Are you expecting a baby this year and trying to think of cool baby names? It’s a difficult task trying to figure out the perfect name for your baby, it’s not as straightforward as we thought when we were younger!
Looking for a name that is loved by many or one that stands out from the rest and is a tak and a half! So to help you out we have gathered a list of cool baby names with all the originality and pzazz that is required.
20 Baby Boy Names
Arlo
Arlo is one of many cool baby names for boys with old English Heritage. Arlo is a Anglo Saxon name meaning ‘fortified’ or rock hill.
Soren
Soren is a name of Danish origin, meaning ‘stern’. A soft and sensitive Scandinavian name, which would be spelt like Søren in Scandinavia.
Atticus
Looking for cool baby names with Latin roots? Atticus is another a name that means ‘belonging to Attica’ in Latin, which is located in Athens, Greece.
Felix
Originally a Roman surname, but was adopted by the ancient Roman Sulla, who was believed to be very fortunate and blessed with happiness/luck.
Silas
Silas is a Greek and Latin name meaning ‘wood’ or ‘forest’.
Kai
Kai is a Polynesian name for ‘sea’ and in Japanese culture, it means ‘shell’ and in Europe, it has roots meaning ‘warrior’.
Rowan
Historically an Irish and English name meaning ‘red-haired’. As it’s the name of a mountain ash tree that produces white flowers and red berries.
Elijah
Elijah is a Hebrew name derived from the phrase meaning ‘Jehovah is my God’.
Atlas
Atlas is a name derived from Greek mythology meaning ‘enduring’ but is also another word for a map.
Devin
A name with many origins. The French meaning is ‘Divine’ meaning perfect. Other meanings include: ‘poet’ or ‘servant’.
Emmett
Emmett is a supposed version of the name Emma. It means ‘universal’ and is thought to have English, Hebrew and German origins! You may have heard this name more often than some of the other baby names however, its popularity makes it a real contender in the realm of cool baby names…
Holden
Holden means ‘Hollow Valley’ and is known to be used in Yorkshire, England.
Lennox
Lennox is a Scottish name meaning ‘elm trees’ or ‘elm grove’. An aristocratic and powerful name.
Luca
Luca means ‘bringer of light’ with origins from Latin. But is thought to also derive from the Latin name Lucas, meaning ‘sacred wood’.
Nico/Niko
A Greek name meaning ‘victory of the people’. A nickname thought to be full of energy and charm. We think it’s one of many cool baby names on this list. Can you picture a baby Niko?
Oscar
Has origins of Anglo-Saxon and Irish Gaelic and means ‘spear of the Gods’. Or ‘friend of deer’.
Owen
Has many origins, but the Welsh and Irish meanings range from ‘well-born’, ‘youthful’ and ‘noble’. The Welsh can spell it like Owain and the Irish Eoghan.
Roman
Derives from various origins, but the most common is known of Hebrew origin meaning ‘strong’ or ‘powerful. Also know to refer to people from Rome.
Viraj
A name deriving from the Sanskrit language and has many meanings like, ‘The Sun’, ‘the King’, or ‘Ruler’.
Zahir
Zahir is an Arabic name meaning ‘blossoming’ or ‘flourishing’. A popular name in the Middle East.
Mateo
Mateo is the Spanish form of Matthew. In the Italian, Latin and Spanish origins, it means ‘gift of God’.
20 Baby Girl Names
Ariel
A Hebrew name originating from the Biblical place Ariel. Meanings ‘Lion of God’.
Violet
An English name derived from Latin meaning ‘purple’. Violet is also from the Latin word ‘viola’ meaning purple.
Adelaide
An old German name meaning ‘noble-natured’.
Yuka
A Japanese name meaning ‘fragrance’. In the Inuit culture, Yuka also means ‘a bright star’.
Wren
Deriving from the English language, meaning ‘small bird’.
Phoenix
In Greek and Egyptian mythology, Phoenix means an immortal bird, consumed by fire and rose again from its ashes. It also means ‘dark red’.
Astrid
An old Scandinavia name meaning ‘divinely beautiful’.
Raya
With Israeli origins, Raya means ‘friend’.
Ivy
Meaning ‘vine’ from English and Latin origins, deriving from the ivy plant. An ivy wreath was given to couples in Ancient Greek as a sign of fidelity.
Lyra
The name Lyra has Latin origins, meaning ‘Harp’. It’s also famously used in Philip Pullman’s novel series: His Dark Materials.
Arya
Descends from Indian origin, meaning Goddess Parvati. It can be used for both genders and also means ‘noble’.
Willow
This name comes from an Old English word welig, which means ‘willow’. The name also means ‘freedom’ and ‘willow tree’ which have grace and elegance.
Annika
A Russian name meaning ‘grace’.
Summer
A word people generally associate with the warmest season of the year and it’s carefree and fun nature.
Amira
Has many origins but in the Hebrew culture, Amira means ‘princess’ or ‘treetop’. The Indian culture has similar meanings with ‘princess’ and ‘high born girl’.
Devi
This name originates from Sanskirt meaning ‘goddess’, ‘heavenly’ and anything of excellence.
Blake
A gender-neutral name meaning ‘black’, ‘bright’ or ‘shining’. Has English origins and is the surname of English poet William Blake.
Celebrities Who Chose Cool Baby Names:
• Singers Rochelle Wiseman and Marvin Humes: Alaia-Mai Humes
• Mommy influencer Ayla Jalyn: Roman
• Singer Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato: Elias Bublé
• Actors Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis: Otis Alexander Sudeikis
• Singer Robbie Williams and Ayda Field: Theodora Rose Williams
• Singer Kelly Rowland and Tim Witherspoon: Titan Jewell Witherspoon.
• Singer Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale: Apollo Bowie Flynn Rossdale
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