From Bowie to Hendrix, Presley to Mercury, we've compiled a list of the best rock and roll baby names.
Rock and roll started in America in the 1950s and has been around ever since. If you're a big fan of rock then why not choose one of these rock inspired baby names for your new arrival?
For more music inspired baby names, check out these punk names for your little dude or these creative baby names which are also inspired by the world of music.
Affrica, Origin: Manx ~ View Detail
Brandon(English Origin), meaning "from the broom hill". Brandon Flowers is frontman for The Killers.
Palin, Meaning: wine bearer Origin: English surname ~ View Detail
Iman(Arabic Origin), meaning "faith". Iman was the second wife of David Bowie.
Mick(English Origin), meaning "who is like God". Mick Jagger was lead singer for The Rolling Stones.
Floyd(English Origin), meaning "grey". From 'Floyd The Barber' by Nirvana.
Christie(English Origin), meaning "shortened form of Christine". Christie Brinkley was the second wide of Billy Joel.
Pearl(English Origin), meaning "a smooth, round bead formed by a mollusk". From the band name Pearl Jam.
Jonas(Hebrew Origin), meaning "a dove". From 'My Name Is Jonas' by Weezer.
Mick(English Origin), meaning "who is like God". From the song 'Mick Avery's Underpants' by The Kinks.
Ronalda, Origin: Scottish, feminine variation of Ronald
George(Greek Origin), meaning "farmer". From the song 'Oh, George' by the Foo Fighters.
Berwick(English Origin), meaning "from the barley grange". Berwick Street was the feature of Oasis' second album cover.
Rudie(Germanic Origin), meaning "famous wolf". From 'Rudie Can't Fail' by The Clash.
Butch(American Origin), meaning "manly". Butch Vig was a producer for Sonic Youth.
Patti(English Origin), meaning "noble". Patti Smith was a singer-songwriter.
Donnington(English Origin), meaning "lives near the stream". Donnington Park is home to Download Festival.
Yoko(Japanese Origin), meaning "ocean, sun". Yoko Ono was wife of John Lennon.
Peale, Meaning: bell ringer Origin: English occupational name
Zeppelin(Germanic Origin), meaning "airship, blimp".
King(American Origin), meaning "ruler". King Tut's was where Oasis got signed.
Kim(English Origin), meaning "shortened form of Kimberley".Kim Gordon is vocalist for Sonic Youth.
Roger(English Origin), meaning "famous spear". Roger Daltrey was lead singer of The Who.
Eugene(English Origin), meaning "well born". From 'Careful With That Axe, Eugene' by Pink Floyd.
Troubadour(English Origin), meaning "to compose". The Troubadour is a famous West London venue.
Phil(Greek Origin), meaning "lover of horses". Phil Spector was a music producer for bands including The Beatles.
Ringo(Japanese Origin), meaning "apple". Ringo Starr was the drummer for The Beatles.
Sam(English Origin), meaning "short form of Samuel or Samantha". From 'Telegram Sam' by T-Rex.
Ramone(French Origin), meaning "a Roman". From the band the Ramones.
Peel, Meaning: tower, stockade Origin: English
Ziggy(German Origin), meaning "shortened form of Sigmund". Ziggy Stardust was created by David Bowie.
Anita(Hebrew Origin), meaning "gracious". Anita Pallenberg had two children with Keith Richards.
Gibson(English Origin), meaning "Gilbert's son". Gibson is another well know guitar make.
Joe(English Origin), meaning "God will increase". Joe Strummer was the lead singer of English rock band The Clash.
Robert(English Origin), meaning "bright flame". Robert Plant was the frontman for rock 'n' roll band Led Zeppelin.
Memphis(Greek Origin), meaning "established and beautiful". Home of Elvis Presley.
Angie(English Origin), meaning "messenger of God". From the song 'Angie' by The Rolling Stones.
Woodstock(Anglo Saxon Origin), meaning "place". Woodstock Rock Festival was held in 1969.
