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Patriotic Baby Names

  1. Golden

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "gold colored"

    • Description:

      Like Silver, Golden is a shimmering metallic color name, almost too dazzling perhaps. Nevertheless, Golden could be an unexpected route to the vintage nickname Goldie or a less floral alternative to Marigold. Former soccer player and team owner, Brittany Mahomes, chose the name Golden (middle name Raye) for her second daughter in 2025, sister to Sterling Skye and Patrick "Bronze" Lavon.
  2. Freeman

    • Origin:

      Word name or surname name, English

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      Another meaningful word name that actually dates back to pre-Emancipation days.
  3. Eagle

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Meaning:

      "eagle, a bird"

    • Description:

      Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.
  4. Amerigo

    • Description:

      Amerigo is a masculine Italian name best known through the explorer Amerigo Vespucci, for whom the Americas were named. Derived from Germanic elements, likely 'Amalric' or 'Emmerich,' combining words meaning 'work,' 'power,' or 'ruler' with 'rich' or 'mighty.' This gives Amerigo the impressive meaning of 'work-ruler' or 'powerful leader.' The name has remained consistently used in Italy but is quite rare elsewhere. It carries a strong historical resonance due to its connection with the naming of two continents. The rhythmic four-syllable pronunciation (ah-meh-REE-go) has a melodious Italian flair. For parents seeking a name with historical significance, continental connections, and Italian heritage, Amerigo offers a distinguished option with built-in geographical and historical importance.

  5. Pacific

    • Origin:

      Ocean name; from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "tranquil"

    • Description:

      Pacific is an adventurous kind of place-name, with the added bonus of the association with peace.
  6. Charleston

    • Origin:

      American place-name

    • Meaning:

      "Charles' town"

    • Description:

      Charleston is one of those baby names that may become more popular thanks to its nickname Charlie, now used about equally for boys and girls. If you want to call your daughter Charlie but believe she needs a more formal name, you might try Charleston instead of Charlotte. And Charleston is a lovely city in South Carolina.
  7. Arch

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Archibald, Teutonic

    • Meaning:

      "truly brave"

    • Description:

      Arch can be used as a nickname for Archibald or a stand-alone word name — perhaps for the child of an architect.
  8. Revere

    • Origin:

      English and French word name and surname

    • Description:

      Revere is a word name meaning to admire or esteem, an appealing meaning. In the USA, however, Revere attracts further connotation as the surname of Paul Revere, one of the celebrated patriots of the American Revolution. As a surname, the meaning of Revere might be river or robber.
  9. Roosevelt

    • Origin:

      Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "rose field"

    • Description:

      Presidential surname adopted as a first by numbers of midcentury African-American parents.
  10. Victory

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "victory"

    • Description:

      A winning unisex word name, fresher than Victoria or Victor.
  11. Alamo

    • Origin:

      Place-name, Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "poplar tree"

    • Description:

      The unique O-ending makes this name memorable, especially for someone with ties to Texas.
  12. Washington

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "home of the Wassa people"

    • Description:

      Lincoln, Tyler, Taylor, Jackson, Jefferson, Harrison, McKinley, Grant, Kennedy, Carter -- yes. Washington -- probably not.
  13. Freedom

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "the quality or state of being free"

    • Description:

      Like Justice and Peace, this word name makes a very strong statement. Ving Rhames chose it for his boy.
  14. Free

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "free"

    • Description:

      A sixties-style name that might work best as a middle.
  15. Arlington

    • Origin:

      English habitational surname, place name

    • Meaning:

      "noble's town"

    • Description:

      With Arley, Remington, Kensigton, Arlo, and Arla on the rise, Arlington might just be heard a little more often in coming years. The surname style name could make a patriotic choice for those in the US, with its connections to Arlington National Cemetery. Given to 14 girls and 24 boys in 2023, it is making moves up the charts, albeit small ones.
  16. Ranier

    • Description:

      Ranier is a masculine name of Germanic origin, a variation of Rainier or Reginald, derived from "ragin" (advice) and "hari" (army), meaning "powerful army" or "wise warrior." The name carries royal associations through historical figures like Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Ranier blends sophistication with strength, offering a distinctive alternative to more common names like Raymond or Ryan. While never reaching mainstream popularity in English-speaking countries, it maintains steady usage among parents seeking an elegant yet strong name with European flair and historical depth.
  17. Prosperity

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Forget Patience and Charity: Here's a Colonial name (and sentiment) that seems perfect for modern times.
  18. Diversity

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      As a name, a bit too p. c.
  19. Americus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "home ruler"

    • Description:

      Americus, the foundation for the place-name America, is a Latin name meaning "home ruler". Relatives include the Italian Amerigo and the German Emmerich.
  20. Democracy

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "democracy, of the people"

    • Description:

      A big, bold, ultra-rare virtue name. Could it follow in the footsteps of Justice and Liberty?