100 Baby Names Inspired by TikTok Trends & Viral Moments
The Ultimate Modern Naming Guide for Trend-Driven Parents
In the digital age, naming a baby is no longer just about family heritage or traditional favorites—it’s about style, personality, and cultural relevance. And right now, there’s no platform more culturally influential than TikTok. From viral audios and aesthetic trends to creator-led movements and pop culture revivals, TikTok has become a surprisingly powerful source of baby name inspiration.
Here’s a curated list of 100 TikTok-inspired baby names—including meanings and pronunciations—to help you find the perfect modern moniker for your little one.
Girls’ Names (1–30)
- Nova (NO-vah) – Latin: “New; star”
- Indie (IN-dee) – English: “Independent; unconventional”
- Luna (LOO-nah) – Latin: “Moon”
- Zara (ZAH-rah) – Arabic: “Radiance; blooming flower”
- Isla (EYE-lah) – Scottish: “Island”
- Ayla (AY-lah) – Turkish: “Halo of light”
- Cleo (KLEE-oh) – Greek: “Pride; glory”
- Lyra (LIE-rah) – Greek: “Lyre; constellation”
- Jovie (JOH-vee) – American: “Joyful”
- Wren (ren) – English: “Small songbird”
- Opal (OH-puhl) – Sanskrit: “Gemstone”
- Esme (EZ-may) – French: “Loved”
- Mila (MEE-lah) – Slavic: “Gracious; dear”
- Leni (LEH-nee) – German: “Shining light”
- Maple (MAY-puhl) – English: Nature name
- Nola (NO-lah) – Irish: “Fair-shouldered”
- Aura (OR-uh) – Latin: “Breeze; spiritual energy”
- Zella (ZEL-lah) – African/German: “Blessed; lacking nothing”
- Blair (blair) – Scottish: “Field”
- Aria (AR-ee-uh) – Italian: “Melody”
- Skye (sky) – Scottish: “From the Isle of Skye”
- Sunny (SUH-nee) – English: “Cheerful; sunny disposition”
- Taya (TAY-uh) – Japanese/Arabic: “Young; tailor”
- Navi (NAH-vee) – Hebrew: “To name” or Indian: “Kind to people”
- Rue (roo) – English: “Herb of grace”
- Poet (POH-it) – English: “One who writes poetry”
- Olive (AH-liv) – Latin: “Olive tree; peace”
- Delta (DEL-tuh) – Greek: “River mouth; change”
- Honey (HUH-nee) – English: “Sweetness”
- Lumi (LOO-mee) – Finnish: “Snow”
Boys’ Names (31–60)
- Rhett (ret) – English: “Advisor”
- Ezra (EZ-rah) – Hebrew: “Helper”
- Elio (EH-lee-oh) – Italian/Spanish: “The sun”
- Zyaire (zee-AIR) – African: “River”
- Kai (kye) – Hawaiian: “Sea”
- Jett (jet) – English: “Jet black gemstone”
- Enzo (EN-zoh) – Italian: “Ruler of the estate”
- Axel (AK-suhl) – Scandinavian: “Father of peace”
- Crew (kroo) – English: “Team; group”
- Koa (KO-uh) – Hawaiian: “Brave; warrior”
- Milo (MY-loh) – Germanic: “Soldier; merciful”
- Zion (ZYE-on) – Hebrew: “Highest point; heavenly city”
- Ace (ayss) – Latin: “One; unity”
- Rome (rohm) – Latin: “From Rome”
- Dash (dash) – English: “Fast; energetic”
- Bo (boh) – Scandinavian: “To live”
- Otis (OH-tis) – German: “Wealth”
- Onyx (ON-iks) – Greek: “Black gemstone”
- Leif (layf) – Scandinavian: “Heir; descendant”
- Bowie (BOH-ee) – Scottish: “Yellow-haired; fair”
- Reign (rayn) – English: “Rule; royal power”
- Atlas (AT-luhs) – Greek: “Bearer of the heavens”
- Finn (fin) – Irish: “Fair; white”
- Orion (oh-RYE-un) – Greek: “Hunter; constellation”
- Arlo (AR-loh) – Old English: “Fortified hill”
- Grey (gray) – English: “Color name”
- Knox (noks) – Scottish: “Round hill”
- Zephyr (ZEH-fur) – Greek: “West wind”
- Calix (KAY-liks) – Greek: “Chalice; cup”
- Lazaro (LAH-zah-roh) – Spanish: “God is my help”
Gender-Neutral Names (61–90)
- Sage (sayj) – Latin: “Wise”
- Remi (REH-mee) – French: “Oarsman; remedy”
- Rowan (ROH-uhn) – Irish: “Little redhead”
- Phoenix (FEE-niks) – Greek: “Mythical bird of rebirth”
- River (RIH-vur) – English: Nature name
- Quinn (kwin) – Irish: “Chief; intelligence”
- Bellamy (BELL-uh-mee) – French: “Fine friend”
- Jules (joolz) – French: Diminutive of Julian or Julia
- Echo (EH-koh) – Greek: “Reverberating sound”
- Tatum (TAY-tuhm) – English: “Cheerful bringer of joy”
- Harbor (HAR-bur) – English: “Safe haven”
- Indigo (IN-dih-goh) – Greek: “Blue dye; deep color”
- Monroe (mun-ROH) – Scottish: “Mouth of the Roe River”
- Story (STOHR-ee) – English: “Narrative”
- True (troo) – English: “Honest; faithful”
- Halo (HAY-loh) – English: “Circle of light”
- Lyric (LEER-ik) – Greek/English: “Words of a song”
- Winter (WIN-tur) – English: Seasonal name
- Mars (marz) – Latin: “God of war”
- Novae (NO-vay) – Latin: “New stars”
Pop Culture & Trend-Inspired (91–100)
- Barbie (BAR-bee) – Greek: Short for Barbara, “Foreign woman”
- Kenzo (KEN-zoh) – Japanese: “Healthy and strong”
- Paris (PAIR-iss) – Greek: “From Paris; mythological figure”
- Stormi (STOR-mee) – English: “Impulsive nature”
- Yezi (YAY-zee) – Korean: “Artistry; talent”
- Rumi (ROO-mee) – Persian/Japanese: “Beauty; lapis lazuli”
- Dream (dreem) – English: “Vision; imagination”
- Zadie (ZAY-dee) – Hebrew: “Princess; prosperous”
- Ocean (OH-shun) – English: “Sea”
- Juno (JOO-noh) – Latin: “Goddess of love and marriage”
Final Thoughts
These 100 baby names are more than just trendy—they’re cultural markers shaped by aesthetic movements, storytelling, and viral moments. Whether you’re inspired by minimalist parenting TikTok, cosmic vibes, or the nostalgia of viral pop culture, there’s something on this list for every modern parent.
Which one is your favorite? Drop it in the comments, or save this list for your next baby name brainstorming session!