16 baby names inspired by historic, brilliant women of science

If you’re keen to inspire your little girl to reach for the stars (we mean literally, like Valentina Tereshkova) or change how we care for others (like Florence Nightingale) then have we got news for you!

We’ve pulled together a helpful cheat sheet, to take you through just a tiny few of the brilliant women of science. You might just find the perfect clever-cookie namesake for your daughter.

7. Esther

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Esther Lederberg: Esther was a microbiologist who made discoveries about the genetic make up of various bacteria - including the super-gross e.Coli - and pinpointed how viruses behave within bacteria. Esther's theories contributed to how we understand DNA, too.