240 endearing country baby names

49 country girl names

Grace

Grace is a classic name that's held a spot in the top baby names for decades. While today it's taken to mean "God's unmerited favor," it's rooted in the Latin word gratia , which means "favor" and "esteem" or "goodwill" and "gratitude."

Caroline

Caroline is a French name that has spent the last 20 years as a top 100 baby girl name. Meaning "free man," we can't help but think of Little House on the Prairie when we hear the name Caroline.

Georgia

Georgia has Greek roots and means "farmer" or "earthworker." It may reference Georgia O'Keefe, American painter of flowers and landscapes, or the southern state.

Adeline

The sighing wind and nightingale are singing this name in the 1903 barbershop harmony "Sweet Adeline." Traced back to the Old High German word adal , Adeline is closely tied to the French name Adele and means "noble" or "nobility."

Willa

Willa is rooted in Germanic and means "strong-willed protector." It's famously the name of writer Willa Cather, who wrote many stories set in the Great Plains.

Fern

Another name that joined the surge of popular botanical-themed names in the 19th century, Fern was most popular toward the end of the century when it spent several years as a top 1,000 baby girls' name.

Oaklynn

Oaklynn is a blended name combining the word Oak , referring to the tree, with the name Lynn , which is thought to come from a Welsh word meaning "lake." For parents with a love of the fields, forests, and farms of the countryside, this unique name is a perfect fit.

Sienna

Sienna is a natural-sounding name that denotes a reddish brown color. A Latin name with an ambiguous history, it's also the name of an Italian city.

Alice

Alice is a French name meaning "noble" that was popular in the late 19th century leading in the early 20th century. Over the last 10 years, it has experienced a return to popularity, joining the top 100 baby girl names in 2014.

Ida

Ida is a name with Norman French history, from a Germanic word meaning "work" or "prosperous," and essentially became extinct during the Middle Ages. Thanks to Tennyson's poem "The Princess," written about a fictional woman named Ida, this name became popular again during the 19th century.

Flannery

Traditionally, Flannery is the anglicized version of an Irish name meaning "red valor." If you're a fan of a less common baby girl's name, Flannery is a rare name that belongs to author Flannery O'Connor, who often set her stories in rural areas in the American South.

Laura

Laura is a popular baby girl's name, but originated as the Latin name Laurus, referring to the evergreen bay laurel plant. Bookish parents may associate this name with Laura Ingalls Wilder, the author and lead character of the Little House on the Prairie books.

Mary

If we're going to include one Ingalls sister, we might as well include all three! Mary is a traditional biblical name , and its roots stretch back to Miriam , a name so ancient its meaning has been lost.

Carrie

The name of the youngest Ingalls sister as well as the American pioneer Carrie Adell Strahorn, Carrie is a sweet baby girl's name. Since it's often a nickname for Caroline, the name is associated with the meaning "free man."

Millie

Millie is a shortened version of the name Millicent , meaning "strong in work," which can be traced back to the Middle Ages as a combination of Old French and German names. This nickname-name can also be short for Mildred , meaning "mild strength."

Azalea

Azalea is a shrub that blooms with bright purple, pink, or orange blooms in the spring. Its name is rooted in a Greek word meaning "dry," since this plant thrives in dry soil.

Penelope

Penelope is a classic name experiencing a resurgence in popularity. The name can be traced back to Greek mythology as the name of Odysseus' wife, though its meaning isn't certain – it could be related to a Greek word meaning "duck."

Stella

Stella means "star" in Latin, and likely became a given name after it appeared in a sonnet titled "Astrophel and Stella," written by Phillip Sidney in the 16th century.

Charlotte

As the name of the title character in the children's classic Charlotte's Web , Charlotte is the perfect country baby name for a little girl. It's rooted in French and means "free man."

Lilybelle

Lilybelle is a blended name combining Lily, for the flower, and Belle, meaning "beautiful" in French.

Savannah

Savannah is a word rooted in a South American Indigenous language referring to a treeless plain, closely associated with the prairie. It's also the name of a river and several cities in the American South.

Della

As a given name, Della may have begun as a shortened version of Delilah (a Hebrew name of uncertain meaning), Delia (meaning "of Delos" in Greek), or Adela (meaning "noble" in French).

Bella

In the Romance languages like French and Italian, the word bella means "beautiful," and the name Bella is often associated with this adjective. It may also be a shortened version of the name Isabella , which means "my God is an oath."

Liliana

Liliana has a couple potential meanings. One is that it's a compound name created by joining Lily and Anna; another is that it's a form of Lilian , which is thought to originate as a nickname for Elizabeth.

