Hippie Girl Names
The hippie movement of the Sixties and Seventies didn’t just change music and fashion — it changed baby names. Parents at communes, folk festivals and Haight-Ashbury crash pads started naming daughters after feelings, seasons and sunbeams: Rainbow, Harmony, Sunshine, Sky. Famous examples include Frank Zappa’s daughter Moon Unit and Sonny and Cher’s daughter Chastity.
Today those free-spirited names are back, often softened into wearable choices like Juniper, Willow, Luna and Harmony. Here are 100+ hippie girl names with meanings, grouped into peace-and-love word names, nature names, cosmic and spiritual names, music-inspired picks and names borrowed from the era’s icons. For a modern take on the same vibe, see boho girl names; for the boys, there’s hipster boy names, and nature names for girls has plenty more earthy ideas.
Peace-and-love word names
Pure flower-child energy: names that are simply beautiful words.
| Name | What it says | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony | Agreement, peace | The classic hippie ideal |
| Serenity | Calm, tranquility | Popular since the 1990s |
| Peace | Freedom from conflict | The movement in one word |
| Liberty | Freedom | Independent spirit |
| Unity | Oneness | Community-minded |
| Charity | Generous love | Old virtue name, new vibe |
| Trinity | Threefold | Spiritual and modern |
| Destiny | Fate | 1990s favorite |
| Blessing | Divine favor | Warm and joyful |
| Bliss | Perfect happiness | Short and dreamy |
| Hope | Hope, optimism | Timeless |
| Faith | Trust, belief | Simple and strong |
| Love | Love | Bold as a first name |
| Joy | Delight | Cheerful classic |
| Mercy | Compassion | Gentle virtue name |
| Free | Unrestrained | Very rare, very hippie |
Sunshine, rainbows and sky names
Weather and light names were the hallmark of hippie naming. More ideas at names that mean sky and names that mean sun.
| Name | Meaning | Style note |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine | Sunlight | The ultimate hippie name |
| Rainbow | Rainbow | Colorful and joyful |
| Sky | The sky | Open and airy |
| Rain | Rainfall | Short and calm |
| Summer | The warm season | Breezy |
| Dawn | Daybreak | 1960s favorite |
| Starr | Star | Retro spelling |
| Aurora | Dawn (Latin) | Northern lights |
| Misty | Covered in mist | Folk-era favorite |
| Breeze | Gentle wind | Light and easy |
| Cloud | A cloud | Dreamy and unusual |
| Sunny | Bright, cheerful | Nickname-friendly |
| Moon | The moon | Bold and cosmic |
| Solstice | Sun standing still | Festival name |
| Autumn | The fall season | Warm and earthy |
| Soleil | Sun (French) | Sunny and chic |
Earthy hippie nature names
Back-to-the-land names from forests, gardens and rivers. See also flower names for girls.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Willow | The willow tree | English |
| Juniper | The evergreen shrub | Latin |
| Meadow | Grassy field | English |
| Fern | The fern plant | English |
| River | A flowing river | English |
| Sage | The herb; wise | Latin |
| Clover | The clover plant | English |
| Olive | The olive tree; peace | Latin |
| Saffron | The golden spice | Arabic via French |
| Marigold | “Mary’s gold” flower | English |
| Daisy | Day’s eye | Old English |
| Lavender | The fragrant herb | Latin |
| Poppy | The poppy flower | English |
| Wildflower | An uncultivated bloom | English |
| Hazel | The hazel tree | English |
| Rosemary | Dew of the sea | Latin |
| Ocean | The sea | Greek |
| Cedar | The cedar tree | Greek |
| Ivy | The climbing plant | English |
Cosmic and spiritual hippie names
Eastern philosophy, astrology and the Age of Aquarius all shaped hippie naming. For more celestial picks, see star names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Karma | Action, deed; cause and effect | Sanskrit |
| Shanti | Peace | Sanskrit |
| Aura | Breeze; a glowing energy | Greek / Latin |
| Luna | Moon | Latin |
| Stella | Star | Latin |
| Celeste | Heavenly | Latin |
| Nova | New; an exploding star | Latin |
| Zen | Meditation | Japanese via Chinese |
| Lotus | The sacred water lily | Greek |
| Maya | Illusion (Sanskrit); also “water” (Hebrew) | Sanskrit / Hebrew |
| Indigo | Deep blue; associated with intuition | Greek |
| Crystal | Clear quartz | Greek |
| Gaia | Earth; the Greek earth goddess | Greek |
| Aquarius | Water bearer; the “Age of Aquarius” | Latin |
| Sita | Furrow; heroine of the Ramayana | Sanskrit |
| Om | Sacred sound | Sanskrit |
| Nirvana | “Blowing out”; release from suffering | Sanskrit |
| Prana | Breath, life force | Sanskrit |
| Esperanza | Hope | Spanish |
Hippie girl names from 1960s and ’70s icons
The singers, poets and personalities who soundtracked the era. More music-inspired picks at band names.
