Naming kids after someone famous

[hockeychick57.livejournal.com]

So I'm one of those people who doesn't really want kids at all but is fascinated with talking about baby names.

Anyway, question: Would you/have you name(d) your child after someone famous that you like or admire?  By "famous" I mean more along the lines of actors, musicians/singers, or artists..not really historical figures.

Part of me thinks it's a little selfish..you know, like forcing your likes onto your child or something, but part of me thinks it's really neat.

Anyway, I personally would only use the following famous peoples' names as middle names since they're a little crazy and obvious (since I'm sticking with last names):

Very likely to use:
Harrison (George from The Beatles)
Lennon (John)
Dean (James)

Not very likely, but still options for me:
Mercury (Freddie from Queen)
Phoenix (River)
Drake (Singer Nick)

How about you guys?

Comments

[jamykins.livejournal.com]

i plan on using harrison for that very reason