114 Free-Spirited Hippie Names for Your Little One

Hippie names carry a barefoot, free-spirited feeling: soft botanicals, sky and star words, and gentle nods to peace and the earth. They sound easygoing without trying too hard, and many were worn by the musicians and dreamers who defined the flower-power era.

This list gathers 114 hippie baby names for boys and girls, grouped so you can browse by mood. You will find 37 botanical picks, 28 nature-inspired names, 14 celestial options, 15 peaceful choices, and 20 edgier names, plus a few borrowed from Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame legends.

Whether you want something rooted in nature or a little more rebellious, there is a groovy name here waiting for your little one.

37 Botanical Hippie Names

Check out these rooted, strong botanical hippie names for boys and girls:

Girls

1. Arden: A woodsy English gender-neutral option meaning “valley of the eagle,” long tied to Shakespeare’s leafy Forest of Arden. It works well as a gender-neutral pick for parents who want a literary tie without sounding old-fashioned.
2. Ash: An English nature name for the ash tree, simple and unisex, and a soft short form of Asher or Ashley. It pairs easily with longer middle names and reads just as natural on a girl as a boy.
3. Ashby: An English place name meaning “ash tree farm,” giving the breezy Ash sound a surname-style twist. The surname feel makes it a good match for families who like an English countryside sound.
4. Aspen: A crisp Colorado place name for the white-barked tree whose leaves quiver in the slightest breeze. It’s become a go-to choice for parents drawn to ski-town and mountain-inspired names.
5. Ayla: A Hebrew and Turkish choice meaning “oak tree” or “moonlight,” popularized by the heroine of The Clan of the Cave Bear. Fans of the novel often pick it for its adventurous, prehistoric backstory.
6. Clementine: A sweet citrus and vintage charmer meaning “mild” or “merciful,” famous from the folk song “Oh My Darling, Clementine.” The nickname Clem gives it a tomboyish edge that balances the vintage sweetness.
7. Daisy: An English flower name from “day’s eye,” for the cheerful bloom that opens with the morning sun. It has stayed a steady favorite for parents who want something bright without being fussy.
8. Dara: An earthy unisex name meaning “oak tree” in Gaelic and “pearl of wisdom” in Hebrew. Its dual meaning across two cultures gives it extra depth for a name this short.
9. Eden: A serene Hebrew biblical girl’s name meaning “delight” or “paradise,” straight out of the garden. It works equally well as a first or middle name for either a boy or a girl.
10. Elodie: A lilting French name for the lily flower, meaning “foreign riches,” loved by parents who want a melodic pick. French-inspired names like this one have been climbing steadily on US charts.
11. Ginger: A spicy English nickname for a redhead, rooted in the warm kitchen spice and its zingy energy. It carries a playful, old-Hollywood charm thanks to dancer Ginger Rogers.
12. Hazel: An English tree name for the hazelnut, a vintage favorite enjoying a major comeback on US charts. SSA data put Hazel at #21 in 2025, with 6,318 girls given the name.
13. Ivy: An English botanical name for the climbing evergreen vine, an old symbol of fidelity and lasting friendship. Its short, punchy sound makes it easy to pair with a longer sibling name.
14. Juniper: A fresh Latin name for the evergreen shrub and its blue berries, with the cuddly nickname Junie. The herbal, piney feel fits right alongside other nature names on this list.
15. Lacey: An English name meaning “from Lassy” in Normandy, carrying the delicate sound of fine lace. It has a soft, feminine sound that ages well from nursery to boardroom.
16. Meadow: A vintage English word name for an open field of grass and wildflowers, soft and pastoral. It leans gentle and rural, a nice contrast to sharper word names like Blaze or Flint.
17. Oakley: An outdoorsy English name meaning “oak clearing,” equally at home on a girl or a boy. Its unisex range has helped it grow in popularity for both boys and girls.
18. Olive: An English and Latin name for the olive tree, an ancient symbol of peace and plenty. The vintage fruit name has surged back after decades out of fashion.
19. Pepper: A peppy English word name for the spice, full of zip, warmth, and personality. It suits a spirited kid who is anything but shy.
20. Poppy: A cheerful Latin flower name for the bright red bloom, a symbol of remembrance in Britain. The bright red bloom gives it a cheerful, storybook feel.
21. Rosie: A bright English floral name for the rose, forever linked to the WWII icon Rosie the Riveter. It works nicely as a nickname for Rosalind, Rose, or Rosalie too.
22. Tansy: A Greek name meaning “immortality,” shared with the bright yellow wildflower of the same name. The wildflower tie gives it an old cottage-garden feel that stands apart from typical flower names.
23. Zara: A name of Hebrew and Arabic roots meaning “blossoming flower” or “radiance,” carried by royals and athletes alike. Its international roots make it a popular pick across several cultures at once.
24. Zetta: A rare Hebrew name meaning “olive,” a boho cousin to Zara and Etta. The 2020 census counted 53,615 first names shared by 100 or more Americans ⁽¹⁾.

