If you're in a baby name state of mind [1], inspiration can come from anywhere — including the 50 US states. From Alabama to Virginia, these state baby names let parents pay homage to a place that holds special meaning [2] for the family. Is that where you met your partner? Where the child was born? Where your parents fell in love? Even if you simply just like the name [3], here at 16 ideas to make your child the star of classroom roll call.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California (Cali)
- Carolina
- Dakota
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Jersey
- Kansas
- Maine
- Maryland
- Montana
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia