<a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/black-history-names-barrier-breakers">Black history names</a> include the names of African-Americans throughout US history who've achieved extraordinary things.

Among the Black history names here are the names of politicians, activists, writers, artists, businesspeople and others who might make worthy namesakes for contemporary babies.

Black history names come from centuries of history, from the Renaissance to the late twentieth century. Note: While there are many notable figures from Black and African-American history with ordinary names, we've focused on the names that are more clearly associated with historic heroes and heroines. Also here are many last names that can be used as firsts.

To learn more about the figures these Black history names commemorate, see our main blog on <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/black-history-names-barrier-breakers">Black history names</a>.

Black History Names

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Significant names from black history, with meanings, origins, and popularity, including Harriet, Etta, Booker, and Hendrix (Page 12)