Everly

Traditionally, Everly is not a given name but an English place name meaning "boar clearing" that then became a surname. It's gained enormous popularity as a given name in the past decade, though.

Aurora

As the name of the Roman goddess of the dawn, Aurora is a beautiful baby girl's name meaning "dawn."

Magnolia

Magnolia is both the state flower and the state tree of Mississippi – which is known as the Magnolia State. This gorgeous, white bloom is a symbol of dignity and luck.

Willow

Another botanical name, Willow evokes a love of the natural world. This baby girl name is especially popular in the United Kingdom, though it's just as suited to a Southern belle.

Elsie

Elsie is a nickname for Elspeth , which is the Scottish version of Elizabeth. Before the 1800s, this name was used most often as a nickname but has since had its own success as a given name.

Harriet

A version of the French name Henriette , Harriet means "home ruler." This name is unique in the United States and has only appeared in the top 1,000 names once since 1970.

Brynlee

Brynlee is an alternative spelling of the surname Brinley , which has English roots and means "burned clearing." The rising popularity of this name follows a recent trend of baby names ending in the sound "lee."

Brooke

A traditional English surname that once referred to a place, Brooke is now a popular nature-inspired given name meaning "stream."

Scarlett

Scarlett is rooted in French and refers to the bright-red color. After the 1943 release of the movie Gone With the Wind , it became increasingly more common as a choice for baby girls.

Ember

Meaning "smoldering remains of a fire," Ember is a unique name for a wild and free little one. This is a newly trendy name, entering the top 1,000 baby girl's names in the United States in 2009.

Anne

Who better to represent the spirit of a country name than Anne Shirley, of the classic Anne of Green Gables ? Anne comes from a Hebrew name that means "he has favored me."

Autumn

You can't go wrong with a seasonal name for a little one born in the countryside! Autumn is thought to be rooted in a Latin word meaning "to increase," since autumn is the time of the harvest.

Jolene

As the name of the titular character of one of Dolly Parton's biggest hits, there will be no question that you're a country music-loving family. Jolene is a newer name created by combining Jo with the suffix "-lene."

Eden

Eden made its earliest appearance in the 15th century as a nickname for Edith , but is most commonly associated with the Garden of Eden. Eden comes from a Hebrew word meaning "paradise."

Jane

Tracing the history of the name Jane is adventure: It's a feminine version of John, which is the English version of the Latin name Iohannes, which itself is a version of the Hebrew name Yochanan. It means "God is gracious."

Presley

Presley is a newly popular given name, entering the top 1,000 baby girl's name in 1998. Before that, it was an English surname meaning "priest's clearing" and belonging, of course, to the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

Lynn

Lynn has an ambiguous history, but may be used as an alternative to Linda , meaning "pretty" in Spanish. It may also be given as a form of a Welsh word meaning "lake."

Tanya

Tanya is short for Tatyana , a Russian name with uncertain meaning – it might come from an ancient Roman family name.

Amelia

Amelia is a combination of two names, the Latin Emilia , meaning "rival," and the Germanic Amalia , meaning "industrious" or "hardworking."

Elizabeth

Elizabeth was once the less-popular alternative spelling of Elisabeth , but grew in popularity during and after the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Today it's the more common choice, and it means "my God is an oath" in Hebrew.

Emily

Emily is derived from the Old Roman family name Aemilius. This widely loved name has many alternative forms, including Emmalee and Emili,  and means "to emulate" or "rival."

Sarah

Sarah is a Hebrew name meaning "princess." In the Old Testament, Abraham's wife Sarai was anointed by God as Sarah when God blessed her and Abraham.

Delilah

Delilah is a sweet name for a baby girl. This Hebrew name, linked to the story of Samson in the Old Testament of the Bible, is thought to mean "delicate" or "weak."

Margaret

Margaret has a long history as a well-loved given name that stretches back to the Middle Ages. This name is linked to Greek and Hebrew origins and means "pearl."

Katherine

Easily shortened to Kate, Katie, or Kat, Katherine is an English version of a saint who is said to have been martyred in Alexandria. The name is connected to a Greek word meaning "pure."

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Nora

Nora is a given name that first began as a diminutive for names like Honora , Eleanor , and Leonora .

Gertrude

Gertrude is a Germanic name meaning "spear maiden." It's believed to have been introduced in England sometime toward the end of the Middle English period.

Ivy

At the end of the 19th century, Ivy was among the many flower and plant names that became popular as a given name for baby girls. In Victorian flower language, ivy symbolizes fidelity and attachment.

