220 Badass Cowboy Names with Meanings

Every parent is looking for the right name for their baby. But in doing so, many go for names that aren’t popular for whatever reason. However, this is a costly mistake because you can’t change the name later.

We’ve all heard stories where parents name their child something that the child ends up growing up to hate it. How can you avoid that? Do some research and check out some popular cowboy names to get a better idea.

Abner– “God is my light”

Jo– “Jehovah increases”

Jody– “praised”

Kai– “keeper of the keys”

Kelsey– “from the fierce land”

Morgan– “sea defender”

Nash– “dweller by the ash tree”

Palmer– “pilgrimage to the Holy land”

Vern– “Adler tree”

Wesley– “from the meadow in the west”

Idris- “ardent lord

Icke- “Richard’s son

Jed- “God’s beloved

Jimminy- “God’s protection

Kama- “ready

In the past, some parents have named their children after celebrities or fictional characters. Sometimes the parents themselves will choose a name that is not typical. Other times they will choose a name that is not common at all.

Some parents are so overwhelmed with the task of naming their child that they opt for a one-word baby name. And although this has been a popular choice, it’s not always the best decision.

In many cultures around the world, a name is considered an important part of a child’s identity. Besides, it’s a good idea to avoid naming your child the same as their father, which might lead to confusion.

So, what should the perfect baby’s name be? Let’s dive into the list of awesome cowboy names.

Adam– “earth”

Austin– “dignity”

Colton– “from the coal or dark town”

Dallas– “fom the meadow dwelling”

Douglas– “black stream”

Fisher– “one who makes a living from fish”

Hitch– “connector of wagons”

Maynard– “brave strength”

Miller– “an occupational name for a miller”

Houston– “huge”

King– “tribal leader”

Knight– “serving lad”

Littlefield– “a habitual name of any small place”

Manning– “valiant man”

Mayfield– “a habitual name of places in Sussex”

Cowboy Names

McCoy– “son of Aodh”

O’Connor– “descendent of Conchobar”

Pickett– “a hill with a sharp top”

Bart– “ploughman”

Billy– “Resolute protector”

Kasey – “brave in battle”

Kingston – “king’s town”

Knox – “round hill”

Lance – “servant”

Lennox – “elm grove”

Levi – “joined, attached”

Liam – “resolute protection”

Lincoln – “town by the pool”

Noah: “Rest, comfort

Henry: “Home ruler

Badass Cowboy Names

Oliver:Olive tree planter

Joseph:He will add

William:Resolute protector

Blaze– “fire”

Bo– “to live”

Boone– “good person”

Bowie– “fair-haired” or- “yellow”

Bret– “Breton”

Buck– “deer”

Cal– “devotion”

Casey– “watchful” or- “vigilant”

Cash– “hollow”

Chance– “fortune”

Clay– “clay maker”

Cody– “helpful”

Cowboy Names

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Deacon– “dusty one” or- “messenger”

Reeves– “servant of the steward”

Rogers– “son of Rodgers”

Roosevelt– “from the rose field”

Wade– “to go” or- “ford”

Walker– “one who walked”

Westin– “west town”

Addison– “son of Adam, the first man”

Alex– “defender of humankind”

Dakota– “friendly”

Dana– “God is the judge”

Evan– “young warrior”

Grayson– “bailiffs son”

Greer– “vigilant guardian”

Jackie– “God is gracious”

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Tips for Naming Your Babies

There are millions of baby names out there, and while most parents decide on a name and stick with it for the rest of their lives, there are some who wish the best for their future child, but don’t have a clue how to choose a name.

These parents may be confused about why they can’t come up with a name for their baby, or they may have tried several times and have given up on the idea.

If you are considering giving your child a name, there are some things you should know:

1.     Pick the name you love, even if it is popular.

It is popular and you love it. Anything else you need to think upon? Nope. Go for it. If you want to give it uniqueness, think of a great middle name.

Here are some popular cowboy names out there:

Jaime– “supplanter”

Jesse– “wealthy”

Ledan- “cold-hearted

Loris- “victory

Marin- “sailor

Meka- “benevolence

Nils- “victory of the people

Nomo- “masters of the water

Olbed- “servant of God

Olmec- “rubber people”

Andy– “strongly and manly”

Luke– “light”

Maverick– “independent”

Montana– “mountain”

Quinten– “the fifth”

2.     Do not skip lovely cowboy names even if they are unique, unusual, and different.

Sometimes, parents will not go for unusual, unique, and different baby names. They consider it weird. Let me tell you that being attractive and thought provoking is the game these days.

