Baby Names Inspired by Great Athletes
Finding the perfect name for your baby can seem impossible. You can read through every name book and website out there and still feel like your child will remain nameless until at least age 5. It’s time for some inspiration.
It’s normal to daydream about your baby’s future. Do you see sports anywhere in those dreams? Perhaps instead, you are a family who lives for football games - or hockey - or soccer! Walk away from the baby books and let your favorite athletes help you come with a name.
Sports-Inspired Baby Names for 2019-2020
Girls
- Danica (Patrick)
- Ronda (Rousey)
- Mia (Hamm)
- Lolo (Lori Jones)
- Steffi (Graf)
- Venus (Williams)
- Annika (Sörenstam)
- Serena (Williams)
- Dara (Torres)
- Sophie (Kurys)
- Sun (Wen)
- Cecilia (Santiago)
- Charlotta Eva “Lotta” (Schelin) - All of her names are gorgeous!
- Birgit (Prinz)
- Kallie (Humphries)
- Marina (Navratilova)
- Julie (Croteau)
- Dorothy (Schroeder)
- Ila (Borders)
- Dawn (Staley)
- Tamika (Catchings)
- Rosey (Brown)
- Victoria (Meaning Winner)
- Kendra (Meaning Greatest Champion)
Boys
- Malo (Meaning Winner)
- Andre (de Grasse)
- Achille Emana
- (Muhammad) Ali
- Peyton Manning
- Jack Dempsey - Jack or Dempsey are both great picks!
- Rory (McIlroy)
- Christiano (Ronaldo)
- Colt (McCoy)
- Landon Donovan - Both names could work for a first name!
- (David) Beckham
- Cameron (Newton)
- Duke - No explanation needed
- Nolan (Ryan)
- Blake Griffin - Both names work!
- Bo (Jackson)
- Hank (Aaron)
- Satchel (Paige)
- Tiger (Woods)
- Rocky (Marciano)
- Diego (Maradona)
- Brett (Favre)
- Walter (Peyton)
- Ty (Cobb)
Vintage Giraffe
Featured Articles
Healthy and Delicious Pumpkin Recipes for Pregnancy
October 03, 2025
Bridging the Gap Between Pet Loss and Healing
October 01, 2025
Pumpkin Spice & Pregnancy – Making Autumn Ultrasounds Unforgettable
September 29, 2025
Fall-Inspired Gender Reveal Bundles
September 24, 2025