Boys

1. Asher: A Hebrew name meaning “happy and blessed,” one of the warmest vintage picks climbing back into favor. It has landed near the top of US boy name charts for several years running.
2. Aster: A Greek flower name meaning star, for the daisy-like bloom that flowers in late summer. The late-summer bloom gives it a warm, autumnal feel.
3. Bud: A laid-back English nickname meaning “friend,” with a nod to a flower just about to open. It works well as a warm nickname or a complete name on its own.
4. Carver: An English occupational name for one who carves wood or stone, with rugged craftsman charm. The occupational roots give it a sturdy, old-world feel.
5. Forrest: An English and Scottish name meaning “woodland dweller,” beloved from the film Forrest Gump. Its double r spelling keeps the nature tie clear even in casual conversation.
6. Hollis: An English name meaning “dweller by the holly trees,” unisex with vintage-gentleman appeal. It has a gentle, old-money charm that suits either a boy or a girl.
7. Huck: A free-spirited short form of Huckleberry, evoking Mark Twain’s riverboat adventurer. It fits a family that wants a short name with a big personality behind it.
8. Miller: An English occupational surname for one who grinds grain, now a trendy first name. Occupational surnames like this one have become a steady trend for first names.
9. Reed: An English nature name meaning “red-haired,” also the slender grass that lines riverbanks. Its slim, one-syllable sound pairs easily with longer surnames.
10. Ren: A Japanese name meaning “lotus,” the flower that symbolizes purity rising from muddy water. The single syllable keeps it simple while the meaning gives it quiet symbolism.
11. Rhodes: A breezy name meaning “where roses grow,” tied to the sun-soaked Greek island of Rhodes. It carries a well-traveled, sun-soaked feel without sounding showy.
12. Rosen: A German and Bulgarian name meaning “rose,” a flowery yet sturdy surname-style pick. The rose tie gives it a softer edge than most surname-style boy names.
13. Rowan: A Scottish and Irish unisex name for the rowan tree, whose red berries were once thought to ward off harm. Its unisex appeal has kept it near the top of gender-neutral name lists for years.

28 Nature-Inspired Hippie Baby Names

Relish the beauty of the outdoors with these nature-inspired hippie baby names:

Girls

1. Alba: A Latin name meaning “dawn” or “white,” also the old poetic name for Scotland. Its short, open sound travels well across several languages.
2. Embry: A soft English name meaning “flat-topped hill,” a fresh unisex alternative to Emery. It slots in easily alongside other trendy Em- names for either gender.
3. Enya: An Irish name meaning “fire,” shared with the ethereal Celtic singer Enya. The single-syllable meaning gives it a striking, elemental feel.
4. Gemma: An Italian name meaning “precious stone,” warm, vintage, and quietly glamorous. It has a warm, old-world sound that still feels fresh today.
5. Goldie: A Yiddish name meaning “golden,” sunny and retro, shared with actress Goldie Hawn. It works as a bright standalone name or an affectionate nickname for Golda.
6. Honey: A sweet English endearment for nectar, a tender pet name that doubles as a given name. Once mostly a term of endearment, it now shows up more often as a first name. It has a warm, retro-cute feel that pairs nicely with a more classic middle name.
7. Lana: An English and Slavic name meaning “little rock” or “light,” short, strong, and retro-cool. Its short, strong sound has kept it steady on name charts for decades. It also travels well since versions of it exist in several other languages.
8. Rai: A bright unisex name, a fresh spelling of Ray meaning “beam of light,” and a Japanese name linked to thunder. The dual-culture meaning gives it an unusual amount of range for a three-letter name. It reads equally at home on a boy or a girl.
9. Sierra: A Spanish girl’s name meaning “mountain range,” rugged and sun-warmed. The mountain imagery gives it a rugged, outdoorsy feel that suits an adventurous family. It was especially popular in the 1990s and has aged into a comfortable classic.
10. Terra: A Latin name meaning “earth,” borne by the Roman goddess of the land. It fits neatly alongside other earth and nature names gaining ground right now. The short, open sound makes it easy to say in any language.
11. Tula: A soft, earthy name meaning “mountain peak” or “tranquility” across Hindi, Swahili, and Choctaw. Its meaning shifts gently depending on which culture you draw it from. The soft two syllables make it a gentle counterpart to sharper names on this list.
12. Zia: A Latin and Arabic name meaning “light” or “splendor,” short and luminous. The short, light sound makes it easy to pair with a longer middle name. It has grown steadily in popularity over the past decade.
13. Zola: A bold name meaning “earth” in Latin and “tranquil” in Zulu, also a character on Grey’s Anatomy. The literary and television ties give it a bit of built-in name recognition. Its double vowels give it a bright, cheerful sound.
14. Zora: A Slavic and African girl name meaning “dawn,” shared with author Zora Neale Hurston. Its literary tie gives parents a way to honor a favorite author through a name. The name has a warm, sunrise feel that matches its meaning.

