200 Psychedelic Hippie Names for the Free-Spirited

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Naming expert Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson shares nature-inspired hippie names for your flower child

Co-authored by Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson and Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: June 4, 2026 Fact Checked

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So, you’re looking for a name for your baby—far out! If you’re a free spirit, why not choose a hippie-inspired name for your little one? We interviewed a naming expert to compile a list of nature-inspired and psychedelic names for boys and girls, as well as plenty of groovy gender-neutral options. Let’s dive in!

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Naming expert Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson recommends choosing a nature-inspired name. Some of her favorites include:

• Autumn
• Clover
• Juniper
• Willow
• Cedar
• Flint
• Rowan
• Solstice

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Hippie Names for Girls

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   Choose a feminine, nature-inspired name for a girl. One of the easiest ways to choose a name that gives off hippie vibes is to pick one that’s inspired by nature. Many hippie-themed girl names are inspired by flowers or generally have a soft, peaceful sound or meaning. Dr. Wilson says, “Nature and earth names are definitely rising in popularity.” Here are some examples:

   • Aurora (Latin for “dawn”)
   • Autumn (Latin for “season of harvest”)
   • Blossom (English for “bloom”)
   • Bluebell (English, a type of wildflower)
   • Clover (English for “meadow flower”)
   • Coral (Latin and Greek for “small stone”)
   • Daisy (English for “day’s eye”)
   • Fern (English, a leafy woodland plant)
   • Gaia (Greek for “Earth”)
   • Harmony (Greek for “unity”)
   • Indigo (English for “blue dye, from India”)
   • Iris (Greek for “rainbow”)
   • Juniper (Latin, an evergreen shrub)
   • Lark (English for “songbird”)
   • Luna (Latin for “moon”)
   • Magnolia (French and Latin for “Magnol’s flower)
   • Marigold (English for “golden flower”)
   • Nova (Latin for “new”)
   • Opal (Sanskrit for “precious stone”)
   • Petal (Greek for “leaf”)
   • Saffron (English for “yellow”)
   • Seraphina (Hebrew and Latin for “fiery one”)
   • Star (English, a celestial name)
   • Sunflower (English, a large yellow flower)
   • Topaz (Latin for “yellow gemstone”)
   • Willow (English for “willow tree”)
   • Wren (English for “small songbird”)

   Meet the wikiHow Expert

   Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson is a naming consultant based in Liverpool, England. Known as @little_name_library, she shares name meanings and naming tips to over 20k followers on Instagram.
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Hippie Names for Boys

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   Pick a strong, yet peaceful name for a boy. Like girl names, hippie boy names are typically inspired by nature. They often have a more masculine vibe but still promote peace and happiness. Here are some ideas:

   • Atlas (Greek for “to endure”)
   • Bodhi (Sanskrit for “awakening, enlightenment”)
   • Canyon (English for “large ravine”)
   • Cedar (Latin and Greek for “cedar tree”)
   • Cosmo (Greek for “harmony, beauty, the universe”)
   • Everest (English for “highest peak”)
   • Flint (English for “flint stone”)
   • Forest (French and English for “woodland”)
   • Fox (English, a woodland animal)
   • Horizon (Greek for “boundary”)
   • Jupiter (Latin for “sky father”)
   • Leaf (English for “tree foliage”)
   • Orion (Greek for “heaven’s light”)
   • Prairie (French and Latin for “meadow, grassland”)
   • Quest (Latin and French for “long search”)
   • Rainier (German for “wise army”)
   • Rowan (Irish and Scottish for “little red one”)
   • Stone (English for “piece of rock”)
   • Talon (English and French for “large claw of a bird of prey”)
   • Wolf (German and English, after the animal)
   • Zen (Japanese for “meditation, calm”)

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Gender-Neutral Hippie Names

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   Consider a name that works for any gender. Hippies reject mainstream social norms, so it’s no surprise that a lot of hippie-inspired names are unisex. These names are often inspired by nature rather than being traditional names, so you can decide if it fits your baby’s gender. Here are some examples:

   • Aloe (Greek and English for “shining, bitter substance”)
   • Arlo (English for “rock hill”)
   • Ash (English for “ash tree”)
   • August (Latin for “magnificent”)
   • Bay (English and French for “inlet of sea where the land curves inward”)
   • Bramble (English for “thorny shrub”)
   • Breeze (English for “light, gentle wind”)
   • Briar (English for “thorny patch”)
   • Ember (English for “spark”)
   • Freedom (English for “being free”)
   • Lotus (Greek for “lotus flower”)
   • Lyric (Greek and English for “words of a song, of the lyre”)
   • Phoenix (Greek for “dark red, the mythical bird”)
   • River (English and French for “flowing body of water”)
   • Shiloh (Hebrew for “tranquil”)
   • Sky (Scandinavian for “cloud”)
   • Solstice (Latin for “when the sun stands still”)
   • Sorrel (French and German for “reddish brown”)
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Nature-Inspired Hippie Names

