Urban cool baby names
We all have happy memories of growing up either in the big city or small-town America, and the places we live help shape the adults (and parents!) we become. So what about naming your baby after your own home town?
The Social Security Administration reports that the trend for naming babies after cities is growing – for example, the name London wasn’t even in the top 1000 baby names just a few years ago, but in 2007 it was number 284 for girls, likely popularized by the character in the popular Disney Channel kids’ show, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. English soccer star David Beckham named his son Brooklyn; and while Paris has always floated around the top 1000, celeb Paris Hilton has given that French city a new lease on life when it comes to the name game.
You might even think about naming your baby after your home state – Arizona, Dakota, Georgia, Virginia, Carolina and Montana are popular names for girls, while Nevada has been used as a boy’s name. Just think: every time you call your child it could remind you of rolling hills, misty valleys, snowcapped mountains or the big, endless sky!
What are some US cities you might want to think about for your baby’s name if your own home town doesn’t exactly trip off the tongue? Here are gurgle’s top 10 for girls and boys for you to browse through, with their official ranking so you can guess how many other moms and dads might be likely to choose the same name for their baby…
For girls:
Alexandria (Virginia)
Aurora (Illinois)
Campbell (California)
Charlotte (North Carolina)
Cheyenne (Wyoming)
Helena (Montana)
Logan (Utah)
Madison (Wisconsin)
Phoenix (Arizona)
Savannah (Georgia)
For boys:
Austin (Texas)
Boston (Massachussetts)
Chandler (Arizona)
Cody (Wyoming)
Dallas (Texas)
Dayton (Ohio)
Jackson (Mississippi)
Memphis (Tennessee)
Mitchell (South Dakota)
Trenton (New Jersey)
Still stuck? See our
baby namer for a database of thousands of names, and read
naming your baby,
tropical baby names and
exotic baby names for more inspiration; plus
baby name do’s and don’ts for more tips on how to choose the perfect baby name. Twins on the way? Check out our tips for
naming two babies.
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Last Modified: 07/08/2008