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It’s the 4th of July — and we can’t get enough of these patriotic names!
They’re the perfect way to honor America’s favorite holiday for babies born on or around the 4th of July, but can also be a great way to show your patriotism no matter what month of the year it is.
In other words, they’re festive when needed, but not exclusive to any particular day or month.
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For example, 4th of July names could be as simple as America, which was given to 110 baby girls in the U.S. in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration.
Furthermore, Americus was given to five baby girls and Americo was given to seven baby boys.
It can also include names that mean free or freedom, such as Maverick (an English word meaning “independent”) and Saoirse (an Irish name meaning “freedom”).
Other word names that double as patriotic names include Justice, Liberty, Honor and Glory or Gloria.
If you’re expecting triplets (or multiple July babies across different years), you can go with a colorful theme of red, white and blue names.
Ruby, Roux and Rohit are all names that mean red, while Gwen, Alba and Bianca would work for white and Cyan, Azure and Indigo would round out the blues.
Parents can also honor the holiday with 4th of July names inspired by a sitting or former U.S. President.
That would include names like Madison, Monroe, George, Harrison, Lincoln, Woodrow, Truman, Grover, Ulysses, Chester, Millard, Donald, James, Theodore and William.
Baby names linked to the month of July also work — such as Julius, Julie, Julian and Ruby (again).
If you’re looking for patriotic names or names that mean free, then you’ll love what we picked out for you below!
Justice
Origin: Old French; Latin; English
Meaning: Quality of being just or right
Justice, pronounced JUH-stiss, comes directly from the Old French word justice and Latin word iustitia. In English, the word justice refers to “the quality of being just or right, as a human or divine attribute.”
Rosie
Origin: English
Meaning: Red flower; Rosie the Riveter
Rosie, pronounced ROH-zee, is a diminutive of Rose, referring to the beautiful red flower. In a patriotic sense, Rosie refers to Rosie the Riveter, a symbol of women's vital contributions to the Home Front.
Amerigo
Origin: Italian; Germanic
Meaning: Great ruler; America
Amerigo, pronounced uh-MAIR-ih-goh, is the Medieval Italian form of Emmerich, which means “great ruler” in German. Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer who gave the continent of America its name.
Malaya
Origin: Filipino
Meaning: Free; Freedom
Malaya, pronounced muh-LYE-uh or muh-LAY-uh, could refer to someone born or living in Malaysia, but it also comes from the Filipino word malaya, meaning "free" or "freedom." It was given to 341 girls in 2024.
Saoirse
Origin: Irish Gaelic; Old Irish
Meaning: Freedom
Saoirse, pronounced SIR-shuh, means “freedom” in Irish Gaelic and is derived from the Old Irish word sóer, meaning “free.” It’s more popular in Ireland, but was still given to 242 baby girls in the U.S. in 2024.
Liberty
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: Freedom; Free to do as one chooses
Liberty, pronounced lih-BUR-tee, comes directly from the English word liberty, which derives from the Latin word libertatem and liber, meaning “free.” It was given to 263 baby girls in the U.S. in 2024.
Knox
Origin: Scottish; Gaelic; English
Meaning: Round hill; U.S. army installation
Knox, pronounced NOX, comes from a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic word cnoc, meaning “round hill.” In this case, it refers to Fort Knox, a United States Army installation located in Kentucky.
Sam
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Name of God; Sun; Uncle Sam
Sam, pronounced SAM, is a shortened form of Samuel and Samantha, both of which mean “name of God,” and Samson, meaning “sun.” In this case, it refers to Uncle Sam, the personification of America.
Banner
Origin: English
Meaning: Flag; “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Banner, pronounced BAN-er, comes directly from the English word banner, which refers to a type of flag. It also honors our country’s national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key.
Boomer
Origin: English
Meaning: Loud noise; Fireworks
Boomer, pronounced BOO-mer, comes from the English word boom, referring to a loud noise. In a patriotic sense, Boomer can be a cute name for a baby boy inspired by the loud boom of the fireworks.
Arnold
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Eagle power; America’s national bird
Arnold, pronounced AHR-nuld, derives from the Germanic elements arn, meaning “eagle,” and walt, meaning “power.” This name could be a unique way of honoring the bald eagle, America’s national bird.
Derora
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Freedom
Derora, pronounced deh-ROHR-uh, is a feminine variant of the Hebrew name Dror, which translates to “freedom.” It’s a highly unique name that’s given to less than five baby girls (if any) in the U.S. every year.
Eleutheria
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Free
Eleutheria, pronounced el-oo-THAIR-ee-uh, is the feminine form of Eleutherius and Eleutherios, meaning “free” in Greek. It’s as unique as Derora, meaning your daughter likely won’t share a name with anyone.
