300+ Southern and Country Baby Names for Boys and Girls

Updated on June 30, 2019

Val Peterson writes about travel, home, and the outdoors. She earned her BA from UMass Amherst and enjoys hiking.

Southerners love their sweet tea, hush puppies, and fried okra, but even more importantly, they grow up with a love for their history and their strong family bonds. Southern names often bring to mind cotillions, derbies, and well-worn battlefields.

These Southern baby names for boys and girls will reflect your pride of living south of the Mason-Dixon line. The girl names reflect the femininity and heritage of the South, and the boy names are rugged and distinguished. Next to helping ensure you have a healthy baby, there is almost nothing more important than a name that a child can proudly carry throughout their life. This list of uniquely Southern baby names gives you hundreds of great choices for naming your baby with a nod to your great culture and history.

Classic Southern Baby Names

Jolene
Annamae
Travis
Beau
Hank
Waylon
Betty
Maribelle
Hunter
Loretta
Barbara
Preston

Southern Baby Girl Names

These baby girl names will remind you of flowers, lace, prairies, and old-fashioned values. You will probably be able to think of many famous and historically significant women with these names. Your beautiful baby girl with be a true feminine belle of the South.

Adelaide	Adeline	Anna
Arabella	Candy	Caroline
Chantilly	Charlene	Clarabelle
Clarice	Clementine	Connie
Corliss	Daisy	Dallas
Dianne	Dixie	Dolly
Ella-Mae	Emmilene	Faye
Georgia	Harlene	Harper
Hayley	Iona	Josette
June	Kitty	Lacey
Loretta	Maybelle	Margaret
Naomi	Olivia	Penelope
Shelby	Presley	Priscilla
Prudence	Savannah	Scarlet
Tabitha	Tammy	Tanya
Victoria	Virginia	Willadeene
Willow	Wynona	Whitney

Southern Names for Baby Boys

These baby boy names will remind you of cowboys, presidents, hunters, country singers, soldiers, battlefields, and good ol' boys. You can be sure that when you name your son one of these names he is carrying on the Southern tradition. Take a sip of sweet tea and have a good look at some genuinely Southern names.

Albion	Alfred	Blade
Calvin	Carter	Chase
Clarence	Clement	Clifford
Colt	Coy	Crawford
Creed	Cornelius	Curtis
Davis	Earl	Ellison
Ewell	Frederick	Gavin
Gunner	Hank	Hiram
Holt	Houston	Jackson
Jebediah	Jefferson	Judge
Lawson	Lee	Marshall
Montgomery	Maxwell	Porter
Preston	Ridge	Ryker
Steele	Sullivan	Taylor
Teddy	Tex	Tucker
Wade	Walker	Winston
Wyatt	Zachariah	Zeke

Country Boy Names

Austin	Bryce	Brock
Billy	Billy Bob	Bobby Joe
Bo	Bubba	Buck
Carson	Cliff	Clint
Cash	Cole	Colton
Cooper	Corbin	Clyde
Cody	Duke	Dwayne
Easton	Floyd	Ford
Forrest	Gavin	Garth
Horrace	Huck	Houston
Jace	Jack	Jackson
Jasper	Jed	Jim Bob
Jimmy Dean	Kaine	Keaton
Lee	Luther	Levi
Luke	Max	Otis
Owen	Percy	Prescott
Preston	Rebel	Sawyer
Sherman	Samuel	Tommy Lee
Trigger	Tucker	Tyler
Walker	Wade	Wagner
Weston	Woody	Yates

Girl Names Reminiscent of the Countryside

Alison	Amaryllis	Bailey
Belle	Blake	Cheyenne
Coby Rae	Daisy	Dakota
Delaney	Dimples	Dixie
Eileen	Ellie	Ember
Faith	Georgia	Hadley
Harper	Indiana	Josie
June	Kinsey	Lainey
Laney	Mabel	Mackenzie
Maisie	Nellie	Pearl
Piper	Rory	Roseanna
Sage	Shania	Sienna
Summer	Sunny	Willarae

Cowboy and Cowgirl Names

Arizona	Austin	Billy
Blaze	Buck	Canyon
Cassidy	Cheyenne	Cody
Colt	Dakota	Dallas
Dale	Dusty	Houston
Jessie	Marshall	Maverick
Montana	Sandra	Sierra
Rose	Rider	West

