Finding an exciting name for your little one can be a difficult job, especially if you are looking for something a bit different. But, one excellent way to get some inspiration is to choose a place name as your baby’s name. City baby names are an ideal choice for mums and dads that want a unique, individual namefor their little one.
American city names have been a popular choice for a little while, but you don’t need to stop there, from UK cities, to destinations down under, there are tonnes of city baby names out there. Choosing a city baby name means that the world is your oyster, but to save you scanning the globe in search of the best city baby girl namesor flicking through an atlas to find city baby boy namesthat you love, we have done the hard work for you. Read on to discover the best cool city names for babies...
City-Inspired Baby Girl Names
Acadia
Acadia is the French name for Nova Scotia and aptly means ‘idyllic place.’
Adana
Adana is a large city in Turkey. The name Adana means ‘earth.’
Adelaide
Did you know that this Australian city was named in honour of Queen Adelaide, the wife of King William IV? Coincidentally, the name Adelaide means ‘noble.’
Alba
Alba is located in Italy and means ‘white.’
Alberta
Alberta is a traditional girl’s name inspired by the Canadian prairie province. The name Alberta means ‘noble’ and ‘bright.’
Alexandria
The Egyptian city of Alexandria was once the largest in the world. The girl’s name Alexandria is of Greek origin and means ‘defender of mankind.’
Amaya
This name of Spanish origin is derived from the ancient Spanish city, but is also a city in Texas. Coincidentally, in Japanese the name Amaya means ‘mother city.’
Antalya
Antalya is a Turkish city and is also a girl’s name of Greek origin meaning ‘break of day.’
Arta
Arta is a Greek city, but its use as a name is believed to have Albanian origins and means ‘golden.’
Atlanta
Atlanta is the largest city in the American state of Georgia and is a girl’s name meaning ‘unswaying’ and ‘immovable.’
Aurora
Aurora is a city in Colorado and a really cute name for a baby girl. As a name Aurora means ‘dawn.’
Cali
Cali is a city in Colombia and a pretty name for a baby girl.
Chelsea
Technically not a city, but this London borough is nonetheless a perfect girl’s name.
Dakota
Dakota City is located in Nebraska, and Dakota is also a great choice of name for a baby girl, think American actress Dakota Johnson.
Delphi
Delphi means ‘hollow’ and is also the name of a city in Ancient Greece.
Edessa
Edessa is a city in Greece. When used as a given name this pretty moniker means ‘from Edessa.’
Florence
This Italian city is a super sweet girl’s name and means ‘flourishing.’
Geneva
The name of this Swiss city is also a French girl’s name meaning ‘juniper tree.’
Havana
This Cuban city makes for a unique name for a baby girl.
Helena
Helena means ‘shining light’ and is also the name of a city in Montana, United States.
Larissa
Larissa means ‘cheerful’ and is a Greek city.
Lille
Lille is a city in Northern France, but also has plenty of potential as a pretty girl’s name.
Lourdes
Take inspiration from Madonna and name your little one Lourdes after the pilgrimage site in France.
Nara
Nara may be a Japanese city, but it is also a girl’s name of Celtic origin meaning ‘happy.’
Odessa
Odessa is a Ukrainian city and also a girl’s name of Greek origin meaning ‘long journey.’
Olympia
This Greek name means ‘mountain of the Gods.’
Regina
Regina is a city in Canada and also a Latin name meaning ‘queen.’
Roma
Take inspiration from the Italian capital city with the name Roma.
Rosario
Rosario is one of the largest cities in Argentina. Rosario is used as a baby girl’s name in Spanish-speaking countries and means ‘rosary.’
Roseau
Roseau is the capital city of Dominica. When used as a name it is believed that Roseau originates from the word ‘red.’
Savannah
Savannah is a city in the US state of Georgia and also a great name for a baby girl meaning ‘large open plain.’
Serena
Serena means ‘serene’ and is inspired by the Chilean city of La Serena.
Shannon
Shannon is inspired by the Irish place name and means ‘old river.’
Shiloh
Shiloh is the name of an ancient city in Israel. The name Shiloh means ‘heavenly peace.’
Sicily
The name Sicily is inspired by the Italian place name and literally means ‘from Sicily.’
Siena
Siena is an Italian city and when used as a name means ‘from Siena’ and ‘orange-red.’
Sierra
Sierra City is located in California, and is also a Spanish namemeaning ‘saw’ and ‘from the mountains.’
Sofia
Sofia is the name of a Bulgarian city, and a popular name choice in the UK.
Sydney
As well as being a vibrant Australian city, Sydney is also a popular name choice which is derived from old English and means ‘wide meadow.’
Taylor
Taylor is a city in Michigan, United States and when used as a name means ‘tailor’ or ‘cutter of cloth.’
Valetta
Valetta is the capital city of Malta and could make for a cute-sounding baby girl name.
Verona
Verona may be a place in Italy, but it is also a name meaning ‘truth.’
