100+ Cute Western Baby Names

If you love Western names then this is the perfect list for you!

We’ve got a list of cool and cute Western baby names, plus we’ve taken inspiration from the hit TV show Yellowstone.

The show follows the Dutton family and all their personal, political and work dramas. It’s in its fifth and final season now, but I think the baby name inspiration potential of this show is still huge!

There are popular and familiar names in this list of baby names, along with some uncommon and rarely used names I think you will love.

Kayce and Dutton are my favourites!

You may also like these rare boy names and these baby name trends for 2024.

Western baby boy names

Let’s start with some cool Western names for your little cowboy.

Aaron: Exalted, strong, or teacher. Origin: Hebrew.
Abraham: Father of multitudes. Origin: Hebrew.
Ace: One, unity, or noble. Origin: Latin.
Alonzo: Noble and ready. Origin: Spanish.
Ambrose: Immortal, divine. Origin: Greek.
Amos: Carried by God. Origin: Hebrew.
August: Revered, venerable. Origin: Latin.
Bartholomew: Son of the furrow. Origin: Aramaic.
Benjamin: Son of the right hand. Origin: Hebrew.
Bennet: Blessed. Origin: Latin.
Bill / Billy: Resolute protector. Origin: English (diminutive of William).
Butch: Manly, brave. Origin: English (often a nickname).
Calvin: Bald. Origin: Latin.
Carson: Son of the marsh-dwellers. Origin: Scottish/Irish.
Clarence: Bright, clear. Origin: Latin.
Clinton: Settlement on the river Glyme. Origin: English.
Colt: Young horse. Origin: English.
Cooper: Barrel maker. Origin: English.
Darius: Maintains possessions well. Origin: Persian.
David: Beloved. Origin: Hebrew.
Elias: The Lord is my God. Origin: Greek/Hebrew.
Elijah: My God is Yahweh. Origin: Hebrew.
Ethan: Strong, firm. Origin: Hebrew.
Ezrah: Help, support. Origin: Hebrew.
Gabe: God is my strength. Origin: Hebrew (diminutive of Gabriel).
Garrett: Spear rule. Origin: Germanic/Old English.
George: Farmer. Origin: Greek.
Gideon: Hewer, one who cuts trees. Origin: Hebrew.
Giles: Young goat. Origin: Greek/Latin.
Gus: Great, magnificent. Origin: Latin (diminutive of Augustus).
Hank: Ruler of the estate. Origin: English (diminutive of Henry).
Harrison: Son of Harry. Origin: English.
Harvey: Battle worthy. Origin: French/Germanic.
Horace: Timekeeper. Origin: Latin.
Houston: Settlement on the hill. Origin: Scottish.
Isaac: He will laugh. Origin: Hebrew.
Jack: God is gracious. Origin: English (diminutive of John or Jackson).
James: Supplanter. Origin: Hebrew.
Jasper: Treasurer. Origin: Persian.
Jeb: Beloved friend. Origin: Hebrew (diminutive of Jebediah).
Jed: Beloved of the Lord. Origin: Hebrew (diminutive of Jedidiah).
Jeremiah: God will uplift. Origin: Hebrew.
Jesse: Gift. Origin: Hebrew.
Jim: Supplanter. Origin: Hebrew (diminutive of James).
Kit: Bearer of Christ. Origin: Greek (diminutive of Christopher).
Lee: Meadow or clearing. Origin: English.
Levi: Joined, attached. Origin: Hebrew.
Luke: Light-giving. Origin: Greek.
Maxwell: Great stream. Origin: Scottish.
Micah: Who is like God? Origin: Hebrew.
Moses: Drawn out of the water. Origin: Hebrew.
Myles: Soldier or merciful. Origin: Latin/Greek.
Obediah: Servant of God. Origin: Hebrew.
Owen: Young warrior or well-born. Origin: Welsh.
Roderick: Famous ruler. Origin: Germanic.
Samuel: Heard by God. Origin: Hebrew.
Seth: Appointed, placed. Origin: Hebrew.
Theodore: Gift of God. Origin: Greek.
Travis: To cross over. Origin: French.
Ulysses: Wrathful or to hate. Origin: Latin (form of Odysseus).
Will: Resolute protector. Origin: English (diminutive of William).
Wyatt: Brave in war. Origin: English.
Zachariah: The Lord remembers. Origin: Hebrew.
Zeke: God strengthens. Origin: Hebrew (diminutive of Ezekiel)

Western girl names

Moving on now to the girls and these names are perfect country Western names for a little cowgirl.

