20 of the best baby names inspired by the characters of Peaky Blinders
"Don’t **** with the Peaky Blinders."
Got a Netflix subscription? Then chances are you’ve been enthralled by the epic gangster drama set in the lawless streets of 1920s Birmingham, Peaky Blinders.
It’s cinematic perfection with a haunting soundtrack, brilliantly flawed characters and a storyline that sucks you in from the get go.
And because it’s set in post-war Birmingham, the character names are full of old worldly charm and perfect to consider when naming your new little one.
Check out some of our favourites in the gallery below …
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20 of the best baby names inspired by the characters of Peaky Blinders
Tommy
Don’t let the dreamy blue eyes deceive you, Thomas Michael Shelby OBE DCM MM MP is as badass as they come.
The leader of the Birmingham criminal gang, the Peaky Blinders and the patriarch of the Shelby Family is as charming as he is clever and is a worthy namesake for your new little one.
Polly
Tommy may be the official head of the Shelby family, but everyone know’s it’s Elizabeth “Polly” Gray who really runs the show.
She serves as the company treasurer of Shelby Company Limited and puts her gypsy blood to good use as she advises both the men and women on how to best move forward as they navigate their life of crime.
Alfie
Perhaps Tommy’s only true equal,
Alfred “Alfie” Solomons Jr. is at times both friend and foe to the Peaky Blinders.
His epic dialogue alone is reason enough to consider choosing his name to bestow upon your little one.
Grace
The undercover agent who worked as a barmaid sent to spy on the Peaky Blinders is the only one to truly capture Tommy’s heart.
Arthur
The eldest, and wildest of the Shelby crew, Arthur William Shelby Jr. serves as Deputy Vice President of Shelby Company Limited and member of the ICA, acting as his brother Tommy Shelby’s right-hand man.
A troubled soul with a heart of gold, Arthur is a worthy moniker for any little Brummie.
Ada
Fierce and determined Ada Thorne (née Shelby) doesn’t not let anyone tell her what to do.
The fourth and only female of the Shelby siblings fights against her role in the Peaky Blinders but the family bond is too strong.
Jeremiah
Before his involvement with the Peaky Blinders, Religious man Jeremiah Jesus fought in the war alongside the Shelby brothers in the tunnels, but vowed never to pick up a weapon again after the end of the war.
Esme
The gypsy blood is strong in Esme Martha Shelby (née Lee).
When Lee family member Esme was chosen in an arranged marriage for John Shelby, things could have gone either way, but the pair lucked out and their union was strong.
Another strong woman worthy of naming your little on after.
Aberama
A Romany Gypsy hitman-for-hire, it’s not long before Aberama Gold finds his way into viewers hearts and Polly’s bed.
Gina
She’s the scheming wife of Polly’s son Michael Gray and we’re sure season six is going to show us exactly what a force Gina Gray can be.
Freddie
Former friend of Tommy, and loving husband of Ada, Freddie Thorne is a man who wears his heart (and his communist leanings) on his sleeve.
Lizzie
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Shelby (née Starke) has a past that haunts her and a marriage to Tommy that includes the ghost of Grace.
A trusted member of the Peaky Blinders, Lizzie is not one to be messed with.
Malacki
Malachi Byrne is a member of the Irish Republican Army who comes into the world of the Peaky Blinders with a not so positive result.
Ruby
Named by her great aunt, Polly, little Ruby is the result of the convenient union between Tommy and Lizzie.
Isaiah
One of the ‘new generation’ of peaky Blinders, is a close friend and companion of Finn Shelby and Michael Gray.
The son of Jeremiah Jesus is quietly stealthy in all that he does.
May
Wealthy widow
May Fitz Carleton, is another who captures Tommy’s heart when she is enlisted by Thomas Shelby to train his horse for a big race.
Not intimidated by the criminal world, May proves that strength comes in all shapes and forms.
Finn
Finn Shelby is the youngest of the Shelby siblings and a member of the Peaky Blinders who we watch grow up throughout the series.
Shielded from the worst of his family’s actions, Finn has a softer heart than the others.
Birdie
While we never meet her in the show, Birdie Boswell was a Gyspy Princess and is the mother of Polly and grandmother of the Shelby siblings and the Gray siblings making them all Romany royalty.
Luca
Bringing the mafia vibes to the series is Luca Changretta, an Italian American mobster who leads his family in a bloody vendetta against the Shelby family.
Greta
Greta De Rossi was the ex-lover of Thomas Shelby, she died at the age of 19 from consumption, before Thomas left for the war and is a ghost who still haunts him.
