Spring has sprung and new life is popping up all over town — from baby zoo animals to budding blossoms — so we're playing the name game.

Did you know that the study of names is onomastics? It covers all kinds of names, including given names (first names) that often have distinct origins.

A few weeks ago, we asked you to suggest names with local inspiration. Here are five reader suggestions that stood out.

Paxton — Known for his roles in "Alien" and "Apollo 13," actor Bill Paxton was born in Fort Worth in 1955.

Dryce — Hotel Dryce opened in 2021, transforming the Byers Avenue dry ice warehouse into a boutique hotel.

Montgomery —Named after Montgomery Plaza, once a retail warehouse and now a residential and restaurant destination.

Bowie — Jim Bowie, the legendary frontiersman is the namesake of Camp Bowie and the resulting boulevard.

Stetson — "Everybody knows what it is and everybody needs one." Grab your hat today.