Maverick

A name like Maverick will encourage your little one to follow their own path even when the crowd is sprinting toward another. Non-conforming in every sense, this gender-neutral title can be an English word, a last name, or a first name. The story of how Maverick came to wear so many hats began in Texas in the 1800s, when Samuel Maverick, a lawyer, refused to brand his cattle. He became known as an independent individual who dissented from the norm, and his last name inspired a word of that very definition.

Interestingly, the name Maverick is said to derive from the Welsh phrase mawr-rwyce, meaning "valiant hero," so you can tell sweet Maverick that fearlessness and empowerment are echoed in every letter of their name. You might also "feel the need... the need for speed" when you hear this moniker, as it's the call-sign of the headstrong fighter pilot played by Tom Cruise in Top Gun. Many in The Bump community call Maverick their guilty pleasure name, including kerribear1717, who says, "This is a #1 guilty pleasure name of mine. I loved the meaning. We love airplanes and Top Gun around here."