Boho Girl Names
Boho names sit somewhere between the wildflower meadow and the vintage shop: earthy, a little romantic, slightly unconventional and never fussy. Think Juniper, Wren, Marlowe or Indigo — names that sound like they were picked up on a road trip rather than out of a rulebook. Below are more than 100 boho girl names grouped by mood, each with its meaning or origin.
The style borrows from 1970s free spirits (see our hippie girl names), from the natural world and from old literary names that feel fresh again. If you love the outdoors, our nature names for girls go deeper, and hipster baby names cover the city-cool side of the same trend.
Earthy boho girl names
Trees, herbs and wild places are the backbone of the boho style. For more green names, browse our tree names and herb names.
| Name | Meaning / origin | Boho note |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper | The evergreen shrub; Latin juniperus | Nickname June or Juni |
| Willow | The willow tree, Old English welig | Graceful and soft |
| Sage | The herb; Latin salvus, “healthy, saved” | Also means wise |
| Fern | The feathery woodland plant | Short vintage-nature revival |
| Hazel | The hazel tree, Old English hæsel | Warm and nutty |
| Aspen | The quaking aspen tree | Mountain-cabin feel |
| Rowan | The rowan (mountain ash) tree; Irish Ruadhán, “little red one” | Folk-magic tree |
| Linden | The linden (lime) tree | Soft and uncommon |
| Briar | A thorny wild rose bush | Fairy-tale edge |
| Ivy | The climbing evergreen vine | Short and crisp |
| Laurel | The bay laurel, symbol of victory | Classic Greek wreath |
| Moss | The soft forest-floor plant | Very minimalist |
| Clover | The three-leaf meadow plant | Lucky and sweet |
| Meadow | A grassy field | Sunny and open |
| Sequoia | The giant redwood, named after the Cherokee scholar Sequoyah | Bold and tall |
| Cedar | The fragrant evergreen tree | Woody and warm |
Floral boho names for girls
Wildflowers rather than hothouse roses: these blooms feel loose and romantic. See our full list of flower names for girls for more.
| Name | Meaning / origin | Boho note |
|---|---|---|
| Poppy | The red wildflower | Cheerful, British-vintage |
| Marigold | “Mary’s gold”, the orange flower | Nickname Goldie |
| Dahlia | Named for Swedish botanist Anders Dahl | Dramatic and velvety |
| Lavender | The purple herb, from Latin lavare, “to wash” | Calming, soft |
| Azalea | Greek azaleos, “dry” | Bright spring shrub |
| Calla | Greek kallos, “beauty”; the calla lily | Short and elegant |
| Posy | A small bunch of flowers | Sweet and whimsical |
| Zinnia | Named for botanist Johann Zinn | Retro garden flower |
| Primrose | Latin prima rosa, “first rose” | Nickname Rosie |
| Magnolia | Named for botanist Pierre Magnol | Southern-boho crossover |
| Iris | Greek, “rainbow”; the flower | Short and artsy |
| Lotus | The sacred water flower | Yoga-studio calm |
| Jasmine | Persian yasmin, the fragrant flower | Exotic and familiar |
| Bluebell | The woodland flower | Storybook sweet |
Celestial and mystical boho names
Moon, stars and a touch of magic give boho names their dreamy side. Our names that mean moon and witchy names have plenty more.
| Name | Meaning / origin | Boho note |
|---|---|---|
| Luna | Latin, “moon” | The boho superstar |
| Celeste | Latin caelestis, “heavenly” | Dreamy and classic |
| Lyra | A constellation; Greek lyra, “lyre” | Musical and starry |
| Nova | Latin, “new”; an exploding star | Bright and modern |
| Stella | Latin, “star” | Vintage sparkle |
| Soleil | French, “sun” | Warm and glowing |
| Aurora | Latin, “dawn”; Roman goddess of dawn | Soft and radiant |
| Selene | Greek goddess of the moon | Mythic and silvery |
| Esme | Old French, “esteemed” or “loved” | Whimsical and literary |
| Seraphina | Hebrew seraphim, “fiery ones” | Angelic and flowing |
| Andromeda | Greek, “ruler of men”; a galaxy | Big and cosmic |
| Vega | Arabic, “swooping (eagle)”; a bright star | Short and sparkly |
| Rhiannon | Welsh, “great queen”; figure of myth | Fleetwood Mac vibes |
| Morgana | Welsh, possibly “sea circle”; Arthurian enchantress | Mysterious |
Vintage and literary boho girl names
Old-fashioned names with an artistic past feel perfectly boho today. If you like this style, browse vintage girl names.
| Name | Meaning / origin | Boho note |
|---|---|---|
| Marlowe | English, “driftwood” or “lake remnants” | Literary, after Christopher Marlowe |
| Clementine | Latin, “merciful” | Folk-song charm |
| Delphine | French, “woman from Delphi” | Artsy and romantic |
| Harriet | Female form of Harry, “home ruler” | Bookish revival |
| Beatrix | Latin, “she who brings happiness” | Beatrix Potter charm |
| Frida | Germanic, “peace” | After artist Frida Kahlo |
| Georgia | Greek, “farmer” | Georgia O’Keeffe desert vibe |
| Ophelia | Greek, “help” | Shakespearean and floaty |
| Imogen | Possibly Celtic, “maiden”; Shakespeare | Quirky British charm |
| Winifred | Welsh Gwenfrewi, “blessed reconciliation” | Nickname Winnie |
| Florence | Latin, “flourishing” | Nickname Flo |
| Mabel | From Amabel, “lovable” | Cozy and retro |
| Matilda | Germanic, “mighty in battle” | Storybook heroine |
| Odette | French, “wealth” | Ballet romance |
| Zelda | Germanic, “grey battle maiden” | Jazz-age glamour |
| Coralie | French, from coral | Sweet and rare |
Wanderlust place names
Boho parents love names that feel like a stamp in a passport or a desert road trip.
| Name | Place / origin | Boho note |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah | Grassland plain; city in Georgia | Southern and sunny |
| Sedona | Arizona red-rock town | Crystal and canyon vibes |
| Sienna | Italian city; the earthy red-brown pigment | Warm and painterly |
| Marseille | French port city | Sun-bleached chic |
| Havana | Capital of Cuba | Colorful and lively |
| Joplin | Missouri town; singer Janis Joplin | Rock-and-roll spirit |
| Carolina | Latin form of Charles, “free woman”; the US states | Soft and familiar |
| India | The country, from the Indus river | Vintage British usage |
| Valencia | Spanish city, Latin “strength” | Orange-grove warmth |
| Everly | English, “boar meadow” | Folk-music echo |
| Montana | Spanish/Latin, “mountainous” | Big-sky freedom |
| Cairo | Arabic al-Qāhira, “the victorious” | Desert-boho edge |
| Arizona | Possibly O’odham, “little spring” | Sun-baked |
Colorful and gemstone boho names
Rich colors and crystals are a boho signature. Browse gemstone names for more sparkle.
| Name | Meaning / origin | Boho note |
|---|---|---|
| Indigo | The deep blue dye from India | Musical and artsy |
| Saffron | The golden spice, Arabic za‘farān | Warm and rich |
| Ochre | The earthy yellow pigment | Unusual and grounded |
| Opal | Sanskrit upala, “precious stone” | Iridescent vintage |
| Amber | Fossilized tree resin | Warm 70s throwback |
| Jade | The green stone, Spanish piedra de ijada | Short and fresh |
| Scarlett | The bright red color | Bold and romantic |
| Goldie | From gold | Retro and sunny |
| Violet | The purple flower and color | Vintage favorite |
| Coral | The sea organism and pinky-orange hue | Beachy boho |
| Garnet | The deep red gem, Latin granatum, “pomegranate” | Rare and rich |
| Turquoise | French, “Turkish stone” | Southwest jewelry vibe |
Short, free-spirited boho names
One or two syllables, lots of air: these pair easily with longer surnames or double as middle names.
| Name | Meaning / origin | Boho note |
|---|---|---|
| Wren | The tiny songbird | Short, sweet and bold |
| Lark | The singing bird | Joyful |
| Bay | The laurel tree; a coastal inlet | Beachy and simple |
| Skye | Scottish Isle of Skye | Open and airy |
| Blythe | Old English, “happy, carefree” | The boho definition |
| Remy | French, “oarsman” | Unisex and cool |
| Arlo | Possibly Spanish, “barberry” | Used for girls too |
| Juno | Queen of the Roman gods | Short and strong |
| Echo | Greek nymph; a reflected sound | Mythic and airy |
| Rue | The bitter herb; also “regret” | Short and moody |
| Isla | Scottish island Islay; Spanish “island” | Soft and breezy |
| Kit | Short for Katherine or Christopher | Tomboyish charm |
| Birdie | Nickname meaning “little bird” | Playful vintage |
| Fawn | A young deer | Gentle woodland feel |
| Dove | The bird of peace | Soft and serene |
| June | The month, from Roman goddess Juno | Sunny vintage |
How to choose a boho name for your daughter
- Balance the first and last name. A floaty name like Seraphina works best with a short surname; a one-syllable name like Wren suits a longer one.
- Pair wild with classic. A boho first name plus a traditional middle name (Juniper Anne, Indigo Rose) gives your child options later.
- Mind the spelling. Boho names are sometimes respelled (Willo, Rayne); the standard spelling is usually easier for life.
- Look at your own story. A place you traveled, a favorite musician or a plant in your garden makes a boho name personal. Our middle names list helps with combos.
- Test the nickname. Clementine becomes Clem, Marigold becomes Goldie — make sure you like both.
Frequently asked questions
What is a boho girl name?
A boho (bohemian) girl name is earthy, artistic and a little unconventional: nature words like Juniper and Fern, celestial names like Luna, vintage literary names like Marlowe, and colors like Indigo.
What is the difference between boho and hippie names?
They overlap a lot. Hippie names lean on 1960s–70s peace-and-love words (Harmony, Rain, Sunshine), while boho names mix nature with vintage, literary and travel-inspired names for a more polished free-spirited feel.
Are boho names popular?
Yes. Names like Luna, Hazel, Willow, Ivy and Aurora have climbed high in US Social Security data over the last decade, while choices such as Marlowe, Wren and Juniper are rising fast.
What are good boho middle names?
Short names work best: Wren, Sage, Rose, Fern, Bay, Skye, Blythe or Lark add a free-spirited touch to almost any first name.
What is a boho name that means moon?
Luna (Latin) and Selene (Greek) both mean moon. Celeste and Stella offer a similar heavenly feel with “heavenly” and “star” meanings.