12 Baby Names Inspired by Presidents And Their Families
Picking a strong name for a baby is always a challenge. You need the name to work with your last name, not evoke any ex-boyfriends or ex-girlfriends, keep all the in-laws happy, and suit the baby’s personality. Names can also be aspirational – do you want your child to sound like a movie star? A sportscaster? An author?
I’ve heard parents say that they want to give their kids names that sound good after the title President. There’s a rich history of names among our past Presidents and their wives and kids. Some are too antiquated for modern use (Millard? I don’t think so). But other names are fresh and charming!
In honor of the upcoming President’s Day holiday, here are some names inspired by great Presidents and their families!
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Ronald
A quintessential Republican name! Name one for the Gipper!
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Franklin
To honor FDR, a favorite among Democrats.
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Dolley
I love this old fashioned name. It evokes the glamor and strength of First Lady Dolley Madison.
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Eleanor
Arguably one of the greatest women in American history, Eleanor Roosevelt is a strong namesake for a girl.
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John
John is the most common name for US Presidents with five bearing this moniker.
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Alice
This pretty name has spirited Presidential history. Teddy Roosevelt famously said of his daughter "I can either run the country or I can attend to Alice, but I cannot possibly do both."
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George
Whether in honor of Washington or one of the Bushes, George is solidly Presidential name.
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Thomas
Not just a great President, Thomas Jefferson was also the architect of US independence.
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Hillary
From First Lady to Senator to Secretary of State, the sky's the limit for Mrs Clinton. Naming your daughter Hillary might be naming her after the first female President!
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Abigail
Abigail Adams was considered to be the equal of her husband, second President John Adams.
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Jacqueline
Is there any name that evokes grace and class like Jackie Kennedy?
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Lincoln
Abraham is a little unwieldy for my taste but Lincoln is a lovely boy's name.
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