70 Country Baby Names with Southern Charm to Spare
If you’re looking for a baby name with Southern charm and timeless appeal, there are plenty of American classics that fit the bill. From city-inspired names from the Lone Star State to vintage French monikers with debutante vibes, here’s our list of the very best country baby names that boast that signature, regional character.
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Country Baby Names for Boys
1. Luke
This name of Latin and Greek origin means “light-giving” and has an effortlessly cool vibe.
2. Beau
Beau exudes old-school Southern charm and boasts a meaning of (you guessed it) “beautiful” or “handsome.”
3. Carter
Originally a surname of Anglo-French origin, Carter has an occupational meaning of “carrier” and calls to mind a certain U.S. president from the South.
4. Alan
This charming name of Celtic origin has a smart and friendly sound, plus a flattering meaning of “handsome, cheerful and precious.”
5. Austin
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This cool kid moniker is a city-inspired name with Latin origins and a meaning of “great” and “magnificent.”
6. Sawyer
Here, an English occupational name meaning “woodcutter” and the surname of the main character in Mark Twain’s famous novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
7. Johnny
As in Depp. This diminutive of the name John has the same meaning of “God is gracious.”
8. Joe
The shortened version of Joseph, this one-syllable moniker has a down-to-earth feel and a meaning of “God will add.”
9. Bennett
“Blessed” and “well-spoken” are the meanings of this name of Latin origin, which is also a modern variation of the Medieval name Benedict.
10. Andy
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You’d be hard-pressed to find a friendlier sounding name than the diminutive of Andrew—a name of Greek origin that means “manlike” and “brave.”
11. Colt
Derived from the English word for “young horse,” this one-syllable moniker is equal parts casual and cool.
12. Dallas
Another city-inspired name from the Lone Star State—Dallas is actually a name of Scottish origin with a topographical meaning of “from the meadow dwelling.”
13. Brennan
“Teardrop,” “sorrow” and “raven” are the meanings of this melodic Irish name. (We’re getting future poet vibes.)
14. Charlie
This name of German origin is a sweet-sounding diminutive of Charles that has a meaning of “free man.”
15. Bradley
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Bradley is a name of Old English origin with a topographical meaning of “broad meadow” and a decidedly sophisticated sound.
16. Christian
Here, a name of Latin, Greek and English origin with a fairly obvious meaning of “follower of Christ.”
17. Kenneth
A name of Scottish and Gaelic origin—Kenneth means “fire born” and “good-looking.”
18. Marvin
This humble sounding name has Old Welsh and English origins, maritime ties and a sweet meaning of “famous friend,” “sea friend” and “lover of the sea.”
19. Neil
Here, a one-syllable Irish moniker that has multiple meanings, including “cloud,” “passionate,” “victory” and “honor.”
20. Tucker
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An occupational surname of Old English origin meaning “cloth-weaver,” Tucker has since been adapted as a given name with definite country vibes.
21. Nash
Nash has English origins and a meaning of “at the ash tree.” It also calls to mind a certain city in Tennessee that’s famous for being the home of country music.
22. Walker
Another occupational name of English origin, Walker means “one who practices fulling,” which is a reference to an old-timey cloth-making technique.
23. Spencer
This occupational surname of English origin has evolved into a given name with a soft sound and a meaning of “steward.”
24. Franklin
Meaning “free man” or “free landholder.” This one has obvious presidential ties and a humble sound that’s quite endearing.
25. Jasper
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Jasper has Persian origins, a whisper-soft sound and a badass meaning of “keeper of the treasure.”
26. Percy
Featured in everything from Harry Potter to Thomas the Train, this classic name has French origins and a topographical meaning of “one who pierces the valley.”
27. Reed
Drop one ‘e’ and you have the meaning of this name of English origin. Let’s just say it’s a perfect fit for a ginger-haired boy.
28. Glen
A beloved country singer from the 60s and 70s (i.e., Glen Campbell) and a smooth sounding one-syllable moniker with Irish roots, Southern charm and a topographical meaning of “narrow valley.”
Country Baby Names for Girls
29. Delilah
This melodic name of Hebrew origin rolls off the tongue and boasts a sweet, feminine meaning of “delicate.”
30. Louise
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Louise—a name of French origin meaning “famous warrior”—is a good fit for a courageous little girl (and a force to be reckoned with).
31. Josephine
Or Jo for short. This vintage name has Hebrew origins and a meaning of “God will increase,” though we kind of just think of Little Women.
32. Tallulah
This melodic Native American name has a sound to match its meaning of “leaping water.” It’s also darn fun to say.
33. Savannah
The oldest city in Georgia and a given name of equal charm that has Native American and Spanish origins, plus a meaning of “large, grassy plain.”
34. Mae
Mae is a one-syllable moniker with Hebrew, British and Gaelic origins; it recalls the spring month of blossoming growth and boasts varied meanings that include “drop of the sea,” “rebellious,” “pearl” and “beloved.”
35. Virginia
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A Southern state and a classic country name of Latin origin that means “virgin” and “pure.”
36. Minnie
Minnie is a diminutive of the Old German name Wilhelmina. It has fierce warrior-like meanings of “will,” “desire” and "helmet,” but it just sounds cute as a button to us.
37. Daisy
A sweet smelling flower and a feminine name of Old English origin with tons of Southern charm and a meaning of “innocence,” “purity” and “simple.”
