Its one of the more popular unique names and Nameberry noted that it was 239 on the popularity list in 2018.

Baby boy names named after cities. From Austin to Sydney these geographical boys and girls names sure sound stately or worldly. Virginia Dare who was born on Roanoke Island in in 1587. Potterheads might find Cedric to be a Harry Potter- inspired name for a baby boy that shows off fandom but doesnt make a birth certificate look like a April fools gag.

As the world population increases some parents have started to see a value in giving their children names that will stand out from the rest. 4 of 16. Baby Names Inspired by Southern Cities.

The name Virginia was the name of the very first English baby born in the New World. Phoenix is one of those names that just feels magical. Florence Welch of indie music group Florence the Machine lends it an edge.

Get your childs life journey off to a great start with one of these well-travelled names. It also immediately reminds us of Christopher Columbus. Iona is another beautiful option in the list of boy names after places.

The name takes on from a Scottish island on the west coast that goes by the same name. Florence Pioneering nurse Florence Nightingale makes this name feel accomplished and dignified. Phoenix is a Greek name that means dark red.

The meaning of this name is blessed. The baby was named after the Colony of Virginia which was named for Elizabeth I the Virgin Queen. Boy and girl names.