Lainey

Lainey is the perfect name for a little sweetheart. Its origins aren't certain, but it likely started out as a nickname for Elaine , which is an Old French form of Helen , a Greek name that means "ray" or "sunbeam."

Lucy

As a nickname for the French name Lucia , Lucy is rooted in the Latin word lux , meaning "light."

Mabel

Mabel can be traced back to the Old French word amabel , which means "lovely." Fun fact: This name shares the same root as the English vocabulary word amiable.

Claire

Since 1998, Claire has held a spot among the top 100 baby girls' names in the United States. Claire is a French name rooted in the Latin word clarus , which means "bright" and "clear."

Zoey

Zoey is an adorable name popular in rural America that means "life." While this name has a modern feel, it's been in use since at least the classical period and is rooted in Greek.

Ellie

While Ellie has long been a nickname, it has more recently become popular as a given name. Ellie could be short for any number of girls' names beginning with "El-," including Ellen, Elizabeth, and Eleanor.

Annie

Annie has over 100 years of history as a top name in the United States. It's rooted in Anna, a Hebrew name that means "God has favored me."

Daisy

In popular culture, Daisy is associated with Daisy Buchanan of The Great Gatsby and Daisy Duke of The Dukes of Hazzard . This botanical name is derived from an Old English word meaning "day's eye," since the flower's yellow center resembles an eye when its white petals open in the morning.

Sunny

Related to the traits of being bright and cheerful, Sunny has recently gained popularity as a baby girls' name.

Eliza

First used as a nickname for Elizabeth, Eliza has grown in popularity as a given name over the last 200 years. It means "my God is an oath."

Juniper

In reference to the coniferous tree that bears blue berries with a spicy, woody smell. As a given name, Juniper simply means "juniper tree," but could refer to the symbolism of strength, beauty, and wisdom associated with the tree.

Summer

Summer refers to the season, evoking for many memories of long, sunny days spent outside. Over the last 20 years, Summer has been a popular name in the United States, but especially so in Southern states.

Violet

Violet refers to the small, purple wildflower that grows throughout temperature climates. In the late 19th century, when botanical names were becoming popular, Violet was one of the earliest adoptees.

Elsie

At the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, Elsie spent many years as a top 100 baby girls' name. It's yet another variant of Elizabeth, as a nickname for Elspeth , the Scottish version of the name.

Olive

Olive is a less-ubiquitous version of the extremely popular Olivia , which is rooted in Latin and means "olive tree." As a symbol of peace, it is a darling choice for a nature-loving family expecting a baby girl.

Rose

Rose is a floral baby name derived from the Latin word rosa . Alongside other botanical names, Rose became popular at the end of the 19th century when it held a spot as one of the top 20 baby girls' names for 20 years.

Hazel

In English-speaking countries during the 19th century, names referencing plants and trees were a common choice for baby girls, and Hazel was among the most popular choices. In many European cultures, the hazel tree symbolizes wisdom and knowledge.

Wynn

Wynn is a short and sweet name with two meanings. It comes from the Old English word wine , which means "friend," and from the Welsh word gwynne , which means "white" or "fair."

Dove

Dove has only been popular as a name recently. Rooted in the gentle, white bird, this name evokes peace and tranquility.

Lark

Another bird-inspired name, Lark feels like a natural addition to this list. This songbird is associated with cheerfulness and the dawn.

Abbie

Abbie is a nickname for the popular Abigail , which is rooted in Hebrew and means "father of exaltation."

Sadie

The history of the name Sadie begins as a diminutive of the Hebrew name Sarah, a Hebrew name that means "princess." It has been chosen as a given name for some time, spending time as a top 100 girls' name in the 1800s and more recently since 2013.

Paisley

Traditionally a Scottish surname, Paisley is now a popular girls' name in the U.S., especially in rural America. While the name is originally rooted in a Latin word meaning "church," it's more commonly known today as an intricate, teardrop-shaped design.

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These precious names are truly one of a kind – none of them have ranked among the top 500 girls' names in the United States in the past decade or more.

Dolly

Dolly is, of course, a nod to the Smokey Mountain Songbird, and a darling name for a baby girl. The Queen of Country is one of Dolly Parton's many nicknames, but Dolly itself is a diminutive for the name Dorothy , which comes from a Greek name meaning "gift of God."

Emmylou

Emmylou is a darling name belonging to singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris. This niche name, which has never ranked in the top 1,000 names in the United States, is a combination of Emmy, which is rooted in a Latin name meaning "rival," and Lou, which is rooted in a French name meaning "famous warrior."

