Hippie names are becoming very popular among current millennial parents, and for good reason. This generation of millennials hipsters are known to be quite unconventional and free-spirited. They’re loving of nature, authentic, and believe in harmony for all.
Hippies spark creativity and are often non-violent and easy going. If you’re a mom or dad that considers yourself bohemian, hipsters, or crunchy, or even if you’d love your child to envelop those characteristics, these hippie names will be absolutely perfect for your little one!
Coming up with a name can be tough as there are so many things to consider when choosing a hippie name for your baby. You may want to consider what is most important to you and your family. Just know that you may not be so fond of a name at first, but once you start associating it with your boho baby, you will fall in love with it.
Below is a list of bohemian and earthy names, as well as nature and plant-inspired names for your baby boy or girl flower child.
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61 Hippie Names for Boho Girls
Check out these top unique hippie girl names and their meanings for your baby, listed in alphabetical order.
Ambrosia
Ambrosia is the female version of the name Ambrose and means ‘immortal’ and is the food and drink of the Greek Gods.
Aria
The meaning of Aria varies by language. It is most often associated with music, melody, and song. However, in Hebrew, it can mean “lioness”, in Persian it means “noble”, and in Albanian, it means “treasure” or “gold”.
Aurora
Aurora is a Latin word for dawn. Aurora was the ancient Roman goddess of the dawn. Aurora Borealis is a name for the Northern Lights.
Autumn
Autumn represents the preservation of life as it relates to the fall season of our calendar.
Avery
A sassy hippie baby name with bird and nature associations that bohemian mamas love. It comes from the Old English words aelf (meaning elf) and ric (meaning king / power), which is why Avery means “ruler of the elves”
Blossom
Blossom is an English name for flower or bloom. It’s a plant-inspired name but much more unqiue than Rose or Lily.
Bluebell
Bluebell is a flower name meaning humility and constancy and is a beautiful, quiet bloom.
Breeze
The name Breeze is ideal for a girl with a calm and gentle soul. It means a light, gentle wind in English origin.
Briar
A Briar is a small shrub or wild rose bush with prickly thorns. It just may be perfect for a beautiful little girl with a fiery personality.
Briony
Meaning to sprout or a poisonous, climbing vine.
Cayenne
Cayenne is a fun and spunky name of a spice.
Celeste
With a soft and ethereal sound, Celeste is a French name meaning “sky, heaven” or “heavenly”.
Clementine
Clementine is a French/Latin name meaning mild, gentle, and merciful.
Clio
Clio is of Greek origin meaning “Glory”
Clover
This sweet-tasting and smelling flower is considered a symbol of good luck, wealth, comfort, and love with Irish origin as the shamrock symbol.
Crystal
THis latin name is for an Earth mineral or brilliant glass as we all have seen the beauty and shine that comes from crystal.
Daisy
A flower name that actually means “day’s eye”. The daisy also symbolizes childbirth, motherhood, and new beginnings.
Dawn
Along with Sol, Soleil, and Sunny, Dawn is also one of the free-spirited sun-inspired names for baby girls. This feminine name is a happy and bright name, reminding of the calm moments of the day when the sun rises.
Eden
Eden is of Hebrew origin from the Biblical Garden of Eden, meaning ‘delight’.
Essence
The name Essence means aura and nature, also associated with scent and is of American origin.
Faye
Faye has a variety of meanings. It can mean “fairy” from the English origin or “loyalty” or “belief” from French origin.
Freedom
Freedom, the power to speak, act, and think without any imposed restraints, reminiscences of the hippie times.
Gypsy
A gypsy is sure to have an eclectic and go-with-the-flow personality. This name signifies someone who wants to take her own path through life.
Infinity
The name Infinity means endless, as neverending in time or space and is of American origin.
Harmony
Harmony, the word name meaning ‘understanding, agreement, and unity’ comes from the Greek word ‘Harmonia’, which means ‘a musical sound,’ In Greek mythology, Harmonia was the goddess of brotherhood, sisterhood, happy marriages, and harmony.
Haven
Meaning a safe place or refuge
Hazel
Hazel, like the tree or green/gold color will represent wisdom and inspiration.
Heaven
Heaven is both ethereal and angelic meaning Home Of The Gods And Celestial Beings. It is also known to be spelled backwards as Nevaeh.
Henna
Henna is a new variation of the ever-popular Hannah, but is in actuality, a reddish dye with a beautiful name. It would definitely appeal to the yoga-loving girls.
Jane
An English baby name that means “God is gracious”.
Juniper
The name Juniper has an appealing freshness to it. It is inspired by the evergreen shrub renowned for its sharp, clear, and citrus flavored gin. This plant can grow and adapt to various climates, just as we humans do.
