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20 Awesomely Hipster Boy Names For Your Son

If you want your son to stand out with a creative, unexpected name, these 20 hipster boy picks bring cool in a confident, laid-back way. You will find strong nature-and-animal options like Bear, Colt, Bandit, Rowan, and Hawke-inspired Griffin, plus surname-style choices such as Brooks, Davis, Jones, and Smith. Everett signals strong as a wild boar, Knox means round-topped hill, and Leon translates to like a lion. Julian, Oliver, and Theo feel handsome and classic, while Finch, Joah, Rocky, Sampson, and Sullivan lean quirky. Together they give you a shortlist of distinctive, modern boy names with real character and edge.
We have talked about hipster girl names, and here comes boys' version. These hipster boy names are also creative, unique, and imaginative. Check out our edition of 20 hipster names for your little boys, and just feel free to choose your favorite name from the below list.

Bandit: An outlaw or robber.

Bear: French for "strong, brave bear", also a variant of Bernard. A strong, classic boys' name.
Brooks: A brook, stream. The name sounds really cool and kind of preppy.
Colt: Young male horse.
Davis: Beloved.
Everett: Strong as a wild boar.
Finch: English word and nature name, and it means "to swindle."
Griffin: Reddish.
Joah: A very creative name.
Jones: A cute name, and there's something really quirky about it.
Julian: Julian is a rising star, and it has become a solid, handsome, recommended choice. Such a cool, creative name.
Knox: Round-topped hill. Maybe the strongest boy name.
Leon: The lion is a central figure in various cultures, usually meaning kingliness, grandeur, and courage. This cute name means "like a lion."

Oliver: Oliver is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Oliver is "olive tree". In Biblical, the olive tree is a symbol of fruitfulness, beauty, and dignity. Today "extending an olive branch" traditionally signifies an offer of peace.
Rocky: Battle cry.
Rowan: Fruit of rowan is bright orange or red in most species.
Sampson: It means "like the sun."
Smith: Last name as first name, and it sounds strong. The meaning of Smith is "blacksmith".
Sullivan: The meaning of Sullivan is "dark eyes".
Theo: Greek for "brave people". Theo is a nickname for Theodore, it is cute but very strong.

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