Loretta

With a six-decade career and multiple gold albums, Loretta Lynn was one of country music's leading ladies. Her name has two meanings: As an Italian variant of Laura, which is rooted in a Latin word meaning "laurel," and as a reference to Loreto, the name of an Italian city significant to Roman Catholicism.

Ida

A top 100 name early in the 20th century, Ida is now a unique name with a classic feel. This is a Norman name that was derived from the German word id , which means "work."

Maple

In Robert Frost's poem "Maple," the titular character is caught up in curiosity about her unique name. The name Maple refers to the tree, which produces the sweet syrup we love on pancakes, though it's also a symbol of strength and endurance.

Mae

Mae is an alternative spelling of the name May , which refers to the month of the year named after the Roman fertility goddess Maia and may be rooted in a Latin word meaning "great." This spelling is particularly uncommon and is seen most frequently as part of a compound name.

Mazie

An alternative spelling of the names Maisie and Maisy, Mazie has Scottish roots as a variant of Margaret , meaning "pearl."

Cornelia

Call us old-fashioned, but we love a baby girl name right out of the history books. Cornelia has Latin roots and is thought to mean "horn-colored."

Patsy

Traditionally a nickname for Patricia, a Latin name meaning "noble," Patsy could be used as a given name and reference to singer Patsy Cline. Before Taylor, Patsy Cline paved the road for country artists crossing over into pop music.

Pearl

In the Victorian era, baby girl names inspired by precious stones became popular, including the name Pearl . While the meaning of this name directly refers to the stone, it holds symbolism of water, the moon, and innocence.

Winifred

Winifred is derived from the Welsh name Gwenfrewi and has been used as a given name in the United States since the 16th century. It's made up of the Welsh elements gwen , meaning "fair" or "blessed," and frewi , meaning "reconciliation."

Lilia

Derived from the Russian word for lilac, Lilia takes on the meaning "lilac," a flower that symbolizes first love and reminiscence.

Etta

Etta was originally an Italian diminutive suffix at the end of feminine names like Rosetta and Henrietta, though it now stands as its own name and could be taken to mean "little one."

Jolie

Jolie is derived from the French pet name of the same spelling. This darling name means "pretty one."

Wynonna

Wynonna Judd, one of the most widely celebrated female country musicians of all time, gets her name from Winona , a Souix name said to be given to eldest daughters.

Blessing

While this name is a rare choice for babies, it has found itself on the cusp of the top 1,000 girls' names in recent years. As a given name, Blessing can be associated with the common definition of the word: "conducive to happiness or welfare."

Emmeline

During the medieval period of history, the Normans brought the name Emmeline to England. It's thought to originally be a variant of Emma, which is rooted in a Germanic word meaning "entire."

Harlee

Harlee is an alternate spelling of Harley, an English surname meaning "hare meadow." Because of the association with Harley Davidson, this name feels a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll.

Dalia

Dalia is an alternate spelling of dahlia, a large, bold bloom that symbolizes eternal love and commitment. But it's also a Jewish name rooted in a Hebrew word meaning "flowering branch."

Billie

Billie is connected to the name William, which is rooted in the Germanic words wil , meaning "will" or "desire," and helm , meaning "helmet" or "protection." It's often poetically translated to mean "strong-willed protector."

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Atticus

We'd be remiss to skip the name of noble country lawyer Atticus Finch, protagonist of To Kill a Mockingbird , in this list. His name is rooted in Greek and means "from Attica." While it is an unusual name, it's seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years and currently ranks in the top 500 boys' names in the U.S.

Kent

Kent is an English surname used by people who lived in Kent County, and is thought to be related to a Celtic word meaning "border." It has recently become popular as a given first name, reminding us of Clark Kent, who grew up on a farm.

William

Traditional names feel as if they would be right at home in the countryside, and William is no exception. This Old French name has Germanic roots in the words wil , meaning "will" or "desire," and helm , meaning "helmet" or "protection," and is often poetically translated to mean "resolute protector."

Walker

Walker is a Middle English surname for someone who trampled cloth in order to strengthen it for a living. One of the most popular Walkers in pop culture is Walker, Texas Ranger.

Daniel

If you associate this name with the pioneer and frontiersman Daniel Boone, you can see why it landed on this list. Daniel comes from a Hebrew name meaning "God is my judge."

Wyatt

Wyatt comes from the Old English name Wigheard, which means "strong in war" or "brave warrior."

Sawyer

Sawyer is a name of English origin meaning "one who saws." In the U.S., it brings to mind the iconic Tom Sawyer, whose hijinks are now synonymous with small town life in the Midwest.

