Top 10 Travel-Inspired Baby Names

Naming babies after the world's most beautiful places has been around for centuries and isn't going anywhere soon. Pamela Redmond Satran, co-creator of name resource Nameberry, shares the 10 most popular baby names inspired by stunning global spots.

By: Kayla Kitts

Related To:

Shop This Look

Photo By: iStockPhoto/LockieCurrie

Photo By: iStockPhoto/TT

Photo By: iStockPhoto/sborisov

Photo By: iStockPhoto/Oleh_Slobodeniuk

Photo By: iStockPhoto/B&M Noskowski

Photo By: iStockPhoto/GummyBone

Photo By: iStockPhoto/xavierarnau

Photo By: iStockPhoto/Aneese

Photo By: iStockPhoto/SeanPavonePhoto

Photo By: iStockPhoto/RossHelen

DEVON

ORIGIN: Devon is an English place-name, inspired by the picturesque county in southwest England.
USAGE: Although used for both boys and girls, this name is still more frequently used for boys.
RANK: #623 on 2017's Most Popular Names in the U.S.
VARIATIONS: Devan, Devin, Davon, Deven
FAMOUS EXAMPLES: Devon Aoki (American actress and model), Devon Sawa (Canadian actor)

FLORENCE

ORIGIN: The name Florence has Latin origin, meaning "flourishing, prosperous." The association to the capital city in Tuscany, Italy is bringing the name back into the ranks.
USAGE: Commonly used as a girl's name.
RANK: #980 on 2017's Most Popular Names in the U.S.
VARIATIONS: Flora, Florella, Florentina
FAMOUS EXAMPLES: Florence Welch (English singer of Florence and the Machine), Florence Nightingale (English pioneering nurse), Florence Henderson (American actress and singer), Florence Knight (English celebrity chef)

HOLLAND

ORIGIN: The name Holland is of Dutch origin, meaning "wooded land." The name is evocative of Rembrandt portraits and fields of tulips.
USAGE: Although used for both boys and girls, this name is still more frequently used for girls. It's commonly seen as a first or middle name.
RANK: #953 on 2017's Most Popular Names in the U.S.
FAMOUS EXAMPLES: Holland Taylor (American actress)

INDIA

ORIGIN: This exotic place-name originates from the Indus River, one of the longest rivers in Asia.
USAGE: Most often used for girls.
RANK: #890 on 2017's Most Popular Names in the U.S.
VARIATIONS: Indea, Indya, Indiah, Indiya, Indeah
FAMOUS EXAMPLES: India Wilkes (character from Gone With the Wind), India Arie Simpson (American singer known as India.Arie)

GENEVA

ORIGIN: Geneva is of French origin, meaning "juniper tree." It's also the name of the city in Switzerland.
USAGE: Most often used for girls.
RANK: Not ranked.
VARIATIONS: Genevia, Genevre, Gena, Geneieve
FAMOUS EXAMPLES: Geneva Pine (character from The Good Wife), Geneva Mitchell (American actress), Geneva Mercer (American painter)

KINGSTON

ORIGIN: Kingston is an English name, meaning "king's town." The name hit the popularity list 12 years ago when Gwen Stefani's son, Kingston Rossdale, was born.
USAGE: Most often used for boys.
RANK: #134 on 2017's Most Popular Names in the U.S.
VARIATIONS: Kingsley, King, Kinley
FAMOUS EXAMPLES: Kingston Rossdale (son of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale), Kingston (capital of Jamaica)

LONDON

ORIGIN: London is of English origin and known as the capital of the United Kingdom. You'll see this name most often used in the U.S.
USAGE: In the U.S., London is popular for both boys and girls.
RANK: #151 (girl) and #819 (boy) on 2017's Most Popular Names in the U.S.
VARIATIONS: Londyn, Londynn, Londen
FAMOUS EXAMPLES: London Tipton (Disney Channel character), London Levi Fletcher (American NFL player), Jack London (American novelist)

MEMPHIS

ORIGIN: Meaning "enduring and beautiful," this gender-neutral name pays homage to both Ancient Egypt and Southern blues.
USAGE: Although Memphis is used for both boys and girls, it's much more common for boys.
RANK: #575 on 2017's Most Popular Names in the U.S.
FAMOUS EXAMPLES: Memphis (Ancient Egyptian city), Memphis Depay (Dutch footballer), Memphis Bleek (American rapper AKA Malik Cox)

SAVANNAH

ORIGIN: The name Savannah, meaning “flat tropical grassland,” has been on popularity lists since the 1880s. And since 1993, it has been in the Top 100.
USAGE: Most often used for girls.
RANK: #38 on 2017's Most Popular Names in the U.S.
VARIATIONS: Savanna, Savana, Sevanna, Savanah
FAMOUS EXAMPLES: Savannah Miller (American designer), Savannah Guthrie (American journalist), Savannah Chrisley (reality TV personality), Savannah (city in Georgia), Savannah Smiles (Girl Scout cookie)

VIENNA

ORIGIN: Vienna is considered one of the more popular of the European place-names and conjures up visions of castles and cafes. Interestingly enough, the name dates back to the 15th century!
USAGE: Most often used for girls.
RANK: #899 on 2017's Most Popular Names in the U.S.
VARIATIONS: Vienne, Viennia
FAMOUS EXAMPLES: Vienna (capital of Austria), Vienna Teng (American singer-songwriter), "Vienna" (song by Billy Joel)

Shows

Hosts

Trending

Top Videos

Digital Exclusives

From Our Shows

Trending

Top Domestic

Top International

Trending

Explore By Region

Trending

Top Interests

By Trip

By Traveler

Travel Tips

Trending

Top 10 Travel-Inspired Baby Names

Related To:

Shop This Look

DEVON

FLORENCE

HOLLAND

INDIA

GENEVA

KINGSTON

LONDON

MEMPHIS

SAVANNAH

VIENNA

We Recommend

25 Travel-Inspired Pet Names

12 Travel Essentials Every New Parent Needs 12 Photos

Top 10 Worst-Case Travel Scenarios

Top 10 Bedbug Infestation Spots

Top 10 Travel Apps to Download 10 Photos

Top 10 Green Travel Tips 10 Photos

More From Travel