Boys

1. Blaze: An English word name meaning “flame,” fiery and bold for a spirited boy. It suits a kid with a big, fiery personality from day one. It’s most often used for boys but works just as well for a girl.
2. Clay: An English name meaning “fine earth,” a grounded short form of Clayton. Its grounded meaning pairs well with a livelier middle name. The name has stayed quietly popular in the American South for generations.
3. Cliff: A sturdy English name meaning “steep rock face,” a vintage short form of Clifford. The vintage feel has kept it a steady, if less common, choice for decades. It works nicely as a standalone name or a nickname for Clifford.
4. Denver: An English place name meaning “green valley,” borrowed from the Colorado city in the Rockies. The city tie gives it an outdoorsy, mile-high feel. It has grown from a surname into a first-name choice over the past few decades.
5. Everest: A bold mountain name for Earth’s highest peak, aspirational and adventurous. Its scale makes it a bold pick for parents who want a name with real ambition behind it. The name has climbed in popularity right alongside other mountain names.
6. Flint: An English name for the hard stone that sparks fire, tough and elemental. The elemental meaning gives it a tough, no-nonsense feel. It pairs naturally with other single-syllable, earthy names.
7. Hutton: An English and Scottish name meaning “settlement on the ridge,” crisp and outdoorsy. It has a crisp, outdoorsy sound that fits right in with other ridge and hill names. The surname style gives it a polished, put-together feel.
8. Iggy: A spunky short form of Ignatius meaning “fiery,” shared with rocker Iggy Pop. The rockstar tie gives it an unexpected edge for such a playful name. It also works as a lighthearted nickname for Ignatius or Ignacio.
9. Jasper: A Persian name meaning “bringer of treasure,” also a banded gemstone in warm earth tones. The gemstone tie gives it warmth that pairs well with earthy sibling names. It has climbed steadily on US boy name charts over the past ten years.
10. Lander: A German name meaning “land” or “territory,” an earthy modern spin on Landon. Its modern spin on Landon keeps it familiar without being overused. The name carries a settled, grounded feel that suits a family name.
11. Ridge: An outdoorsy English name for a long hilltop, one-syllable and rugged. The one-syllable punch makes it an easy pairing with a softer middle name. It has a rugged, outdoor quality shared with names like Flint and Stone.
12. Sawyer: An English occupational name meaning “woodcutter,” adventurous thanks to Tom Sawyer. Tom Sawyer’s adventurous streak still colors how the name reads today. It has become one of the more popular occupational names for both boys and girls.
13. Soren: A Scandinavian name meaning “stern” or “serious,” carried by philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. The philosophical tie gives it a thoughtful weight beyond its sound. Its Scandinavian roots give it a crisp, uncommon sound in English.
14. Stone: An English nature name for rock, solid and elemental, a bold word name. Its solid, elemental feel has made it a steady pick among word names for boys. It pairs easily with a softer middle name to balance out its weight.

14 Celestial Hippie Names

Look to the stars and the cosmos for these ethereal hippie names:

Girls

1. Aurora: A Latin name for the Roman goddess of dawn, also the shimmering northern lights. Aurora ranked #15 among US girl names in 2025 with 7,065 newborns, per the Social Security Administration ⁽²⁾.
2. Celeste: A Latin name meaning “heavenly,” soft, vintage, and quietly celestial. The heavenly meaning gives it a soft, dreamy quality. It has a graceful, old-world sound that has aged well.
3. Luna: A Latin name meaning “moon,” now one of the most popular girls’ names in the US. It has topped US girls’ name charts in recent years, moon and all. Its meaning ties in naturally with other celestial names like Celeste and Aurora.
4. Nova: A Latin name meaning “new,” also a star that suddenly flares brighter.
5. Skye: A Scottish name for the sky and the misty Isle of Skye, airy and free.
6. Star: A shining English word name, simple and luminous.
7. Stella: A Latin name meaning “star,” a vintage favorite with timeless sparkle.