Garth

Most millennial parents will associate Garth with the country singer who was at the height of his fame in the '90s and early 2000s. Garth is rooted in an Old Norse word meaning "field" or "garden," and was a surname for gardeners long before it became a given name.

Tucker

Tucker originates as a Middle English surname for someone who beat and finished woolen cloth for a living. It's rooted in an Old English word that means "to torment."

Dallas

Like Tucker, Dallas was a traditional surname that became a given name. It's rooted in a Gaelic word that means "meadow stance," or a meadow specifically used as an overnight stop for cattle and their caretakers.

Brooks

Brooks started out as an English surname used by someone who lived near a brook or stream.

Dawson

Dawson is an English surname that means "son of Dawe," which was a medieval nickname for David (a Hebrew name meaning "beloved") and Ralph (a Germanic name meaning "wolf counsel").

Carson

Carson is a surname with a few origins. As a Scottish surname, it likely comes from a place name in southwestern Scotland. As an English and Irish surname, it could mean "son of the left-handed person," from the Irish word cearr , meaning "left-handed." And in some cases, it's an anglicized version of the Scandinavian name Kasen, which comes from the Norwegian place name Kaasa.

Clark

If you're looking for a country baby name, why not name your little boy after the explorer famous for his involvement in Western expansion? Clark comes from the Latin word clericus and was originally an English surname referring to someone who worked as a clerk.

Lewis

Lewis is an alternate spelling of Louis , a name with Teutonic roots running back to the Middle Ages. Meaning "famous in battle," Lewis is a longtime favorite.

Denver

Denver comes from an Old English surname meaning "Dane's ford." Singer-songwriter John Denver captured a special sort of rural nostalgia with his hit "Take Me Home, Country Roads."

Dean

Originally an English surname, Dean has two meanings. It comes from the Middle English word dene , meaning "valley," and was used by someone who lived in a valley. It also comes from the Latin word decanus and was used by people who worked as deans in a church.

Hunter

Before Hunter was a popular given name for boys, it was a last name in Scotland and England meaning "one who hunts."

Kenny

Kenny is a diminutive of Kenneth, but has also earned a spot as a standalone name. It's rooted in a Scottish name that means "handsome."

Levi

Levi Strauss made an indelible mark on American culture when he founded the blue jeans company that still bears his name. Levi comes from the Hebrew word lewi , meaning "joined, adhered."

Tom

Tom is a diminutive of Thomas , but has been used as a given name since the 18th century. It's rooted in an Aramaic name that means "twin."

Andrew

Andrew is a longstanding top 100 boys' name. It's derived from the Greek name Andreas and means "manly."

Ford

Traditionally an English surname, Ford means "river crossing" and was used by families who lived near a river narrow and shallow enough to be crossed on foot.

John

John is a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious." John held the title of the most popular baby boy's name for 23 years at the beginning of the 20th century.

Austin

The name of the capital of Texas, Austin is also a popular given name for baby boys. It's a medieval form of the Latin name Augustinus, which means "great" or "magnificent."

Houston

Houston is a Scottish surname that means "Hugh's town."

Lincoln

Lincoln is the surname of the 16th president, who grew up on 30 acres in Kentucky. His name is rooted in Welsh and Latin, and means "lake settlement."

Knox

Knox comes from Old English and Gaelic words meaning "hill," and was traditionally used as a surname for families who lived on hilltops.

Jasper

Jasper is believed to be a Persian name meaning "treasurer." Interestingly, this name is commonly associated with the three wise men in the New Testament, but actually never appears in the Bible.

Rhett

Rhett comes from the Dutch surname de Raedt, meaning "advice." The name is now famously  associated with Rhett Butler, the charming philanderer in the novel Gone with the Wind .

Waylon

Waylon Jennings was a country music singer credited with the creation of a small subgenre called the outlaw movement. His name is a variant of Wayland, which is rooted in ancient Germanic and may mean "brave in battle."

Jed

Jed is a diminutive of Jedidiah , a Hebrew name meaning "beloved of God."

Holden

Holden is an Old English surname that means "hollow valley."

Jackson

Meaning "son of Jack," Jackson is a common surname with English, Scottish, and Irish roots that has also become a popular name for baby boys.

Heath

Heath is a surname tied to a location that has since transferred to be used as a given name. The origins of this name is from the Old English, and it literally means "untilled land."

West

As a given name, West comes from an English surname for families who lived west of a settlement. But the word "west" itself is thought to have ancient proto-Indo-European roots in a word that means "night" or "evening" – as in the direction of the setting sun.

