Definition of a Hipster: a subculture of urban, bohemian twenty -and-thirty-somethings with a particular sartorial code and taste in music (and artisanal coffee). Independent people, creative thinkers with an appreciation of art and indie-rock, counter-culture and the latest trends and tastes with a free-thinking state of mind.
Well, any of this describe you? Maybe you don’t think you can quite nail the sartorial code or the non-conformist attitude, or maybe you’d like to, but you’d rather channel your inner hipster via your baby’s. Damn those glamourati reproducing celebrities and their cool kids; they’ve made us up our game in the name stakes in the constant quest to create micro hipsters, for at least as long as we can take the photo, anyway.
And there’s nothing wrong with that, ’cause who wants to conform anyway? Not us, and we like to think of ourselves as creative-thinkers pushing the boundaries and not being jealous at all of celebrities and their designer kiddie wardrobes. We’re looking at you, Jessica Alba.
Here are a few to tempt the ‘hipsterism’ in you, now all you need are some braces, baby moustaches and checked shirts for the boys, and giant floral headbands, a cashmere snood and Docs for the girls. Despite the fact that they won’t want to wear any of the above…
Girls
1. Anaïs (pronounced ana-eese)
Hebrew for “graceful”, Latin for “God’s grace”, French for Anna, meaning “favour” or “grace”
2. Astrid
A Royal Scandinavian name, also associated with the Swedish author of Pippi Longstocking series.
3. Bay
This short and snappy unisex name originates from being auburn-haired, in Vietnamese, it means ‘born on Saturday’
4. Clementine
Claudia Schiffer and Ethan Hawke chose this name for their daughters, and if the song, ‘Oh, my darlin’ doesn’t immediately pop up in your mind when you hear this, then it’s a pretty little choice.
5. Edith
This is an Anglo-Saxon name meaning joyous – you can’t get much nicer than that.
6. Juniper
A fresh-smelling little shrub, this is a boho-cool name with uplifting, happy connotations.
7. Luna
Derived from the Latin Luna, the Roman Goddess of the moon.
8. Maya or Maia
Maya is from Indian mythology, Maya was the Goddess and consort of Shiva. Maia is the Greek fertility Goddess.
9. Willow
After the tree, which is known for its feminine, graceful appearance.
10. Wylde
Lily Cole’s little daughter is called Wylde – I guess it has winter connotations, let’s hope that all people will associate with it.
Boys
1. Atticus
A Latin name meaning ‘Man of Attica with instant reminder of the upstanding, noble image of Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. Harper Lee‘s recently-released novel Go Set a Watchman paints Atticus Finch in a more negative light, though!
2. Arlo
A Latin name meaning strong and manly, it’s also the name of a Bayberry in Spanish. We love this one!
3. Art
Channel your inner Chris O’Dowd or Dawn O’Porter, who names their little man Art, it’s an old noble name of many a legendary king.
4. Auden
Auden means ‘old friend’ – and if you’re a fan of poetry, it’s perfect after W.H Auden.
5. August
After the month and the famous Emperor Augustus, it’s also a common name in literary history.
6. Bear
Alicia Silverstone and Kate Winslet both names their boys Bear, it’s less fierce, more fuzzy and cute, we think.
7. Byron
A romantic, windswept name with its obvious connection to the poet Lord Byron.
8. Lennon
One of the most famous surnames in the world is becoming a very popular first name.
9. Lucian
Berlin-born painter Lucian Fraud is what immediately springs to mind, but it’s an ancient Greek name. Lucius and Luciano are other cool variations on the name.
10. Maximus
The Latin name meaning ‘greatest’ your little cherub with this name is either destined for greatness or has a lot to live up to!
