It looks like the popularity of particular books and movies are continuing to influence expecting parents when they choose a baby name these days. Some of the most popular baby names, and those quickly rising in popularity can definitely be traced to the latest in pop culture. The current top names can be traced to Twilight, The Hunger Games, Game of Thrones, and Pretty Little Liars. In fact, currently the top two names are Isabella and Jacob. Does that sound familiar to anyone? Check out more from Clevver TV and Name Berry below:

Check out all of the latest baby names over at Name Berry.com here.

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Quite honestly my daughter came pretty close to becoming Éowyn from The Lord of the Rings. I was pretty set on that name for a daughter long before I ever even thought about having kids. She didn’t end up an Éowyn, and her given name definitely suits her, but it was a close one. I think if a certain author or character resonates with you and sticks with you in life, there can be some real meaning in giving that name to a baby. On the other hand, if it’s just a passing fade and you end up not even caring about that character, book or movie a few months later… perhaps you should have thought longer on your baby name!

What do you think of naming your children from characters in books and movies that you love?

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For all of you fans of the television series Pretty Little Liars, good news! The same author that wrote Pretty Little Liars also penned the series The Lying Game, and ABC Family is bringing it into production. But where exactly is our Twilight connection? Eclipse actress Kirsten Prout (Lucy) has been cast as Char in the new series The Lying Game. Check out more below:

‘Eclipse’ actress Kristen Prout has been cast in ABC Family’s upcoming series, ‘The Lying Game.’ Is it the new ‘Pretty Little Liars?’ The books are both written by the same author after all!

What would you do if you had a long-lost twin? What if she disappeared the day you were supposed to meet? How far would you go to find out what went wrong?

In The Lying Game, Emma Paxton travels to Arizona to start a new life with her long-lost sister—but the life she’s about to begin is the one her sister left behind. . . .

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What do you think of Kirsten getting cast in The Lying Game?

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In a new interview with People Magazine, Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale reveals that not only did she try out for a role in Twilight, but also for a role in The Twilight Saga: New Moon. What roles, exactly? Alice initially, and Jane the second go-around (which we all know were ultimately filled by Ashley Greene and Dakota Fanning, respectively). Read more below:

Life could have been very different for Hale, had she beat out Ashley Greene for her role in the Twilight saga. “I auditioned for Alice,” Hale says. “I read the books and I wanted to be part of the first movie so bad. They cast everyone, so I heard about this new role, Jane, who was going to be a part of the second one, and I went for that.” Despite being turned down for both roles, Hale approves of the final decisions. “I love everyone they’ve cast,” she says. “I’m such a believer in everything happens for a reason and it’s all about timing. I like where I’m at right now. I make a living, and I’m on a show, but I can still go on with my life.”

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I like Dakota as Jane and I don’t know that Lucy could play it so evilly, but I could see Lucy as Alice. She fits more of the book-Alice look (in terms of height), so I could see that work out. How about #LucyForBreakingDawn - ha! What do you think of this news? Are you surprised Lucy auditioned? Could you see her in either of the roles she tried out for?

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