We can get ideas for baby names from a variety of sources, including books we read, celebrities we follow, and even songs we listen to. A huge number of song titles, from The Knack’s “My Sharona” to ABBA’s “Fernando,” may provide inspiration if you’re stuck for a baby name.
These adorable music-inspired baby names are the perfect tribute to those nostalgic moments brought on by your favourite song or artist. See these 60 song-related names that can give you an idea for your baby’s name.
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Baby Boy Names and Their Meaning
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1. Al – You Can Call Me Al
Al could be an abbreviation for Alan, Alastair, Albert, Alexander, or Alvinn, to name a few. If you like short names, you can’t get much shorter than Al. You can choose from a variety of meanings, such as “all-powerful ruler,” “noble, bright,” and “famous warrior.”
2. Bennie – Bennie and the Jets, Elton John
Bennie, which means “blessed,” is a versatile name. It could be a variant of Ben, or it could be a contraction of Benjamin or Benedict. If you like Elton John, it could be a reference to his 1973 hit “Bennie and the Jets,” about a fictional band.
3. Denis – Denis, Blondie
Denis, Dionysius’ vernacular form, is far more intriguing than Dennis or Denise. You could also pronounce it Denee, as in the Blondie song “Denis,” to give it a punk vibe.
It was the band’s breakthrough hit in the United Kingdom, appearing on the 1977 album “Plastic Letters.” The song “Denis” was a cover of Randy & The Rainbows’ “Denise,” but Debbie Harry sang a verse in French to justify the name and gender change.
4. Gabriel – Gabriel and Me, Joan Baez
“Gabriel and Me,” a whimsical song by Joan Baez, is about her son Gabriel and a horse that only the two of them can see.
The Hebrew name means “God is my strength,” and it is extremely popular all over the world. It was number one in France in 2018 and number 37 in the United States in 2019.
5. Jack – Happy Jack, The Who
Jack (the diminutive of John before it became a top boy’s name on its own accord) means “God is gracious.”
The Who’s Pete Townshend based the “Happy Jack” character in the band’s song of the same name on the strange guys who used to hang out on English beaches and play with the kids, according to songfacts.com. The song was released in 1966 and peaked at No. 3 in the United Kingdom. chart of singles
6. Jeremy – Jeremy, Pearl Jam
Jeremy, the English form of Jeremiah, means “appointed by God,” so it’s a name with high expectations. The tragic story of a teenage boy who died by suicide in 1991 inspired Pearl Jam’s song of the same name.
7. Jude – Hey Jude, The Beatles
Jude, which means “praised,” could be a contraction of Judah, Judith, or Judy. The most well-known bearer is actor Jude Law, but his celebrity may be overshadowed by the Beatles’ song “Hey Jude.”
It was written by Paul McCartney and released in the summer of 1968 to console John Lennon’s son Julian during his parents’ divorce.
8. Louie – Louie Louie, Iggy Pop
Louie is a fun, contemporary variation of Louis, with French and German roots. It’s extremely popular in some parts of the United Kingdom. and returned to the United States In 2015, the top 1,000 baby names were determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Richard Berry wrote the rhythm and blues song “Louie Louie” in 1955, and it is best known for being covered by Iggy Pop in 1993.
9. Stevie – Stevie Ray Blues, Stevie Wonder
The name Stevie has strong musical connections, whether it’s short for Stephen or Stephanie or a name in its own right.
Stevie Wonder (born Stevland Hardaway Morris) paid tribute to another Stevie, late blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughn, in his 1995 song “Stevie Ray Blues,” and Fleetwood Mac frontwoman Stevie Nicks makes the name equally cool for girls.
10. Tyrone – Call Tyrone, Erykah Badu
Tyrone, which means “land of Owen,” is a name familiar to fans of R&B legend Erykah Badu. “Call Tyrone” was a hit for her in 1997, and the R&B singer revealed its origins 20 years later.
She explained on her Instagram page that she “freestyled the whole thing” live on stage in D.C. “They had to be on high alert because they never knew what I was going to do on stage,” she said of her backup singers.
