17 Baseball-Inspired Baby Names That Hit It Out of the Park
There are a million things to love about baseball. It’s America’s favorite pastime, you can eat Cracker Jacks and Dippin’ Dots without feeling judged and literally everyone looks good in vertical pinstripes. Best of all, it’s got some great fodder when it comes to baby names. Here, 17 of our favorites, inspired by the MLB.
1.
Marlin
For a boy or girl
Sorta nautical. Sorta sporty. All-around cute.
2.
Shea
For a girl
As in William Shea Stadium, where the Mets used to play.
3.
Ruth
For a girl
But you can still call her “babe.”
4.
Derek
For a boy
Bound to grow up a Yankees fan.
5.
Lou
For a boy or girl
Destined for six (Little League) championships.
6.
Robinson
For a boy
Meaning “son of fame.” Sounds about right.
7.
Cal
For a boy or girl
Go Orioles!
8.
Willie
For a boy
As in Mays.
9.
Brewer
For a boy
Guaranteed to be a Milwaukee fan.
10.
Turner
For a boy
Hotlanta FTW.
11.
Mickey
For a boy or girl
Fields Cheerios like a pro.
12.
Griffey
For a boy
Or Griffin if you’re feeling fancy.
13.
Hank
For a boy
Watch out when he swings his rattle.
14.
Posey
For a girl
As in “Buster,” catcher for the Giants.
15.
Sosa
For a girl
Likes throwing her binky out of the park.
16.
Bryce
For a boy
Meaning “swift.” Also, “right fielder for the Nationals.”
17.
Wrigley
For a girl
Let’s just hope she’s not 108 at the next World Series championship.
