The 1960s was an era of change.
Social movements like the Civil Rights Movement, second wave Feminism, and groovy music dominated the era. Popular baby names at the time ranged from Willow, Donna, and Dawn for girls, to Ringo, John, Marley, and Sonny for boys.
The decade was full of hippie culture. It was the era of the Beatles, Rock n Roll, and counter-culture. We have compiled a list of the top 100 grooviest and most popular baby names for your flower child. So, without any delay let’s dive into the baby names that are still popular among parents.
For more naming inspiration, take a look at these vintage, old lady inspired names or these old man inspired baby names.
78) Journey:Origin: American; signifying "an excursion or experience starting with one spot then onto the next" or otherworldly experience.
74) Cyan:Origin: American; signifies "light blue-green".
60) Paul:Origin: Roman; signifies "humble". One of the most popular names, it became mainstream when Paul McCartney and Paul Newman dominated popular culture.
98) Winter:Origin: Native American; signifying a "sense of renewal" also the name of a season.
19) Karma:Origin: Hindu; signify "destiny" or "predetermination" yet in Buddhism and Hinduism it is the conviction of having unavoidable ramifications for your activities throughout everyday life; fortunate or unfortunate.
41) Buzz:Origin: American; among the popular baby names then, signifies "town in the forested areas".
8) Celeste:Origin: Latin; Meaning: derived from the Latin word 'caelestis' signifying "grand" or "heavenly".
55) Moe:Origin: Latin and Hebrew; signifies "to cherish".
20) Leofe:Origin: Old English; signifying "dear" or "darling" and later forms into the word 'leaf' we know today.
83) Ocean: Origin: Greek; signifies "ocean".
63) Ray: Origin: English; signifies "counsel insurance" and also refers to daylight.
36) Aiden:Origin: Celtic; signifying "red hot" or "carrier of fire" and is the name of the Celtic sun god.
27) Rebel:Origin: English, signifying "resistant individual" it is the ideal name for somebody who conflicts with the framework.
100) Zephyr: Origin: Greek; signifies "west wind". This 60s name has been very popular among parents and is a top choice for baby girls and boys alike.
91) Sasha:Origin: Greek; signifies "to safeguard man". A highly popular baby name during the decade.
42) Cayenne: Origin: French; signifying "hot zest" and is a homeopathic term.
7) Breeze:Origin: English; Meaning: a delicate soul and a visionary or slow wind.
87) Rain: Origin: American; signifies "bountiful blessings for above".
49) Huckleberry:Origin: American; signifies "sweet berry" and is the name of British adventurer Bear Grylls’ son.
69) Zappa:Origin: Italian; Meaning: The name became mainstream after Frank Zappa, a performer known for his anarchistic style.
15) Luna:Means "moon".
58) Orson: Origin: English; signifies "bear whelp".
76) Genesis:Origin: Greek; signifies "starting" or "birth".
52) Koa:Origin: Hawaiian; signifies "daring one" or "bold one".
38) August:Origin: Latin; one of the popular baby names was derived from the name 'Augustus' which signifies "regarded" and it is also the name of a season.
75) Echo:Origin: Greek; Meaning: "resonating sound" however, it originates from Greek folklore, where it means an anecdote about the experience of pathetic love.
44) Dash:Origin: English; signifies "from the debris".
92) Skye:Origin: Old Norse; Meaning: The name presently implies sky however taken from the root Old Norse word signifying "cloud".
66) Rowan:Origin: English and Scottish; signifies "red-haired one".
71) Aspen:Origin: American; signifying "trembling tree".
35) Willow:Origin: English, signifying the willow tree which is known for its thin and effortless branches. This 1960s girls' name was popularized by UK brand Smiffys who created iconic hippie dresses.
90) Sage:Origin: Latin; signifying "insightful" or "prophet". Other variations and spelling include Saige, Sange, or Sayge.
32) Sierra:Origin: Spanish, means "mountain extend".
88) Raven:Origin: English; signifies "wise", "dark-haired" or "savvy" like the bird. Another name for crow.
85) Peace: Origin: American; Meaning: it is a name to portray peacefulness and solidarity. If you are looking for a popular name that will define your baby, then this could be the top choice.
34) Stella:Origin: Latin, signifies "star".
3) Aria:Origin: Italian; Meaning: "air" or "tune".
43) Cosmo:Origin: English and Italian; signifies "tolerability" and "magnificence".
77) Infinity:Origin: American; signifying "interminable".
47) Forest: Origin: French; signifying "woodsman" or "woods".
81) Moon: Origin: Norman; Meaning: The name is derived from the word 'moun' signifying "priest" and heavenly.
26) Rainbow:Origin: Old French, Meaning: the name is made from Germanic components signifying "daring".
25) Prairie:Origin: French, signifying "knoll" or "meadow".