Civil War Names

Abraham	Lucretia	Jubal
Sojourner	George	William
Peyton	Ambrose	Robert
Stonewall	Jackson	Simon
Scarlett	Bushrod	Mary
Winfield	Lincoln	Ulysses
Elizabeth	Harriet	Jefferson
Pierre	Thaddeus	Absalom
Jo	Justice	Lyman
Braxton	Moxley	James
Shiloh	Bethel	Winchester
Lee	Marshall	Montgomery

Old-Fashioned Boy Names

Owen	Charlie	George
Robert	Henry	Walter
Samuel	Clarence	Jesse
Alfred	Benjamin	Noah

Classic Names for Girls

Abigail	Alice	Betsy
Caroline	Colleen	Dorothy
Eleanor	Gladys	Irene
Lorraine	Meredith	Victoria

Baby Name Poll

Did you find a Southern baby name from this list that you want to name your child?

What Are Southern Boy Names Inspired By?

Southern baby boy names tend to have one of the following traits:

They sound tough or macho, such as Blade or Ryker. They make you think of cowboys and 4x4s.
They're inspired by Southern capitals or states, like Montgomery, Tex, or Houston. These names make you think about history.
They're inspired by the first or last names of Civil War figures, such as Lee or Marshall. These names feel distinguished.
They have Anglo-Saxon origins, like Albion, which is literally the original namesake of England, or be Anglo-Saxon in general, like George or Frederick.
They're inspired by nature, such as Ridge, Colt, Hunter, or Wade.

Some of the famous people that have had these names are: Montgomery Gentry, Tex Ritter, Robert E. Lee, and Hunter Hayes.

What Are Southern Girl Names Inspired By?

Southern baby girl names tend to have the following traits:

They come from nature, like Willow, Clementine, or Daisy. These names are delicate and feminine.
They are named after Civil War battles or battlefields, like Harper or Chantilly. These names are both a nod to history yet are still girly.
They are inspired by Southern states and towns, like Dallas, Virginia, or Georgia.
They originate from old-fashioned women's names of the 1800s, like Olivia, Clarabelle, or Victoria.

Some of the famous women that have had these names are Adelaide Clemens, Harper Lee, and Virginia Dare.

The Importance of a Name

When having a baby, there is a lot of pressure on the parents to name their child appropriately. In families where grandparents, uncles, and aunts are involved, the expectation that you would name your child after them is high.

This is especially so in Southern families where tradition is highly regarded. If you are under this kind of baby-naming pressure, pick a name that NO ONE in your family has. This way there is no jealousy or awkwardness involved!

It is said that children grow into their name. And you can often observe this in people that you know. So if you name a boy Tex, he might grow up to have a big personality. And if you name a girl Clementine, she might grow up to love long skirts, ribbons, and makeup.

With this list you can ensure you christen your child with a legacy of southern and country pride!

