Baby Names Inspired by the West Coast
Choosing the perfect name for your baby can be so stressful. There are so many options out there. Do you love the west coast in the US? I have a special love for southern California and the west coast in general. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Whether you are from the west coast or just have a special connection to it like I do, I have just the thing for you! I have compiled a list of about 39 names (for both genders) inspired by the west coast for all my fellow coastal lovers. You might find the perfect name for your little one.
Ana
Inspired by Santa Ana, CA.
Angel
Inspired by Los Angeles, CA. The city of Angels.
Barbara
Inspired by Santa Barbara, CA.
Berkeley
Inspired by the University of California, Berkeley.
Cali/Callie
Inspired by California’s nickname.
Calihan “Cali”
Inspired by California. For a boy, try this and you could still use Cali as a nickname.
Carl
Inspired by Carlsbad, CA.
Carson
Inspired by Carson, CA and Carson City, NV.
Catalina
Inspired by Catalina Island off the coast of CA.
Chandler
Inspired by Chandler, AZ.
Clara
Inspired by Santa Clara, CA.
Clarita
Inspired by Santa Clarita, CA.
Del
Inspired by Del Mar, CA and Hotel Del Coronado on Coronado Island, CA.
Diego
Inspired by San Diego.
Eugene
Inspired by Eugene, OR.
Everett
Inspired by Everett, WA.
Francisco
Inspired by San Francisco, CA.
Glen
Inspired by Glendale, CA and Glendale, AZ.
Henderson
Inspired by Henderson, NV.
Holly
Inspired by Hollywood, CA.
Jose
Inspired by San Jose, CA.
Kent
Inspired by Kent, WA.
Kirk
Inspired by Kirkland, WA.
Marcos
Inspired by San Marcos, CA.
Maria
Inspired by Santa Maria, CA.
Mateo
Inspired by San Mateo, CA.
Monica
Inspired by Santa Monica, CA.
Oakland/Oakley
Inspired by Oakland, CA.
Ocean
Inspired by Oceanside, CA and all the west coast ocean views.
Phoenix
Inspired by Phoenix, AZ.
Portland/Porter
Inspired by Portland, OR.
Rosa
Inspired by Santa Rosa, CA.
Scott
Inspired by Scottsdale, AZ.
Simi
Inspired by the Simi Valley in CA.
Sunny
Inspired by Sunnyvale, CA and all the coastal sunshine.
Torrance
Inspired by Torrance, CA.
Tracy
Inspired by Tracy, CA.
Victor
Inspired by Victorville, CA.
Weston
An English name meaning: from the west town.
I hope these names give you some inspiration while picking out the perfect name for your baby. I love names with special meaning and if you love the west coast these are great options to consider. If you are still looking for other options, check out these lists 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.
