May 12, 2009

Logie winning names for futures stars

With the recent Logie awards I thought it would be an interesting idea to look back at some of the names of Gold Logie nominees and winners.

Many people are exposed to new and different names through tv and  the influence of pop culture can be seen weekly in birth announcements Australia wide. 

The Gold Logie really is a popularity contest with the award going to the most popular personality on Australian tv by way of public votes. Whilst this list contains more female names than male names it is a reflection on the gender balance of Gold Logie nominees and winners. There are significantly more females nominated then males and the male stars have been a core group of well known tv personalities dating back to the early 90's whilst the women seem to change and cycle through quicker.

Without further ado, some logie winning names for your future tv star!


Ada - Girls name of English, German and Polish origin. Can be considered a short form of Adelaide meaning 'noble kind/sort'. Ada Nicodemu , nominated in 2005 for Home and Away

Bridie - Girls name of English and Gaelic origin meaning 'exalted one'. Bridie is a form of Bridget. Bridie Carter, 2 nominations for McLeod's Daughters

Dieter - Boys name of Germanic origins meaning 'people army'. Pronounced Dee-ter. Dieter Brummer nominated 1996 for Home and Away

Georgie - Girls name of Greek origins meaning 'earth worker'. Often used as a short form of Georgia / Georgina and Georgiana. Georgie Parker has many nominations and wins for roles in A Country Practice and All Saints.

John - Boys name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is gracious'. John Wood, 6 nominations 1 win for Blue Heelers and John Howard, 2 nominations for All Saints.

Kate - Girls name of Greek origin meaning 'pure'. Kate Ritchie. Winner 2008 for Home and Away, several nominations.

Natalie - Girls name of Italian origin meaning 'Christ's birthday'. Natalie Blair. Nominee 2008 for Neighbours

Rebecca - Girls name of Hebrew origin meaning 'to tie'. Rebecca Gibney Gold winner 2009 for Packed To The Rafters

Rove - Surname and Boys name of Swiss, Italian and Nordic origins meaning 'wolf' and 'renown'. Rove McManus. Multiple nominee, Winner 03,04,05  for Rove Live

Sigrid - Girls name of German origin meand 'Fair Vistory'. Sigrid Thornton - nominated 2001 for SeaChange 

Simmone - Girls name of Hebrew origins meaning 'listening'. Generally spelt Simone. Simmone Jade Mackinnon . Nominee 2009 for McLeod's Daughters



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