Abigail: My father’s joy. Origin: Hebrew.
Ada: Noble, nobility. Origin: Germanic.
Amelia: Work, industrious. Origin: Germanic/Latin.
Augusta: Exalted, venerable. Origin: Latin.
Belle: Beautiful. Origin: French.
Betsy: Pledged to God. Origin: English (diminutive of Elizabeth).
Caroline: Free woman or strong. Origin: Germanic/Latin.
Charlotte: Free woman. Origin: French.
Clementine: Merciful, gentle. Origin: Latin.
Constance: Steadfast, constant. Origin: Latin.
Cora: Maiden. Origin: Greek.
Daisy: Day’s eye. Origin: English.
Delilah: Delicate, languishing. Origin: Hebrew.
Edwina: Rich friend. Origin: Old English.
Ella: Light, beautiful fairy woman. Origin: Greek/Germanic.
Eleanor: Bright, shining one. Origin: Greek/Latin.
Eliza: Pledged to God. Origin: Hebrew (diminutive of Elizabeth).
Ellie: Light, beautiful fairy woman. Origin: Greek/Germanic (diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, or Eloise).
Elvira: Truth, white, beautiful. Origin: Spanish/Germanic.
Emma: Universal, whole. Origin: Germanic.
Esther: Star. Origin: Persian/Hebrew.
Etta: Little one. Origin: English (diminutive of Henrietta).
Eudora: Good gift. Origin: Greek.
Frances: Free one. Origin: Latin.
Flora: Flower. Origin: Latin.
Georgia: Farmer. Origin: Greek.
Grace: Grace, favor. Origin: Latin.
Hannah: Grace, favor. Origin: Hebrew.
Hattie: Home ruler. Origin: English (diminutive of Harriet).
Helen: Bright, shining light. Origin: Greek.
Hope: Desire of fulfillment. Origin: English.
Humility: Humbleness. Origin: English (virtue name).
Isabel: Pledged to God. Origin: Hebrew (variant of Elizabeth).
Jane: God is gracious. Origin: Hebrew/English.
Jessamine: Jasmine flower. Origin: Persian/Arabic.
Joan: God is gracious. Origin: Hebrew/English.
Josephine: God will increase. Origin: Hebrew.
Judith: Woman from Judea. Origin: Hebrew.
Katherine: Pure. Origin: Greek.
Lenora: Light. Origin: Greek (variant of Eleanor).
Lorraine: From the province of Lorraine. Origin: French.
Lucy: Light. Origin: Latin.
Lydia: Woman from Lydia. Origin: Greek.
Mae: Bitter or pearl. Origin: English (variant of May or Mary).
Mary: Bitter or beloved. Origin: Hebrew.
Maybelle: Lovable. Origin: French.
Minerva: Goddess of wisdom. Origin: Latin.
Myra: Admirable. Origin: Greek.
Nelly: Light. Origin: Greek/English (diminutive of Helen or Eleanor).
Nettie: Grace. Origin: English (diminutive of Annette or Henrietta).
Nora: Light or honor. Origin: Greek/Latin (diminutive of Honora or Eleanor).
Pearl: Precious gem. Origin: Latin.
Polly: Wished-for child. Origin: English (diminutive of Mary).
Rachel: Ewe. Origin: Hebrew.
Rebecca: To tie, bind. Origin: Hebrew.
Rosie: Rose. Origin: Latin (diminutive of Rose).
Rowena: Fame, joy. Origin: Welsh.
Ruth: Friend, companion. Origin: Hebrew.
Sarah: Princess. Origin: Hebrew.
Shirley: Bright meadow. Origin: English.
Susannah: Lily. Origin: Hebrew.
Selina: Moon. Origin: Greek.
Stella: Star. Origin: Latin.
Willa: Resolute protection. Origin: Germanic.
Winifred: Blessed peacemaking. Origin: Welsh.