Hendrix(English Origin), meaning "son of Hendrick". Jimi Hendrix was an American rock musician.
Malcolm(Scottish Origin), meaning "follower of St. Columba". Founding member of rock 'n' roll band AC/DC.
Hayley(English Origin), meaning "from the hay clearing". Hayley Williams is lead singer for alternative rock band Paramore.
Anthony(Latin Origin), meaning "priceless one". Anthony Kiedis is lead vocalist for the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Tarian, Meaning: shield Origin: Welsh
Marianne(French Origin), meaning "of the sea". Marianne Faithful dated Mick Jagger and co-wrote 'Sister Morphine'.
Shirley(English Origin), meaning "bright meadow". Shirley Manson is lead singer of Garbage.
Polly(English Origin), meaning "great sorrow". Polly, stage name PJ Harvey, is an English singer-songwriter.
Alice(English Origin), meaning "from nobility". From the band name Alice in Chains.
Tony(English Origin), meaning "short form of Antony". Tony Lommi was guitarist for Black Sabbath.
James(Hebrew Origin), meaning "supplanter". From 'Little James' by Oasis.
Rick(English Origin), meaning "brave ruler". Rick Rubin was a music producer for many rock bands including Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Jerry(English Origin), meaning "shortened form of names beginning with Jer". Jerry Hall was with Mick Jagger for 22 years and they had 4 children together.
Reading(English Origin), meaning "people from Read". Reading, the festival of rock, started in the 70's.
Jude(English Origin), meaning "from Judea". From 'Hey Jude' by The Beatles.
Monty(English Origin), meaning "short form of names beginning with Mont". From 'Monty Got A Raw Deal' by R.E.M.
Harry(English Origin), meaning "Army ruler". From the song 'Dirty Harry' by the Gorillaz.
Bohemia(Germanic Origin), meaning "home of the Boii". Bohemia is a girls' name, inspired by Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.
Jeremy(Hebrew Origin), meaning "God will uplift". From the song ' Jeremy' by Pearl Jam.
Debbie(English Origin), meaning "shortened form of Deborah". Frontwoman for American rock band Blondie.
Iseabal, Origin: Spanish
Penny(English Origin), meaning "with a web over her face". From 'Penny Lane' by The Beatles.
Lennon(Irish Origin), meaning "dear one". John Lennon founded rock 'n' roll band The Beatles.
Chrissie(Irish Origin), meaning "follower of Christ". Chrissie Hynde is lead vocalist for The Pretenders.
Alec(English Origin), meaning "defender of the people". From 'Alec Eiffel' by the Pixies.
Thomasa, Origin: English, feminine variation of Thomas
Alanis(Greek Origin), meaning "from Atlanta". Alanis Morrisette is a Canadian singer-songwriter.
Juliet(English Origin), meaning "youthful, downy". From the song 'Romeo And Juliet' by Dire Straits.
Dylan(Welsh Origin), meaning "son of the sea". Bob Dylan moved from folk to rock music in the 60's.
Abbey(English Origin), meaning "nunnery". Abbey Road was made famous by The Beatles.
Danny(English Origin), meaning "God is my judge". From 'Danny Says' by the Ramones.
Annie(English Origin), meaning "gracious, merciful". Annie Lennox is a Scottish singer-songwriter.
Richie(English Origin), meaning "brave ruler". Richie Valens was a pioneer of rock and roll.
Fender(English Origin), meaning "from the defender". Fender is well known guitar make.
Joan(Hebrew Origin), meaning "God is gracious". Joan Jett is an American rock singer-songwriter.
Tamlane, Origin: Scottish
John(Hebrew Origin), meaning "God is gracious". From the song 'Not Now John' by Pink Floyd.
Marsh, Origin: English nature name
Bono(English Origin), meaning "shortened form of names beginning with Bon". Bono is lead singer of Irish rock band U2.