38. Caroline
This name of French and German origin is the feminine version of Charles and has a shared meaning of “free man.” It also makes an appearance in the beloved Neil Diamond song “Sweet Caroline.”
39. Betsy
A diminutive nickname derived from Elizabeth, this one has Hebrew origins and a meaning of “worshiper of God.”
40. Jolene
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Here, a famously heart-wrenching Dolly Parton song and a name of Germanic and Hebrew origin that means “God is gracious.”
41. Kit
Kit is a nickname for Katherine and a standalone name with English origins and meanings of “bearing Christ,” “pure” and “hope.”
42. Sally
This endearing name of Hebrew origin is a variant of Sarah and boasts a flattering meaning of “princess.”
43. Violet
This shy-but-sweet botanical moniker refers to the fragrant namesake flower and has a Latin meaning of “purple.”
44. Penelope
Undeniably fun to say, this peppy moniker has Greek origins and a rather quirky dual meaning of “duck” and “weaver.”
45. Ira
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Short but strong, this badass name of Hebrew origin has a fierce and powerful meaning of “watchful” and can be found in the Old Testament as the name given to one of King David’s warriors.
46. Henrietta
We love the vintage Southern charm of this melodic moniker, which has English, French and German origins and an authoritative meaning of “home ruler.”
47. Blanche
We’re getting debutante vibes from this name of French origin meaning “white” and “pure.”
48. Molly
English origins and ties to the Hebrew name Miriam—this diminutive feminine moniker is as sweet as pie and boasts a meaning of “star of the sea” and “beloved.”
49. Bonnie
This feminine Scottish name has a direct translation of “pretty” and a cheerful, charming Southern feel.
50. Lynn
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Lynn has English, Welsh and French origins and a sophisticated sound. It means “lake” or “waterfall.”
51. Rosemary
A fragrant herb and a feminine given name of Latin origin that means “dew of the sea,”
52. Wendy
“White ring” and “friend” are the meanings of this name of English origin, which also references the steadfast friend of Peter Pan from J.M. Barrie’s timeless childhood classic.
53. Ruby
Just right for your newborn precious gem—this name is derived from the Latin word meaning “red” and is a symbol of wealth and passion.
54. Dorothy
A name of Greek origin meaning “one who has vision” and “gift from God,” this vintage moniker has charming Southern ties to the Wizard of Oz. (Psst: If you’re having twins, we hear Dorothy plays nicely with Ruby.)
55. Cecilia
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Soft consonants give this Italian name a melodic, feminine sound that’s oh-so pretty. It also means “blind” or “hidden,” making it a good fit for a baby that’s on the shy side.
56. Ruth
Ruth is a feminine name of Hebrew origin with a strong, serious sound that belies its gentle meaning of “compassionate friend.”
57. Dolly
Dolly Parton is the badass country singer who made this one famous, but her name is actually a diminutive form of both Dorothy and Dolores. Given its meaning of “emotion” and “sorrowful,” we see big feelings (and a strong set of pipes) in your future.
58. Scarlett
Drop the second ‘t’ if you please—either way, this name of French origin has a fairly obvious meaning that corresponds to the color red.
Gender-Neutral Country Baby Names
59. Riley
We get cute and spunky vibes from this energetic, gender-neutral name of English and Irish origin. It has meanings of “woods clearing” and “valiant and courageous,” respectively.
60. Stevie
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Stevie Wonder and Stevie Nicks are two singing sensations who prove the gender-neutral clout of this name, which has Greek roots, a meaning of “crown” or “garland” and an adorable diminutive sound.
61. Frankie
“Free man,” “truthful” and “sincere” are among the meanings of this cheeky gender-neutral name of Germanic origin. We think it’s well-suited to any kid with a little sass.
62. Harper
No surprises here—Harper was originally an English occupational surname meaning “harpist.” It’s now used as a given name for both genders and boasts ties to the female Southern novelist Harper Lee of To Kill a Mockingbird fame.
63. Jean
This gender-neutral name of French origin means “God is gracious” and is a perfect choice for parents seeking a casual and simple one-syllable moniker with country flair.
64. Bailey
Another surname of English and French origin that has achieved first name status—this upbeat moniker has Southern charm to spare and meanings of “berry clearing,” “bailiff” and “city fortification.”
65. Jude
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Made famous by the iconic Beatles song, and again by actor Jude Law, this gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin has a sweet, soft sound and a meaning of “praised.”
66. Parker
This unisex name of Old English origin has an occupational meaning of “park keeper” and a casual-cool vibe.
67. Finley
Yet another surname-turned-first name (yep, there’s a gender-neutral theme happening here), Finley has Gaelic, Scottish and Irish roots, plus a meaning of “fair-haired” and “courageous one.” A fine choice for a blonde badass, no?
68. Quinn
This one-syllable moniker of Irish origin has a lofty meaning of “wise,” “sense,” and “reason” that’s well-suited to an intellectual of either sex.
69. Blake
Though it has a more masculine sound, Blake Lively is proof that this name can go both ways. It has Old English origins and a bunch of conflicting meanings, including “pale,” “dark,” “white,” “black” and “shining.”
70. Billy
Derived from the Old High German name Willahelm, this gender-neutral moniker has a sweet, diminutive sound and a meaning of “resolute protector.”
