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16 Travel-Inspired Baby Names That Will Spark Wanderlust

C'mon, you've always wanted to name your daughter Paris

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Nothing beats a trip around the world, but referencing your vacation pics isn’t the only way to reminisce. Naming your newborn after a destination you adore is a way to keep your travel memories alive and top of mind 365 days a year. Here, 16 travel-inspired baby names that are totally unique and fun.

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1. Valencia

For a girl

The port city of Spain, this name means “brave.”

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2. Austin

For a boy or girl

The state capital of Texas means “magic” and “dignity.” (Also, most likely to grow up to love the music scene.)

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3. Brooklyn

For a boy or girl

Named for the New York borough-turned-brand. (Baby-sized Converse required.)

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4. Aspen

For a boy or girl

This name stems from a type of poplar tree in the west (aka near Colorado) that has pretty heart-shaped leaves.

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5. Cheyenne

For a boy or girl

It’s the capital of Wyoming, known for its sweeping plains.

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6. London

For a boy or girl

Sure, it’s a vibrant city in England, but it also means “fortress of the moon.”

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7. Savannah

For a girl

This Georgia-inspired name means “from the open plain.” (Also, destined to anchor the Today show.)

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8. Phoenix

For a boy

This name—which hails from Arizona—refers to a mythological bird that continually recycles his life so stays strong and renewed.

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9. Florence

For a girl

Named for the vibrant Italian city, it means “to flower or blossom.”

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10. Rio

For a boy

An abbreviated version of the famous seaside city in Brazil. Directly translated, it means “river.”

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11. Victoria

For a girl

It means “victory.” It’s also named for a number of gorgeous places from Canada to Australia.

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12. Tyree

For a boy

This name refers to the second tallest mountain in Antarctica. (Bonus: You can call him Ty for short.)

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13. Paris

For a girl

Inspired by the city of light, the name means “lover” (of fashion, probably).

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14. Jordan

For a boy or girl

Derived from the river that runs between Jordan and Israel, the name means “descend” and “flow down.”

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15. Sydney

For a girl

The Australian city means “south of the water.”

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16. Hamilton

For a boy

Named for the breathtaking city in New Zealand. (Or, OK yeah, the priciest ticket on Broadway.)


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