Journey
The name Journey means A Trip Or Experience From One Place To Another and is of American origin.
Lakely
Meaning meadow lake
Liberty
Meaning freedom and independence
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Light
A girl named Light is bound to have a carefree attitude and a sparkling personality.
Liv
This name means shelter and protection or life.
Lorelei
A feminine water spirit. In Germanic legend, Lorelei was a beautiful siren who sat upon a rock in the Rhine River and lured sailors to shipwreck and death. She is sultry and beautiful, but you better watch out for her.
Luna
Meaning “moon” and coming from Italian, Spanish, and Romanian descent.
Magnolia
The magnolia tree symbolizes “splendid beauty” and “dignity”. The tree stands tall and strong with blossoms of vibrant flowers.
Meadow
The name Meadow can only bring soft green fields or a calm river with beautiful blossoms.
North
North is a strong, solid name that has a certain purity and strength. This is also an English surname of antiquity and nobility. Like the North star, your child will be a guiding light.
Ode
Ode is considered a poetic lyric to a beautiful song.
Olive
A branch from the olive tree has long been regarded as a symbol of peace. It’s a sweet and hopeful name for your peaceful new addition to your family.
Poppy
A poppy is a beautiful, red flower, but unlike most flowers it has more fire and spunk than other delicate blossoms.
Raven
Raven is a beautiful, deep, and confident name meaning dark-haired or wise.
Rainbow
Rainbow is the most colorful hippie name, which shouldn’t need an explanation. A rainbow is a vibrant ray of light beaming across the sky.
Robin
Meaning “bright; shining”
Saffron
Saffron specifically means yellow flower, but it is also the world’s most expensive and legendary spices.
Sequoia
Sequoia is the giant and strong evergreen tree found abundantly in Northern California. This name would suit a girl who is freethinking, spirited, and outdoorsy.
Serenity
This peaceful baby name evokes the serenity and tranquility of the spirit and calmness of mind. It’s still a sought after name by the bohemian-loving parents.
Sierra
Sierra means strength and groundedness and also comes from the word for mountains.
Spirit
This name is known to mean the soul or non-physical entity of a person.
Stella
Stella is a latin term which means “star”. Stars symbolize light, hope, and stability.
Summer
Summer will always be associated with warmth and carefree, fun memories.
Topaz
The name Topaz is as sultry and sophisticated as the golden gem. Since Topaz is the birthstone for November, it would make a great pick for girls born in that month.
Violet
A beautiful purple or white flower that has much deeper meaning. Love; Modesty; Virtue; Affection; Faithfulness and a Good Luck symbol for women are all meanings behind the name Violet.
Waverly
Meaning “Quivering aspens”
Willow
I love the meaning behind this name: Graceful in manner, but rooted in strength.
Wren
The wren bird symbolizes charisma. The girl carrying this name will be creative, quick, and free spirited.
Ziggy
Meaning “victorious peace”.
57 Hippie Names for Bohemian Boys
Check out these top hippie boy names and their meanings for your baby, listed in alphabetical order.
Ambrose
Ambrose means “immortal” from the Greek origin.
Archer
Meaning bow, a bowman, derived from Latin origin, it’s perfect if you’re into the Hunger Games.
Arlo
Arlo is an Olde English name to mean army, fortified troops, or war
Arrow
The name Arrow is symbolic in that it indicates direction and finding your way to your target. Arrows symbolize protection and courage.
Asher
Asher comes from the Hebrew word for blessed, fortunate, lucky, and happiness.
Atlas
Atlas is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Atlas is “to carry strength”. Atlas was a mythical Titan who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders, so the name bears connotations of great strength.
Bear
So, maybe this hippie baby name just simply means “bear”. But it’s strong and derived from nature, so I absolutely adore it for a bohemian baby.
Beck
Beck is an English name meaning “brook” or “stream”.
Benji
A derivative of Benjamin, Benji is an adorable hippie name with literal meaning: son of my right hand in Hebrew.
Birch
This moniker brings to mind an image of tall, but graceful white-barked tree.
Bodhi
Bodhi simply means “Awakened” or “Enlightenment” and is perfect for your boho baby.
Cedar
An English word for “coniferous tree” and has roots in nature which every hippie mom loves for her boho baby.
Dusk
Meaning between day and night, this name is mysterious and beautiful.
Dharma
In Buddhist and Hindu cultures, Dharma is the right way of doing things or to be rooted in truth.
Dylan
Means son of the waves and sea or born near the sea. Perfect for family of surfers or beach lovers.
