So you have a little one on the way. Firstly, congratulations! Now for the reality check, becoming a parent is an incredible journey and there truly is no feeling like it on earth.
But with all the beautiful things comes some difficult ones, and choosing your baby’s name is one of them.
There are so many options available to parents from sci-fi inspired names to names that are associated with the weather and everything in between.
But what if you were thinking about maybe a more earthy, boho even hippie type name for your little one.
Do not worry if you have no clue where to start as we have put together some of our favorite boho, earthy, and hippie names to help inspire you.
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Boho, Earthy, and Hippie Names For Girls
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Alaska – A name of Native American origin and it means ‘great land.’ It may be known better these days as a place name.
Ambrosia – Meaning immortal and it’s of Greek origin.
Aria – Of Italian origin and it means ‘air or melody.’
Autumn – A seasonal name of Latin origin and it means ‘fall.’
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Blossom – Of English origin and it means ‘flower or bloom.’
Bluebell – Another name of English origin and it’s the name of the beautiful blue flower.
Breeze – A name of English origin and refers to a gentle soul and a dreamer.
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Celeste – This name comes from the Latin word caelestis meaning ‘heavenly or celestial.’
Clover – Meaning ‘meadow flower’ and it’s of English origin.
Crystal – A name of English origin and it’s a jewel name that refers to crystal glass.
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Daisy – Of Old English origin and it means ‘day’s eye.’ It is also a great flower hippie name.
Dawn – A name of Old English origin and it means the first appearance of light or daybreak.
Dharma – Meaning ‘truth’ and of Sanskrit origin.
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Essence – A name of American origin and it means ‘perfume.’ It also refers to the elements of thought, speech, and substance that make up a person.
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Faye – Of French origin and it means ‘fairy’ or ‘elf.’
Fern – This is a nature name of English origin and it refers to a fern.
Fleur – Meaning ‘ flower’ and of French origin.
Flora – Another nature name that means flowering and it’s of Latin origin.
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Gypsy – Of English origin and it means ‘wanderer.’
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Harmony – A name of English origin and it means a musical combination of chords.
Heaven – Meaning home of the gods and it’s of English origin. There are variations of the name such as spelling it backward – Nevaeh.
Henna – Of Arabic meaning and it comes from the female name Hannah which means ‘blessed.’
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India – A name of English origin and it means a person from India.
Indigo – A color name that means ‘blue dye’ and it’s of Greek origin.
Iris – Of Greek origin and it means ‘colorful, rainbow.’
Isla – The name means island and it’s of Scottish origin.
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Juniper – Another nature name on our list. This one is of Latin origin and it means ‘juniper berry.’
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Karma – A name of Hindu origin and translates to mean ‘fate or destiny.’ However, in Buddhism and Hinduism, it is the belief that there are inevitable consequences for your actions in life, good and bad.
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Leofe – Of Old English origin and it means ‘dear or beloved.’ It later developed into the word leaf that we know today.
Liberty – A name of Middle English origin and it means ‘freedom.’
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Meadow – Of American origin and it’s the name for a field of grass.
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Nirvana – Sanskrit in origin and it means ‘bliss or liberation.’
North – A geographical direction and it’s of English origin.
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Olive – A name of English origin that means ‘olive’ or ‘from the olive tree.’
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Prairie – A name of French origin and it means ‘meadow’ or ‘grassland.’
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Rainbow – Old French in origin and it’s composed of Germanic elements meaning ‘brave.’
Rebel – Meaning ‘defiant person’ and it’s of English origin.
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Saffron – Of English origin and it means ‘yellow flower.’ It is also the name of a spice traditionally used in Indian cooking.
Savannah – A name of American origin and it means ‘open plain.’ It refers to a vast space of land.
Sequoia – Means ‘giant redwood tree’ and it’s of Native American origin.
Serenity – A name of English origin and it means ‘peaceful disposition.’
Sierra – Of Spanish origin and translates to mean ‘mountain range.’
Spirit – This name means character or spectral entity and it’s of English origin.
Stella – Means ‘star’ and it’s of Latin origin.
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Tallulah – A name of Native American origin and it means ‘leaping water.’
Terra – Means ‘earth’ and it’s of Italian origin.
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Violet – A name of English origin and it means ‘purple/blue flower.’
Vita – Meaning ‘life’ and it’s of Italian origin.