Sterling

Sterling comes from the Middle English word sterrling , which means "little star." This name has spent most of the last century as a top-500 boys' name in the United States.

Willie

Although Willie is commonly thought of as a nickname for William, it's been surprisingly popular as an independent given name. Willie held a top-100 spot among boys' names for more than half of the 20th century.

Beckett

Beckett is associated with a number of meanings, including the Middle English words bec , meaning "beak," and bekke , meaning "stream" or "brook."

Travis

Travis is connected to the word traverse, with Norman French origins, and was originally an occupational surname for someone who worked as a toll collector at bridges.

Landon

Landon is an Old English name meaning "long hill" or "ridge." Among the celebrities holding this name is Michael Landon, who played Pa in The Little House on the Prairie TV show.

Weston

Weston is an Old English surname that means "west town."

Maverick

Maverick has an interesting history: The name belonged to Samuel Maverick, a Texan rancher living in the 19th century who infamously didn't brand the calves he owned. The literal meaning of the word is "a calf found without an owner's brand," but has taken on the additional meaning of "an independent-minded person" because of this story.

Bryant

Bryant is an English version of the Irish name Brian that came about because English speakers misheard the Gaelic pronunciation of the name. It's rooted in an Old Celtic word that means "high" or "noble."

Clint

Clint Eastwood, who rose to fame with his roles in Western films, turned this name into a strong, leading man's name. It's a shortened version of Clinton , a surname with a couple of meanings. As an Irish and Scottish name, it's an anglicized version of Mac Gille Fhionntain, which means "son of the servant of Saint Fiontann." As an English surname, it was used by people who lived near a place called Glympton, which means "settlement by the Glym River."

Easton

Easton is an English and Scottish name meaning "east town."

Grant

First a Scottish nickname meaning "large," Grant then became a surname of a well-known clan in Scotland. More recently, this boy's name is associated with the 18th president Ullysses S. Grant.

Garrett

Garrett was originally a surname derived from the names Gerald and Gerard , both Old French names rooted in Germanic that mean "ruler of the spear" and "brave or strong with the spear," respectively.

Keith

Keith is a Scottish name meaning "forrest," and is the first name of the country musician Keith Whitley, known for songs like "Don't Close Your Eyes" and "I'm Over You."

Wesley

Wesley is an English name referring to a family living in "western wood, clearing, or meadow," and is the middle name of the country musician John Wesley Ryles.

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Beau

Beau has a long history as a pet name, but more recently became a given name. It's a French word that means "handsome."

Blaze

This cute baby boy name could be considered an alternative spelling of the French name Blaise , which is rooted in a Latin word meaning "lisping." Blaze could also refer to the English word meaning "strongly burning fire."

Wendell

Known for the agrarian themes in his writing, beloved novelist and poet Wendell Berry's name has interesting origins. It's a Germanic name that comes from the Wends, a Slavic people group who lived in what is now Germany.

Zach

Short for Zachary, Zach is rooted in Hebrew and means "God has remembered."

Noah

Noah is a Hebrew name thought to mean "rest" or "comfort."

Neil

Neil is from the Irish name Niall, which is associated with a number of meanings, including "champion," "honor," and "cloud."

Cash

Cash , which was traditionally a surname, became a given name thanks to the fame of the iconic Man in Black, Johnny Cash. The name comes from a Middle English word meaning "box" or "chest," and was often used by people who made such wares for a living.

Ryder

Ryder is from the Old English word ridere , meaning "mounted warrior" or "messenger."

Hank

Hank has a couple of origins. It was originally a medieval version of Hankin, a Middle English name meaning "little Han," where Han was a form of John, meaning "God is gracious." But it's also now considered a nickname for Henry, a Germanic name meaning "home ruler."

Nash

Call it a nod to Nashville, or stick with the traditional meaning of "by the ash (tree)." Either way, Nash is the perfect country-inspired name for a little boy.

Wilder

Even if this name wasn't inspired by Farmer Boy , it would still be at home in the country. From the Old English word wildeor , meaning "wild animal," Wilder is a surname meaning "untamed, wild."

Mason

Mason was a moderately popular name at the end of 19th century and throughout most of the 20th century, but skyrocketed beginning in the late 1980s. It's a French name from a Germanic word referring to stoneworkers.

Colt

Colt is an English word referring to a young horse that has since been repurposed as a given name.

Ethan

Ethan is a Hebrew name meaning "firmness" or "long-lived."