Here are other cute baby boy names inspired by songs:
11. Angus – Dream Angus, Paul Simon
12. Ben – Ben, Michael Jackson
13. Billy – Billy, Bad Religion
14. Brian – Brian’s Song, Johnny Mathis
15. Davey – Who Killed Davey Moore, Bob Dylan
16. Earl – Goodbye Earl, The Dixie Chicks
17. Fernando– Fernando, ABBA
18. Floyd – Floyd the Barber, Nirvana
19. Joe – Hey Joes, Jimi Hendrix
20. Kevin – Cousin Kevin, The Who
21. Leroy – Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, Jim Croce
22. Maxwell – Maxwell’s Silver Hammer, The Beatles
23. Mickey – Mickey, Toni Basil
24. Oliver – Oliver’s Army, Elvis Costello
25. Robert – Doctor Robert, The Beatles
26. Sebastian – Sebastian, Cockney Rebel
27. Stuart – Stuart and the Ave, Greenday
28. Teddy – Teddy Boy, Paul McCartney
29. Tom – Tom’s Diner, Suzanne Vega
30. Zak – Zak and Sara, Ben Folds
Baby Girl Names and Their Meaning
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1. Cecilia – Cecilia, Simon & Garfunkel
Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians in the Catholic church. Her name is derived from the Latin “caecus,” which means “blind.” She is thought to be the inspiration for Simon & Garfunkel’s memorable 1970 hit “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” from their album “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
The Vamps, a British pop group, released “Oh Cecilia (Breaking My Heart)” in 2014, with a chorus adapted from Simon & Garfunkel’s hit.
2. Clementine – Clementine, The Decemberists
Clementine is an old-fashioned name that still has some appeal; it means “mild, merciful.” But forget Freddy Quinn’s “Oh, My Darling Clementine” — Elliot Smith’s 1995 “Clementine” gives this virtuous name an edge.
3. Delilah – Delilah, Tom Jones
The name Delilah, which has Arabic and Hebrew roots, has a sweet meaning (“delicate”) and has inspired many songs.
Perhaps the most well-known is Welsh crooner Tom Jones’ 1968 hit, Delilah, whose adulterous Delilah was far from sweet and met a bloody end when she was stabbed in a crime of passion. Of course, the Plain White T’s hit song “Hey There Delilah” was released more recently in 2006.
4. Eleanor – Eleanor Rigby, The Beatles
The Beatles wrote many songs with names in the titles. Eleanor is an English variant of the French Provencal Alienor, and it has no widely accepted meaning.
All that matters to music fans is that it’s the title of another Beatles chart-topper. “Eleanor Rigby” topped the charts in the United Kingdom for four weeks. charts and received three Grammy nominations.
5. Emma – For Emma, Bon Iver
Emma means “universal” — a fitting meaning given how popular it is! It ranked second on the US baby girl name chart in 2019 and first in Denmark, Norway, and the Netherlands. It’s also a favourite of Bon Iver (real name Justin Vernon), the indie-folk singer-songwriter who named his 2007 debut album “For Emma, Forever Ago,” which includes a track called “For Emma.”
6. Iris – Iris, The Goo Goo Dolls
If you want a flower name for your baby girl but don’t want to go with Rose, Violet, or Lily, Iris is a great option. It means “rainbow” and is the title of a Goo Goo Dolls song inspired by a country singer named Iris DeMent.
7. Lucy – Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, The Beatles
The English variant of Lucia is Lucy, which means “light.” It has grown in popularity in the United States since the late 1990s, reaching No. 51 in 2018.
8. Quinn – Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn), Bob Dylan
Quinn is an Irish descendant of Conn and is suitable for either a boy or a girl.
Bob Dylan’s 1967 song “Mighty Quinn” became a hit for Manfred Mann the following year. Bob Dylan and The Band later released it on “The Basement Tapes Complete – The Bootleg Series Vol. 11” in 2014.
9. Rosalie – Rosalie, Concrete Blonde
Rosalie, the French variant of the Latin Rosalia, means “rose,” and it’s a name with a lot of musical meaning, from the French soprano Rosalie Levasseur (1749-1826) to Concrete Blonde’s 2012 song “Rosalie.”
10. Virginia – Sweet Virginia, The Rolling Stones
Virginia, which means “virginal, pure,” has deep cultural roots. Virginia has been featured in a number of books, films, and television shows, and several artists have dedicated songs to her.
We, on the other hand, adore “Sweet Virginia,” the sixth track on the Rolling Stones’ 1972 double album “Exile On Main St.”
Here are other cute baby girl names inspired by songs:
11. Alison – Alison, Elvis Costello
12. Amanda – Amanda, Boston
13. Angeline – Farewell Angeline, Bob Dylan
14. Barbara – Barbara, The Rolling Stones
15. Billie Jean – Billie Jean, Michael Jackson
16. Caroline – Sweet Caroline, Neil Diamond
17. Joanna– Visions of Joanna, Bob Dylan
18. Judy – Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
19. Julia – Julia, The Beatles
20. Layla – Layla, Eric Clapton
21. Martha – Martha My Dear, The Beatles
22. Michelle – Michelle, The Beatles
23. Natalie – Believe Me, Natalie, The Killers
24. Penelope – Penelope, Pinback
25. Rita – Lovely Rita, The Beatles
26. Roxanne – Roxanne, The Police
27. Sally – Mustang Sally, Eric Clapton
28. Sarah– Sarah, Bob Dylan
29. Sharona – My Sharona, The Knack
30. Zoe – Zoe, Eminem
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