Looking for baby boy name inspiration? We’ve taken a look around the world to bring you some seriously beautiful and unique monikers, all inspired by real-life places.
You could keep things local with a rustic and heroic-sounding name from England, Wales, Ireland or Scotland.
Or, for a fresh-sounding name with distinctive charm, you could look further across the cities and towns of Europe.
America is, naturally, packed full of intriguing place names, all of which are perfect for a baby boy.
Or, if you want something truly exotic for your son's name, you could head all the way across the world to the likes of Australia and Asia - their place names are beautiful!
Whatever your heart desires, we’ve rounded up a list of 67 geographical monikers.
Which is your favourite?
67 BABY BOY NAMES INSPIRED BY PLACES AROUND THE WORLD
1) AFTON
A creative moniker for any little boy, Afton is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the USA.
2) ARAGON
Aragon is a strong name, taken from a particularly beautiful landlocked region in northeastern Spain.
3) ARRAN
Arran, one of Scotland’s most wild and captivating islands, is a unique twist on the more ordinary Aaron.
4) ASPEN
Aspen, in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, is a wintry name which conjures up images of crisp white snow and sweetly-scented pine trees.
5) AUSTIN
Texas’s Austin is the music capital of the world, not to mention a seriously cool name for any baby boy!
6) BAILEY
Bailey is a name that continues to grow in popularity - despite the fact it’s the name of London’s most famous criminal court.
7) BAJA
This sun-soaked spot in California is pronounced ‘ba-ha’, making it a soft and elegant choice for any parents looking to add some American flair to their baby boy’s name.
8) BERLIN
It may be the capital of Germany, but, thanks to those hard-consonants, Berlin has amazing scope as a baby boy name.
9) BOSTON
America’s Boston has become an obscure but beautiful name choice for more than one baby boy over the past few years. What do you think of it?
10) BRONX
One of the most famous districts in New York, Bronx is overtaking Brooklyn as the newest streetwise baby name on the block.
11) BROOKLYN
Victoria and David Beckham opted for the NYC district as the name for their firstborn son - and if it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for us!
12) CAIRO
This exotic baby name means ‘victorious’ - and it’s also the name of Egypt’s capital city.
13) CAMDEN
Fancy keeping things British? You can’t get better than naming your baby boy after London’s coolest borough!
14) CARSON
Carson City is based in Nevada - and the name, which has a fresh sound, meaning ‘son of Carr’.
15) CASPIAN
This romantic name, made famous by C. S. Lewis’s Narnia series, was inspired by the Caspian Sea.
16) CAYMAN
The Cayman Islands have provided globetrotting parents with yet another fab moniker, haven’t they?
17) CHANDLER
Mr Bing made this name famous in Friends, but Chandler got his name from the city in Arizona.
18) CHARLESTON
Cobblestone-streets, horse-drawn carriages, and pastel pre-Civil War houses make up this gorgeous city in South Carolina.
19) CODY
Cody is a city in Wyoming, but it has an interesting history behind it; they picked out the moniker in a bid to pay tribute to William Frederick Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill.
20) COLUMBUS
The largest city in Ohio often proves popular in the baby name stakes, thanks to its elegant yet cool sound.
21) CYPRUS
We’ve all been to the Greek island, but did you know that Cyprus also means “fair one”?
22) DALE
This name, quite literally, means “lives in the valley” - which is probably why its such a popular choice with Welsh parents!
23) DANUBE
Europe’s second-longest river has a cool and refreshing sound to it, doesn’t it?
24) DAYTON
The sixth largest city in Ohio, the name Dayton means ‘day town’ - and it’s just as popular as fellow place name Peyton!
25) DENVER
The capital of Colorado makes for an intriguing baby name choice - it’s unusual enough to get people taking, but not so unique that your little one will feel out of place in the school register!
26) DIEGO
Ah, San Diego. The city takes its name from the hispanic version of James, which means ‘supplanter’.
27) DOVER
Pay homage to those iconic white cliffs with this rugged baby name choice.
28) DUBLIN
Taken from one of Ireland’s most bustling cities, this name promises fun, laughter and adventure to all who hear it.
29) EASTON
It’s a name in its own right nowadays, but did you know Easton is also a pretty garden spot in Lincolnshire?
30) EUGENE
Meaning ‘well born’, Eugene shares its name with the city in Oregon.
