like the perfect description of an ideal baby? Fabio Lovino/HBO

Saluti

Imagine your baby being named Saluti , the Italian word for cheers. Everyone they went, people would be forced to salute them whether they realized it or not. Fabio Lovino/HBO

Tanya

Fabio Lovino/HBO It’s not like you’re going to hear a lot of Tanyas running around the schoolyard, so why not pay homage to the true original from The White Lotus by naming your baby after her?

Ciao

Italian for both “hello” and “goodbye,” Ciao is the name that really gives the most bang for its buck. Fabio Lovino/HBO

Vespa

Fabio Lovino/HBO Vespa is actually a real name that means “evening star” so you better snap this one up quick for your baby before everyone else catches on. Then buy Vespa a Vespa when they turn 16 and you’ll be the best parent ever.

Harper

Aubrey Plaza plays newly wealthy Harper in The White Lotus . She’s a bit judgmental, sure, but she’s also super smart and has mastered the take-no-bullsh*t vibe. Fabio Lovino/HBO

Ragazzo

Fabio Lovino/HBO Name your little boy “boy” in Italian for simplicity, originality, and also just saying “Ragazzo” sounds very cool. Especially if you name your other baby “Ciao” and say it together; “Ciao Ragazzo!”

Limoncello

The classic drink from southern Italy might not be to everyone’s taste (too Pine Sol-y) but the name Limoncello is just perfect. Sweet and cool and unique, evocative of sunsets in southern Italy. Fabio Lovino/HBO

Valentina

Naming your baby Valentina in honor of the manager of The White Lotus in Sicily sort of guarantees you a no-nonsense, stylish little bambino. Because she would not put up with any less. Fabio Lovino/HBO

Portia

Perhaps the most on the nose of all the names in the second season of The White Lotus , Portia deserves a second look. It’s name is derived from a Shakespearean character that means “ a beautiful, wealthy, and brilliant woman.” So no pressure. Fabio Lovino/HBO

Daphne

For so many reasons, not the least of which because Daphne in the second season of The White Lotus is colorful, sweet, and fun. Fabio Lovino/HBO

Dominic

His character might leave much to be desired, but the name Dominic is so versatile. Nick, Dom, Nicky. Such a cute name. Such a conflicted man. Fabio Lovino/HBO

Caftan

Short of actually naming your baby Tanya McQuoid, Caftan is the next best option. Who would Tanya be without her gorgeous, comfortable, flowing caftans? It’s a great name. Fabio Lovino/HBO

Albie

Is there anyone sweeter in this series than sensitive, thoughtful Albie? Why wouldn’t you want to give your son such a unique name? Fabio Lovino/HBO

Catch up with new episodes of the second season of The White Lotus every Sunday night on HBO Max, for baby name inspo, outfit ideas... or just to plan for your next trip to Sicily. Minus the dead bodies.