City Names for Babies

  1. Portland
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "land near the port"
    • Description:

      There are two lovely Portlands, in Maine and Oregon, but not many babies with their name.
  2. Genoa
    • Origin:

      Italian place-name
    • Description:

      One of the newer geographical site names, it has the advantage of sounding like a real girl's name because of its jen beginning and feminine a ending.
  3. Jakarta
    • Origin:

      Place name
    • Description:

      Jakarta, the name of the capital and largest city of Indonesia, is located on the island of Java. Both Jakarta and Java could make interesting and unusual choices for a girl.
  4. Puebla
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "the town"
    • Description:

      Sandy southwestern feel.
  5. Osaka
    • Origin:

      Place-name
    • Description:

      With so many other places translating to first names, why not this major Japanese city -- especially if it holds some personal significance.