31) EUSTON
As in, yes, the London borough. It’s also a strong Irish name, meaning ‘heart’.
32) EVEREST
The snow-capped mountain would make an empowering choice for any little boy.
33) FRANCISCO
As in, yes, San Francisco; this name means ‘Frenchman’.
34) HAMILTON
This name, inspired by the Scottish town, has definitely got a cool ring to it, hasn’t it?
35) HARLEM
We’re back in New York City for this tough-sounding name - and we love it!
36) HUDSON
Taken from the city in Columbia, there’s no denying that Hudson is a funky and original moniker.
37) INDIANA
Indiana Jones made the city famous as a boy’s name choice - and what little boy WOULDN’T love to be associated with the whip-cracking archaeologist?
38) INDIO
This city, based in Riverside County, boasts a hipster name that any little boy should be proud to call his own.
39) ISRAEL
This hebrew baby name means “may God prevail” - and it is, obviously, the name of the Middle Eastern country regarded by many as the Holy Land.
40) JACKSON
The largest state in Mississippi, the Scottish name of Jackson means, quite simply, ‘Son of Jack’.
41) JORDAN
This name was taken from the river which flows between Jordan and Israel - and we love its cool and elegant sound.
42) KASHMIR
Full of Indian magic and spice, this name is an exotic choice for any baby boy.
43) KENSINGTON
This fancy London borough has plenty of elegance to it, doesn’t it?
44) KYLE
The land of castles, hills and lochs, this Scottish location doubles up as a seriously cool baby boy name.
45) LAREDO
Based on the north back of Texas’s Rio grande, this Spanish baby name is full of colour and liveliness.
46) LAWRENCE
This popular boy’s name is taken from the sixth largest city in the state of Kansas.
47) LINCOLN
A cathedral city right here in the UK, Lincoln is the perfect name for any little adventurers.
48) LOGAN
Logan is based in Australia, sure, but it’s also the name of X-Men’s Wolverine!
49) MACON
Based in France, this pretty little city makes for a cool baby boy name. The meaning, for those interested, is ‘marsh dweller’.
50) MASON
Meaning ‘one who works with stone’, Mason is also the name of a city in Ohio.
51) MICHELL
This nordic baby name is a unisex one - making it perfect for a baby boy or girl!
52) MOROCCO
This place name certainly has an exotic twist, doesn’t it?
53) ORLANDO
Meaning ‘famous’, the name Orlando is an elegant choice - although it also reminds us of long sunny days in Florida!
54) OSLO
The capital city of Norway makes for a fresh-sounding boy’s name. However the city’s former name, Christiania, is also a sweet choice!
55) PARIS
The city of romance has long shared its name with baby boys, going as far back as to the Trojan prince Paris in Homer's Iliad.
56) PHOENIX
Meaning ‘reborn from the ashes’, Phoenix is also the capital city of Arizona.
57) RALEIGH
Raleigh is based in North Carolina, sure, but its also a fanciful baby name meaning ‘red clearing’ or ‘roe deer’.
58) ROSS
Yup, that’s right; the Friends character’s name was taken from a rugged region in the Scottish headland.
59) SALEM
Salem is a hebrew name, meaning ‘peace’ - but its also the setting for the infamous Salem Witch Trials in the USA.
60) SYDNEY
The place name of Sydney hails from those sunny climes Down Under - no wonder it's become such a popular unisex baby name!
61) TAYLOR
Taylor has become a very popular baby name for boys and girls, but it is, first and foremost, a beauty spot in rural Upland, Indiana.
62) TROY
One of Anatolia’s most historic cities, Troy is surrounded by myth and legend. It has also become a popular baby name, meaning ‘soldier’.
63) TRENTON
The name Trenton is unusual yet becoming. And the place it refers to? Well, it’s all about the River Trent!
64) WHITLEY
Meaning ‘from the white meadow’, baby boys named Whitley share their moniker with seaside town Whitley Bay.
65) WYATT
Wyatt may be a place name, but it’s also a baby name meaning ‘brave warrior’.
66) YORK
Derived from York, the name of a city in northern England, this baby boy name means "yew" in Brythonic.
67) ZAIRE
This baby boy name originates from the River Zaire, which is taken from the Kongo word nzere. This means, quite simply, "river that swallows all rivers." Wicked!
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