Smooth and sultry like a Southern drawl, Southern boy names make it hard not to fall head over heels in love with the new little man in your life. Their meanings—ranging from “blessed” to “righteous”—are magical too, and they come in just as many styles and variations as there are people and cultures across the South. If you love names with a little whimsy, Benoit and Marquise have an air of country charm and sophistication. Names like Kenyon, Hunter and Rusty are perfect for the wild at heart. And as for the classics, we reckon Southern baby boy names like Wyatt, Sutton and Beau will have you smitten.

The list for sweet Southern names doesn’t end here, of course; our 128 Southern Baby Names for Country Cuties has plenty more to choose from if you’re looking for something cool, cute or unique! And if you’re expecting a baby girl, why not inspire their inner Southern belle with these elegant Southern Baby Girl Names?