Boys

1. Apollo: The Greek god of the sun, music, and light, bold and mythic.
2. Cosmo: A Greek name meaning “order” and “beauty,” tied to the whole cosmos.
3. Leo: A Latin name meaning “lion,” also the zodiac constellation, warm and popular. Leo ranked #19 among US boy names in 2025 with 8,173 newborns, according to the Social Security Administration.
4. Mars: The red planet and the Roman god of war, short and striking.
5. Nash: An English name meaning “by the ash tree,” shared with a bright star in the Sagittarius constellation.
6. Orion: A Greek mythic hunter and one of the brightest, most recognizable constellations.
7. Sol: A Spanish and Latin name meaning “sun,” short, warm, and radiant.

15 Peaceful Hippie Girl and Boy Names

These peaceful hippie names for girls and boys are incredibly calming:

Girls

1. Daryl: A French unisex name meaning “beloved,” soft and gender-neutral.
2. Dove: An English nature name for the white bird, a universal symbol of peace.
3. Mina: A name of German, Scottish, and Polish origin meaning “love,” short and sweetly old-world.
4. Mira: A Latin and Slavic name meaning “peace” or “wonder,” calm yet strong.
5. Nava: A Hebrew name meaning “lovely” or “pleasant,” serene and uncommon.
6. Noe: A short Hebrew name meaning “rest” or “comfort,” gentle and minimalist.
7. Shiloh: A Hebrew name meaning “tranquil,” peaceful and easily unisex.
8. Suki: A sweet Japanese name meaning “beloved,” pronounced soo-kee.
9. Zuma: An Arabic name meaning “peace,” bohemian and bold.

Boys

1. Corwin: An unusual boy’s name meaning “heart’s friend,” warm and uncommon.
2. Fenmore: A gentle English surname meaning “dear love,” soft and distinctive.
3. Fritz: A peppy German short form of Frederick meaning “peaceful ruler.”
4. Pax: A Latin name meaning “peace,” crisp, modern, and meaningful.
5. Salem: An Arabic name meaning “peace” and “safe,” serene despite its spooky-town fame.
6. Ziggy: A playful German short form meaning “victorious peace,” shared with Ziggy Marley.

20 Edgy Hippie Names for Boys and Girls

Take a walk on the wild side with these edgy, rock-inspired hippie names:

Girls

1. Abbey: A bright English name meaning “father’s joy,” with a wink to the Beatles’ Abbey Road.
2. Indie: A free-spirited short form of Indigo or India, with an indie-music edge.
3. Joni: An English name meaning “God is gracious,” shared with folk legend Joni Mitchell.
4. Juno: A Latin name for the Roman queen of the gods, sharpened by the cult film Juno.
5. Lane: An English name for a narrow path, sleek and unisex.
6. Liv: A Norse name meaning “life,” a breezy short form of Olivia, shared with actress Liv Tyler.
7. Lucy: A Latin name meaning “light,” forever tied to the Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” Lucy ranked #25 among US girl names in 2025 with 6,176 newborns, per the Social Security Administration.
8. Rebel: A daring English word name for a free thinker, full of rock-and-roll attitude.
9. Rhiannon: A Welsh name meaning “divine queen,” made iconic by Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 hit.
10. Stevie: A spirited English name meaning “crown,” carried by Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks.

Boys

1. Arrow: A daring English word name for the archer’s tool, sleek and modern.
2. Art: A short form of Arthur often linked to “bear,” creative and retro.
3. Axl: A Scandinavian name meaning “father of peace,” pure rock thanks to Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose.
4. Bowie: A Scottish name meaning “fair-haired,” immortalized by David Bowie.
5. Creed: A Latin boy name meaning “belief,” bold and band-worthy.
6. Dylan: A Welsh name meaning “son of the sea,” tied to legend Bob Dylan.
7. Hart: An English name meaning “stag,” strong, noble, and woodland-wild.
8. Hendrix: A Dutch and German name meaning “estate ruler,” electric thanks to Jimi Hendrix.
9. Jagger: An English name meaning “carter,” all swagger after Mick Jagger.
10. Rod: A retro short form of Roderick meaning “famous ruler,” shared with rocker Rod Stewart.

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