111 Popular Soap Opera Names For You To Binge Watch

Aashita Dhingra
Jan 15, 2024 By Aashita Dhingra
Originally Published on May 31, 2022
Fact-checked by Amatullah Gulbargawala
Cool and fun soap opera names become extremely popular with everyone who loves this entertainment form.

The soap opera is a drama or series of several episodes in which the story’s plot revolves around the life of certain characters, which is, most of the time, relatable to common people.

The history of soap opera is extremely beautiful and helps people understand the reason behind the popularity of soaps. This is the reason that many individuals who like to watch soap operas, take interest in the names of different soap operas across the world.

If you are also looking for some interesting soap opera names, pick any of the below whose name appeals to you the most, sit down, grab your favorite snack and watch it till the end.

Soap Opera Character Names

Soap operas are still a favorite to many, although it requires patience. Soap operas are known for their cool, evil, kind, or beautiful characters. A list of soap opera character names is given below.

Althea Davis (Greek Origin), meaning 'heal,' is a character from the soap opera 'The Doctors.'

Beaufort Oglethorpe (French Origin), meaning 'beautiful,' is a character from the soap opera in America titled 'One Life to Live.'

Belle Black (French Origin), meaning 'pretty,' is from the American drama 'Days of Our Lives.'  Two words that speak a lot.

Bianca Montgomery (Italian Origin), meaning 'white,' is from the American drama 'All My Children'.

Brody Lovett (Gaelic Origin), meaning 'ditch,' is from the drama titled 'One life to Live.'

Cassius Grady (Latin Origin), meaning 'vain,' is a character in the soap opera named 'Neighbors.'

Celia Fitzgerald (Latin Origin), meaning 'heaven,' is from the soap opera series 'All My Children.'

Chase (French Origin), meaning 'to seize,' is a character from the comedy-drama series 'Entourage.' It is a name that you may want to know a bit more about.

Colby (Old Norse Origin), meaning 'settlement,' is from the soap opera 'Dynasty'. One of the best short names.

Cyrus Renault (Persian Origin), meaning 'sun,' is the main antagonist of the daytime soap opera 'General Hospital.'

Dahlia Crede (Scandinavian Origin), meaning 'flower,' is a character from the daytime drama 'Guiding Light.'

Dallas (Scottish Origin), meaning 'meadow,' is an American soap opera. It is one of the popular names you may want to know a bit more about.

Desmond Chiam (Irish Origin), meaning 'kingdom.' is from the drama named 'Neighbors.'

Eden Baldwin (Hebrew Origin), meaning ' a pleasurable place,' is from the American soap opera 'The Young and the Restless.'

Evangeline Williamson (Greek Origin), meaning 'good news,' is from the soap opera 'One Life to Life.'

Fallon Carrington (Irish Origin), meaning 'leader,' is from the American television soap opera 'Dynasty' and its spin-off 'The Colbys'. It is a right and powerful name that features in the list of soap opera character names.

Fletcher Reade (Anglo-French Origin), meaning 'arrow,' is from the soap opera 'Guiding Light.'

Holden Snyder (English Origin), meaning 'hollow,' is a character from the daytime drama 'As the World Turns'.

Hope Williams Brady (Greek Origin), meaning 'trust,' is from the drama 'Days Of Our Lives' of America.

Jasper Jacks (Persian Origin), meaning 'treasurer,' is from the American drama series 'General Hospital'.

Juliette Nightingale (Latin Origin), meaning 'youthful,' is from the British drama 'Hollyoaks.'

Lincoln Tyler (Old English Origin), meaning 'pool colony,' is from the soap opera 'All My Children.'

Lola Pearce (Spanish Origin), meaning 'sorrow,' is from the soap opera 'EastEnders.'

Marina Cooper (Latin Origin), meaning 'sea related,' is from the daytime drama 'Guiding Light.'

Melrose (Scottish Origin), meaning 'bare,' is an American television soap opera. It is indeed one of the best short names.

Nash Brennan (English Origin), meaning 'lives by the ash tree,' is from a daytime drama in America named 'One Life to Live.' A lot of fans may like to know a bit more about this character.

Nola Reardon (Gaelic Origin), meaning 'white shoulder,' is from the daytime soap opera 'Guiding Light.'

Orion Hawk (Greek Origin), meaning 'who hunts,' is from the daytime drama 'Days of our Lives.'

Orson Hodge (Latin Origin), meaning 'cub of bear,' is a character from the comedy series 'Desperate Housewives.'

Otto Sanchez (German Origin), meaning 'riches,' from the soap opera titled 'Kidnapped.'

Paloma Lopez-Fitzgerald (Latin Origin), meaning 'dove,' is from the daytime soap opera 'Passions.'

