Baby name inspiration from some of the greatest artists throughout time. With names like Michelangelo and Frida, you are sure to find the perfect baby boy name or baby girl name for your sweet baby!
Artist baby boy names
Here are some handsome baby boy names inspired by famous artists from the renaissance to modern day. Use this list to help choose the perfect first or middle name for your son!
1. Michelangelo
Michelangelo was a famous and talented painter, and sculptor. This is a strong name that isn't overused.
Mike could be a great nickname idea.
2. Leonardo
Leonardo Davinci was a famous painter and inventor.
- German origin meaning brave as a lion
- A nickname for him could be Leo.
3. Pablo
Inspired by Pablo Picasso, this is another cute boy name!
- Mexican for small or humble.
4. Vincent
Another baby name for your son could be inspired by the impressionist Vincent Van Gogh.
- Latin for conquering.
- Vince could be a nickname idea.
5. Claude
Claude Monet was another famous impressionist painter.
6. Rembrandt
Rembrandt would be a very unique name for your son, but unforgettable nonetheless.
- Rembrandt means advice given with sword.
- A nickname for him could be Rem or Remmy.
7. Johannes
Johannes would be a cool first or middle name for your son!
- Johannes is Hebrew for God is gracious.
8. Raphael
Inspired by the master painter from the renaissance, Raphael is a strong and handsome name.
- Hebrew for God has healed.
9. Botticelli
Botticelli was another renaissance painter in Florence. This would make great first or middle name idea.
- Botticelli means little barrel.
10. Henri
Henri Matisse was an impressionist painter.
- Means home ruler.
11. Norman
Norma Rockwell was an American painter with many great works like "The doctor and the doll" and "the runaway".
- Germanic for northman.
12. Donatello
Donatello was a well-known sculpture artist from the Renaissance.
- means gift from God.
13. Bob
Bob Ross was another talented landscape painter who gained a lot of populist from his shows and teaching lessons.
- Bob is British for bright or fame.
14. Thomas
Thomas Cole was another landscape painter with exceptional ability.
- Aramaic for twin.
- Tom or Tommy could be his nickname.
15. Giuseppe
Giuseppe Arcimboldo was a portrait painter who used objects like fruits and vegetables to capture a person's face. They are very abstract and unique just like the name!
- Italian for God will add.
16. Salvador
Salvador Dali was a surrealist painter who often painted things you might see in a dream.
- Mexican for savior.
Artist inspired baby girl names
Beautiful baby girl names inspired by the talented female artists throughout history. These names are great as a first or middle name for your daughter!
17. Frida
Frida Kahlo was famous for many of her self-portraits.
- It has a couple of meanings including peace and beautiful.
18. Georgia
Georgia O'Keefe was a famous modern painter.
- Greek for farmer or earth worker.
19. Elisabeth
Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun was a french portrait painter.
- Nicknames for her could be Liz or Beth.
- Elisabeth means God's promise.
20. Mary
Another baby girl name is inspired by Mary Cassatt, an impressionist painter and printmaker.
- Mary is Latin and Greek for beloved or wished for child.
21. Augusta
Augusta Savage was an important artists and sculptor during the civil rights movement.
- A nickname for her could be Auggie.
- Latin for majestic.
22. Louise
Louise Bourgeois designed and created many though-provoking sculptures as well as other sketchings.
- Louise means renowned warrior.
23. Helen
Helen Frankenthaler was an abstract expressionist painter.
- Greek for torch or light.
24. Yayoi
Yayoi Kusama was a Japanese artists who used polka dots in many of her pieces.
- Japanese for excellent, beautiful, or good.
25. Artemisia
Artemisia is a unique first or middle name for your daughter, inspired by Artemisia Gentileschi. She was an Italian baroque painter in the 17th century.
- Greek for perfect.
26. Lavinia
Lavinia Fontana was another Italian painter, who specialized in portraits.
- Latin for legendary mother of the roman people.
27. Judith
Judith Jans Leyster was a dutch painter in the 17th century.
- Hebrew for praised.
28. Angelica
Angelica Kauffman was an early neoclassical painter. This name would be great for a first or middle name.
- Nicknames for her could be Ann or Angel.
- Latin for angel.
29. Maria
Maria Inquierdo was well-known for her sculptures. Maria Blanchard was a cubist painter.
- Means star of the sea.
30. Laura
Laura Wheeler Waring was an American painter who specialized in painting African Americans.
- Latin for a bay laurel plant (which was the symbol of victory).
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