Rocker and Rapper Baby Names

Part of the name nobility that includes Prince, Earl, and Duke -- though none of these guys are very classy.

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

Chosen by one musician, Todd Rundgren, for his son, but unlikely to be emulated by others.

Arabic name with ties to ancient royalty. Rapper Meek Mill gave this name to his oldest son.

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.

In this era of Royalty, Reign, and Sir, why not Heiress? It is the name given by Clifford "T.I." And Tameka "Tiny" Harris to their daughter in 2016.

Creative spelling of Cadence notably used by T-Pain for his son in 2009.

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.

Makes hot name Finley kind of Phyllis-like -- which is not a good thing.

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

Rapper M.I.A. announced this as her newborn son's name, which may or may not be a joke.

Frank is cool again. Frankie is cute. But frankly, Frankito is a couple of diminutives too many.

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

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