Are you a sports maniac and passionate and emotional when it comes to sports? Then this is the perfect place for you! Naming a child is one of the most important decisions in life and the entire process is extremely tedious yet adventurous. But, being a football fan or a sports maniac has its perk too!
Why involve in the confusing process of finding the perfect name for your little when you can simply name after your favorite footballer or athlete? Keeping in mind the interests of athletic and sports maniac parents, we have shortlisted 100 such names which are directly related to sports. Read till the end of the article and I am sure, you won’t be disappointed.
List of Sports Baby Names For Boys And Girls
Andre
Named after the famous Canadian sprinter, Andre de Grasse, this name means ‘manly.’
Dempsey
Named after the famous American boxer, Jack Dempsey who was also known by the name ‘Kid Blackie’, this name has a unique touch to it.
Rafael
A very popular name in Tennis, this European name is sure to turn heads!
Usain
Named after the famous sprinter, Usain Bolt, this name means ‘beautiful.’
Maria
Named after the famous Tennis player, Maria Sharapova, this name will never lose its charm!
Nadia
Named after the well known Romanian gymnast, this unique name is widely used in Europe.
Ronda
Named after the famous martial artist, Ronda Rousey, this name, which once was considered backdated, has started to gain popularity in recent times.
Carson
Named after the famous Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, Carson Palmer, this name has a feel of heritage to it.
Landon
Named after the famous United States footballer, Landon Donovan, this name is stylish.
Danilo
Named after the famous Honduran midfielder, Danilo Elvis Turcios Funez, this name means ‘God is my judge.’
Arjen
Named after the famous footballer, Arjen Robben, this name means ‘bright and shining.’
Christine
Named after the famous footballer, Christine Sinclair, this name is pretty and breath-taking.
Cristiano
Named after the world-famous footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, this name means ‘Christian.’
Beckham
Named after the famous footballer, David Beckham, this name is surely going to catch your eye.
Lionel
Named after the famous footballer, Lionel Messi, this name means ‘young lion.’
Alex
Named after the famous NFL player, Alex Carrington, this name means ‘defender of men.’
Rosey
Named after the famous football star from the New York Giants, girls with this name are meant to sporty.
Bryant
Named after the famous basketball player, Kobe Bryant, this name means ‘strong.’
Jordan
Named after the famous basketball player, Michael Jordan, this name has become famous in recent times.
Nolan
Named after the famous basketball player, Nolan Ryan, this name means ‘champion.’
Sheryl
Named after the famous retired basketball player, Sheryl Swoopes, this name means ‘darling.’
Lisa
Named after the famous basketball player Lisa Leslie, this name means ‘pledged to God.’
Chamique
Named after the former basketball player, this name means ‘song of joy.’
Hank
Named after the legendary baseball player, Hank Aaron, this name is extremely stylish.
Ali
Named after the world-famous boxer, Ali, this name means ‘supreme.’
Annika
Named after the famous female golfer, Annika Sorenstam, this name means ‘grace.’
Dara
Named after the professional wrestler, Dara Singh, this name means ‘oak tree.’
Elena
Named after the famous pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva, this name means ‘bright, shining light.’
Bo
Originated from Israel, this name means ‘strong and fast.’
Divine
Named after the famous sprinter, Divine Oduduru, this name means ‘holy.’
Maahir
Originated from Arabic, this name means ‘skilled.’
Shawn
Named after the famous artistic gymnast. Shawn Johnson, this name means ‘God is gracious.’
Agnieszka
Named after the famous tennis player. Agnieszka Radwanska, this German name means ‘kind.’
Ruth
Named after the famous Olympian, Ruth Beitia, this name means ‘truth.’
Abby
Named after the American footballer, Abby Womack, this name means ‘my father’s joy.’
Natalia
Named after the table tennis player, Natalia Partyka, this name means ‘Christmas Day.’
Dominique
Named after the famous gymnast, Dominique Dawes, this name means ‘of the Lord.’
Danica
Named after the famous American stock car racer, Danica Patrica, this name is very pretty.
Lavinia
Named after the famous gymnast Lavinia Milosovici, this name means ‘woman of Rome.’
Nastia
Named after the famous Olympian Nastia Liukin, this name means ‘resurrection.’
Shannon
Named after the famous artistic gymnast, Shannon Miller, this name means ‘wise river.’
Amelie
Named after the former tennis player, Amelie Mauresmo, this name means ‘strive.’
Dinara
Named after the former world champion tennis player, Dinara Safina, this name means ‘treasure.’
Brady
Named after the famous quarterback of the New England Patriots, this name is very popular and cool.
Misty
Named after the 3 times Olympic gold medal winner, Misty Trenor, this name is surely going to make your little one stand out.
Kallie
Named after the famous Canadian Olympian, Kallie Humphries, this name means ‘from the forest.’
Colt
Named after the famous quarterback, Colt McCoy, this is a great football-inspired name.
Achille
Named after the famous Cameroonian soccer player, Achille, this name has a feel of the Homeric hero, Achilles.