| Name | Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Janis | Janis Joplin | God is gracious (from Jane) |
| Joni | Joni Mitchell | God is gracious (from Joan) |
| Grace | Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane | Grace, charm |
| Joan | Joan Baez | God is gracious |
| Stevie | Stevie Nicks | Crown (from Stephanie) |
| Carly | Carly Simon | Free woman (from Caroline) |
| Judy | Judy Collins | Praised (from Judith) |
| Cass | “Mama” Cass Elliot of the Mamas & the Papas | Short for Cassandra |
| Michelle | Michelle Phillips | Who is like God? |
| Linda | Linda Ronstadt | Pretty (Spanish); soft (Germanic) |
| Carole | Carole King | Free woman |
| Emmylou | Emmylou Harris | Blend of Emmy and Lou |
| Buffy | Buffy Sainte-Marie | Nickname for Elizabeth |
| Twiggy | The model Twiggy | Nickname for a slender figure |
| Jewel | Singer Jewel Kilcher, raised in a folk-music family | A precious stone |
| Melanie | Melanie Safka, who played Woodstock | Dark, black |
| Mimi | Mimi Fariña, folk singer | Nickname for Mary or Miriam |
Groovy festival and vibe names
Fun, offbeat names that capture the spirit of a summer festival — great for middle names, nicknames or pets.
| Name | Vibe | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Groovy | Cool, in the groove | A playful nickname |
| Paisley | Swirling print; a Scottish town | A real first name |
| Lyric | Words of a song | Music lovers |
| Melody | A tune | Classic musical name |
| Harper | Harp player | Folk musicians |
| Rhythm | A beat | Drummers’ daughters |
| Jubilee | Celebration | A joyful baby |
| Bohemia | Free-spirited lifestyle | A statement name |
| Journey | A trip, an adventure | Born wanderers |
| Kismet | Fate (Turkish, from Arabic) | Believers in destiny |
| Echo | Repeated sound; a Greek nymph | A dreamy girl |
| Fable | A story | Book lovers |
| Ziggy | From Ziggy Stardust | A glam-rock fan |
| Woodstock | The 1969 festival | Pets and nicknames |
How to choose a hippie girl name
- Pick a wearable version. Sunshine and Rainbow are pure ’60s; Sunny, Summer or Iris give a similar glow with less commitment.
- Use the middle slot for the wild one. Emma Moon or Clara Rain lets her choose how much hippie to show the world. Browse middle names for girls.
- Think about meaning over trend. Hippie names were about values — peace, love, nature, freedom. Pick the value that matters most to you.
- Be thoughtful with borrowed words. Names from Sanskrit or Indigenous languages carry spiritual weight; learn their meaning before you choose them.
- Pair it with a sibling set. River and Willow, Rain and Sky, Juniper and Sage all sound lovely together.
Frequently asked questions
What is a hippie name for a girl?
Classic hippie girl names include Sunshine, Rainbow, Harmony, Sky, Willow, Serenity and Juniper — names inspired by nature, peace and freedom.
What are famous hippie baby names?
Moon Unit (Frank Zappa’s daughter), Chastity (Sonny and Cher’s daughter) and River Phoenix, whose siblings were named Rain, Summer, Liberty and Joaquin, are well-known examples.
What are modern hippie girl names?
Juniper, Willow, Luna, Sage, Meadow, River and Wren feel free-spirited but fit right in on today’s playgrounds.
What hippie names mean peace?
Shanti (Sanskrit), Irene (Greek), Salome (Hebrew), Olive (a symbol of peace) and Harmony all connect to peace. See names that mean peace.
Is it okay to use the name Gypsy?
Many Romani people consider “gypsy” a slur, so we don’t recommend it as a name. Try Bohemia, Wren or Journey for a similar wandering spirit.