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   Get inspired by the natural world. Hippies are all about loving nature and protecting the Earth, so it’s no surprise that a lot of hippie names are influenced by nature. Choose a name inspired by your favorite flower, plant, time of day, or anything else related to the natural world. Here are some examples:

   • Aster (Greek and Latin for “star”)
   • Basil (Greek for “king, royal”)
   • Birch (English for “birch tree”)
   • Cloud (English for “visible vapor suspended in air”)
   • Cove (English for “small, sheltered bay”)
   • Cypress (Greek for “cypress tree”)
   • Dandelion (French for “lion’s tooth”)
   • Dawn (English for “daybreak”)
   • Dusk (English for “twilight, darkening”)
   • Honeysuckle (English, a plant with sweet nectar)
   • Ivy (English for “evergreen climbing plant”)
   • Laurel (Latin for “laurel tree”)
   • Lavender (French for “purple flower, washerwoman”)
   • Meadow (English for “field of grass”)
   • Moon (English for “celestial body orbiting Earth”)
   • Moss (English for “mossy place”)
   • Ocean (Greek for “large body of water”)
   • Poppy (Latin and English for “red flower”)
   • Rain (English for “abundance from above”)
   • Rosewood (English for “wood with a rose-like fragrance”)
   • Sage (Latin, French, and English for “wise, a green herb”)
   • Sequoia (Cherokee for “large redwood tree”)
   • Sol (Latin for “sun”)
   • Sparrow (English for “small bird”)
   • Sunshine (English for “rays of the sun”)
   • Thistle (English for “prickly, flowering plant”)

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Psychedelic Hippie Names

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   Expand your consciousness with a psychedelic name. You don’t actually have to do psychedelics to come up with a good hippie name. Draw inspiration from the cosmos or pick something that’s a little surreal and unique. Here are some examples:

   • Astraea (Greek for “star”)
   • Astral (Latin for “of the stars”)
   • Cosmica (Latin and Greek for “of the cosmos”)
   • Daydream (English for “a pleasant escape from reality”)
   • Ether (Greek for “brightness, clear sky”)
   • Flux (Latin for “to flow”)
   • Galaxy (Greek for “milky, a large system of stars”)
   • Glimmer (English for “faint, wavering or feeble light”)
   • Haze (English for “mist, vapor, a state of dreamy ambiguity”)
   • Journey (English for “daytime, a trip from one place to another”)
   • Kaleido (Greek for “beautiful form”)
   • Kismet (Arabic for “fate, destiny”)
   • Lyserra (Greek for “inner light, freedom”)
   • Mirage (French for “illusion”)
   • Moonchild (English for “child of the moon”)
   • Nirvana (Sanskrit for “extinguished, state of enlightenment”)
   • Omari (Arabic for “flourishing”)
   • Psyche (Greek for “the soul”)
   • Quartz (German for “hard, firm”)
   • Rainbow (English for “an arc of multicolored light in the sky”)
   • Rhapsody (Greek for “stitched together”)
   • Saturn (Latin for “to sow, the Roman god”)
   • Solaris (Latin for “of the sun”)
   • Trance (Latin for “to cross over, heightened awareness”)
   • Vega (Arabic for “swooping eagle”)
   • Vortex (Latin for “swirling mass of energy or fluid”)
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Peace & Love-Inspired Hippie Names

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   Promote peace and love through the name you choose. Hippies are known for their pro-peace, anti-war virtues, and a great way to let everyone know where you stand is by choosing a name that reflects your values. Here are some names associated with peace, love, and other positive meanings:

   • Amity (English for “friendship, harmony”)
   • Bliss (English for “perfect joy”)
   • Devotion (Latin and French for “faithful, loyal”)
   • Dharma (Sanskrit for “cosmic law”)
   • Grace (Latin for “favor, blessing”)
   • Halo (Greek and English for “ring of light”)
   • Hope (English for “desire of fulfillment”)
   • Joy (English for “great pleasure”)
   • Liberty (English for “freedom, independence”)
   • Love (English for “a feeling of deep affection and attachment”)
   • Mercy (English for “compassion, forgiveness”)
   • Mira (Slavic for “peace”)
   • Pax (Latin for “peace”)
   • Peace (English for “a state of tranquility”)
   • Serene (Latin for “calm, peaceful”)
   • Shanti (Sanskrit for “peace”)
   • Solace (English for “comfort”)
   • Song (English for “musical composition”)
   • Tranquil (Latin for “calm, peaceful”)