Ian

Ian shares origins with the name John, with both names being derived from the Latin Iohannes, which became the Scottish-Gaelic Iain before it became Ian. It means "God is gracious."

Jace

While Jace is typically thought of as a nickname for Jason, it is also an independent given name belonging to an important character in Tale of The Texas Rangers , which was on television in

the 1950s. It comes from Greek and means "healer."

Nolan

Nolan comes from an Irish name that means "champion" or "chariot-fighter."

Isaac

Isaac comes from a Hebrew name meaning "he will laugh."

Dunn

Dunn is an English name meaning "brown," and is the name of one half of the famous country duo Brooks and Dunn.

Joey

A nickname for Joseph, Joey is also used as an independent given name, and the title character of the Sugarland song "Joey." It comes from Hebrew and means "God will add."

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None of these distinctive names has ranked among the top 500 boys' names in the United States in the past decade or more.

Hollis

Hollis is a strong name for a baby boy that has a long history as a surname, but is rarely used as a given name. This English name was used by families who lived near a grove of holly trees.

Thatcher

Like many English surnames, Thatcher was an occupational surname for someone who thatched roofs.

Huxley

Huxley is an English surname meaning "Hucc's clearing," where Hucc was an Old English given name of uncertain meaning.

Stone

An English name referring to someone who lived near a boulder or an exposure of bedrock, Stone is still a very rare given name.

McCoy

McCoy is an anglicized version of the Gaelic surname Mac Aoidh, which means "son of Aodh," an Irish name meaning "fire" and the name of an ancient Irish god.

Foster

Foster is a variant of the English surname Forster, which was an occupational surname for someone who worked in a forest.

Vance

Vance is a British name that is derived from fenn , an Old English word meaning "mudd, mire, dirt, marsh."

Dane

While commonly believed to refer to someone from Denmark, as a given name Dane is actually a variant of Dean. Because of this, parents can choose their favorite meaning for this name: "presiding official," "from Denmark," or "valley dweller."

Langston

Langston was originally an Old English surname that means "long stone," and referred to a person who lived near a menhir, or standing stone. It may be given in reference to Missouri-born poet and writer Langston Hughes.

Fisher

Fisher is an English name meaning "fisherman." It has been popular enough to hold a spot on the cusp of the top 1,000 names since 2004 without becoming commonplace.

Kingsley

Originally a surname referring to a location in England, Kingsley is also an uncommon name meaning "king's wood."

Bear

Bear is a surprising name in the very best way, finding itself on the top 1,000 boy's name list for the first time in 2018. Interestingly, this animal's name has ancient roots in a proto-Indo-European word meaning "brown."

Roy

Trace the history of Roy back far enough and you'll find it was derived from the Gaelic word Ruadh, meaning "red." With the passing of time, it became part of other languages and is now commonly thought of as a French name meaning "king."

Fletcher

From an Old French word meaning "maker of arrows." Fletcher is an adventurous baby name.

Cannon

While typically thought of as the artillery weapon, Cannon is actually also an Irish surname that comes from a Gaelic word meaning "wolf cub."

Clay

Clay is an earthy name that may be used as a shortened version of Clayton, a place-inspired surname meaning "clay settlement" in Old English.

Abner

At the end of the 19th century, Abner was a common name for little boys. Today, it's barely hanging out as a top 1,000, making it a great choice for a family looking for a unique but traditional name. Abner is a Hebrew name meaning "father of light."

Chevy

A long, long time ago, a Chevy starred in one of the most popular soft rock songs of the 1970s. The name itself has an interesting history: It could come from the old English ballad "The Ballad of Chevy Chase," where Chevy referred to the Cheviot Hills, a range in England. In the case of "American Pie," Chevy is short for Chevrolet, a surname that may come from the French word for "goat."

Huck

When Tom Sawyer was getting in trouble in small town St. Petersburg, based on Hannibal, Missouri, Huck Finn was probably nearby. Huck is actually short for Huckleberry , which refers to a plant that grows in North America.

Buddy

Buddy is a cute name that is typically used as a nickname. Meaning "friend," Buddy is an uncommon given name and could be a good fit for families who prefer unique baby names.

Zeke

Zeke is a nickname for Ezekiel , a Hebrew name that means "God strengthens."

Almanzo

This Farmer Boy may have been a household name in bookish families, but Almanzo is hardly a common baby name in the U.S. It's an anglicized version of the Arabic name Al-Mansur, which means "the victorious."

Flint

Flint is a solid, yet uncommon, baby boy name that references a hard gray rock that has had many uses throughout history, including lighting fires and constructing tools. In the last 120 years, 1959 and 1960 were the only years Flint spent as a top 1,000 boy's name likely in response to a lead character of the show Wagon Train named Flint McCullough.