How would you like these cowboy names:

Reno– “a city in Nevada”

Arizona– “the name of a state in America”

Jace– “the Lord is salvation”

Beau– “beautiful” or “handsome”

Brent– “holy one”

Cassidy– “son of Caiside”

Ashley– “ash tree meadow”

Ashton– “from the town of ash trees”

Bailey– “public officer of justice”

Denver– “green valley”

Chandler– “Friends”

Dylan– “son of the sea”

Hank– “ruler of the home”

Heath– “someone who lived by the heath”

Cheyenne– “strangely speaking”

3.     Be confident if you want to go toward personalized spellings for your baby’s name.

SURE. You should be confident when giving personalized spellings to your baby’s name. However, it is important that you do not make it weird.

Adding or removing an alphabet would be enough here.

Try changing these baby names spellings into personalized ones:

Alice

Meaning: “Noble”

Origin: Greek.

Description: Greek origin and its means Noble.

Spelling and variations: Alyce.

Famous people with this name: Alice Munro.

Beatrice

Meaning: “Delivers joy”

Origin: Dutch.

Description: Dutch origin and its means Delivers joy.

Spelling and variations: Bea, Beatrix, Beata, Trixie, Viatrix.

Famous people with this name: Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard.

Floris

Meaning: “Blossoming flower”

Origin: Dutch.

Description: Dutch origin and its means Blossoming flower.

Spelling and variations: Florentius, Florentinus, Florenze  .

Famous people with this name: . Floris Adriaan van Hall

Gerrit

Meaning: “Brave”

Origin: Dutch.

Description: Dutch origin and its means Brave.

Spelling and variations Garrett, Garret, Gerald, Ganen, Garet, Garald:.

Famous people with this name: Gerrit Alan Cole.

Blanche

Meaning: “white”

Origin: French.

Description: French origin and its means.

Spelling and variations: Blanchette, Blanch, Blanca, Bianca.

Famous people with this name: Blanche Marie Louise Oelrichs.

Cecilia

Meaning: “blind”

Origin: Latin.

Description: Latin origin and its means Blind.

Spelling and variations: Cecelia, Cicilia, Sicilia, Sicelia, Cecile.

Famous people with this name: Cecilia Braekhus.

Colette

Meaning: “Victorious”

Origin: Greek.

Description: Greek origin and its means Victorious.

Spelling and variations: Kollette, Kolette, Collette.

Famous people with this name: Colette Appel.

Daisy

Meaning: “day’s eye”

Origin: British.

Description: British origin and its means.

Spelling and variations: Daisee, Daizy, Dasie, Daysi.

Famous people with this name: Daisy Fuentes.

Betsy

Meaning: “God is my oath”

Origin: Hebrew.

Description: Hebrew origin and its means God is my oath.

Spelling and variations: Beth, Bethia, Betsey, Betty, Elizabeth.

Famous people with this name: Betsy Ann Brandt.

Espen

Meaning: “deity”

Origin: Dutch.

Description: Dutch origin and its means deity.

Spelling and variations: Aspen, Asbjørn, Esben, Ásbiǫrn, Esbern, Esbjørn.

Famous people with this name: Espen Eckbo.

Dorothy

Meaning: “Gift of God”

Origin: Greek.

Description: Greek origin and its means Gift of God.

Spelling and variations: Dorothea, Dorathy, Dorthie, Dora.

Famous people with this name: Dorothy Hamill.

Elaine

Meaning: “Bright”

Origin: Greek.

Description: Greek origin and its means Bright.

Spelling and variations: Eilanie, Elaene, Elain, Elainia.

Famous people with this name: Elaine Hendrix.

Kelsey

Meaning: “From the island of ships”

Origin: Viking.

Description: Viking origin and its means From the island of ships.

Spelling and variations: Kelcie, Kelsea, Kelsi, Kelsie, Kelsee.

Famous people with this name: Kelsey Chow.

Barend

Meaning: “Bear”

Origin: Dutch.

Description: Dutch origin and its means Bear.

Spelling and variations: Barend.

Famous people with this name: Barend Biesheuvel.

Dirk

Meaning: “The people’s ruler”

Origin: Dutch.

Description: Dutch origin and its means The people’s ruler.

Spelling and variations: Dierich, Dieric, Dierk, Dierck.

Famous people with this name: Dirk Nowitzki.

4.     Crossing your favorite cowboy names on the feedback on friends and family members.

Feedback is important. But it does not mean to listen to every other person’s opinion. You will hardly find cowboy names that everybody would like. Therefore, get feedback but still know your choice.

