40 hockey-inspired baby names

Whether it's the ongoing action on the ice or the thrill of the game, hockey fans can find baby name inspiration from the game they love. From baby names that tip a hat to the Stanley Cup Playoffs to some of the greatest hockey players of all times, these 40 baby names inspired by hockey may be the perfect power play for your baby-to-be.

Hockey-inspired baby names

• Stanley - the ultimate hockey fan will love honoring the ultimate achievement in the National Hockey League - the Stanley Cup. Perhaps this surname will command the same amount of respect as the trophy, named after the then Governor General Of Canada Lord Stanley of Preston!
• Kingston - The closes things to honoring the king is this English name meaning from "king's field."
• Star - Dallas fans can go with this girl baby name meaning "star."
• Phoenix - Whether you're a fan of the Coyotes or just love celebrity names for your baby, this unique baby name means "crimson."
• Carolina - This Hurricanes-inspired baby girl name meaning "song of happiness" may be just the right fit for your bundle of joy.
• Leif - This moniker, meaning "beloved, descendant," inspired by the Toronto Maple Leafs gives a nod to this Northeast division hockey team.

Baby names inspired by hockey players

• Alexander Ovechkin - Defender of men
• Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion - Brave as a bear
• Bobby Orr - Abbreviation of Robert.
• Brad Park - Diminutive of Bradley: Broad clearing in the wood.
• Brett Hull - A native of Brittany.
• Bryan Trottier - Brave; Virtuous.
• Corey Perry - Hill hallow.
• Denis Potvin - Named for Saint Denys.
• Doug Harvey - Dark water.
• Eddie Shore - Rich in friendship.
• Frank Mahovlich - Free one.
• Gilbert Perreault - Bright lad.
• Guy Lafleur - Guide.
• Henri Richard - Rules his household.
• Howie Morenz - Noble watchman.
• Jari Kurri - God will set free.
• Jean Beliveau - Variant of John.
• Jonathan Quick - Jehovah's gift.
• Larry Robinson - Laurel.
• Mario Lemieux - Bitter.
• Mark Messier - Mars, Roman god of war.
• Maurice "The Rocket" Richard - Dark skinned.
• Nicklas Lidstrom - Victory of the people.
• Paul Coffey - Little.
• Peter Forsberg - A rock.
• Phil Esposito - Fond of horses.
• Ray Bourque - Regal.
• Ron Francis - Rules with counsel.
• Sergei Fedorov - Servant; attendant.
• Sidney Crosby - From Saint-Denis.
• Stan Mikita - Stony field.
• Steven Stamkos - Crown; wreath.
• Wayne Gretzky - Craftsman.
• Zach Parise - Rememberd by God.

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