Bohemian names

Sky
- Origin:
  Nature name
- Description:
  Sky may be a bit hippie-ish, but it's bright and sunny nonetheless. Sky rejoined the Top 1000 in 2013 after spending many years off the list. Sky was the choice of magician David Copperfield for his daughter, born in 2010.
Sonny
- Origin:
  English
- Meaning:
  "son"
- Description:
  Sonny is one of the generic boy nickname names making a surprise reappearance, and it was recently used by actor Jason Lee. Another surprise: It's been on the US Top 1000 list every year since 1927, and as of 2023, it entered the Top 400 for the first time. Laidback Sonny is also popular in the UK, New Zealand and Australia.

Soren
- Origin:
  Danish, Norwegian
- Meaning:
  "stern"
- Description:
  This gentle Scandinavian name, soft and sensitive, is being discovered in a major way by parents in the US. It's most closely identified with the nineteenth century philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, but there have been modern fictional Sorens as well, in The Matrix Reloaded and the book series Guardians of Ga'Hoole, Charlie and Lola, and Underworld.
Star
- Origin:
  Word name
- Description:
  Most parents today would prefer the softer-sell Stella. But Star has symbolic power related to Christmas, so this could make one of the perfect names for December babies.
Starla
- Description:
  Starla is a feminine name that emerged in mid-20th century America as a creative elaboration of the word 'star.' This celestial-inspired name peaked in popularity during the 1970s and early 1980s, reflecting the era's interest in nature-themed and inventive names. With its glamorous connotations and cosmic imagery, Starla suggests brilliance, aspiration, and uniqueness. The name carries a distinctly Americana quality while evoking the beauty of the night sky. Though never extremely common, Starla developed a steady following, particularly in Southern states. The melodic combination of 'star' with the feminine 'la' ending creates a name that feels simultaneously familiar and distinctive.

Sterling
- Origin:
  English
- Meaning:
  "of the highest quality"
- Description:
  A name with some sterling qualities, most associated with the British currency and silver markets. Sterling is more commonly a male name or surname, but is occasionally used for girls as well.
Sulien
- Origin:
  Welsh
- Meaning:
  "sun born"
- Description:
  Said to be the name of the most learned man in ancient Wales, in this country it would be open to mispronunciation, making it rhyme with Julien.
Summer
- Origin:
  Word name
- Description:
  The temperature is definitely rising for this popular seasonal name, which began being used in the seventies, and has been heard consistently ever since.

Sunbeam
- Origin:
  English word name
- Description:
  If Ray is too subtle, Sunbeam is an option.
Sundance
- Origin:
  English
- Meaning:
  "sun dance"
- Description:
  Long synonymous with the American outlaw Harry Longabaugh, aka The Sundance Kid, who got his nickname from the town of Sundance, Wyoming, where he was incarcerated as a teenager. The place name Sundance was taken from the sun dance ceremony practiced by local Native American tribes.
Sunrise
- Origin:
  English word name
- Description:
  If your baby was born at the crack of dawn, Sunrise would be an appropriate middle name.

Sunset
- Origin:
  English word name
- Description:
  For the baby born at, well, sunset.
Sunshine
- Origin:
  Word name
- Description:
  Sunshine was seen as a quintessential hippie name of the 70s, reaching as high as Number 536 in 1975. Now such names are making a bit of a retro comeback, seen, for example, as a character on Glee.
Syd
- Description:
  Syd is a concise masculine name with multiple origins. Most commonly, it serves as a diminutive of Sidney (or Sydney), which derived from French place names meaning 'wide island' or 'Saint Denis.' It gained recognition through notable bearers like Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett and musician Syd Barrett. The name's brevity gives it a modern, punchy quality while maintaining a connection to its longer, more traditional form. Syd has never ranked among top names but maintains steady usage as both a nickname and standalone name. Its simplicity makes it versatile across cultures, while its short form fits contemporary preferences for brief, distinctive names that work well in professional settings and casual interactions alike.