Hipsters might have slightly different preferences in music and prefer an obscure craft beer
to whatever is on tap, but at the end of the day, they're just people who have a distinct
taste, and new hipster parents are struggling to find the perfect baby name like everyone
else.
While some of the baby names chosen in the hipster-dense areas of Portland and Seattle
aren't going to stand the test of time, many hipsters are giving their little ones incredibly
adorable names that anyone could appreciate.
Best of all, your child won't be saddled with embarrassment if they're given any of these
time-tested names.
Lennon
Originally a last name of Irish origin, Lennon became a household name after The Beatles
catapulted John Lennon to fame.
The singer/songwriter had a huge impact on the music world, and his name has also proven
to be influential on the baby name scene.
By the 2000s, the name Lennon was starting to see steady use as a given name, first for
boys and then for girls.
Today, Lennon is widely accepted as a gender neutral name, although the most famous contemporary
bearer of the moniker is singer and actress Lennon Stella, who starred on the show Nashville.
That makes this a great name choice for hipster and non-hipster parents alike, especially
those who love music and hope that their little one will grow up to appreciate it, too.
Hazel
Foodies and nature lovers alike have a lot to adore in the name Hazel.
The name comes from the hazelnut tree, and most recently, it's seen a steady rise in
popularity which has been spurred by the success of the book and movie The Fault in Our Stars.
The character Hazel's story might be a tearful one, but there's enough history packed into
this name that you don't have to worry about your baby's life imitating fiction.
The name has been borne by countless others over the years, from botanists and bluegrass
singers to actors and athletes.
There's a lot of great company for your own little Hazel, ensuring that you will love
this name for years to come.
Delilah
Hipsters most likely aren't a fan of the 2007 earworm "Hey There Delilah" by the Plain White
T's, but this is one of those songs that's sure to achieve classic rock status in another
ten years, and that will help the name remain trendy.
There's a lot of musical connections that come with Delilah: crooner Tom Jones made
the name popular with his famous song, and Florence and the Machine also sang about Delilah.
That's enough to make anyone forget the fact that Delilah is one of the most deceitful
characters in the Bible.
Still not convinced?
While Delilah might not seem like an obvious flower name, the Miss Delilah is actually
a particularly beautiful type of dahlia that was first introduced in 2002.
The name's growing popularity, musical associations, and feminine ring mean that this is a name
with staying power.
Roman
Roman might seem like a bit of an unusual name, but it's not really different from other
popular location-based baby names like Paris and London.
The name has been around for a while, and although it was slow to gain ground in the
United States, that makes it perfect for hipster parents looking for something both old-school
and unique.
Recently, it's even started showing up in television shows like Blindspot.
Hipsters may have helped bring this name into the mainstream, and it looks like it's going
to be here for a while.
Even if it doesn't prove to be one of the most popular names of the next decade, this
is one trendy name that's not going to seem dated in a few years.
August
Anyone looking for a vintage yet trendy, distinguished yet fun name with a long history might find
August is perfect for a little one.
The name has never fallen of the Social Security Administration's list of top baby names since
records first began being kept in 1880, and it's seen a renewed popularity with the release
of the movie August Rush.
Since then, the name has steadily increased in popularity, and it's no wonder.
Not only is August one of the loveliest months of the year, but it also comes from the German
form of the name Augustus which means "great" or "magnificent."
It's a fitting name for a spectacular summer month and will suit your little boy equally
well whether he grows up to be a hipster or not.
Piper
Piper has remained such a popular name for hipster and non-hipster parents alike that
it's guaranteed to be one choice that will stand the test of time.
Choose this for your little one, and your Piper will be joining a long list of Pipers
both real and fictional - and animal, of course.
There's Piper Halliwell from the show Charmed, and there's also Piper Chapman from the hit
Netflix show Orange is the New Black.
The show's inspiration comes from the prison memoir of author Piper Kerman, and other famous
bearers include the actress Piper Perabo and actress Piper Laurie, most famous for her
role as Carrie's mother in the 1976 film adaptation of Stephen King's novel.
While Piper might seem more popular for girls, it's actually a gender-neutral moniker that
any hipster should love.