Edgy Names for Boys and Girls (2023)

New parents usually have a list of baby names prepared well before welcoming their joy bundle into the world. Yet, most will choose the safe route and go for a common name, forgoing the unique, edgy names on their list. 

There is nothing wrong with going for a somewhat traditional name if it suits your little one. However, giving them an edgy name is undoubtedly more suitable if you have a little rebel. So, when choosing the perfect name for your baby, do not be afraid to consider edgy names that will make them stand out.

Why Go for Edgy Names?

When you hear the word “edgy,” you might think of something extreme. But that is not the case with edgy baby names. After all, we are not saying to name your baby James Bond. Instead, we mean that when you have a unique baby girl or a baby boy, they deserve cool edgy names to complement their cool factor. 

What’s even better is that there are many unique, edgy old fashioned names perfect to use for the edgy modern baby. Unique names are mainly of English origin, Latin origin, French origin, Hebrew origin, Latin origin, and Greek origin. 

Edgy Gender-Neutral Names

The good thing about using an edgy name for your little rebel is that many of them are gender-neutral, and you can use them for both boys and girls. 

The following edgy gender-neutral names will give your little spitfire the confidence to nurture their wild side throughout their life. 

A

1. Aja (Indian) means “goat.”
2. Alaska (Aleut), meaning “the mainland” or “where the action of the sea is directed.”
3. Ardan (Gaelic) means “high aspiration.”
4. August (Latin) means “exalted” or “venerable.” 
5. Asa (Hebrew) means “healer.”
6. Aura (Greek) means “wind” in Greek mythology.
7. Ardan (Gaelic) means “green forest.”

B

1. Brooklyn (English) means “New York City borough.”
2. Brody (Scottish) means “ditch.”

C

1. Culture (English), meaning “arts and customs.”
2. Cage (French, Latin), meaning “enclosure.”
3. Chance (English), meaning “good fortune.” 

D

1. Delaney (Irish), meaning “from the alder grove.”

E

1. Everly (English), meaning “boar.”
2. Ever (American), meaning “always.” 

F 

1. Fox (Old English) means “wild animal.”
2. Falcon (English), meaning “hawk.”
3. Fallon (Irish), meaning “of a ruling family.”

H

1. Harley (English), meaning “of the hare meadow.”
2. Hadley (English), meaning “from Hadda’s field.”
3. Huxley (English), meaning “Hugh’s meadow.”
4. Harper (English), meaning “harp player.”

I

1. Indigo (Greek), English meaning “blue dye.”

J

1. Jax (American), meaning “son of Jack.”
2. Jet (English), meaning “black stone.”
3. Juniper (Latin) means “young.”
4. Juno (Latin), English meaning “Heavenly.” Juno is a goddess in Roman mythology.

L

1. Lennox (Scottish), meaning “with many elm trees.”
2. Lyric (English), meaning “words to a song.”

M

1. Monroe (Gaelic), meaning “by the red moss.”
2. Marley (English), meaning “from the boundary field.”

O 

1. Onyx (Latin) means “black gemstone.”

P

1. Presley (English), meaning “from the Priest’s field.”
2. Phoenix (Greek) means “dark red.”

R

1. Rory (Irish), meaning “red king.”
2. Rowe (English), meaning “renowned wolf.”
3. Royal (English), meaning “of the King.”
4. Rumi (Japanese) means “beauty and flow.”

S

1. Sailor (German), meaning “boatman.”
2. Scout (American), meaning “first explorer.”
3. Stevie (English), meaning “a shortened form of Steven or Stephanie.”

Z

1. Zephyr (Greek) means “west wind.”

Cool Edgy Boy Names

If you are a cool parent, you also will have a cool baby boy, so why not give your little boy a badass name? Edgy boy names will make your little one stand out among his peers, and with a badass name, the little guy will leave a lasting impression.

A

1. Apollo (Greek), meaning “destroyer, Greek god.”
2. Axel (Scandinavian), meaning “my father is peace.”
3. Alto (Latin), meaning “elevated.”
4. Arrow (English), meaning “a projectile fired from a bow.”
5. Atticus (Latin) means “of Attica.”
6. Archer (English, Latin), meaning “bowman.”
7. Adonis (Greek), English meaning “handsome.”
8. Atlas (Greek), meaning “bearer of the heavens.”

B

1. Blaze (English), meaning “flame.”
2. Brixton (English), meaning “stone of Brixi.”
3. Byron (English), meaning “from the barn.”
4. Bodhi (Indian) means “understanding of true nature.”
5. Bowie (Scottish), meaning “fair-haired.”
6. Bear (Germanic Origin), meaning “strong, brave.”

C

1. Cash (English), meaning “maker of chests.”
2. Clay (Latin) means “mortal.”
3. Clyde (Scottish), meaning “keeper of the keys.”
4. Crew (English), meaning “a group of people.”
5. Cosmo (English) means “order.”
6. Cyrus (Persian), meaning “Sun, heir, or throne.”

D

1. Dagger (English), meaning “knife.”
2. Dante (Latin), meaning “enduring.”
3. Dax (French) means “leader.”
4. Declan (Irish), meaning “full of goodness, a man of prayer.”
5. Drago (Slavic), meaning “dragon, dear one.”

G

1. Gunnar (Scandinavian) means “bold warrior.” 
2. Griffin (Latin), meaning “gift, prince.”

H

1. Hal (English) means “army ruler.” 
2. Hendrix (English), meaning “Son of Hedrick.”
3. Hart (English), meaning “stag, strong.”

J

1. Jagger (English), meaning “carter, one who cuts.”
2. Jethro (Hebrew) means “eminent.”
3. Justice (English) means “rightfulness, fairness.”

K

1. Kit (American Origin), this name was initially a nickname for Katherine or Christopher.
2. Knox (English), meaning “from the small hill.”
3. King (English), meaning “ruler.”

M

1. Mack (Latin) means “greatest.”
2. Mason (Old English Origin), meaning “stoneworker.”
3. Maverick (American), meaning “independent.”

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Cool Edgy Girl Names

If you have a spirited little girl, she deserves a name matching her energy. Give your baby girl a unique, edgy name that will make her the most popular baby in the daycare. Many parents even decide to give their little girls gothic baby names. 

A

1. Aerin (Gaelic), meaning “Ireland.”
2. Astra (Greek) means “from the stars.”
3. Azalea (Greek) means “dry flower.”
4. Avri (Hebrew), meaning “elf counselor.”

B

1. Blake (English), meaning “pale blond one.”
2. Blue (American) means “the color.”
3. Bree (American), meaning “from the Brie region of France.”
4. Bay (English), meaning “sea inlet.”
5. Bea (American) means “blessed.”

C

1. Cleo (Greek) means “to praise, acclaim.”
2. Cybil (Greek) means “soothsayer.”

E

1. Elora (Hebrew), meaning “my God is my light.”
2. Ember (English), meaning “spark, burning low.”

H

1. Haisley (Irish) means “hazel woods.”
2. Harlow (English), meaning “rock hill.”
3. Hera (Greek), meaning “protectress,” is a Greek goddess.

R

1. Raddix (American), meaning “created name.”
2. Rani (Hindi) means “queen; she is singing.”

X

1. Xylia (Greek) means “from the forest.”
2. Xexilia (Basque), meaning “blind of self beauty.”

Z

1. Zora (Slavic) means “dawn.”
2. Zinnia (Latin) means “flower.”

Conclusion

If you want to give your baby a unique name that will make them stand out, simply do it. Do not feel discouraged by other people’s opinions. Edgy names are fun, and when your kid starts school, it is unlikely that anyone else will share their name, making your little one feel special.