Baby Names Inspired by Baseball
Finding the right name for your baby can be tough. There are so many options out there. Are you a fan of sports? Do you love baseball? If so, I have just the thing for you! I have compiled a list of about 32 names (for both genders) inspired by love for America’s favorite past time for all my fellow baseball lovers. You might find the perfect name for your little one.
Ace
A nickname for an elite pitcher.
Alex
After Alex Rodriguez “A-Rod”, a shortstop for the New York Yankees.
Angel
After the team: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Barry
After Barry Bonds, the prolific home run hitter.
Chase
After Chase Field. The home of the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, AZ.
Chipper
After Chipper Jones, third baseman for the Atlanta Braves.
Clemens
After Roger Clemens “Rocket”, pitcher primarily for the Boston Red Socks.
Cy
After Cy Young, MLB pitcher. The Cy Young award is given annually to the best pitchers in MLB.
Derek
After Derek Jeter, shortstop primarily for the New York Yankees.
Dottie
After Dottie Hinson, lead character in the true-story baseball movie “A League of Their Own”.
Fenway
After Fenway Park. Home of the Boston Red Socks in Boston, MA.
Glover
After a baseball glove.
Griffey
After Ken Griffey Jr “Junior/The Kid”, an outfielder primarily with the Seattle Mariners & Cincinnati Reds.
Gwynn
After Tony Gwynn “Mr. Padre”, a right fielder for the San Diego Padres.
Hank
After Hank Aaron “Hammer”, a right fielder primarily for Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves.
Jackie
After Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in MLB.
Jackson
After Joe Jackson “Shoeless Joe”, an outfielder for the Chicago White Sox who was banned after the fixed world series in 1919.
Joe
After Joe DiMaggio, a centerfielder for the New York Yankees who was once married to Marilyn Monroe.
Kevin
After Kevin Costner who has starred in many baseball movies.
Kinsella
After Ray Kinsella, lead character in the baseball movie “Field of Dreams”.
Kit
After Kit Keller, one of the lead characters in the true-story baseball movie “A League of Their Own”.
Mitt
After a catchers glove, referred to as a catcher’s mitt.
Nolan
After Nolan Ryan, a MLB pitcher.
Parker
After ballparks, the home of baseball teams.
Ranger
After the Texas Rangers team.
Rogers
After Rogers Centre. The home of the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Canada.
Ruth
After Babe Ruth “the Bambino”, a star left handed pitcher & slugging outfielder for the New York Yankees.
Sandy
After Sandy Koufax, a left handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Scott/Scotty
After Scotty Smalls the lead character in the baseball movie “The Sandlot”.
Sosa
After Sammy Sosa, a right fielder primarily for the Chicago Cubs.
Vaughn
After Ricky “wild thing” Vaughn a lead character in the baseball movie “Major League”.
Wrigley
After Wrigley Field. Home of the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, IL.
I hope these names give you some inspiration while picking out the perfect name for your baby. I love names with special meanings and if you love baseball these are great options to consider.
If you are still looking for other options, check out these lists Baby Names Inspired by Love, Baby Names Inspired by the East Coast, Baby Names Inspired by the West Coast, Baby Names Inspired by Flowers, Baby Names Inspired by the Sea, Baby Names Inspired by Christmas, Baby Names Inspired by Summer, and Baby Names Inspired by the Fall.
