If you want to give your baby’s name a bit of edge, consider one of these punk-rock names that are sure to turn heads. There are plenty of iconic punk bands and musicians, both past and present, who have greatly contributed to musical history. It would be a fine tribute to these legends to give your baby girl or boy a name that plays homage to their iconic status. Check out these punk rock name and their meanings!
18 Ramone (Or Ramona)
The Ramones were formed in New York City in 1974 and rose to fame with hits like “I Wanna Be Sedated.” Ramona is of Spanish origin meaning “wise protector,” whereas Ramone (more commonly spelt Ramon) is a variation of Raymond, also meaning “wise protector.”
17 Joe
Fans of The Clash may want to consider the name Joe (or the feminine version Joanna) for their little rockstar in order to honor the group’s lead vocalist Joe Strummer. Joe is short for Joseph, meaning “Jehovah increases.”
16 Iggy
Iggy Pop was considered the ‘Godfather of Punk’ by many, and though it may be an uncommon baby name, it would definitely be a fine tribute to the punk scene.
15 Pete
Pete Shelley was one of the founding members of the Buzzcocks, an English punk band formed in 1976. This classy name literally means “rock.” Time to rock on!
14 Sid (Or Sidney)
Sid Vicious rose to fame as the bassist for the Sex Pistols before being replaced by Glen Matlock. Sid is a French name meaning “Saint-Denis.” If you’re not keen on simply Sid, consider the longer version of Sidney.
13 Sheena
If you’re looking for a baby girl name, there’s no better name than Sheena. This is a clear reference to the Ramones song “Sheena is a Punk Rocker.” The name translates to mean “God is gracious” and is considered an Irish variation of Jane.
12 Eric
Eric Reed Boucher was the birth name of Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys, which formed in 1978 in San Francisco. This Old Norse name translates to means “eternal ruler” and is one of the more traditional names on this list.
11 Courtney (or Love)
Founded in 1989, Hole was largely influenced by Los Angeles’ punk scene. Courtney Love, known for her tumultuous relationship with Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain, is the inspiration behind this moniker. Courtney means “courteous.”
10 Ali
Stiff Little Fingers was an Irish band formed in 1977, with Ali McMordie on the bass guitar. This name is perfect for both a little boy or girl. It has Arabic origins meaning “supreme” or “exalted.”
9 Glenn
Glenn Danzig is well-known for his time in The Misfits, making this a fitting name choice for punk rock lovers. Glenn means “valley” and has Scottish roots.
8 Johnny (or John)
There are plenty of Johns in punk rock history, including the Sex Pistols’ John Lydon, better known as Johnny Rotten, as well as The Ramones’ Johnny Ramone. This English name means “God is gracious.”
7 Nancy
Nancy and Sid were one of the most iconic couples to come out of the ‘70s punk-rock scene, though they both met an untimely end. Nancy is of Hebrew and French origin, with its exact meaning unknown.
6 Dave
Dave Vanian provided the vocals for The Damned. This name is short form for David, is of Hebrew origin, and means “beloved.”
5 Ivy
Kristy Wallace was better known as Poison Ivy during her time with The Cramps, which formed in 1976. The botanical name has a certain edge to it while at the same time remaining feminine thanks to its floral association.
4 Milo
Milo Aukerman has been providing vocals for the Descendents since 1980, which was originally formed in 1977 in California. Milo means “solider” or “merciful.”
3 Billie
Billie Joe Armstrong is the lead vocalist for Green Day, whose origins were very much punk when they first broke onto the seen in the early 2000s. Billie means “resolute” and “protection.” It’s a plus if you’re a Billie Eilish fan!
2 Joan (or Jett)
Joan Jett of The Runaways was directly inspired by the punk movement, which is why she makes this list. Her first name would work for a little girl, while Jett would be fitting for a boy. Joan means “God is Gracious” and is a variant of John.
1 Siouxsie
Siouxsie Sioux was the lead singer of the bang Siouxsie and her uncommon first name would make a beautiful choice for a baby girl. Think of how cute Sou or Sioux would be for nickname!
Which of these punk rock-inspired baby names are your favorites? Make sure to let us know!