16 State Baby Names That Represent the Good Ol' US of A

If you're in a baby name state of mind, 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 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, here at 16 ideas to make your child the star of classroom roll call.

  1. Alabama
  2. Alaska
  3. Arizona
  4. California (Cali)
  5. Carolina
  6. Dakota
  7. Georgia
  8. Indiana
  9. Jersey
  10. Kansas
  11. Maine
  12. Maryland
  13. Montana
  14. Tennessee
  15. Texas
  16. Virginia