Mia
Named after one of the most famous United States football star, Mia, this name has a modern feel to it.
Thierry
Named after the famous French footballer, Thierry Henry, this is an exotic sporty name.
Carmelita
Named after the three times Olympic medallist in sprinting, Carmelita Jetter, this name means ‘little poem.’
Abdulkareem
Named after the famous athlete, Abdul Kareem Jabbar, this name means ‘servant of the most generous.’
Althea
Named after the famous tennis player, Althea Gibson, this name means ‘Marsh flower.’
Aramis
Named after the baseball player, Aramis Ramirez, this name refers to the one who belongs from Aramits, France.
Bode
Named after the famous U.S. Olympic skier, Bode Miller, this name means ‘messenger.’
Cael
Named after the Fianna warrior, Cael, this name means ‘slender.’
Malo
Originated from Hawaiian, this name means ‘a victorious man.’
Alistair
Originated from Greek, this sporty name means ‘defender of mankind.’
Aindreas
Originated from Irish, this name means ‘strong.’
Pernell
Named after the famous Motreal Canadiens star player, Pernell Karl, this name means ‘little rock.’
Brites
Originated from Celtic, this name means ‘strong.’
Eugenie
Named after the famous Canadian tennis player, Eugenie, this name means ‘well-born.’
Joss
Originated from German, this name means ‘champion.’
Hayley
Named after the five-time Olympic medallist, Hayley Wickenheiser, this name means ‘hero.’
Zafirah
Originated from Arabic, this name means ‘triumphant.’
Adalius
Named after New England Patriots’ linebacker, Adalius Thomas, this name is unique.
Ahman
Named after the famous honorary footballer, Ahman Green, this name has gained popularity in recent times.
Amare
Named after the famous American basketball player, Amare Stoudemire, this name originates from Ethiopia.
Evander
Originated from Greek, this name means ‘strong man.’
Serena
Named after the famous tennis champion, Serena Williams, this name means ‘tranquil’ or ‘serene.’
Tom
Named after the famous NFL player, Tom Brady, this name means ‘twin.’
Babe
Named after the famous American baseball player, George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr., this name means ‘foreign woman.’
Austin
Named after the famous left-winger of Toronto Maple Leafs, this name means ‘great’ or ‘magnificent.’
Connor
Named after the famous soccer player of New York Red Bulls, this name means ‘lover of hounds.’
Peyton
Originated from English, this name means ‘fighting-man’s estate.’
Noa
Originated from Hebrew, this name means ‘movement.’
Kendrick
Originated from English, this athletic name refers to the one who is ‘victorious.’
Alana
Named after the famous skateboarder. Alana Smith, this name means ‘serenity.’
Ozzie
Originated from English, this name means ‘divine power.’
Toni
Named after the famous baseball player, Toni Stone, this name means ‘priceless one.’
Dwayne
Named after the former professional basketball player, Dwayne Tyrone Wade Jr., this name means ‘dark.’
Candace
Named after the professional basketball player, Candace Parker, this is a beautiful girl’s name.
Hugo
Named after the famous French footballer, Hugo Lloris, this name means ‘mind.’
Billie
Named after the former tennis world champion, Billie Jean King, this name means ‘resolute protector.’
Miguel
Named after the professional baseball player, Jose Miguel Cabrera Torres, this name refers to the one who is like God.
Martina
Named after the greatest female tennis player of 1975, Martina Navratilova, this name means ‘warrior.’
Megan
Named after one of the most successful female footballers, Megan Rapinoe, this name means ‘pearl.’
Sergio
Named after the famous Real Madrid football star, Sergio Ramos Garcia, this name means ‘soldier.’
Hope
Named after the former American national team goalkeeper, Hope Solo, this name is a sign of positivity.
90. Marta
Named after the famous footballer, Marta Viera da Silva, this name means ‘warrior.’
Hilda
Named after the first British woman to successfully cross the English Channel, Hilda Sharp, this name means ‘battle.’
Nile
Named after the famous artistic gymnast, Nile Wilson, this name means ‘champion.’
Sidney
Named after the Canadian professional ice hockey player, Sidney Crosby, this name means ‘wide meadow.’
Tianna
Named after the two-time Olympian gold medal recipient, athlete Tianna Bartoletta, this name means ‘princess.’
Sophia
Originated from Greek, this name means ‘wisdom.’
Liam
Originated from Irish, this name means ‘resolute protection.’
Aiden
Originated from Irish, this name means, ‘little and fiery.’
Bjorn
Named after the former famous tennis player, Bjorn Borg, this name is out of the box.
Bradman
Named after the legendary cricketer, Donald Bradman, this name is old-fashioned yet exotic.
Guy
Named after the famous NFL player, Guy Lafleur, this name means ‘guide.’
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Mother of Two children. I’m a former teacher with a background in child development and a passion for Good parenting. I understand child development and know how to develop activities to help children learn and grow. Spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and volunteering in my community.