Elm
Strong, straight, solid and leafy, Elm is one of the newest leaf baby names that means red/brown, used most commonly as a middle name.
Ezekiel
Ezekiel or Zeke is a wonderful name for a baby boy. Meaning “God will strengthen” in the Hebrew culture.
Finn
Finn is a fresh name that has recently been adopted by bohemian mamas who want their babe to have a gentle yet strong baby boy name. The name Finn is derived from Irish, meaning “white” or “fair.”
Flynn
In Irish orgin, Flynn means descendant of the Red-haired Man- perfect for a irish boho baby.
Forrest
Meaning “dweller or worker in the woods”.
Fox
Foxes are known for being clever, resourceful, and mischievous. A perfect animal name for a bohemian baby.
Hawk
The hawk symbolizes the ability to use intuition and higher vision, filled with knowledge and wisdom.
Huckleberry
Huckleberry, the 19th-century slang for ‘humble’, was a favorite with the hippies.
Indigo
One of the most popular “color names”, Indigo is originally a Greek name meaning “Indian dye”.
Indio
Indio, the name of the desert town in California, means Indian.
Jonah
Jonah’s Hebrew meaning is “dove” or “pigeon”. The prophet, Jonah, had a very important message to deliver.
Kai
Kai has a number of meanings including “ocean”, “shell”, “restoration” and “recovery”.
Karma
Karma, the fundamental Buddhist principle that states “what goes around, comes around” would make a groovy, but peaceful name for your son.
Krishna
This musical, Sanskrit name is evocative of flowers and beads. In the Hindu tradition, Krishna is the human incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He represents joy and love. The literal meaning of Krishna is ‘black’.
Lake
This body of water runs deep, a perfect nature name for your hippie baby.
Leaf
Another name inspired by nature, perfect for your boho child.
Levi
Levi means “joined in harmony” and is of Hebrew origin- a peaceful and calm hippie name.
Liberty
This moniker derives directly from the vocabulary word and means ‘the state of being free.’
Marley
Marley is an Old English name meaning “from the lake meadow” and is a perfect hippie name for your baby boy.
Milo
Milo is a hippie name with German roots. It means “mild”, “peaceful“, or “calm”.
Nirvana
The moniker Nirvana means bliss or liberation which is one of the important qualities of any hippie.
North
North is a strong, solid unisex name that has a certain purity and strength. This is also an English surname of antiquity and nobility. Like the North star, your child will be a guiding light.
Oliver
Taken from the root word for olive, extending an olive branch signifies an offer of peace. Biblically, the olive tree symbolized fruitfulness, beauty, and dignity. Its literal meaning is an ancestor’s descendant.
Orion
A Greek baby name that means “mountain dweller”- perfect for hikers and outdoorsy hippie parents.
Parker
Parker simply means “Park keeper”.
Peace
There are plenty of baby names that mean peace, but why not just the name and get straight to the point? The freedom and tranquility from this name will hopefully make your ittle one calm and easy being.
Phoenix
A phoenix is a mythical bird in Greek and Egyptian mythology that rises from the ashes.
Quest
Meaning a long search of Latin origin.
Rain
Rain, meaning “Abundant Blessings From Above” would make such a beautiful name for any child.
Reid
Reid’s meaning originally is for Red Hair.
Rebel
Probably the most appropriate of all the hippie baby names is Rebel. This unique name is perfect for the bohemian baby with the meaning “someone who has taken part in a rebellion”.
Rock
Rock actually means to rest, but can also be interpreted as meaning strong and hard, perfect as a masculine boy name.
Rowan
Another Irish name meaning little, red-haired one, deriving rom a mountain ash tree that produces white flowers and red berries.
Ronan
Ronan is an Irish animal name meaning little seal.
Sage
This is a unisex name having the meaning “wise one”. It is actually twice as popular for girls, but I love it more as a boy’s name because it sounds strong to me.
Scout
Scout is one “who gathers information” or “listens”.
Silas
This name’s meaning is from a Greek origin meaning “forest” or “woods”. Names with nature meanings are a great choice for hippie baby names.
Skye
This sweet hippie baby name means “sheltering” or “the sky”.
Sparrow
The name Sparrow literally means small bird, a good nature-inspired name for your little one.
Wilder
Wilder means “hunter” and is a name for a person who is untamed.
Wolf
Wolf is a strong nature name for boys that represents someone who is fierce and fearless.
I hope you liked some of these bohemian, nature and plant-inspired hippie names for your baby boy or girl. Just know that the name you pick will be just right for your flower child. It may feel weird at first to call your baby by their name, but soon it will feel so natural and fit in your family perfectly.
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