Consider getting feedback on these baby names from your friends and family members:

Colt– “young horses”

Cord– “bold”

Decker– “ditch digger”

Dustin– “Thor’s stone” or “brave warrior”

Earl– “noble” or- “warrior”

Frank– “free”

George– “farmer”

Jeb– “beloved friend”

Jed– “beloved of God”

Jethro– “overflow”

Laird– “lord”

Brooks– “a small stream”

Pierce– “rock”

Cameron– “crooked nose”

Parid- “prince

5.     Do a little research and find what is out there.

Research is important step for the first-time parents as well for those who do not know what sort of names people pick. You will be all good once you do a little internet research.

You will also be able to find some great cowboy names that you might consider now or in the future.

Here are some common baby names examples to help you:

Evangeline

Meaning: “Bringing good news”

Origin: Greek.

Description: Greek origin and its means Bringing good news.

Spelling and variations: Evangelina, Evangelica, Evangelyne, Eva, Lina.

Famous people with this name: Evangeline Lilly.

Faye

Meaning: “fairy”

Origin: British.

Description: British origin and its means fairy.

Spelling and variations: Fay, Faie.

Famous people with this name: Faye Dunaway.

Ida

Meaning: “From Mount Ida”

Origin: Greek.

Description: Greek origin and its means From Mount Ida.

Spelling and variations: Idaea, Idaa, Iida, Ieda, Idalie, Idette, Idetta, Idella.

Famous people with this name: Ida Lupino.

Brenna

Meaning: “Sword”

Origin: Viking.

Description: Viking origin and its means Sword.

Spelling and variations: Brennda, Brenda.

Famous people with this name: Brenna Todd .

Dagny

Meaning: “A new day started”

Origin: Viking.

Description: Viking origin and its means a new day started.

Spelling and variations: Dagne, Dagnee, Dagney, Dagni, Dagnia, Dagnie, Dagnija.

Famous people with this name: Dagny.

Dahlia

Meaning: “Dahlia flower”

Origin: Viking.

Description: Viking origin and its means Dahlia flower.

Spelling and variations: Dalia.

Famous people with this name: Dahlia Lithwick.

Ella

Meaning: “Sympathy”

Origin: Viking.

Description: Viking origin and its means Sympathy.

Spelling and variations: Ele, Elle.

Famous people with this name: Ella Rae Wahlberg.

Eda

Meaning: “Poetry”

Origin: Viking.

Description: Viking origin and its means Poetry.

Spelling and variations: Edda.

Famous people with this name: Edda Renouf.

Jaap

Meaning: “Holder of the heel”

Origin: Dutch.

Description: Dutch origin and its means Holder of the heel.

Spelling and variations: Iacobus, Iacomus, Iakobos, Yaakov, Jim, James, Jimi, Jacob.

Famous people with this name: Jaap Boot.

Hans

Meaning: “Gracious God”

Origin: Dutch.

Description: Dutch origin and its means Gracious God.

Spelling and variations: Hanz, Hanzel, Hansel, Hanns, Hannes, Hanss.

Famous people with this name: Hans Christian Andersen.

Emma

Meaning: “Whole”

Origin: Viking.

Description: Viking origin and its means Whole.

Spelling and variations: Ema.

Famous people with this name: Emma Watson.

Erica

Meaning: “Ruling forever”

Origin: Viking.

Description: Viking origin and its means Ruling forever.

Spelling and variations: Erika, Ericka, Erykah.

Famous people with this name: Erica Durance.

Freya

Meaning: “A noble woman”

Origin: Viking.

Description: Viking origin and its means A noble woman.

Spelling and variations: Freja, Freyja, Frea, Frøya .

Famous people with this name: Dame Freya.

Elmo

Meaning: “Famous”

Origin: Dutch.

Description: Dutch origin and its means Famous.

Spelling and variations: Almar, Elmowe, Ermo, Anselm, Elmer.

Famous people with this name: Elmo Langley.

Bartel

Meaning: “From the barley farm”

Origin: Dutch.

Description: Dutch origin and its means From the barley farm.

Spelling and variations Bartil, Bart, Bert, Barte, Barth, Bartolomeus.

Famous people with this name: Bartel J. Jonkman.

6.     Consider the names of the subsequent children.

Maybe, you are first time parents and figuring out some cool cowboy name. It is a good idea to consider the names of subsequent children too.

7.     Avoid the names with bad meanings.

Baby names with bad meanings can be a cause of embarrassment for you and your kid. Be sure to know the meaning of the name you are gonna pick and be sure it is encouraging and positive.

