Hipster Approved Baby Names
- Rand
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"living on riverbank"Description:
The new Randy -- though a bit commercial, as in Rand Corporation, Rand McNally, et al.
- Rocket
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Starbaby name that might prove too supercharged for real life, but if like director Robert Rodriguez you're interested only in boys' names starting with R, you may need to add Rocket (and Rebel and Racer) to your list.
- Vegas
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"meadows"Description:
Viva Las Vegas? What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas? We think not. Maybe Vega, the name of an actual heavenly star?
- Edwige
Origin:
French from German HedwigMeaning:
"war"Description:
Haitian writer Edwidge Danticat highlighted this sophisticated, chignon-wearing choice for literate parents.
- Poesy
Origin:
Word nameMeaning:
"poetry"Description:
This old-fashioned word for poetry has some antiquated charm but doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
- Chaz
Origin:
Diminutive of CharlesDescription:
The jazziest nickname for Charles.
- Birch
Origin:
Tree nameDescription:
Birch is a rarely used nature name that calls to mind the lovely image of the tall, strong but graceful white-barked tree.
- Mather
- Pabst
- Mayor
- Beringer
- Zito
- Jupiter
- Helvetica