The 10 Best Southern Baby Names

What's in a name? For people in the South, it's all about the sweet charm and honoring the eloquent traditions of the past.

Written by Kelly Brickey
The 10 Best Southern Baby Names

The South is known for its charming style and eloquent manners. The tea and hospitality is sweeter than a spoonful of sugar, and people still hold steady to the titles of sir and ma’am with all their might. There’s just something about the area that seems quaint and kind unlike many other regions in the country that have developed over time.

Qualities of the South therefore resonate in the names of the people who live in all of the surrounding states. Sticking to their roots and traditional upbringings, many parents in the area find themselves naming their children like that of historical times or inspired by the beautiful cities that make the South what it is.

Determining those all-too-adorable Southern belle and gentleman names can sometimes be hard to come by for parents making their final decisions, so we’ve decided to narrow it down for an easy list of some of the cutest Southern names imaginable. Y’all better get ready for them young’uns because it’s all in the name.

Here are 10 of the best Southern baby names, according to Sounds Like Nashville:

Carolina—girl

Now this is a name that rolls off the tongue so effortlessly, it could make any coo over its simple nature. Imagine saying it with a little bit of a Southern drawl and it becomes an inevitable choice for a parent to drop everything and make this name happen immediately.

Georgia—girl

The key to naming a girl Georgia: so many songs mention it. Not like all of that should determine what your child should be called, but what a plus it is! Everyone wants a song written about them, so might as well just make it happen in the easiest way possible by utilizing this state-based name as the key to your little girl’s heart.

Harper—girl

Does this name sound familiar whatsoever? Well, let us remind you of the legendary novelist, Harper Lee, who created such intelligent stories like To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman. Not only does this name honor her legacy she left, but it also just sounds so cute yet modern.

Huck—boy

Literary figures, especially in the South, define a lot of what embodies the culture from the good ol’ days. Reading books like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn could inspire any parent to believe their child is apt to take on the world if they place that very special name upon them. Huck is short and sweet and to the point, but still takes on the essence of being spontaneous in the moment.

Jackson—boy

Tell us if we’re wrong, but just hearing the name Jackson immediately makes us think of a Southern lifestyle. Don’t know what about it actually draws us to that conclusion—maybe it’s because of cities named that in the lower US region or based on the president—but whatever it is, Jackson just sticks as a solid and steady name for a brand new little boy.

Knox—boy

First off, what a cool name. Second of all, if you name your precious little newborn with this name, it’s taking after Dierks Bentley and his youngest. So obviously that, right there, is enough reason to go ahead with Knox. It’s a well-earned rarity of a name that deserves to be appreciated in all of its Southern qualities.

Montgomery—boy or girl

Montgomery associates itself with Alabama and while that state is not only a Southern one, it’s also the name of an iconic country-rock band from back in the day. But that’s beside the point since Montgomery just so happens to be one of those names that differs from the rest of the traditional titles and finds its uniqueness all on its own.

Savannah—girl

While Savannah has developed into quite the popular girl name over the years, it still runs right back to the pretty town that oozes Southern spirit within its tree-lined streets. A dreamlike setting for all who wander its small town lanes, Savannah just creates a dreaminess capable of holding the beauty one seeks for in that neck of the woods. How could one pass on a name so elegant yet gorgeous?

Scarlett—girl

Ever heard of a little book-turned-film called Gone With the Wind? If surprisingly not, we’ll cut to the chase and let you know that Scarlett is the main character of the iconic story. She is the absolute definition of a rich Southern belle who’s got brains and beauty all on her side. Nowadays, Scarlett could be thought of as a gorgeous name for any girl who wants to grow up confident and with a bright future.

Tennessee—boy or girl

Another state name, but there’s no complaining over here. Come on, Reese Witherspoon even named her little boy after her home because everyone who’s ever visited the area falls in love with its dynamic people and picture-perfect scenery. If Reese can name her kid after a state like that, we all can follow suit with the trend.

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