Baby Names Inspired by Baseball

Finding the right name for your baby can be tough. There are so many options out there. Are you a fan of sports? Do you love baseball? If so, I have just the thing for you! I have compiled a list of about 32 names (for both genders) inspired by a love for America’s favorite pastime for all my fellow baseball lovers. You might find the perfect name for your little one.

Ace

A nickname for an elite pitcher.

Alex

After Alex Rodriguez, “A-Rod”, a shortstop for the New York Yankees.

Angel

After the team: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Barry

After Barry Bonds, the prolific home run hitter.

Chase

After Chase Field. The home of the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, AZ.

Chipper

After Chipper Jones, third baseman for the Atlanta Braves.

Clemens

After Roger Clemens, “Rocket”, pitcher primarily for the Boston Red Socks.

Cy

After Cy Young, MLB pitcher. The Cy Young Award is given annually to the best pitcher in MLB.

Derek

After Derek Jeter, shortstop primarily for the New York Yankees.

Dottie

After Dottie Hinson, lead character in the true-story baseball movie “A League of Their Own”.

Fenway

After Fenway Park. Home of the Boston Red Socks in Boston, MA.

Glover

After a baseball glove.

Griffey

After Ken Griffey Jr “Junior/The Kid”, an outfielder primarily with the Seattle Mariners & Cincinnati Reds.

Gwynn

After Tony Gwynn, “Mr. Padre”, a right fielder for the San Diego Padres.

Hank

After Hank Aaron, “Hammer”, a right fielder primarily for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves.

Jackie

After Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in MLB.

Jackson

After Joe Jackson, “Shoeless Joe”, an outfielder for the Chicago White Sox who was banned after the fixed World Series in 1919.

Joe

After Joe DiMaggio, a center fielder for the New York Yankees who was once married to Marilyn Monroe.

Kevin

After Kevin Costner, who has starred in many baseball movies.

Kinsella

After Ray Kinsella, lead character in the baseball movie “Field of Dreams”.

Kit

After Kit Keller, one of the lead characters in the true-story baseball movie “A League of Their Own”.

Mitt

After a catcher's glove, referred to as a catcher’s mitt.

Nolan

After Nolan Ryan, an MLB pitcher.

Parker

After ballparks, the home of baseball teams.

Ranger

After the Texas Rangers team.

Rogers

After Rogers Centre. The home of the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Canada.

Ruth

After Babe Ruth, “the Bambino”, a star left-handed pitcher & slugging outfielder for the New York Yankees.

Sandy

After Sandy Koufax, a left-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Scott/Scotty

After Scotty Smalls, the lead character in the baseball movie “The Sandlot”.

Sosa

After Sammy Sosa, a right fielder primarily for the Chicago Cubs.

Vaughn

After Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn, a lead character in the baseball movie “Major League”.

Wrigley

After Wrigley Field. Home of the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, IL.

I hope these names give you some inspiration while picking out the perfect name for your baby. I love names with special meanings, and if you love baseball, these are great options to consider.

If you are still looking for other options, check out these lists: Baby Names Inspired by Love, Baby Names Inspired by the East Coast, Baby Names Inspired by the West Coast, 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.