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Rockstars have entertained us since the 1940s, when rock and roll boldly came onto the scene. These musicians and bands have shaped generations with their edgy sound and rebellious spirits, making them great inspiration for names! Whether you’re looking for a name for your baby, a character, or a pet, we’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled a list of the best masculine , feminine , and gender-neutral names inspired by rockstars and rock bands, as well as names that have an edgy rock and roll sound. Keep reading to learn more!

The Best Rockstar Name Ideas

  • Boys : Axl, Elvis, Floyd, Jagger, Trent, Ziggy
  • Girls : Alanis, Debbie, Janis, Patti, Shirley, Tina
  • Gender-neutral : Dylan, Hendrix, Jett, Lennon, Reed, Stevie
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Rockstar-Inspired Names for Boys

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  1. The rock and roll genre is full of famous rockstars, so take inspiration from your favorite band members or bands to name your baby boy! We’ve compiled a list of some of the biggest rock musicians below:
    • Axl : After Axl Rose
    • Crue : After Motley Crue
    • Elvis : After Elvis Presley
    • Floyd : After the band Pink Floyd
    • Jack : After Jack White
    • Jagger : After Mick Jagger
    • Kurt : After Kurt Cobain
    • Lars : After Lars Ulrich
    • Morrison : After Jim Morrison
    • Ozzy : After Ozzy Osbourne
    • Prince : After Prince
    • Ramone : After the band The Ramones
    • Trent : After Trent Reznor
    • Turner : After Tina Turner
    • Wilson : After Brian Wilson
    • Ziggy : After Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie’s stage persona
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Rockstar-Inspired Names for Girls

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  1. Women rule the rock and roll scene, so pay tribute to your favorite leading lady, or get inspired by your favorite band’s name. Whatever you choose, these names are sure to inspire your baby girl to rock out:
    • Alanis : After Alanis Morissette
    • Avril : After Avril Lavigne
    • Cher : After Cher
    • Chrissie : After Chrissie Hynde
    • Debbie : After Debbie Harry
    • Dolores : After Dolores O'Riordan
    • Florence : After Florence Welch
    • Gwen : After Gwen Stefani
    • Janis : After Janis Joplin
    • May : After Brian May
    • Patti : After Patti Smith
    • Pearl : After the band Pearl Jam
    • Rose : After the band Guns N’ Roses
    • Shirley : After Shirley Manson
    • Sinéad : After Sinéad O’Connor
    • Tina : After Tina Turner
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Gender-Neutral Rockstar-Inspired Names

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  1. Plenty of rockstars’ names have a more gender-neutral vibe, which is perfect for your little rebellious rockstar! Here are some unisex names inspired by male and female rockstars:
    • Berry : After Chuck Berry
    • Courtney : After Courtney Love
    • Dylan : After Bob Dylan [1]
    • Gene : After Gene Simmons
    • Halen : After Eddie Van Halen
    • Hendrix : After Jimi Hendrix [2]
    • Jett : After Joan Jett
    • Lennon : After John Lennon
    • Lenny : After Lenny Kravitz
    • Mercury : After Freddie Mercury
    • Page : After Jimmy Page
    • Reed : After Lou Reed
    • Santana : After Carlos Santana
    • Stevie : After Stevie Nicks
    • Yorke : After Thom Yorke
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Unique Rockstar Names

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  1. While it might be fun to choose a name directly inspired by a famous rockstar, if you want something a little more unique, consider paying tribute to your favorite song instead. Or, simply choose a name that has a fun, edgy sound.
    • Annie
    • Bridget
    • Boone
    • Damon
    • Dean
    • Felix
    • Fiona
    • Georgia
    • Helena
    • Imogen
    • Josie
    • Knox
    • Larkin
    • Lazarus
    • Margot
    • Penny
    • Ramona
    • Rhiannon
    • Roxanne
    • Sebastian
    • Silas
    • Valerie
    • Wade
    • Wyatt
    • Zachary
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Edgy Rockstar Names

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  1. If you’re looking for a non-traditional rockstar name, go for something with a bit of edge. These unique options have an electric vibe and work well for any gender:
    • Blaze
    • Chase
    • Frances
    • Haze
    • Jesse
    • Jude
    • Julian
    • Lane
    • Parker
    • Rebel
    • Rio
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