Peyton Spaulding, meaning 'warriors' estate,' is from the daytime drama 'Guiding Light.

Rafe Hernandez (Norse Origin), meaning 'wolf,' is from the soap opera of America titled 'Days of Our Lives.'

Remy Boudreau (French Origin), meaning 'pure,' is a fictional character from the American drama 'Guiding Light.'

Rex Sterling (Latin Origin), meaning 'king,' is a character from the American drama series 'The Young And The Restless.'

River Carpenter (Latin Origin), meaning 'water stream,' is from the daytime soap opera 'One Life To Live.'

Roman Brady (Old English Origin), meaning 'old,' is from the daytime drama 'Days Of Our Lives.'

Sage Snyder (French Origin), meaning 'clever,' is from the daytime drama series 'As The World Turns.'

Scarlett (Arabic Origin), meaning 'bright red,' is from the Colombian telenovela 'Mariana And Scarlett.'

Scout Cain (French Origin), meaning 'to hear,' is from the American daytime soap opera titled 'The General Hospital.'

Theodora Rostand (Greek Origin), meaning 'God's gift,' is from the soap opera named 'The Doctors.'

Valentina Cassadine (Latin Origin), meaning 'fit,' is a character from the American drama 'The General Hospital.'

Willow Harris (Old English Origin), meaning 'willow tree or freedom,' is from an Australian daily drama, 'Home and Away.'

Zane Buchanan (Hebrew Origin), meaning 'God's grace' is from the soap opera titled 'One life To Live.'

Zora (Slavic Origin), meaning 'sunrise,' is from the soap opera of Kenya named 'Zora.'

Spanish Soap Opera Names

People who are crazy for soap operas watch them in different languages. For them, we present some Spanish soap opera names as well. Download the subtitles of your choice and enjoy without any language barrier.

Acacias 38 (Greek Origin), meaning 'thorn,' is a soap opera representing history.

Bandolera (Spanish Origin),meaning 'to court,' is a soap opera based on fiction and action. A short and interesting name.

Calle Nueva (Spanish Origin), meaning 'street,' is a soap opera revolving around drama.

Carazon Salvaje (Spanish Origin), meaning 'heart,' is a Mexican soap opera with melodrama. 

Catalina y Sebastian (Irish Origin), meaning 'pure,' is a Mexican telenovela having romance and melodrama.

El Secreto (Spanish Origin), meaning 'hidden,' is a soap opera revolving around mystery, thriller, drama and romance.

Esencia de Poder (Spanish Origin), meaning 'essence,' is a TV series profusely based on drama.

La Casa de las Flores (Latin Origin), meaning 'flower,' is a soap opera of dark comedy. 

La Mentira (Old Portuguese Origin), meaning 'to lie,' is a classical soap opera revolving around drama and romance.

La Reina del Flow (Spanish Origin), meaning 'queen,' is a mystery soap opera with the plot of vengeance.

La Reina del Sur (Spanish Origin), meaning 'queen,' is a fictional soap opera full of action and mystery.

La Usurpadora (Spanish Origin), meaning 'usurper,' is a romantic Mexican drama. It is one of the operas you must get the first row seats for.

La verdad de Laura (Spanish Origin), meaning 'truth,' is a famous Mexican-Spanish telenovela.

Luna negra (Latin Origin), meaning 'moon,' is a soap opera name with a lot of melodrama.

Maria la del Barrio (Latin Origin), meaning 'beloved,' is a popular telenovela. Do watch this opera whenever it first hits your town.

Marielena (Latin Origin), meaning 'star of the sea,' is a drama-based TV series. A great name related to the days of lives.

Obsesion (Spanish Origin), meaning 'besieged,' is a soap opera packed with a lot of thrill and romance. A great short name for a soap opera.

Pasion de Gavilanes (Latin Origin), meaning 'suffer,' is a romantic telenovela with mystery and revenge.

Rebelde Way (Latin Origin), meaning 'war,' is a soap opera revolving around teenagers and their love and passion for music.

Reina de Corazones (Spanish Origin), meaning 'queen,' is a romantic telenovela with a twist in plot.

Seis Hermanas (Spanish Origin), meaning 'sister,' is a telenovela representing history. A popular soap opera name.

Te sigo amando (Italian Origin), meaning 'love worthy,' is a romantic and popular soap opera.

Yo soy Bea (Spanish Origin), meaning 'good,' is a drama with lots of comedy and fun.

Yo Soy Betty, la Fea (Gaelic Origin), meaning 'peace,' is a soap opera involving tragicomedy and drama.

Soap Opera Stars Names

Soap operas sometimes get famous due to their lead role characters and stars. Some of the soap opera stars' names are listed below.