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Willow – A name of English origin that refers to the willow tree. This tree is known for its slender and graceful branches.
Wren – Of English origin and it means ‘small bird.’
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Zara – A name of English origin and it means ‘princess.’
Boho, Earthy, and Hippie Names For Boys
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Aiden – A name of Celtic origin and it means ‘fiery’ or ‘bringer of fire.’ It is also the name of the Celtic sun god.
Asa – Japanese in origin and it means ‘morning.’
August – This name is derived from the name Augustus which means ‘esteemed’ and it’s of Latin origin. It also refers to the month of the year.
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Bing – Anglo-Saxon in origin and it means ‘dweller of the hollow.’
Birch – Meaning ‘bright, shining, birch tree’ and it’s of English origin.
Buzz – A name of American origin and it means ‘village in the woods.’
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Cayenne – Of French origin and it means ‘hot spice.’ It is also a homeopathic term.
Cosmo – This name has both English and Italian origins and it means ‘decency and beauty.’
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Dash – Meaning ‘from the ash’ and it’s of English origin.
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Ezio – A name of Greek origin and it means ‘eagle.’
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Felix – This name is of Latin origin and it means ‘happy or lucky.’
Forest – French origin and it means ‘woodsman or woods.’
Fox – Of Old English origin and refers to the animal. A fox is smart, creative, and cunning.
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Hawk – A nature name of English origin and it means like the bird.
Heath – Meaning ‘land of heather and grass,’ the name is of English origin.
Huckleberry – A name of American origin and it means ‘sweet berry.’ It is also the name that Bear Grylls chose for his baby.
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Indy – Of American origin and it means ‘independent or Indian.’
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Jackson – This name has both American and Scottish origin and it means ‘son of Jack.’ The name became popular after Jackson Browne, a musician performed to support the ant-nuclear movement.
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Keanu – Hawaiian in origin and it means ‘cool breeze.’
Koa – Another name of Hawaiian origin and it means ‘brave one or fearless one.’
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Lyle – A name of Old French origin and it means ‘the island.’
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Moe – With origins in both Latin and Hebrew and it ‘means to love.’
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Oak – A name of Old English origin and it means ‘tree from genus Quercus.’
Orion – Meaning ‘dweller of the mountains’ and it’s of Greek origin.
Orson – Of English origin and it means ‘bear cub.’
Otis – A name of English origin and it means ‘wealth.’
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Philo – Of Greek origin and it means ‘love.’
Pike – A name of English origin and it means ‘point or hill.’
Pip – Meaning ‘lover of horses’ and it’s of English origin.
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Ray – Of English origin and it means ‘counsel protection’ and refers to sunlight.
Robin – A name of Germanic origin and it means ‘fame-bright.’ It is also the name of a bird associated with Christmas.
Rock – Middle English origin that became popular after Rock Hudson and its nature relations.
Rowan – With both English and Scottish origins meaning little red-haired one.
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Scout – Of American origin and it means ‘first explorer.’
Silas – A name of Latin origin and it means ‘man of the forest.’ Silas is possibly a short form of the name Silvanus, who was the Roman god of forests.
Sparrow – Of English origin and is a small bird in the finch family,
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wilder – Means ‘untamed or wild animal’ and it’s of English origin.
Wolf – A name of German origin and it means ‘traveling wolf.’
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Xavier – Of Latin origin and it means ‘the new house.’
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Zappa – Of Italian origin and is a name that became popular after Frank Zappa, a musician known for his anti-establishment beliefs.
Ziggy – Of German origin and it’s a variation of the name Siegfried which translates to mean victory peace.
Unisex Boho, Earthy, and Hippie Names
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Arlo – This name has many possible origins, one such origin is that it has Italian origins and is a shortened form of the name Carlo.
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Bertie – A unisex name with a long tradition of being a royal nickname in England.
Brio – A unisex name of Italian origin meaning ‘vivacity, zest.’
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Drummer – This is an occupational name that can be used for either boys or girls.
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Ezra – This is potentially an abbreviation for the Hebrew phrase Azaryahu which means ‘Yaweh helps.’
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Hale – A unisex name of English origin that means ‘someone who lives in a hollow.’
The Final Thought
Boho, earthy, and hippie names often have a balanced, romantic, vintage feel to them while also being unique and rare.
Our list is full of names that have these properties and are sure to provide you with plenty of inspiration in order for you to find the perfect name for your little one.
