Rocker and Rapper Baby Names

  1. Rihmeek
    • Description:

      The middle name of rapper Meek Mill, born Robert Rihmeek Williams. Also the name he gave to his second-born son.
  2. Speck
    • Origin:

      English word name, German surname
    • Meaning:

      "speck; one from Speck, bacon, butcher"
    • Description:

      Not only did rocker John Mellencamp name his son Speck, but he appended the middle name Wildhorse to it.
  3. Geronimo
    • Origin:

      Native American; Italian variation of Jerome
    • Description:

      This name of a renowned Apache leader and mystic would be a difficult choice, since it was used as a rallying cry in so many old westerns and by paratroopers jumping out of their planes in World War II.
  4. Frankito
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Frank
    • Meaning:

      "free man"
    • Description:

      Frank is cool again. Frankie is cute. But frankly, Frankito is a couple of diminutives too many.
  5. Ice
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      Icy baby names are currently hot, with names like Icelynn, Iceland, and Winter trending up for girls. Rapper Gucci Mane chose simple, streamlined Ice for his son 2020-born son, appropriately a winter baby. In 2021, it debuted on the charts for both boys and girls and has since been predominantly used for boys, with 13 receiving the name in 2023 and 6 in 2024.
  6. Frankie-jean
    • Origin:

      American name combination
    • Description:

      Funky, boyish, old-style combo name chosen for their daughter by hip couple Donna D'Ericco and Nikki Sixx.
  7. Epik
    • Origin:

      Variation of Epic; English word name
    • Meaning:

      "heroic tale or event"
    • Description:

      Epik is a new word name used by Princess Love and Ray J for their baby boy. Fifteen baby boys were named Epic, the usual spelling of the word, last year, so maybe Epik is to Epic as Erik is to Eric. While Epic in the classic sense refers to a long narrative poem, today it's more likely a slang word used in place of grand or amazing.
  8. O'shea
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "hawklike, stately"
    • Description:

      One of the jauntiest o' the O' names, the birth name of actor/ rapper Ice Cube.
  9. Puma
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "big cat"
    • Description:

      Lithe and leonine name chosen for her daughter by singer Erykah Badu -- whose other child has the number name Seven.
  10. Alzea
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Though rapper Chingy's (real name: Howard) Alzea is a boy, this name seems more appropriate for girls.
  11. Italia
    • Origin:

      Italian place-name
    • Description:

      Authentic, melodic place-name for the adventurous, chosen by rapper LL Cool J for his daughter and by TV personality Jessica Graf Nickson for her daughter in 2025. Given to around 80 baby girls in the US last year, Italia is of course is what the Italians call Italy.
  12. Kama
    • Origin:

      Hindi-Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "love, desire"
    • Description:

      This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter.
  13. God'iss
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      God'iss Love is the full name of the daughter of R & B singer Lil' Mo, who decided to move beyond Trinity and Genesis and turn her child's name into a statement. Her sister is called Heaven.
  14. Chanel
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the canal"
    • Description:

      Fans of the classic French designer would now more fashionably choose Coco.
  15. Heiress
    • Origin:

      Word Name
    • Meaning:

      "a woman who will inherit property, a position, or a legacy"
    • Description:

      In this era of Royalty, Reign, and Chosen, Heiress isn't as shocking as it once might has been. A direct and declarative choice for those who want their daughter to carry on their legacy, Heiress feels similar in style to Empress and Princess.
  16. Ikhyd
    • Description:

      Notably used by rapper M.I.A. for her son in 2009.

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