J.K. Rowling is Thrilled By the Next Generation of Babies with Harry Potter Names

@jk_rowling This is my new daughter, Hermione, born yesterday. Keeping the franchise going for the next generation! pic.twitter.com/S55yp2DJko

— Sam Wills (@Chickpeas3ways) February 23, 2016

The great thing about books is that there’s always the possibility for new generations of fans. Sometimes, the parents of those new generations get them started really early by giving them names like Hermione.

J.K. Rowling couldn’t be more thrilled to see so many parents naming their children (or their pets!) after characters from her beloved series, despite the fact that when Rowling named Hermione, she picked an “unusual name” on purpose so that girls who are like the character wouldn’t be to easily made fun of. However, too many people are inspired by Hermione, and like the proud parents in the tweet above, want to give their daughters the name in honor of her.

Well, Rowling seems to love the development:

🎀🌺🌸🌹Congratulations!🌷🌸🌺🎀 https://t.co/fEHybi1J0G

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 23, 2016

Soon, a bunch more people started sharing their namesakes with Rowling:

@jk_rowling This is my daughter Hermione, she’s 5 now. <3 pic.twitter.com/yVvHaHpVm0

— Mirnie Ellerbe (@MirnieEllerbe) February 23, 2016

@jk_rowling @Chickpeas3ways meet Harry you can see his mark better here pic.twitter.com/xVjzdeC2Yg

— Jes Lauren (@Jesschica22) February 23, 2016

@jk_rowling @Chickpeas3ways this is my puppy, Sirius. pic.twitter.com/ZR54gekNsz

— Vix Richardson (@nefarious_vix) February 23, 2016

While others identified with the Harry Potter characters in other ways:

@jk_rowling I read all the #HarryPotter books while pregnant. This is my daughter Sofia with her #harrypottermark⚡️ pic.twitter.com/7mFzVxewp5

— jo_mak (@jo_mak) February 23, 2016

Well, I’m not going to apologise because I think she looks beautiful! ♥️⚡️ https://t.co/phBSlo14ME

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 23, 2016

Here’s to parents continuing to share quality literature with their children – any way they can!

(via The Daily Dot)

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