Rock Star Baby Names

  1. Morrisey
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "sea taboo"
    • Description:

      When British rocker Steven Patrick Morrissey decided to use his last name alone, it became a viable option for baby namers, a lot cooler than Morris or Maurice.
  2. Slash
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "slash"
    • Description:

      Slash is here because model Amber Rose and Def Jam Records exec Alexander AE Edwards named their baby boy Slash Electric Alexander. Is it cool? Or is it violent and terrifying? Or is it both? We're going to go with Door Number 2 and place it in the same category as names like Dagger and Pistol, but we are not models or record execs.
  3. Mccartney
    • Origin:

      Scottish surname
    • Meaning:

      "son of Artan"
    • Description:

      This highly recognizable surname means "son of Artan," an Irish derivative of the name Art. It's most closely tied to Beatle Paul McCartney — we'd be willing to bet that some of the parents who give this name to their children each year are fans.
  4. Maggiemae
    • Description:

      Maggiemae is a compound feminine name combining two traditional nicknames: Maggie (from Margaret) and Mae (a variant of May). Margaret derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' while Mae often relates to the month of May, symbolizing springtime and renewal. Maggiemae has a distinctly Southern American charm and evokes a folksy, down-to-earth quality. This double-name pattern (like Mary Jane or Betty Lou) was particularly popular in the American South during the early to mid-20th century. Though rare as a formal given name, Maggiemae offers vintage appeal with its sweet, nostalgic sound and combines traditional elements into something more distinctive.

  5. Santana
    • Origin:

      Spanish, condensed form of Santa Ana
    • Description:

      Santana is a saintly name...or Latin rock band. While traditionally masculine, character Santana Lopez on the show Glee showed the name's potential for a girl as well. Sound-wise, it feels like Savannah with a twist.
  6. Queen
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Meaning:

      "queen"
    • Description:

      Queen has seen a revival in recent times, reaching its record high in 2018 with 280 births — it has remained steady since then. Previously, Queen saw a peak in the 1920s, but its origins go back even further than that. Queen was a noted name among enslaved people in America, along with other royal choices such as Duke, Squire, and Prince.

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