Geographical Names for Boys

Many parents are looking locally and globally to find the perfect baby names -- sometimes literally pulling them right off the map. In some cases, parents choose these names to represent special trips or landmarks.


  • 1. Austin + Austin is the state capital of Texas and is the 15th largest city in the United States.
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  • 2. Clifford + This name literally means "ford by a cliff." Clifford became popular as a surname in the 17th century.
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  • 3. Devin + Devin is a town located in southern Bulgaria. The town's spa resorts make it a popular tourist attraction.
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  • 4. Clinton + Clinton refers to an area where there is a fenced settlement. Actor Clint Eastwood and President Bill Clinton have made this name popular among parents.
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  • 5. Hudson + This name makes reference to the Hudson River, which is one of the rivers that surrounds Manhattan.
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  • 6. Israel + Israel is located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the world's only predominantly Jewish state with a population of 7.5 million people, of whom 5.7 million are Jewish.
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  • 7. Luke + This name is derived from Lucania, a region in southern Italy now renamed Basilicata.
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  • 8. Quincy + This name was originally the name of a Roman tribe. Now it is the name of several cities across the United States.
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  • 9. Sidney + Sydney, the largest city in Australia, is home to Royal National Park, which is the second-oldest national park in the world.
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  • 10. Xavier + This name is popular among Roman Catholic families, Xavier's literal meaning is "new house."
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mommy2gr8kids01 wrote:

Arizona

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Cairo

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