Questions & Answers

Question:
My husband is stuck on the name “Crocket” for a boy, and I’m not a fan. Any ideas of names that could compare that might persuade him to change his mind?
Answer:
Congrats on your baby. My suggestions are Sawyer, Rider, Winchester, Colt, and Walker. These are influenced by western/frontier/cowboy culture.
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Question:
What do you think of the name "Lake Andrew Vaughn"?
Answer:
That is not bad, but for some reason, I like "Andrew Lake Vaughn" more.
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Question:
Is Winston Tucker, Ryker Tex, Holt Lee, Weston Ray, Waylon Ray for boys, and then Sailor Grace, Harper Faylon for girls good Southern names?
Answer:
Yes, those are distinctive names that sound Southern to me.
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Question:
What classic boy names go with the middle name 'Victor'?
Answer:
My suggestions are Ellison Victor and Marshall Victor.
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Question:
What is a good middle name for a baby boy named Luke?
Answer:
My ideas are Luke Porter, Luke Jace, and Luke Weston.
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Question:
I cannot find a "T" boy name that I like. My husband's name is Tyler. Any suggestions? I prefer something uncommon.
Answer:
Personally I like Tex and Trigger.
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Question:
Is Luke a good southern name?
Answer:
Yes, I think so.
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Question:
Thoughts on Braxton Hicks as a potential boy name?
Answer:
While the name sounds nice, it is also the medical term for a type of contraction some women feel during pregnancy, named after the famed doctor, John Braxton Hicks.
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Question:
I need a middle name for “Braxton Turner” any help?
Answer:
Yes, my recommendations are Lee, Steele, and Chase.
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Question:
What middle name do you think works good with Luke?
Answer:
I like Luke Easton or Luke Montgomery.
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Question:
What do you think about "Jennings" for a Southern baby name?
Answer:
That is very unique for a first or middle name and I think it has a southern ring to it.
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Question:
How do you like Una Mae as a Southern babyname?
Answer:
This is a very late 1800s-sounding name. I love it.
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Question:
What do you think of the name "Rhett"? It's a good old southern name, right?
Answer:
Yes, very "Gone with the Wind."
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Question:
We are having a 4th child. Even though we're not sure about the gender yet, we are struggling with a boys name. We like unique names and have a Kaz(boy), Hartley (girl) and Brekker(boy) at home. Any boy suggestions?
Answer:
Ryker, Duke, or Rebel are my suggestions. I love your unique naming style by the way.
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Question:
What’s a good middle name for Caroline?
Answer:
Caroline Faye and Caroline Rose are my suggestions.
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Question:
My son will be named after his father and will be a III so I'm looking for a good southern nickname that comes from his name somehow. His initials are G.E.B. and his first and middle names will be Gordon Eugene. So GEB, of course, has come to mind as well as Gene or Genx and Gordy but I'm still interested to hear more ideas. Do you have any other southern nicknames from the initials G, E, and B?
Answer:
Hello, I like your ideas. I cannot think of any direct derivatives for Gordon Eugene. However, a suggestion for a "G" name is Gunner.
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Question:
Do you like the name Brennley better for a girl or boy?
Answer:
That sounds like a name that could go for a boy or girl. I was thinking of spelling variations such as Brenlee or Brenleigh as well, and it still looks like the name is good for both sexes.
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Question:
What is a good middle name for Brantley Taylor?
Answer:
How about Brantley Marshall Taylor?
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Question:
Would Dawson be a good Southern name?
Answer:
Yes, that sounds like a great Southern name.
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Question:
What is a good middle name for Cheyenne?
Answer:
My suggestions are Dakota and Presley.
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Question:
What do you think about the names "Grant Kingston," "Diego Rhett," and "Saylor Dakota" for a southern/country baby name? (The first two names are boys, and the last one is a girl’s.)
Answer:
I like the first and third names. You could also consider "Sayler" as a spelling variation, if you wanted.
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Question:
I have a daughter named Penelope but call her Penny for short what name do you recommend for a sibling?
Answer:
I like that name, both long and short versions. Did you want other sibling names that start with a "P" so they match? Even though it's not on the list, Persephone is pretty, or Percy for short. I also recommend Prudence (Prudey), Presley, Piper, Porter, and Prescott.
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Question:
What is a good middle name for Gunner Macom or Braxton Macom?
Answer:
Gunner Maxwell Macom or Braxton Lee Macom.
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Question:
What are good first names for the middle names (boy and girl) William and Lynn or Ann?
Answer:
I like Chase William and Preston William. Also Dakota Lynn, Sierra Lynn and June Ann and Shelby-Ann.
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Question:
Is Shepherd Kane Scott a good southern name?
Answer:
It sounds pleasantly unique to me, and a little southern.
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Question:
We are thinking Paul Watson for our boy. But our last name is Palmer, do you think it’s mean give our boy initials, PP?
Answer:
I never actually thought of it being mean because my husband's initials are PP too. But kids make fun of everything. If it's not someone's name it will be about something else. You would really have to go with your gut on this one.
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Question:
Thank you for this beautifully compiled list of names. My son shall be named Tucker. Is it a good name?
Answer:
Yes, the name Tucker has a great country feel to it. It reminds me of the setting of Huckleberry Finn for some reason. Thanks for your kind words!
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Question:
How do these names sound for southern-themed names: Grant James, Brantley Hunter, and Cassidy Dakota?
Answer:
I like the last two sets of names quite a bit.
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Question:
What do you think of Benjamin Douglas Dietz?
Answer:
Hi, this is a nice and classic name pairing for a boy.
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Question:
Is Montgomery Kayde Wilson a good name?
Answer:
Yes, it's both unique and Southern sounding.
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Question:
What could be a good Southern middle name for MaeBelle or AnnaBeth?
Answer:
I suggest MaeBelle Mackenzie or AnnaBeth Irene.
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Question:
Is Blakeley a good southern country name?
Answer:
Yes, Blakeley is a great name!
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Question:
What about Dixi as a baby name?
Answer:
Dixi is proudly southern.
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Question:
What is a good name that goes with the name Arlette?
Answer:
I like Arlette June and Arlette Dakota.
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Question:
I'm looking for a pen name for a book I'm writing, but still, I want to keep it southern since I hail from the deep south. I like "Coby Rae Brook." Is that a good name?
Answer:
Yes, it is unique as well. It sounds like a good name for your purpose.
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Question:
What do you think of "Jax (instead of Jackson) Chevelle Hays"?
Answer:
I think that is a very unique name string. I really like the first name.
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Question:
Is Tucker Wade a good country boy name?
Answer:
Yes -- perfect.
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Question:
What a good middle name for Colton Jones?
Answer:
I like Colton Crawford Jones.
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Question:
What is a good middle name for Briar Mock?
Answer:
Briar Montgomery or Briar Maxwell are my ideas.
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Question:
Which Southern name do you like more: Emersyn Paige or Oaklynn Grace?
Answer:
I like the second set more, perhaps because it reminds me of Oklahoma.
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Question:
I would like to change my name. What country name would you suggest for a girl?
Answer:
There is a great variety to choose from. Some of my favorite girl names are Summer, Penelope, Dakota, Claire, and Adelaide. Have fun with this change!
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Question:
My daughter's name is Anna Parsley (family name, first and middle) - we're having trouble thinking of a sibling name for a girl. Suggestions?
Answer:
How about Adeline Penelope?
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Question:
Does Nellie Walker sound like a countryside name?
Answer:
Yes, it reminds me of Little House on the Prairie.
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Question:
What do you think about the name Mackenzie Rose for a girl?
Answer:
I love it! Good choice!
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Question:
What’s a good first name if their middle name would be Mary?
Answer:
Prudence, Virginia, or Eileen are my suggestions.
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Question:
For country sounding names, I like Parks, she likes Harrison. What do you think?
Answer:
Yes, I like Harrison Parks ____________ a lot. Go for it.
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Question:
I like Tucker Lee and Colton Wayne for boys. What do you think?
Answer:
I think those are great choices for boys.
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Question:
We have the middle name decided, but cannot agree on a first name. What sounds good for a southern sounding name? ____ Claire Hansen.
Answer:
I like Hayley Claire, Caroline Claire, & Mackenzie Claire. Good luck!
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Question:
Looking for a unique first name for our little boy. His middle name will be Thomas and last name is West. We can’t seem to agree on anything lately! Do you have any ideas?
Answer:
Hunter Thomas, Walker Thomas, and Colton Thomas are my suggestions.
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Question:
I need a middle name for BellaRose Cortez?
Answer:
I suggest traditional additions, such as BellaRose Marie or BellaRose Margaret.
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Question:
I like the name Ridge for a boy. What’s a good middle name?
Answer:
I like Ridge Crawford or Ridge Walker.
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Question:
What could be a good middle name for a first name of Rory?
Answer:
I like Rory Jackson or Rory Montgomery.
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Question:
What is a good first name if the middle name is Boyd?
Answer:
Austin, Samuel, and Marshall are my suggestions.
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300+ Southern and Country Baby Names for Boys and Girls

Classic Southern Baby Names

Southern Baby Girl Names

Southern Names for Baby Boys

Country Boy Names

Girl Names Reminiscent of the Countryside

Cowboy and Cowgirl Names

Civil War Names

Old-Fashioned Boy Names

Classic Names for Girls

Baby Name Poll

Did you find a Southern baby name from this list that you want to name your child?

What Are Southern Boy Names Inspired By?

What Are Southern Girl Names Inspired By?

The Importance of a Name

Questions & Answers

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300+ Southern and Country Baby Names for Boys and Girls

Classic Southern Baby Names

Southern Baby Girl Names

Southern Names for Baby Boys

Country Boy Names

Girl Names Reminiscent of the Countryside

Cowboy and Cowgirl Names

Civil War Names

Old-Fashioned Boy Names

Classic Names for Girls

Baby Name Poll

Did you find a Southern baby name from this list that you want to name your child?

What Are Southern Boy Names Inspired By?

What Are Southern Girl Names Inspired By?

The Importance of a Name

Questions & Answers

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