Why read: Need ideas for earthy hippie baby names? Check this list of nature-inspired hippie names, as well as virtue and boho hippie names for both boys and girls.
Why give your baby a hippie name?
You don’t need to be from a family of hippies circling around in an RV, bathing in rivers, and wearing flowers in their hair to give your child a hippie name.
Hippies symbolize free spirit, peace, and love. Throughout their movement, hippies advocated nonviolence and love. They were named “flower children” for their popular phrase “Make love, not war”.
And while names like Freedom or Justice might not feel suitable for the vegan crunchy lifestyle of a modern-day hipster, there are many earthy and unique hippie names with a bohemian feel that are totally worth checking out.
To make things easier for you I categorized the names by hippie names from the 60s and 70s, nature-inspired earthy hippie baby names, virtue hippie names, unisex hippie names, and unique boho hippie names. Enjoy!
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Hippie Names From the 60s and 70s
Hippie girl names from the 60s and 70s (with meanings):
Heather
Heather is a plant-inspired hippie name that was extremely popular in the 1970s (in the top 10). It is of English origin and means “heather plant”.
Melody
Popular in the 60s this earthy hippie name is starting to top the choice for baby girls again. The name derives from the Greek word “melodia” meaning “song”.
Summer
Summer is a beautiful seasonal name for a baby girl which we need to thank the hippie era for. It first started being used in the early 1970s and has remained quite popular ever since.
Hippie boy names from the 60s and 70s (with meanings):
Xavier
The origin of the name Xavier comes from a Basque place called Etcheberria meaning “the new house”. In Arabic, it means “bright, splendid”. The name was brought into the spotlight by the hippie era and has been quite popular ever since. It’s been in the top 100 names in the US since 2001.
Zachary
The name Zachary is of Hebrew origin, it derived from the Hebrew version Zachariah and means “God has remembered”. Yes, it’s a biblical name that you come across a number of times in the Bible.
Nature Inspired Earthy Hippie Baby Names for Girls
Begonia
A flower name of French origin which is less popular but is certainly very unique and oh! so hippie.
Breeze
Meaning a light gentle wind the name Breeze would be ideal for a girl who is a dreamer with a gentle poetic soul.
Calla
The name is of Greek origin and means “beauty”. The Calla Lily is an elegant flower that reinforces the beauty of this hippie baby name. It would be ideal for a spring baby girl.
Cassia
Another plant-inspired baby name drawn from a cassia tree. The tree has bright yellow flowers and is sometimes called Chinese cinnamon due to the cinnamon-like spice it gives. Its spelling variation is Kassia.
Chloe
Another beautiful earthy hippie baby name of Greek origin. It means “blooming” referring to green shoots of plants in spring. The name is also tied to Greek mythology and was the name that Goddess of fertility Demeter used in spring. The alternative spelling of the name is Khloe.
Clover
Clover is a type of flower. The name is of English origin and means “key”. Clover plant is a symbol of good luck, especially if four-leafed. Unlike other flower names clover is not over feminine, yet simple and unique.
Crystal
Crystal is the most refined kind of quartz gemstone. The name is of Latin origin and means “Earth mineral”. Just like the stone itself this unique earthy name might be the perfect choice for your little gem.
Daisy
Daisy is one of the most popular hippie flower names. It is of English origin and means “day’s eyes” because it opens its petals in the morning and closes at sunset. Daisy has historically been used as a nickname for the name Margaret (“marguerite” means flower in French).
Eartha
The suffix “a” at the end made the English word “earth” into a beautiful feminine name Eartha. Certainly very unique and earthy hippie baby name.
Emerald
The name is of English origin and means “green gemstone”. It is the birthstone for May and is said to bring goodness to its bearer’s life. The Spanish version of the name is Esmeralda.
Hailey
Hailey is a pretty name of English origin meaning “Hey’s meadow”. The spelling of the name has many different variations but this one is the most popular.
Iris
Iris is of Greek origin and means “rainbow”. It’s an airy hippie name that comes from the Goddess of Rainbow in Greek mythology. Another derivation of the name comes from England as a flower name.
Jasmine
The climbing plant jasmine which has delicate and fragrant flowers is where the name comes from.
Lavender
A delicate purple flower with a calming scent lavender is a cute hippie name for your flower child. Unlike other flower names, Lavender is quite unique.
Marigold
Marigold is an English name meaning “golden flower”. The symbol of the Virgin Mary marigold has a sunny and airy feel.
Meadow
With so many beautiful flower names it might be difficult to choose that perfect one. And if you are having a hard time with this why not name your baby girl after an entire meadow?! A beautiful earthy hippie name for an artistic and meadowy peaceful soul!
Rainbow
Probably one of the hippiest names out there Rainbow has a deep meaning to it. After a pouring rain rainbow brings hope and light. Rainbow was God’s promise to not flood the Earth again.
Sapphire
Sapphire is a unique hippie name with meanings “blue, jewel, gemstone”. Besides being a delicate gemstone sapphire is also a birthstone for September so it would be a great choice for a baby girl born in September.
Talia
The name Talia is of Hebrew origin and means “dew from heaven”. What can be more beautiful and refreshing than morning dew?!
Violet
Violet is another extremely popular hippie flower name. It is of Latin origin and means “purple”. Violet was one of the earliest flower names used as the first name for a girl. Unlike Rose and Lily that are too common, Violet still has an edge to it. It is also considered February’s birth flower.
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Unisex Hippie Names
Unique Boho Hippie Names for Girls
Andromeda
A unique boho name from Greek mythology for your strong baby girl. This name is as mystique and dramatic as can get and means “Ruler of men”.