Here are some of the cool cowboy names with meanings:

Pariscity of Paris

Jude– “praised”

Julian– “youthful, downy”

David:Beloved

Lucas:Bringer of light

Levi:United

Theodore:Gift of God

Aiden:Little fire

Sebastian:Revered

Ryan:Little king

Cameron:Crooked river

Easton:Enclosure, settlement

Jordan:To flow down, descend

Dominic:Belonging to God

Parker:Park keeper

8.     Pick up good people’s names from history.

The name of person has an effect on his/her personality, it is said. Maybe, that’s the reason why people choose names from history. You can consider this as well. I am sure you have heard about many legends from the past.

I bet you’d find some awesome and useable cowboy names if you look into it.

We have a small list of cowboy names here for you to check out and know if you have heard them before:

Eleanor

Meaning: “Light-hearted or a shining light”

Origin: Greek.

Description: Greek origin and its means Light-hearted or a shining light.

Spelling and variations: Eleanora, Elynore, Elanore, Eleonor.

Famous people with this name: Eleanor Roosevelt.

Lois

Meaning: “Great”

Origin: Greek.

Description: Greek origin and its means Great.

Spelling and variations: Loes, Loise, Louise, Louis.

Famous people with this name: Lois Chiles.

Marian

Meaning: “Drop of the sea”

Origin: Dutch.

Description: Dutch origin and its means Drop of the sea.

Spelling and variations: Marien, Mariam, Mariana, Mariane, Marion, Maryann.

Famous people with this name: Marian Ellina.

Helga

Meaning: “Divine woman”

Origin: Viking.

Description: Viking origin and its means Divine woman.

Spelling and variations: Hella, Helka, Helle, Olga .

Famous people with this name: Helga Glantschnig .

Ingrid

Meaning: “Beautiful woman”

Origin: Viking.

Description: Viking origin and its means Beautiful woman.

Spelling and variations: Inkeri, Inger.

Famous people with this name: Ingrid Asensio.

Eloise

Meaning: “healthy”

Origin: French.

Description: French origin and its means.

Spelling and variations: Elle, Ellie, Eloisa, Loisa.

Famous people with this name: Eloise Mumford.

Frida

Meaning: “Woman of peace”

Origin: Viking.

Description: Viking origin and its means Woman of peace.

Spelling and variations: Freeda, Freida, Frieda.

Famous people with this name: Frida Lyngstad .

Kari

Meaning: “Chaste”

Origin: Viking.

Description: Viking origin and its means Chaste.

Spelling and variations: Kerry, Keri, Karie, Carrey.

Famous people with this name: Kari Byron.

Margaret

Meaning: “Pearl”

Origin: Greek.

Description: Greek origin and its means Pearl.

Spelling and variations: Margret, Marguerite, Margarita, Maggie.

Famous people with this name: Margaret Thatcher.

Nora

Meaning: “honor”

Origin: Arabic.

Description: Arabic origin and its means honor.

Spelling and variations: Noor, Noora, Noortje, Nore, Nori, Nóri, Noralee.

Famous people with this name: Nora Ephron.

Ophelia

Meaning: “Help”

Origin: Greek.

Description: Greek origin and its means Help.

Spelling and variations: Ofelia, Ofilia, Ophelie, Ophelya.

Famous people with this name: Dave Grohl.

Penelope

Meaning: “Weaver”

Origin: Greek.

Description: Greek origin and its means Weaver.

Spelling and variations: Nelly, Pen, Penn, Penny, Pennie, Peneli, Penelopi, Pennelope .

Famous people with this name: Penelope Cruz .

Ramona

Meaning: “Wise protector”

Origin: Greek.

Description: Greek origin and its means Wise protector.

Spelling and variations: Ramonna, Ramonha, Ramonah, Romona, Remona, Raymona.

Famous people with this name: Ramona Marquez.

Sylvia

Meaning: “Forest”

Origin: Latin.

Description: Latin origin and its means Forest.

Spelling and variations: Silvie, Silvia, Sylvie.

Famous people with this name: Queen Silvia of Sweden.

Arthur

Meaning: “bear”

Origin: Celtic.

Description: Celtic origin and its means bear.

Spelling and variations: Art, Arth, Artair, Arte, Artus.

Famous people with this name: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

9.     Make sure the first and second names fit with each other.

This happens rarely that the first and seconds names do not fit and meet each other well. It is, however, something you would not want.

Check out cowboy names and try to make full names that fit each other nicely:

Patrick:Nobleman

Gabe:God is my strength

Quintin – “fifth”

Reed – “red-haired”

Remy – “oarsman”

Rubin – “behold, a son”

Samson – “sun”

Sawyer – “woodcutter”

Silas – “wood, forest”

Sloan – “raider”

Solomon – “peace”

Theo – “divine gift”

Victor – “conqueror”

Avonleariver by the field”

10.  Avoid names with too many syllables.

Baby names with too many syllables are complex. They are hard to remember. They should be avoided.

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