Jarman, Origin: English from French Germain
Billie(English Origin), meaning "determination, strength". Billie Joe is lead vocalist and guitarist for Green Day. Billie co-founded Green Day with Mike Dirnt.
Pickford, Meaning: from the ford at the peak Origin: English
Liam(Irish Origin), meaning "with gilded helmet". One half of Oasis.
Adam(Hebrew Origin), meaning "father is peace". From 'Adam's Song' by Blink 182.
Bowie(Irish Origin), meaning "yellow haired". David Bowie, of course. Bowie is known as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th Century.
Rod(English Origin), meaning "short form of Rodney". Rod Stewart is rock singer and songwriter.
Karen(Scandinavian Origin), meaning "pure". Karen O is lead singer of the rock band the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Mosh(Hebrew Origin), meaning "peace". A mosh pit is always popular at rock show.
Dave(English Origin), meaning "beloved". Dave Grohl founded the Foo Fighters.
Glasgow, Origin: Scottish place-name
Mary(Hebrew Origin), meaning "of the sea". Long term partner of Freddie Mercury.
Tom(Greek Origin), meaning "a twin". From 'Poor Tom' by Led Zeppelin.
Angus(Scottish Origin), meaning "one strength". Founding member of rock 'n' roll band AC/DC.
Kurt(American Origin), meaning "courteous". Kurt Cobain was lead singer for Nirvana.
Noel(French Origin), meaning "born on Christmas Day". The other half of Oasis.
Jimi(English Origin), meaning "supplanter". Jimi Hendrix was an American rock and roll musician.
Todd(English Origin), meaning "fox". Todd Rundgren produced music for Patti Smith.
Buddy(American Origin), meaning "friend". From the song 'Buddy Holly' by Weezer.
Kenneth(Scottish Origin), meaning "handsome". From the song 'What's The Frequency, Kenneth?' by R.E.M.
Rachel(Hebrew Origin), meaning "ewe". Rachel Hunter was the wife of Rod Stewart.
Sean(Irish Origin), meaning "God is gracious". From the song 'Sean Flynn' by The Clash.
Salmon, Meaning: salmon, a fish Origin: Animal name
Donnie(English Origin), meaning "from Donald or Donavon". From the song 'What A Catch, Donnie' by Fall Out Boy.
Ceit, Origin: Scottish
Yeats, Meaning: gates Origin: English
Paul(Latin Origin), meaning "humble, small". Sir Paul McCartney, bassist for The Beatles.
Elberta, Meaning: highborn, shining Origin: English
Elvis(Scandinavian Origin), meaning "All wise". Elvis Presley is the undisputed king of rock 'n' roll.
Walter(English Origin), meaning "Army ruler". From 'Do you Remember Walter' by The Kinks.
Alex(English Origin), meaning "supplanter". Alex Turner is frontman for rock band the Arctic Monkeys.
Paterson, Meaning: son of Peter Origin: English
Queen(English Origin), meaning "title for a female Royal".
Stevie(American Origin), meaning "friend". Stevie Nicks is a songwriter and vocalist for Fleetwood Mac.
Axl(Hebrew Origin), meaning "father is peace". Axl Rose is the lead vocalist for rock band Guns 'n' Roses.
Keith(Scottish Origin), meaning "offspring". Keith Richards co-founded rock and roll band The Rolling Stones.
Charlie(English Origin), meaning "free man". From the song 'Charlie' by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Freddie(American Origin), meaning "peace ruler". Freddie Mercury was frontman for rock and roll band Queen.
Jack(English Origin), meaning "God is gracious". From the song 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' by The Rolling Stones.
Janis(English Origin), meaning "God is gracious". Janis Joplin was an American singer-songwriter.
Romeo(Italian Origin), meaning "from Rome, Italy". From the song 'Romeo And Juliet' by Dire Straits.
Jennison, Origin: English surname
Steve(English Origin), meaning "short form of Steven". Steve Albini was a music producer for bands such as Nirvana.