Athena
Another beautiful name from Greek mythology. Athena was one of Zeus’s daughters and the Goddess of War. The name spurred interest after Tina Fey named her second daughter Penelope Athena.
Azura
Azura is of Spanish origin and means “sky blue”. A cute name for a blue-eyed baby girl.
Celeste
My favorite name from the whole list. Celeste means “heavenly” in Latin and has a light and elegant feel just like its meaning. It’s more popular among French parents but Americans start to appreciate its beauty too.
Chana
Interestingly, the name Chana is pronounced with a “k” – “kah-nah”. It’s of Hebrew origin and means “grace”.
Danna
Depending on the language, Danna can mean different things. It’s a popular name in Europe and the Arabic world. In Arabic Danna means “expensive pearl”. The name is also considered a biblical name derived from “dan” meaning “judge”. From there comes the English meaning of the name – “God is my judge”. It is also the feminine form of the name Daniel.
Deja
Deja is a French name taken from the French phrase “deja vu” and means “already seen”. As a Spanish name, it means “remembrance”. It has different pronunciation variations: “dey-ha” or “de-zhah”. It’s no doubt a very unusual and unique name.
Delia
The name Delia is of Latin origin and means “from the island of Delos”. In Greek mythology, Delos was the birthplace of Goddess Artemis.
Gia
Gia is a short and cute bohemian name of Italian origin with a beautiful meaning “God’s gracious gift”.
Harmony
The name has such a positive connotation that you feel naturally drawn to it. The English word “harmony” came from the Greek “harmonia”. In Greek mythology, Harmonia was the Goddess of harmony and happy marriages.
Jade
Jade means “green precious stone” in Spanish. This gemstone is believed to cure ailments and in China, it is said to bring fortune and money. The name Jade is one of the most popular names in France right now.
June
The month of June was named in honor of the Roman Goddess Juno (who is equivalent to Hera the wife of Zeus in Greek mythology). This summery light name might be the perfect choice for your little girl born in June.
Lolita
Lolita is diminutive of Lola. The name is of Spanish origin and means “sorrow”. While quite an uncommon name in the States, Lolita is widely used in some Eastern countries – Russia, Ukraine, Latvia.
Luna
The name Luna is of Italian origin meaning “moon”. Luna was the name of the Roman Goddess of the moon.
Maya
A beautiful bohemian name Maya has various possible origins and meanings, some of which are “water” in Hebrew, “good mother” in Greek, “illusion” in Sanskrit.
Phoebe
The name Phoebe is of Greek origin and means “bright, shining”. In Friends – the popular comedy show – the name goes perfectly with Phoebe’s hippie and down-to-earth character.
Renee
Renee is a beautiful hippie name of Latin origin and means “reborn”.
Sadie
The name Sadie is of Latin origin and means “princess”. Once a nickname for the name Sarah, Sadie has now gained popularity on its own. It’s considered a quirky and cool name and a lot of modern-day hipsters choose this name for their boho baby girl.
Scarlett
Who comes to mind when you think of the name Scarlett? For me, it’s always Scarlett O’Hara from “Gone with the wind”. Gorgeous Vivien Lee’s impeccable portrayal of the character gave the name such a regal and classic tone. The name is of English origin and means “scarlet, red”.
Serena
Serena comes from the Latin word serenus meaning “calm, peaceful, tranquil”. While the name dates back to the 4th-century saint Serenus the Gardener, it hasn’t been used a lot in the early 1900s and then regained popularity in the 60s and till this day. Another variation of the name with the same meaning is Serenity.
Zoe
Zoe is a short and cute hippie name that has been quite popular recently (in the top 50 names since 2009). It is of Greek origin and means “life”.
Unique Boho Hippie Names for Boys
Ethan
Ethan is one of the most popular names for boys in the States. It has been on the top 15 list since 2002. The name is of Hebrew origin and means “strong, firm”.
Floyd
The name is of Welsh origin and means “grey or grey-haired”. It originated from English attempts to pronounce Welsh Ll in the name Lloyd.
Nico
The origin of the name Nico comes from the Greek name Nikodemos meaning “victory of people”. It’s a short form of the names Nicholas, Nicola, and other similar ones used primarily among European nations.
Quentin
The name Quentin is of Latin origin and means “fifth”. It’s a unique name with a lot of boho crunchy character and strength.
Rufus
Rufus means “red-head” in Latin. It was the nickname of red-headed King William. Plus there are a number of saints named Rufus. And it’s a biblical name too.
Sebastian
The name Sebastian comes from the Greek name Sebastianos meaning “from ancient city Sebastia”. The name is widely used in European countries like Denmark, Germany, Austria. The name also has cute short forms – Bastian, Sebbie, Seb, Bassie.
Stone
With a boho hippie name like Stone, your baby boy will surely be strong as a rock. But jokes aside, this is one of those cute short one-syllabus names that also has lots of character.
Trent
The meaning of Trent is “flooded”, it comes from the River Trent, England’s third longest river.
Trey
The name Trey derived from the Latin word “tres”, meaning “three”. It was traditionally given to the third-born son.
One Last Thing
While you might have not been alive in the hippie times it doesn’t mean you can’t love the earthy hippie baby names.
Whether it’s a nature-inspired flower name for your precious little girl or a strong and unique virtue one for your fierce boy, find what resonates the most.
And if it does, no matter how quirky and unusual it might sound to others, own it and love it. And your little one will love it too 🙂
Your Turn
Let me know in the comments which one of these earthy hippie baby names is your favorite. I told you which one is mine!
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