64) Robin: Origin: Germanic; signifying "distinction splendid" and it is also the name for birds that are commonly seen during Christmas.
39) Bing:Origin: Anglo-Saxon; signifies "inhabitant of the empty".
94) Topaz: Origin: Latin; it is one of the very popular names, meaning "gem".
17) Heaven:Origin: English; signifying "home of the divine beings" - varieties incorporate spelling it in reverse 'Nevaeh'.
79) Love:Origin: English; signifies "adoration", "affection".
23) Nirvana:Origin: Sanskrit; signifies "happiness" or "freedom".
37) Asa: Origin: Japanese; signifies "morning".
62) Pip:Origin: English; signifies "admirer of ponies".
54) Lyle:Origin: Old French; signifying "the island".
70) Ziggy:Origin: German; Meaning: The name is derived from a variation 'Siegfried' that means "triumph harmony".
24) North:Origin: English; signifies "geological course".
89) River: Origin: Old English; Meaning: in a real sense the name signifies "stream of water that joins the ocean" and is an excellent and popular nature name for your new child.
18) Henna:Origin: Arabic; the name is derived from the female name Hannah signifying "favored".
5) Blossom:Origin: English; Meaning: "bloom" or "sprout".
56) Oak:Origin: Old English; signifying "a short form of tree Quercus".
16) Harmony:Origin: English; a name signifying "a melodic blend of harmonies". It is one of the hippie names from the 60s.
12) Dawn:Origin: Old English; Meaning: "the principal appearance of light" or "sunrise". It is a cool name for girls who are born in the morning.
1) Alaska:Origin: Native American; Meaning: "extraordinary land".
86) Phoenix:Origin: Greek; among the popular baby names, it means "dark red" and is a reference to the mythological bird that rises from its ashes.
28) Saffron:Origin: English, Meaning: a name that signifies "yellow bloom" for your ideal blossom kid or a spice found in Kashmir in India.
96) Urban: Origin: Latin; signifies "from the city".
31) Serenity:Origin: English, signifying "tranquil manner".
29) Savannah:Origin: American, signifies "open plain" meaning a tremendous space of land.
73) Cedar:Origin: American; it is the name for a kind of tree.
51) Keanu: Origin: Hawaiian; signifying "cool wind". It is also the name of the famous Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves.
9) Clover:Origin: English; Meaning: "knoll blossom".
45) Ezio:Origin: Greek; signifying "falcon".
2) Ambrosia:Origin: Greek; Meaning: "everlasting".
33) Spirit:Origin: English, signifying "character" or "phantom substance".
61) Pike: Origin: English; signifies "point" or "slope".
40) Birch:Origin: English; signifies "splendid; sparkling; birch tree".
95) Tygo:Origin: Greek; signifies "karma" or "fortune".
50) Jackson:Origin: American and Scottish; Meaning: The name signifies "child of Jack". The name is associated with American singer Jackson Browne, who supported the anti-nuclear movement.
48) Fox:Origin: Old English; signifying to the creatures who are savvy, innovative, and crafty.
14) Essence:Origin: American; signifying "scent" and alludes to the components of thought, discourse, and substance that make up an individual.
93) Teo: Origin: Greek; signifies "endowment of God".
6) Bluebell:Origin: English; Meaning: the name of a wonderful blue blossom flower.
22) Meadow:Origin: American; a name for a field of grass or green vegetation.
4) Autumn:Origin: Latin; Meaning: the name for the season that gets from the Latin 'autumnus' signifying "fall".
59) :Origin: English; signifying "riches".
11) Daisy:Origin Old English; Meaning: "day's eye" and best known as the name of a flower.
68) Wolf:Origin: German; signifying "voyaging wolf" or a wild animal.
46) Felix: Origin: Latin; signifying "upbeat" or "fortunate".
30) Sequoia:Origin: Native American, signifying "monster redwood tree".
97) Win:Origin: Old English; signifies "joyful stone".
80) Marley:Origin: Old English; signifying "lovely wood" and became a mainstream name after singer Bob Marley. This was one of the most popular baby names in the '60s.
67) Wilder: Origin: English; signifying "untamed" or "wild creature".
72) Bodhi:Origin: Indian; signifying "comprehension of real essence".
10) Crystal:Origin: English; Meaning: is a gem name of precious stone glass.
53) Leofa:Origin: Old English; signifying "dear" or "adored" and later forms into the word 'leaf' we know today.
84) Ode:Origin: English; Meaning: "verse sonnet".
13) Donna:Origin: Italian; Meaning: "lady of the home".
57) Orion:Origin: Greek; signifies "inhabitant of the mountain". It is also the name of a constellation.
21) Liberty:Origin: Middle English; signifying "opportunity" or "freedom".
99) Zen: Origin: Japanese; Meaning: to be calm, contemplation, and meditation.
82) Neo:Origin: Tswana; signifies "blessing".
