Florida-inspired names

Baldwin

German

"brave friend"

One "bald" name we can get behind, thanks to pioneering African-American author James Baldwin – though the name is now also associated with the Baldwin brothers, particularly Alec.

Bartow

Bartow is a masculine name with English origins, derived from a surname that originally denoted someone from Bartow, a place name in England. The place name itself likely comes from Old English…

Bay

English word, Old English

"an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"

Like River and Lake, a cool, refreshing modern water-related choice. This name is also associated with bay leaves, the bay laurel, the contemporary term of endearment, "bae", and the Old English word…

Brooker

English surname

"someone who lives by a stream"

A surname that sounds stylish — given the soaring popularity of Brooks — but is surprisingly rare.

Butler

English occupational name

"chief manservant"

An English occupational name and surname that brings to mind old, stately homes, black suits, and white gloves, Butler peaked back in 1919 when 30 boys were given the name. It hasn't appeared in the…