Travel Inspired Baby Names

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If you are looking for travel inspired baby names like we once did, you’ve come to the right place!

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We are a family that loves to travel. Even before we had kids and even before we were married, I always loved learning about culture and far away places.

When we became pregnant with our first child, we could not agree on a name… until we came up with a name that was inspired by looking at a map. Coincidentally, that name was also in my family tree, so it held even more meaning. (Sorry, for my kids’ privacy I don’t share names, but this is a true story!)

As we went on to have 2, 3, and 4 kids, we took a similar approach of travel related baby names. Not necessarily looking at a map, but taking notice when we traveled of beautiful things that stood out, something solid, different cities, or even a name related to culture.

Our third child has a typical name that isn’t too common, but it’s because we shortened what would have been an Italian-inspired term into a more common name in the U.S.

All to say, we totally get that you are also wanting a solid, travel inspired name for kids on your next child. There are some really beautiful and strong names that are inspired from around the world.

Check out the baby name generator at the end of this post for names from around the world, inspired by cities, landmarks, and culture.

First, we’ll explore different regions of the world that offer stunning names for girls and strong, bold names for boys.

Tower Bridge in London. Two tall skinny tower spires with a foot bridge going across the top. It sits over a river. London is a great travel inspired baby name

🌍 Baby Names from Europe

Europe is full of charm, history, and elegance, and its cities and landmarks make dreamy name ideas.

For girls, think of soft, graceful names like Valencia (we almost used this one!), Sofia, or Florence. They feel timeless and romantic, much like the cities themselves.

Boy names from Europe often have a solid, classic feel, like London, Milan, Oslo, or Rome. They carry a quiet strength with some wanderlust.

👉🏼 Check out all about Croatia, Austria, Belgium, or Denmark for some more inspiration.

🌏 Baby Names Inspired from Asia

Asia offers a blend of tradition, spirituality, and modern energy, which makes for some truly unique and beautiful names.

Names like Suki, Kyra, or Yuna for girls are sweet and gentle but also full of depth and culture.

For boys, names like Kyoto, Seoul, or Hanoi have strong syllables and global flair. They feel grounded and bold.

🌍 Baby Names Inspired from Africa

Africa brings rhythm, nature, and ancient roots into travel inspired baby names. Many location-based names here feel powerful, lyrical, and full of character.

Girls’ names like Zaria, Sahara, or Lalibela have a poetic beauty that stands out.

Boy names like Cairo, Nairobi, or Accra sound proud and adventurous, just like the lands they come from.

🌏 Baby Names from Australia

Australia’s names often feel coastal, breezy, and full of warmth, perfect for a little one with a sunny spirit.

For girls, names like Adelaide, Coral, or Bondi feel fresh, earthy, and easygoing. They have a nice sound that feels both soft and strong.

Boys’ names like Sydney, Byron, or Darwin bring a laid-back vibe with a strong energy.

🌎 Baby Names from South America

South America is bold, colorful, and full of rhythm, and its names reflect that beautifully. South America was my first out-of-country adventure and I fell in love with the culture and feel.

Girls might suit names like Valeria, Flora, or Rosario, which are soft, melodic, and full of passion.

For boys, names like Rio, Lima, or Quito are short, punchy, and bursting with personality, just like this beautiful continent.

For more South America inspiration, check out learning about these countries in an easy and fun way in my All About South America for Kids

Green covered land with arenal Volcano. Full of beauty, is Costa Rica a third world country?

🌎 Baby Names from Central America

Central America is where tropical landscapes meet ancient cultures and the names are just as rich.

Girls’ names like Isla, Maya, or Belize feel modern but rooted in history and nature. We personally used a name based in Central America for one of our girls and can feel the beauty everytime we say it.

Boys’ names like Havana, Leon, or Roatan carry a sense of strength and wonder—perfect for a future traveler.

We spent 3 weeks in Costa Rica and found plenty of inspiration. From Samará to Coco, there are plenty of places to inspire the name choosing process.

Ready to Discover the Perfect Name?

If you love the idea of travel-inspired names as much as I do, you’ll love this next part. Use the tool below to explore baby names based on gender and region—you might just stumble across the perfect name for your future little traveler.

👉 Try the Travel-Inspired Name Generator Now!