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15 Miami-Inspired Baby Names That Are Too Cute for Words

Miami kids are the most fabulous in the universe—they love brunch, they practically live at the beach and they also have impossibly cool names. Here are our 15 favorite baby names inspired by our streets, neighborhoods and landmarks. Now if you’ll excuse us, we have to take Collin to his play date on South Beach.

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Collin

The only way to get him to stop crying? Take him to South Beach (well, except during rush hour).

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Julia

You know, like Julia Tuttle. Give her an early start on Miami history.

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Henry

If he’s anything like Flagler, you should definitely invest in this one.

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Coral

Name her after Coral Castle and she’ll grow up to be a princess (but totally chill and well adjusted).

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Bernard

Like the St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church in North Miami, he’s all about pizzazz.

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James

Deering? Yep, his name will be everywhere one day.

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Adrienne

Maybe she’ll grow up to be a famous pianist.

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Virginia Key

She’s an outdoorsy type.

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Mia

Short for Miami. We had to. And we love it.

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Sunny

Timeless.

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Ponce

Forever young.

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Kendall

No, not the Jenner—the neighborhood in south Miami.

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Fisher

A name as chic and exclusive as the island.

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Merrick

Definitely the most stylish in his class.

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Sofie

Sounds like SoFi, aka her soon-to-be favorite neighborhood in Miami Beach.



clarissa buch

Miami Editor

Clarissa Buch Zilberman is a writer and editor based in Miami. Focused on food, lifestyle, and travel, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Bon Appétit, and Departures, among other print and digital titles.