Victoria
Victoria is both an Australian state and a Canadian city, but also a popular girl’s name meaning ‘victory.’
Vienna
Vienna may be best-known as the capital city of Austria, but it could also make a great baby girl name. Vienna means ‘forest stream.’
Xanthi
Xanthi is a city in Greece and when used as a given name means ‘golden’ and ‘yellow.’
Zaria
Zaria is a major Nigerian city and makes for a perfect name choice, as it means ‘princess.’
City-Inspired Baby Boy Names
Albany
Albany is the capital city of New York State and means ‘white’ and ‘fair.’
Alden
The name Alden is inspired by another New York place name. The name Alden means ‘old friend.’
Aspen
Aspen is inspired by the city in Colorado, known as a world-famous ski resort. Aspen means ‘quaking tree.’
Austin
This Texan city is a popular name meaning ‘great.’
Bailey
Another Texan city inspired baby name is Bailey, meaning ‘bailiff’ or ‘fortification.’
Bay
Bay City is located in Michigan in the United States. The name Bay means ‘berry.’
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is another American place name to inspire a boy’s name, and the chosen moniker for the Beckham’s eldest son.
Cairo
This name is inspired by Egypt’s capital, and means ‘victorious.’
Chandler
Friends fans will love the name Chandler, which is a city in Arizona, United States and means ‘candle maker.’
Chester
This UK city is a super cute baby boy’s name and was chosen by Holly Willoughby and Davina McCall for their sons.
Chicago
Take inspiration from Kim Kardashian and Kanye West with the name Chicago.
Cody
Cody is both the name of a US city and popular boy’s name meaning ‘helpful.’
Cruz
Cruz is a name inspired by the Argentinian city, Santa Cruz and means ‘cross.’
Dallas
This Texan city is a strong boy’s name with Irish origins meaning ‘skilled.’
Dayton
Dayton is another of the popular American city names for boys and means ‘day town’ or ‘light town.’
Denver
Denver is Colorado’s largest city. When used as a name, Denver has two meanings; ‘green valley’ and ‘from Anvers.’
Diego
This name takes inspiration from San Diego and means ‘supplanter.’
Eugene
Did you know that Eugene is a city in Oregon? This popular name means ‘well born.’
Francisco
Francisco is a strong name inspired by San Francisco and means ‘Frenchman.’
Hamilton
Hamilton is a city in Canada and makes for a great city-inspired name for a baby boy. Hamilton means ‘flat-topped hill’ or ‘treeless hill.’
Indiana
Whether you love that Indiana is an American city, or you are inspired by Indiana Jones, there is no doubt that this is a cool boy’s name.
Jackson
The name Jackson means ‘Jack’s son,’ and is a city in Mississippi.
Kingston
This Jamaican city was chosen by Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale for their son and means ‘king’s town.’
Kobe
Kobe is a Japanese city, and is also an increasingly popular name used mainly for baby boys.
Lawrence
Lawrence is a name derived from the ancient city of Laurentum and means ‘from Laurentum.’
Leon
León is a Spanish city as well as a popular name for boys and means ‘lion.’
Lincoln
If you are looking for a British city name for your little one Lincoln is a great choice. Lincoln means ‘settlement by the pool.’
Logan
Logan is an Australian city located close to Brisbane. When used as a boy's name Logan means ‘little hollow.’
Luca
Luca or Lucca is inspired by a city in the Tuscany region of Italy. The name Luca means ‘bringer of light.’
Macon
This strong name is a city in France, and means ‘marsh dweller.’
Mason
Mason is a popular name for boys and also a city in Ohio. Mason means ‘one who works with stone.’
Milan
If you want a sophisticated city name for your son, Milan is a perfect option. Milan means ‘favour’ and ‘grace.’
Orlando
Orlando means ‘famous’ making it the perfect name for a budding superstar.
Osaka
Osaka is a distinctive name for a baby boy and is inspired by the Japanese city.
Paris
Paris continues to be one of the most popular city names for both boys and girls.
Peyton
Peyton is one of the more unusual city-inspired baby names, but an excellent choice if you like something a little different. The name Peyton means ‘fighting man’s estate.’
Phoenix
Phoenix is a strong name with an equally strong meaning of ‘reborn from the ashes.’
Rio
Rio is a name of Spanish origin and means ‘river.’
Salvador
The name Salvador is inspired by San Salvador, which is the capital of the Central American country El Salvador. Salvador means ‘saviour.’
Santiago
Santiago is the capital city of Chile. The name Santiago means ‘supplanter.’
Sebastian
San Sebastian is a city in Puerto Rico. The name Sebastian means ‘revered’ or ‘venerable.’
Trenton
Trenton is located in New Jersey and a great name for a baby boy. Trenton originates from England and means ‘from the town by the River Trent.’
Troy
Troy takes inspiration from the city in Ancient Greece. The name Troy means ‘foot soldier.’
York
This English city could be the perfect choice of name for your baby, especially if you have connections with the area. The name York means ‘the town of the wild boar.’
