Cool Baby Names
Below is a list of cool baby names. You will find unique names from different cultures. Get inspired and find the perfect name to make your child stand out.
Baby Names by Origin and Meaning
- Zephyr – “cool breeze” (Greek)
- Calix – “cool and collected” (Latin)
- Ace – English name meaning “one who excels”
- Arrow – English meaning “swift, straight”
- Asher – Hebrew meaning “blessed, happy”
- Atlas – Greek meaning “enduring, tough”
- Keanu – Hawaiian meaning "cool breeze"
- Kultaran – meaning "cool mind with friendly nature"
Names That Carry Power and Rule
- Henry – meaning "ruler"
- Frederick – meaning "peaceful ruler"
- Derek – meaning "ruler"
- Rex – meaning "king"
- Eric – meaning "eternal ruler"
Unique English Names
For girls:
- Birdie
- Lilac
- Lavender
- Waverly
For boys:
- Birch
- Booker
- Garrison
- Winston
Sebastian is a trendy unique name for boys.
Having a cool name can influence character development and networking abilities. It can act as an icebreaker in conversations. A unique name can foster identity and confidence.
Badass and Edgy Names
- Hunter
- Pilot
- Ranger
- Sargent
- Apollo
- Blaze
- Cole
- Cyrus
- Hugo
- Tyson
Gaming and Alpha Male Names
For gamers:
- Aspect
- Kraken
For boys that mean power:
- Alistair
- Ethan
- Maximus
- Maximo
Alpha male names include:
- Maverick
- Hunter
Three-Letter Cool Names
Cool 3 letter names include:
- Bob
- Jim
- Tom
- Tim
- Joe
- Sam
Tough and Dark Names
Tough baby boy names:
- Tyson
- Blade
- Bear
- Khabib
- Axel
- Zane
Dark baby names:
- Blake
- Colton
- Delaney
- Kiera
- Layla
- Melanie
- Phoenix
- Sullivan
Musical and Classic Literature-Inspired Names
Some names come from music:
- Hendrix
- Elvis
Inspired by classic literature:
- Byron
- Atticus
- Beckett
Names with an X for a twist:
- Jaxon
- Maddox
- Maxwell
For rockstar vibes:
- Bowie
- Jagger
Noah is the new No. 1 boy’s name, replacing Liam. Ezra has entered the top 10 boy names for the first time.
This list showcases cool baby names, from boy names, girl names, to gender-neutral options with various origins and meanings. Cool names are often influenced by trends, literature, nature, and music.
"I’ve always had an aggressive interest in cool baby names," says baby-name consultant Jessie Paquette. "Jessica just did not seem like enough."
Cool baby names can be chosen to match with your baby’s surname for a really cool and unique identity. Some popular yet cool names include Atticus, Beckett, Ophelia, and Luna.
Deciding between traditional and cool names can be challenging, but this list aims to provide plenty of cool options for your little one, with many names being unisex as well.