16 Travel-Inspired Baby Names That Will Spark Wanderlust
C'mon, you've always wanted to name your daughter Paris
Nothing beats a trip around the world, but referencing your vacation pics isn’t the only way to reminisce. Naming your newborn after a destination you adore is a way to keep your travel memories alive and top of mind 365 days a year. Here, 16 travel-inspired uncommon baby names that are totally unique and fun.
1. Valencia
For a girl
The port city of Spain, this name means “brave.”
2. Austin
For a boy or girl
The state capital of Texas means “magic” and “dignity.” (Also, most likely to grow up to love the music scene.)
3. Brooklyn
For a boy or girl
Named for the New York borough-turned-brand. (Baby-sized Converse required.)
4. Aspen
For a boy or girl
This name stems from a type of poplar tree in the west (aka near Colorado) that has pretty heart-shaped leaves.
5. Cheyenne
For a boy or girl
It’s the capital of Wyoming, known for its sweeping plains.
6. London
For a boy or girl
Sure, it’s a vibrant city in England, but it also means “fortress of the moon.”
7. Savannah
For a girl
This Georgia-inspired name means “from the open plain.” (Also, destined to anchor the Today show.)
8. Phoenix
For a boy
This name—which hails from Arizona—refers to a mythological bird that continually recycles his life so stays strong and renewed.
9. Florence
For a girl
Named for the vibrant Italian city, it means “to flower or blossom.”
10. Rio
For a boy
An abbreviated version of the famous seaside city in Brazil. Directly translated, it means “river.”
11. Victoria
For a girl
It means “victory.” It’s also named for a number of gorgeous places from Canada to Australia.
12. Tyree
For a boy
This name refers to the second tallest mountain in Antarctica. (Bonus: You can call him Ty for short.)
13. Paris
For a girl
Inspired by the city of light, the name means “lover” (of fashion, probably).
14. Jordan
For a boy or girl
Derived from the river that runs between Jordan and Israel, the name means “descend” and “flow down.”
15. Sydney
For a girl
The Australian city means “south of the water.”
16. Hamilton
For a boy
Named for the breathtaking city in New Zealand. (Or, OK yeah, the priciest ticket on Broadway.)
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