Yellowstone names

Now if you are looking for a Western moniker then you have to take inspiration from Yellowstone. Here are some top name ideas from the hit TV show.

Dutton: The Duttons are the family at the centre of the Yellowstone story. However I think using the surname as a first name is a great idea for something a little different! It means hill town.

Kayce: I suspect we will see this name surge in popularity both for boys and girls. It’s a nice alternative to the name Casey. In the show Kayce is the tough husband and younger son of John Dutton. The name means alert and watchful.

Evelyn: A pretty British name meaning desired, island and wished for.

Carter: “Cart driver” or “transporter of goods by cart.”

James: Meaning “supplanter”.

Jamie: A diminutive of James, meaning “supplanter” or “one who follows.”

Beth: Shortened form of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God” or “God is my oath”. In the show Beth is the only daughter of John Dutton and an extremely fiery personality!

Bethany: A biblical name, referring to a village near Jerusalem, possibly meaning “house of figs.”

Cara: Of Latin origin, meaning “dear” or “beloved.”

Jacob: Meaning “supplanter” or “heel grabber.”

Monica: Meaning “to advise” or “to warn.”

John: Meaning “God is gracious.”

Lloyd: Of Welsh origin, possibly meaning “gray-haired” or “sacred.”

Walker: Occupational name, referring to someone who walked on freshly tilled soil to compress it.

Tate: Of Old English origin, meaning “cheerful” or “merry.”

Rip: A nickname or short form, meaning strength and might. I love this cute and short name – it’s unusual as a standalone first name. You could use it as a nickname for Ripley, Robert, Richard or Rupert.

Cole: Derived from the Old English word “col,” meaning “coal” or “charcoal.”

Jimmy: A diminutive of James, meaning “supplanter” or “one who follows.”

Colby: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “coal settlement” or “dark village.”

Ryan: Of Irish origin, meaning “little king” or “illustrious.”

Emily: Meaning “rival” or “industrious.”

Melody: A word name referring to a sequence of musical tones.

Jake: A short form of Jacob, meaning “supplanter” or “heel grabber.”

Avery: Of Old English origin, meaning “ruler of the elves.”

Teal: A nature-inspired name, referring to a greenish-blue colour.

Cassidy: Of Irish origin, meaning “curly-haired” or “clever.”

Ethan: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “strong,” “firm,” or “enduring.”

Ellis: Of Welsh origin, meaning “benevolent” or “kind.”

Wade: Of Old English origin, meaning “to go” or “to ford.”

Clint: Possibly a short form of Clinton, meaning “settlement on a hill.”

Mia: Of Italian origin, meaning “mine” or “belonging to me.”

Laramie: Possibly derived from a Native American word, meaning “tear” or “crying.”

Travis: Of Old French origin, meaning “crossing” or “crossroads.”

Garrett: Of Germanic origin, meaning “brave spearman.”

Abby: A diminutive of Abigail, meaning “my father is joyful.”

Clara: Of Latin origin, meaning “clear,” “bright,” or “famous.”

Shea: Of Irish origin, meaning “admirable” or “hawk-like.”

Margaret: Of Greek origin, meaning “pearl.”

Elsa: Shortened form of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God” or “God is my oath.”

Thomas: Of Aramaic origin, meaning “twin.”

Ennis: Of Irish origin, possibly meaning “island” or “one choice.”

Colton: Of Old English origin, meaning “coal town” or “settlement.”

Grady: Of Irish origin, meaning “noble” or “illustrious.”

Noemi: A variant of Naomi, meaning “pleasantness” or “delight.”

Risa: Of Spanish origin, meaning “laughter” or “smile.”

Alina: Of Greek origin, meaning “light” or “bright.”

Claire: Of French origin, meaning “clear,” “bright,” or “famous.”

Jack: A diminutive of John, meaning “God is gracious.”

Zane: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “gift from God.”

Teonna: A modern name without a widely recognised specific meaning.