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Unique & Creative Hippie Names

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   Think outside the box and choose a creative name. Hippies aren’t afraid to be different, and that also applies to their names. Consider a hippie-inspired name that’s one of a kind, just like your child. Here are some ideas:

   • Arrowyn (English for “joyful arrow”)
   • Azura (Persian for “sky blue”)
   • Dream (English for “illusion, joy, music”)
   • Eartha (English for “earth”)
   • Echo (Greek for “reflected sound”)
   • Eira (Welsh for “snow”)
   • Fable (French for “story”)
   • Halcyon (Greek for “kingfisher bird”)
   • Lumi (Finnish for “snow”)
   • Moonstone (English, a gemstone that mimics moonlight)
   • Onyx (Greek for “claw, a gemstone”)
   • Oona (Irish for “lamb”)
   • Rainie (English for “rain”)
   • Sonnet (Italian for “little song”)
   • Sparrowyn (English for “blessed sparrow”)
   • Tansy (Greek for “immortality”)
   • True (English for “real, genuine”)
   • Tula (Sanskrit for “balance, scale”)
   • Velvet (English for “soft fabric”)
   • Zenon (Greek for “gift of Zeus”)
   • Zephyr (Greek for “west wind”)
   • Zephyra (Greek for “west wind”)
   • Zion (Hebrew for “highest point”)
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Hippie Names from the ‘60s & ‘70s

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   Choose a vintage name from the hippie era. Not all hippies had stereotypical names. Many actually had popular names from the ‘60s and ‘70s. If you’re looking for something a little less whimsical, consider a name inspired by a hippie you know in real life. Here are some examples:

   • Angie (Greek and English for “messenger of God”)
   • Brian (Celtic for “high, noble”)
   • Diana (Latin for “divine”)
   • Donna (Italian and Latin for “lady”)
   • Farrah (Arabic for “joy, happiness”)
   • Heather (English for “heather plant”)
   • Jason (Greek for “healer”)
   • Jeffrey (German and French for “pledge of peace”)
   • Karen (Scandinavian for “pure, clear”)
   • Melissa (Greek for “honeybee”)
   • Michelle (Hebrew for “who is like God?”)
   • Richard (German for “brave ruler”)
   • Robert (German for “bright fame”)
   • Stephanie (Greek for “crown, garland”)
   • Steven (Greek for “crown, wreath”)
   • Susan (Hebrew for “lily”)
   • Thomas (Aramaic for “twin”)
   • Wilder (English and German for “untamed”)
   • William (German for “will helmet, resolute protector”)

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Famous Hippie Names

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   Pay homage to your favorite famous hippie. Wish you could’ve gone to Woodstock? There are a ton of famous musicians, actors, and public figures who were a part of the hippie movement or closely associated with it. Why not name your child after one of them? Here are some examples:

   • Bowie (Scottish and Irish for “blond,” after David Bowie)
   • Credence (English for “belief, trust,” after Creedence Clearwater Revival)
   • Crosby (English for “cross farm,” after Crosby, Stills, and Nash)
   • Dylan (Welsh for “son of the sea,” after Bob Dylan)
   • Gloria (Latin for “glory, fame,” after Gloria Steinem)
   • Hardin (English and German for “valley of the hares, strong,” after Tim Hardin)
   • Hendrix (Dutch and German for “estate ruler,” after Jimi Hendrix)
   • Jade (Spanish and English for “precious gemstone,” after Jade Castrinos)
   • Jane (English for “God is gracious,” after Jane Fonda)
   • Janis (Hebrew for “God is gracious,” after Janis Joplin)
   • Jefferson (English for “son of Jeffrey,” after Jefferson Airplane)
   • Jimi (English for “supplanter,” after Jimi Hendrix)
   • Joan (Hebrew for “God is gracious,” after Joan Baez)
   • Joni (Hebrew for “God is gracious,” after Joni Mitchell)
   • Joplin (English for “son of Job,” after Janis Joplin)
   • Lennon (Gaelic for “lover, sweetheart, blackbird,” after John Lennon)
   • Marley (English for “pleasant wood,” after Bob Marley)
   • Santana (Spanish for “Saint Anne,” after the band Santana)
   • Stevie (Greek for “crown, garland,” after Stevie Nicks)
   • Yoko (Japanese for “sun child,” after Yoko Ono)
   • Ziggy (German for “victorious peace,” after Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie’s alter ego)
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