Maverick
Origin: American
Meaning: Independent; Freedom
Maverick, pronounced MAV-uh-rik or MAV-rik, originated as an American term for an unbranded calf, taken from Texas rancher Samuel Maverick who didn't brand his cattle. Today, it means “independent.”
Kanoa
Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: Freedom
Kanoa, pronounced kuh-NOH-uh, is believed to be composed of the Hawaiian elements ka and noa, meaning “freedom.” It was given to five baby girls and 26 baby boys in the United States in 2024.
Stella
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Star
Stella, pronounced STEL-uh, comes directly from the Latin word stella, meaning “star.” In a patriotic sense, Stella can be a way of honoring the 50 stars (for the 50 states) on the American national flag.
Indie
Origin: English
Meaning: Independent; Free to do as one pleases
Indie, pronounced IN-dee, is sometimes considered a diminutive of India or Indiana, but in this case we’re using it as a diminutive of the English word independent, meaning “free from outside control or demand.”
Brave
Origin: English
Meaning: Courageous; Not afraid; Home of the brave
Brave, pronounced BRAYV, comes directly from the English word brave, meaning “showing courage” or “ready to face and endure danger or pain.” America is called the “land of the free and home of the brave.”
Oakley
Origin: English
Meaning: Oak tree clearing; U.S. National Tree
Oakley, pronounced OAK-lee, is composed of the Old English elements ak, meaning “oak tree,” and leah, meaning “meadow” or “clearing.” The oak tree is considered the National Tree of the United States.
Honor
Origin: English
Meaning: Respect; Admire; Medal of Honor
Honor, pronounced AHN-er, comes directly from the English word honor, meaning “to regard or treat (someone) with admiration and respect.” It can act as a reference to the United States’ Medal of Honor.
Volya
Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Freedom; Will
Volya, pronounced voh-LYE-uh, comes directly from a Slavic word meaning “freedom” or “will.” It’s a highly unique name in the U.S. and was given to less than five (if any) babies in the U.S. in 2024.
Liri
Origin: Albanian
Meaning: Liberty; Freedom
Liri, pronounced LEER-ee, comes directly from the Albanian word liri, meaning “liberty” and “freedom.” While this name is non-existent in the U.S., the name Liria was given to five baby girls in 2024.
Vernon
Origin: Norman; French; Gaulish
Meaning: Alder; Mount Vernon
Vernon, pronounced VUR-nin, comes from a Norman surname and French given name derived from the Gaulish word vern, meaning “alder.” It can refer to George Washington’s former home, Mount Vernon.
Rush
Origin: English
Meaning: Move with urgency; Mount Rushmore
Rush, pronounced RUSH, comes from the English word rush, meaning “move with urgency.” In a patriotic sense, it can refer to Mount Rushmore, a granite sculpture located in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Glory
Origin: English; French; Latin
Meaning: Highly renown; Honor
Glory, pronounced GLOR-ee, comes directly from the English word glory (French glorie, Latin gloria), meaning “renown” or “honor.” It can be a direct reference to the extreme glory one has for their country.
Gratis
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Without charge; Free
Gratis, pronounced GRAT-iss, comes directly from the Latin word gratis, meaning “without charge” or “free.” It’s another word name that goes with the freedom theme, albeit a little unique and unconventional.
Lysander
Origin: Greek
Meaning: One who frees; Liberator
Lysander, pronounced LYE-san-der, is composed of the Greek elements lysis, meaning “release” or “loosen,” and aner, meaning “man.” It can be translated to mean “one who frees” or refer to a liberator.
Ominira
Origin: Yoruba
Meaning: Freedom; Independence
Ominara, pronounced oh-mee-NYE-ruh, comes from a Yoruba word meaning “independence” and “freedom.” Ominira is non-existent in the U.S. today, but Omina was given to five baby girls in 2024.
Ellis
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: My God is Yahweh; Ellis Island
Ellis, pronounced EL-iss, is believed to be a diminutive of Elias and, ultimately, Elijah, meaning “my God is Yahweh.” In this case, you can use it as a patriotic nod to Ellis Island, the home of the Statue of Liberty.
Oaklynn
Origin: English; Welsh
Meaning: Oak tree by the lake; U.S. National Tree
Oaklynn, pronounced OAK-lin, is composed of the Old English element ak, meaning “oak tree,” and Welsh element lynn, meaning “lake.” The oak tree is considered the National Tree of the United States.
Betsy
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: Oath to God; Betsy Ross
Betsy, pronounced BET-see, is a diminutive of Elizabeth, which means “oath to God” or “my God is an oath” in Hebrew. In this case, it honors Betsy Ross, who allegedly sewed the first American flag in 1776.
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We hope your 4th of July is filled with love, laughter, and the excitement of welcoming a little American dream into the world. For more baby name inspiration, check out our exclusive baby name generator!