Ridge

While Ridge is traditionally a surname referencing a crest, it makes for a fine country-inspired first name for a new baby boy.

Rand

While Rand is gaining popularity as a given name, it is certainly not a name you hear everyday. It may be short for Randolph, an Old Norse name that means "wolf-shield."

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Aspen

Referring to the tree, Aspen is a name perfectly suited for families who appreciate the nature of cold weather regions.

Taylor

An obvious nod to everyone's favorite country musician turned pop star, Taylor is an English name meaning "tailor."

Spencer

Spencer is an English surname belonging to an influential noble family in England. It was originally an occupational surname for someone who was a "dispenser" of supplies in a manor.

Adrian

Adrian comes from an old Latin name meaning "from Hadria," a town near the Adriatic Sea.

Morgan

Morgan comes from the Welsh name Morcant, which has uncertain meaning but is tied to the Welsh word cant , which means "circle." While this name has a long tradition as a masculine name, it became more popular for girls in the 1980s.

Finn

Finn has two origins: It's from the Old Norse name Finnr, which refers to someone from Finland, but it's also an Irish name that means "white" or "fair."

Tennessee

Tennessee comes from the name of a Cherokee (Iroquoi) village, ta'nasi' . Its meaning is uncertain, but it's an adorable name for any family with special ties to the state or river.

Harper

Harper Lee's classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird , was set in the fictional farming town of Maycomb. Although most popular for baby girl's in the United States, Harper is a gender neutral name referring to someone who played the harp.

Blake

Blake could have completely opposite meanings, depending on which Old English word it's from: blaec means "black" and blac means "white."

Quinn

Quinn comes from an Irish surname meaning "descendant of Conn," and Conn is related to Irish words meaning "wise" or "chief, leader."

River

River would be a unique choice for either a boy or girl. It came into use alongside names like Sky, Echo, and Summer in the 1960s, but didn't join the top 1,000 baby boy's names until 1994 and then the top 1,000 baby girl names in 2009.

Oakley

Oakley is another English surname turned first name – it was originally used by families who lived in or near a clearing of oak trees. In the U.S., it may bring to mind Annie Oakley, the famous sharpshooter and folk hero.

Dakota

Dakota is the name of an Indigenous tribe who originally lived in the northern Mississippi valley and in parts of modern-day North and South Dakota. The word means "friend" in the Dakota language.

Lee

Lee may remind you of the denim jeans first produced in Salina, Kansas in 1889, or of the last name of To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee. Originally a surname, Lee comes from the Old English word leah , meaning "clearing."

Finch

You won't find this rare name on a top 1,000 baby names list! Finch was originally a nickname for a small and cheerful person – much like the bird – in Middle English.

Jamison

Jamison , also spelled Jameson , is an English surname meaning "son of James."

Shiloh

Shiloh refers to a place mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible and may be tied to a Hebrew word meaning "tranquil." It's also the name of the titular canine character in the Newberry Award-winning children's novel Shiloh .

Riley

As an English surname, Riley means "rye clearing," though it's also sometimes used as an anglicized version of the Irish name Raghallach, which has uncertain meaning.

Kit

Traditionally a nickname for the names Christopher, Kathleen, and Katherine, Kit can be taken to mean "pure" or "bearer of Christ." It can also refer to fur trapper, frontiersman, and wilderness guide Kit Carson.

Reese

While Reese has a long history as a boys' name stretching back to the 19th century, it has become increasingly popular as a girls' name since 2000 – right after actress Reese Witherspoon's breakout role in Cruel Intentions in 1999. Reese is an anglicized version of Rhys , a Welsh name meaning "ardor."

Cassidy

Cassidy is the anglicized version of the Irish name Caiside, which means "curly-haired."

Jessie

Jessie has two potential meanings. It's a nickname for Jessica , a name invented by William Shakespeare; it's thought he was inspired by the Hebrew name Iscah, which may mean "to behold." It's also an alternate spelling of Jesse , a Hebrew name meaning "gift." This name calls to mind Jesse James, but we can't help but be reminded of Cowgirl Jessie in the Toy Story movies.

Charlie

Originally a shortened version of Charles or Charlotte, Charlie is now a popular given name for both baby boys and girls. Charlie is a French name meaning "free man."

Ashton

Ashton is another English surname meaning "settlement near the ash trees."

Parker

Traditionally an occupational surname, Parker is an Old English name meaning "park-keeper." In medieval times it