Rocker and Rapper Baby Names

Domani is a masculine name with Italian origins, literally meaning 'tomorrow' in Italian. This evocative name carries implications of hope, future potential, and new beginnings. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, it has seen some usage in Italy and among Italian-American families. Domani has a melodic, three-syllable rhythm that flows easily in multiple languages. As a word name with a clear and positive meaning, it represents optimism and possibility. Parents might choose Domani for its uniqueness and symbolic significance, particularly if they want to emphasize themes of future promise or have connections to Italian heritage. Its modern feel combined with authentic linguistic roots gives it both novelty and substance.

We've got Saint, we've got King, we've got Prince Duke Bishop Deacon and Messiah. So why not Sir? While some might find it slightly pretentious, at least 80 parents chose it for their babies in 2024..

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

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

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

Bamboo is a plant name that you might want to save for the zoo's name-the-panda contest. It was used for a starbaby in 2000, though, the rapper Big Boi.

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

We had Egypt listed as a girls-only place-name until singer Alicia Keys and rap producer husband Swizz Beatz used it for their son...and why not? Egypt certainly works as well for a boy as for a girl, similar in sound as it is to Elijah.

Tenzan is a variation of Tenzin, a name with special significance for Buddhists, being the first name of the Dalai Lama.

Even if you're hoping for a fiery child, this seems like playing with fire. One celebrity--Steve Vai--was bold enough to use it for his son.

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

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

Similar to but distinct from Samara, this pretty name was chosen for his daughter by rapper LL Cool J. It's the name of an ancient Palestinian city, located in present-day Jordan, and is associated with the Biblical story of "The Good Samaritan" who came from Samaria. Derived from shamar meaning "to guard" this name was chosen for 100 girls in 2023 in the US.

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

Alabama is a hot southern place-name, picking up from Georgia and Savannah. This is not a geographical name come lately, though--there have been girls named Alabama dating back well over a century.

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