Alf Stewart (Norse Origin), meaning 'elf,' isfrom the Australian television soap opera 'Home and Away.'

Ben Evans (Hebrew Origin), meaning 'son,'is from the American television soap opera named 'Sunset Beach.'

Connie Britton, meaning 'knowledgeable,' is from the American television musical drama 'Nashville.'

Diamond White (Greek Origin), meaning 'invincible,' is from the American soap opera titled 'The Bold And The Beautiful.'

Elspeth Ballantyne (Scottish Origin), meaning 'chosen by God,'is from the Australian series 'Prisoner.'

Hayden Panettiere (Old High German Origin), meaning 'hidden,' isfrom the American television musical drama 'Nashville.'

Julianne Moore (Latin Origin), meaning 'noble grace,' is from the soap opera 'As The World Turns.'

Justin Hartley (Latin Origin), meaning 'fair,' is from the drama titled 'Passions.' It can be a popular nickname.

Kathy Bates (English Origin), meaning 'pure,'is from the soap opera 'The Doctors.'

Krista Allen (Irish Origin), meaning 'the great follower,' is from the American soap opera 'The Bold And The Beautiful.' An interesting nickname.

Lamon Archey (Gaelic Origin), meaning 'the law man,' is from the American soap opera 'Days Of Our Lives.'

Lucas Adams (Greek Origin), meaning 'white,' is from the American soap opera named 'Days Of Our Lives.'

Matthew Atkinson (Hebrew Origin), meaning 'God's follower,' isfrom the American soap opera named 'The Bold And The Beautiful.'

Maurice Benard (French Origin), meaning 'black skinned,' isfrom the American soap opera 'General Hospital.'

Michael Bourne (Hebrew Origin), meaning 'God's gift,' is from the American television soap opera titled 'Sunset Beach.'

Nikki Alvarez (Greek Origin), meaning 'victorious,' is from the American soap opera 'Santa Barbara.'

Patsy King (English Origin), meaning 'noble,'is from the Australian series named 'Prisoner.' A unique and bold name choice for your daughter.

Roo Stewart (Medieval English Origin), meaning 'timid or gentle,' is from the Australian television soap opera 'Home And Away.' A good name choice for your daughter.

Santana Andrade (Spanish Origin), meaning 'St. Anna's followers,' is from the American soap opera 'Santa Barbara.' An interesting name choice for your daughter.

Sean Blakemore (Hebrew Origin), meaning 'gracious god,' from the American soap opera 'General Hospital.'

Susan Lucci (Persian Origin), meaning 'lily,'is from 'All My Children'. A great name for your daughter.

Funny Soap Opera Names

It's sometimes good to watch funny shows, serials, and dramas to cheer your mood up. So watch the funny soap operas mentioned below and laugh your worries out.

A Little Daytime Drama (Old English Origin), meaning 'limited time,' is an American soap opera revolving around romance.

All My Children Wrap Party (Old English Origin), meaning 'newly born,' is a comedy American soap opera.

As The Stomach Turns (Greek Origin), meaning 'gullet,' is a popular comedy soap opera.

Days of Our Lamps (Greek Origin), meaning 'torch,' is a comedy soap opera with lamps. a bold name for a bold series.

Delirious (Latin Origin), meaning 'furrow,' is an American soap opera about comedy and fantasy.

Desperate Housewives (Latin Origin), meaning 'hopeless,' is an American drama full of drama, comedy, secrets, and mystery.

Fresno (Spanish Origin), meaning 'ash tree,' is a comedy American soap opera of 1986.

Hidden Canyons (Spanish Origin), meaning 'secretive reed,' is an LGBTQ+ soap opera with surprising plot twists.

Ikea Heights (Scandinavian Origin) is a family soap opera full of comedy and melodrama shot in California.

Intolerable Cruelty (Latin Origin), meaning 'making others suffer,' is an American soap opera in the genre of comedy and romance.

Overboard (Old English Origin), meaning 'ship's side,' is an American soap opera with comedy and romance.

Rebel's Way (Latin Origin), meaning 'war,' is a soap opera based on children with comedy being its genre.

Saving Face (French Origin), meaning 'to keep safe,' is a romantic soap opera with romance and comedy as its genre.

Soap (Latin Origin), meaning 'pomade,' is a comedy-drama with four seasons about a family living in a rich neighborhood.

Stallions de Amor (Germanic origin), meaning 'male horse,' is a comedy telenova shot in a fictional place named Stallions of the USA.

The 'Bu (Chinese Origin), meaning 'divine,' is a short comedy-drama based on people living in Malibu.

The Californians (Spanish Origin) is an American family TV series with comedy and drama.

The Perfect Dictatorship (Latin Origin), meaning 'tyrant,' is a Mexican drama based on politics.

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