Patriotism comes in many forms and can be shown in many ways, including naming a little one after a favorite American icon.
“When choosing a baby name, a patriotic name that conveys strong values may be the first inspiration that comes to mind,” Rebekah Wahlberg of San Francisco, California-based BabyCenter told Fox News Digital in a statement.
“But besides the Founding Fathers (many of whom were named John, anyway), there are many people who worked to make this nation a better place and who have interesting names, too.”
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If you're a history buff and want to pay homage to a true American icon, here are some classic names that will “ring for freedom.”
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Expectant moms and dads who are looking for a name for their baby and are proud Americans may want to consider this list of patriotic baby names for their future baby. (iStock)
1. Abigail
Abigail Adams, an important female figure in American history, was a renowned advocate for women's rights and the abolition of slavery. She was the wife of President John Adams and the mother of President John Quincy Adams.
In terms of popularity, the name Abigail, which means “father of exaltation” in Hebrew, currently sits at No. 35 on the list of baby girl names, BabyCenter reported.
2. Amber
Amber may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of popular names in American music, but it has appeared on BabyCenter's list of popular names as a nod to the line “For amber waves of grain” from the patriotic anthem “America the Beautiful.”
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Amber has lost popularity over the past year, dropping 41 spots.
It is currently ranked number 558 on the list of most popular girls' names.
3. Isabel
The versatile name Elizabeth has been used throughout American history, from Eliza Schuler Hamilton, wife of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, to the seamstress believed to have designed the first American flag, Betsy Ross.
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was an American socialite and philanthropist who was married to Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)
This Hebrew name, meaning “my God is generous” or “consecrated by God,” has been used in a variety of forms and nicknames, including Beth and Lizzie; it's no wonder the name ranks #38 on the list of popular girls' names.
4. Harriet
Three powerful women in American history were named Harriet.
Harriet Tubman was born a slave and escaped to freedom via the Underground Railroad; she is credited with leading many missions to rescue other slaves and guide them to freedom.
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Author Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the well-known novel “Uncle Tom's Cabin” and another author, Harriet Jacobs, wrote an autobiography called “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.”
Harriet Tubman's life is celebrated across the United States — from the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in New York, to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center in Maryland, to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway, a self-guided driving tour with 36 sites and a 125-mile route, as Fox News Digital previously reported. (Historic Images/Getty)
Harriet is a Teutonic name meaning “ruler of the home.”
It has moved up 1,149 spots since last year and now sits at No. 2,493 on the list of girls' names, BabyCenter reported.
5. Rose
A figure by this name stands out in American history. Rosa Parks is perhaps best known for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Alabama.
This brave individual was the first woman, and still the only woman, to have her casket placed in the center of the Capitol Rotunda, according to the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
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In 1996, President Bill Clinton awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor bestowed on a civilian by the U.S. executive branch, the Library of Congress reported.
6. Booker
This name is closely associated with the 19th-century statesman and former slave Booker T. Washington, who served as president of Tuskekee University, formerly known as the Tuskegee Institute.
Booker T. Washington was born in a slave cabin but moved to West Virginia after emancipation, according to Britannica. (Fake Images)
Although Booker T. Washington's work will never be forgotten, this name seems to have lost popularity over the years.
BabyCenter reported that it has dropped 557 spots from 2023, to #2,261, but this may be the year the name experiences a resurgence.
7. Franklin
Franklin is a Latin name meaning “free man” and is the surname of the founding father of the United States who helped draft and eventually sign the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin. He was a man of many professions and became famous for his work as a statesman, writer, inventor, and even for being the designer of the American penny.
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Franklin, also the first name of the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, has been declining in popularity over the past year. It currently ranks 553rd on the list of most popular boy names.
8. George
Among the great American patriots, George Washington might be the first name that comes to mind. The name George carries a lot of weight.
The general who led America to victory during the Revolutionary War, Washington — America's founding father and first president — has been commemorated on monuments and his name has been used for cities, streets, schools and more, BabyCenter added.
President George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789. (Universal Historical Archive/Universal Image Group via Getty Images)
While the name was among the top 20 most popular baby names before 1950, the name George currently sits at number 171 on the list of popular boys' names, according to the baby name site.
9. Lincoln
One of the most beloved presidents in American history is Abraham Lincoln, who led the country through the Civil War and, in 1863, issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which eventually led to the freeing of enslaved people by the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
Consider giving your baby a strong American name with nicknames inspired by the historical figures who changed our nation forever. (Historic Images/Getty; iStock; Matthew Brady/Buyenlarge/Getty Images)
Although it has been nearly 160 years since Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, his name has continued to grow in popularity and even peaked in 2020, reaching number 45.
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The name Lincoln is currently ranked #63. It has only dropped one spot since last year, according to BabyCenter.
