Inspiration from Fashion

A collection of names to honor fashion and its beloved designers, both modern and vintage.
  1. Alexander
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      Alexander has been in a Top 25 boys' name in the US for 30 years now. But namers are still attracted to its imposing historic pedigree.
  2. Armani
    • Origin:

      Italian surname derived from Herman or Arman, German or Persian
    • Meaning:

      "son of Ermanno; soldier; wish,hope"
    • Description:

      Armani is catching on along with other brand names, and this one is among the most gender-neutral — sitting in the Top 500 for both boys and girls. Its similarity to the likes of rising stars Amari, Arlo, and Amias, along with the more classic Arthur and Giovanni helps it feel more "name-y" than "brand-y".
  3. Balenciaga
    • Balmain
      • Chanel
        • Origin:

          French
        • Meaning:

          "dweller near the canal"
        • Description:

          Fans of the classic French designer would now more fashionably choose Coco.
      • Christian
        • Origin:

          Greek or English from Latin
        • Meaning:

          "anointed one or follower of Christ"
        • Description:

          The name Christian has fallen a bit from its 90's and 00's heights, but it's still quite popular. Once considered overly pious, Christian is now seen as making a bold statement of faith by some, while also having secular appeal for others. Christian's enduring popularity may be influenced by such celebrities as Christian Slater and Christian Bale, not to mention the fashion world's Dior, Lacroix, Louboutin and Audigier.
      • Coco
        • Origin:

          Spanish and French pet name
        • Description:

          Coco came to prominence as the nickname of the legendary French designer Chanel (born Gabrielle) and has lately become a starbaby favorite, initially chosen by Courteney Cox for her daughter Coco Riley in 2004. At first it was the kind of name that the press loves to ridicule, but we predict Coco's heading for more broad acceptance and even popularity.
      • Crew
        • Origin:

          English word name
        • Meaning:

          "a band or force of armed men"
        • Description:

          Crew is yet another word name that was added to the baby name lexicon when this one was chosen by The Young and the Restless star Joshua Morrow for his son. It debuted on the Top 1000 in 2010. We've also heard spelling variations Cru and Crue.
      • Cristóbal
        • Diane
          • Origin:

            French variation of Diana
          • Meaning:

            "divine"
          • Description:

            Like Joanne and Christine, middle-aged Diane has been overshadowed by the a-ending version of her name. Diane has a definite mid-century feel; it was a Top 20 name from 1946 to 1959. Though it has several distinguished bearers, including Dianes Sawyer, Keaton, von Furstenberg, Lane, Arbus, Kruger and Farr, it is rarely used for babies today.
        • Donatella
          • Origin:

            Italian, feminine diminutive of Donato
          • Description:

            Stylish and dramatic, a la Donatella Versace.
        • Dior
          • Etro
            • Ferragamo
              • Gareth
                • Origin:

                  Welsh
                • Meaning:

                  "gentle"
                • Description:

                  Gareth, the name of a modest and brave knight in King Arthur's court, makes a sensitive, gently appealing choice, used more in its native Wales than anywhere else.
              • Gabbana
                • Grès
                  • Helmut
                    • Origin:

                      German
                    • Meaning:

                      "brave protector"
                    • Description:

                      Photographer Newton...or that hard thing you wear on your head.
                  • Hermes
                    • Origin:

                      Greek mythology name
                    • Meaning:

                      "cairn, pile of stones, boundary marker"
                    • Description:

                      These days, some may think of Hermes as an upscale brand name like Chanel and Porsche, or a strange choice thanks to the parcel delivery company. However, with names from Greek mythology very much in style, it is possible there will be plenty who link it to the Green messenger god.
                  • Jean Paul