Tennis Player Names

Good tennis player names for a baby. (note: these are just my opinions there are plenty of other tennis players with names that would be good for a child)
  1. Adrian
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "man of Adria"
    • Description:

      Adrian is one of those names that’s easy to picture on all kinds of people. From an active and energetic five-year-old to your great grandpa, from the coolest, breeziest guy you know, to the quiet, serious one, it’s no wonder Adrian has always made the US Top 500 since the early 20th century.
  2. Alexander
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      Alexander has been in a Top 25 boys' name in the US for 30 years now. But namers are still attracted to its imposing historic pedigree.
  3. Amanda
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "she must be loved"
    • Description:

      Amanda may no longer be the most popular girls' name in her class, but she is still among the prettiest and has a lovely meaning. Amanda was one of the romantic-sounding girls’ names that rocketed to stardom in the eighties, along with Samantha, Vanessa, et al.
  4. Andy
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Andrew, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"
    • Description:

      Although we prefer Drew to the old Raggedy Andy, Andy has overtaken Drew as a name in its own right. About twice as many baby boys are named Andy, just Andy -- though about eight times as many parents go with the full Andrew.
  5. Anett
    • Angelique
      • Origin:

        French diminutive of Angela
      • Meaning:

        "angelic"
      • Description:

        Angelique was the fastest-rising girl name of 2021, influenced by French-Mexican actress Angelique Boyer, who starred in the telenovela Imperio de mentiras (Empire of Lies).
    • Ashleigh
      • Alison
        • Bianca
          • Origin:

            Italian
          • Meaning:

            "white"
          • Description:

            Bianca, the livelier Italian and Shakespearean version of Blanche, has been chosen by many American parents since the 1990s, just as Blanca is a favorite in the Spanish-speaking community. Its meaning of white relates to snow, making it one of the prime names for winter babies.
        • Caroline
          • Origin:

            French, feminine variation of Charles
          • Meaning:

            "free man"
          • Description:

            Caroline is a perennial classic, one of the elite group of girls' names that's ALWAYS ranked among the Top 1000 and that's been in the Top 100 since 1994. Elegant yet strong, Caroline calls to mind the Kennedy Camelot years and Princess Caroline of Monaco.
        • Casper
          • Origin:

            Dutch form of Jasper, Persian
          • Meaning:

            "bringer of treasure"
          • Description:

            This ancient name, also spelled Caspar, is finally shedding its ghostly image and moving into the 21st century. Popular in the Netherlands and Scandinavia, where it's sometimes shortened to Cas, Casper could ride the style coattails of cousin Jasper. Casper was one of the Three Magi who brought gifts to the infant Jesus along with Melchior and Balthasar.
        • Daria
          • Origin:

            Feminine variation of Darius, Persian or Latin from Greek
          • Meaning:

            "kingly or possess well"
          • Description:

            An early Christian martyr, a bespectacled MTV cartoon heroine, and Canadian supermodel Daria Werbowy: Daria is a name that manages to feel contemporary and usable without being exactly stylish. Which may be a positive, in terms of Daria not being in danger of overpopularity.
        • David
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "beloved"
          • Description:

            David is an enduring worldwide classic, used from ancient times to the present day.
        • Denis
          • Origin:

            French from Greek
          • Meaning:

            "god of Nysa"
        • Dominic
          • Origin:

            Latin
          • Meaning:

            "belonging to the lord"
          • Description:

            Dominic comes from the Latin name Dominicus and is common in the Roman-Catholic community. In the past it has been given to boys born on Sunday—the word "Sunday" in languages including Spanish and French shares Dominic’s roots. In use in the English-speaking world since medieval times, its most famous bearer was St. Dominic, founder of the Dominican order of monks in the thirteenth century.
        • Elina
          • Origin:

            Spanish, Italian, German, Greek, and English variation of Helen
          • Meaning:

            "bright, shining light"
          • Description:

            Elina is one of the many variations of mother name Helen to make the US Top 1000 list, and is given to around 300 girls each year. While it might blend in among the Helenas, Elenas, and Alinas, it might be a good way to go if you want the eh-lee-nuh pronunciation or the potential for nicknames Elle, Ellie, or Ella.
        • Elise
          • Origin:

            French variation of Elizabeth
          • Meaning:

            "pledged to God"
          • Description:

            Elise is one of those golden names that stylish but not TOO popular. Its appeal is due in large part to its French flair and to the love for El-names in general.
        • Felix
          • Origin:

            Latin
          • Meaning:

            "happy, fortunate"
          • Description:

            Felix is one of those ancient but nontraditional names for boys that have come into favor over the past few decades, a favorite of parents who want a masculine name with history and heft that breaks ranks with the standard Franks and Freds. Felix is also an international darling, ranking in the Top 100 in several European and English-speaking countries.
        • Gabriela
          • Origin:

            Italian and Spanish, feminine variation of Gabriel
          • Meaning:

            "God is my strength"
          • Description:

            This strong yet graceful feminine form of Gabriel is a modern favorite. The double L spelling is given to more than three times as many girls as the Gabriela version.
        • Jack
          • Origin:

            English, diminutive of John
          • Meaning:

            "God is gracious"
          • Description:

            Jack may have fallen from its Number 1 place in England, but in the US it's as popular as it was at its height in the 1920s and 1930s. A durable, cheery, everyman form of John, Jack ranks as one of the most popular boy names starting with J.