Southern baby names: Old-fashioned and double names

We have rounded up the best good ole’ Southern baby boy names and baby girl names straight from the heart of Dixie! From popular names of the Deep South to double names, check out our list of southern baby names that are perfect for your little southern gentleman or southern belle.

Whether you live in the southern United States, grew up in the Deep South or just love the family values and laid-back lifestyle of that part of the country, we love the old fashioned sound of southern baby names.

Top baby names of the Deep South

The Social Security Administration keeps track of the most popular baby names of the Deep South, which includes Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and South Carolina.  If you are looking for a trendy baby name, check out the most popular southern baby names.

Top southern girl names

• Savannah
• Makayla
• Layla
• Ava
• Emma
• Isabella
• Madison
• Olivia
• Addison
• Abigail
• Chloe
• Sophia

• Elijah
• Mason
• Jayden
• Ethan
• Noah
• Michael
• William
• James
• John
• Jacob
• Christopher
• Landon

Check out more American baby names here

Delightful double names

Double names, such as John Paul or Ida Mae, are a southern baby name tradition. Many parents combine a traditional name with a family name. You can also use a double name if you want to pass down a family name and have your child go by the initials, for example KJ for Kevin James or JP for Jason Patrick.  The combinations for double names are endless, however Mary and Annie are great first names for girls, while John, Jacob or Billie make great starter names for boys. Check out more ideas for double names:

• Ollie Bell
• Opal Ann
• Jon Paul
• Jo Lynne
• Mary Love
• Troy Allen
• Twyla Fay
• Billie Lou
• Anna Belle
• Annie Jane
• Anna Beth
• Jane Ellen
• Jessie Pearl
• Joe David
• Patty Mae
• Jacob Patrick

Check out our message board discussion on double baby names here

Famous Southerners

For more baby name inspiration, why not name your child after a famous southerner? Many country singers either grew up in the South – or like writing songs about the South! Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, George Strait and Hank Williams, Jr. all come to mind for boys. For girls, consider Emmylou Harris, Patsy Cline, Shania Twain, Tanya Tucker or Dolly Parton.

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