75 ‘Yellowstone’ Baby Names To Make Your Home Life Feel a Bit More Like the Duttons’ Ranch

If you haven't seen the show yet (what are you waiting for?!), this article could possibly be a big ol' spoiler. You've been warned. There are plenty of strong, big personalities in the show, and their names represent all of those different, specific intricacies and characteristics. But if you're already a fan of the hit show, buckle up, because we've got the 75 best Yellowstone baby names to share!

Personally, I was a bit late to jump on the bandwagon of the show, but I am so glad that I did! Full of drama, real-world nuances and raw entertainment, Yellowstone is already viewed as a classic.

If you love the Dutton drama and are either in the market for a new pet, or perhaps growing your family (congratulations!), then you've come to the best place to pick out a name for your new addition inspired by the unforgettable characters of John, Beth, Kayce and more. Keep reading to discover these 75 Yellowstone-inspired names and their meanings!

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75 Best Yellowstone Baby Names

1. John

As the patriarch of the show, it's no wonder they chose such a strong name! Of Hebrew origin, this name means "God is gracious."

2. Monica

Kayce's wife may not be as obsessive about cleaning as the other Monica, but she sure is just as lovable and has a spirited personality. This name meaning is "truth" or "advisor."

3. Kayce

Pronounced like "case + see." Definitely fitting for his character given that he's a loving dad and husband, Kayce means "alert" and "watchful."

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4. Beth

A force of nature in Yellowstone! Her character knows what she wants and how to get it. One meaning of this name is "God is bountiful" and she surely personifies a life of bounty!

5. Jamie

The name Jamie means "supplanter" which is a term meaning someone who wrongfully, or illegally, seizes and keeps the place of another. Yikes.

6. Lloyd

A good-ole-boy. He may come off as a bit gruff at first, but give him time and he'll steal your heart. Meaning "gray-haired" or "sacred" in Welsh culture, Lloyd is a great name for this old cowboy.

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7. Walker

A name that means someone who cleaned cloth of oil and dirt, according to the English origin. Since it seems like he wants nothing to do with the dirty deeds of the ranch at first, Walker is an apt name for his character.

8. Lee

Lee comes from the English word laye which means "meadow" or "clearing in the woods." Just tug out my heartstrings now, would you? While the meaning of the name itself is beautiful, the additional meaning tacked on by the Yellowstone character is downright sad.

9. Carter

Another English originating name, Carter means "transporter of goods by cart." Very literal. This character was introduced by way of Beth while they were both waiting outside the hospital. Circumstances unfold and she ends up taking him under her wing.

10. Laramie

This means "leafy grove" or "protecting hands." I bet her horse is glad for those protective hands while they're barrel racing!

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11. Jimmy

It's been said that people who possess the name Jimmy are often friendly, outgoing and charismatic. This character is rather friendly and outgoing, if a bit naïve and impressionable.

12. Tate

The British meaning of this name is "cheerful" which is very fitting for this (at first) young boy. The son of Kayce and Monica, Tate loves to learn the life of the ranch.

13. Summer

Unsurprisingly, the name Summer can indicate warmth, abundance and vitality while alluding to the beauty of the season. This character may come off as a bit abrasive at first, but as the audience gets to know her more she seems more relatable and warm.

14. Dan

In Hebrew, the name Dan means "God is my judge." Given how irrationally Dan in the show acts at times, it definitely seems he thinks his only judge is God.

15. Evelyn

The late wife of John Dutton, it's made apparent that Evelyn is missed greatly in the show. The name means "desired" or "wished for" and we think that's the perfect name for this character!

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16. Sarah

This name means "noblewoman" or "princess" and the character does display that sort of air about her as she introduces herself and her intentions to Jamie for taking over the ranch.

17. Clara

With a name meaning "bright" or "famous," it's no wonder she's the only employee who survived John Dutton's clean-out after becoming governor.

18. Travis

Primarily masculine, it's thought that those with the name Travis are hard workers and very diligent. As a horse trader of the 6666 ranch in Texas, this seems to be rather fitting for this character.

19. Roarke

A rancher who works for the same company as Sarah, and definitely makes it known that he wants Yellowstone just as badly. One of the meanings of this name is "kingly," which you'd have to think of yourself if you want to take on the Duttons!

20. Ryan

Also the name of the actor who plays Walker, Ryan is an Irish name from the words "righ" and "an" which mean "little king." In the show, Ryan is a ranch hand for Yellowstone and a livestock agent for the Montana Livestock Association. People with the name Ryan are often thought of as leaders, which fits this character's role.

21. Mia

Laramie's friend and also a barrel racer, Mia dates Jimmy for a while, until the drama starts! (Barrel racers, right?) Stemming from Egyptian origins, Mia means "beloved."

22. Robert

As a German name meaning "bright fame," this can be seen as a tribute to the character shot by his brother-in-law. There were circumstances leading up to that act, but it doesn't make his memory any less bright for those that loved him.

23. Lynelle

A name that means "pretty woman." As a love interest for John Dutton, it's a very fitting name for this lovely lady!

24. Danny

The father of an abducted girl that Kayce returns to her family after finding them and... taking care of the situation. Once again meaning "God is my judge," we sure hope that's the only judgment this father received after helping avenge his daughter.

25. Donnie

Meaning "ruler of the world," which is rather fitting for someone as arrogant as a crooked sheriff. He seemingly had good intentions, but he met a bitter end while John and Rip were trying to save him.

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26. Rowdy

A name that—wait for it—means "loud" or "spirited." As Rip's mentor, he'd better be of strong spirit!

27. Ross

Meaning "headland" and is a Scottish Highland clan name. As an elderly ranch hand at the 6666 ranch, it's fitting that he knows the land of Texas so well and offers advice to Jimmy when he's stationed there.

28. Colby

Comes from Norse origins meaning "swarthy person's settlement." Swarthy means dark-skinned, and it's rather obvious why they chose this name for this character. The love interest of Teeter, Colby realizes he's finding more than just a way of life on the infamous ranch.

29. Mo

The driver and assistant to Chief Thomas Rainwater. One of the meanings of the name Mo is "wise protector" which is perfect for this friend/bodyguard!

30. Garrett

Those who are named Garrett are thought to be ambitious and brave. As we find out that this character is the birth father of Jamie, and how Jamie came to be a member of the Dutton family, we can see how Garrett's ambition blinded him in his past.

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31. Abby

Comes from the name Abigail and one of its meanings is "gives joy." This character is the love interest of Ryan and is an aspiring country music singer whose music brings a great amount of joy to many!

32. Christina

Prominently feminine, those named Christina are said to be empathetic, caring and filled with a deep sense of purpose. As the main love interest of Jamie, and later the mother of his child, she proves to have a strong purpose in providing the best future for her baby.

33. Thomas

Whoever is named Thomas can be thought of as a creative thinker. As Chief, this character is challenged to come up with plenty of solutions for his people on the reservation.

34. Kelly

Kelly Reilly plays Beth Dutton. The name Kelly means "warrior" or "bright-headed." This is arguably a more fitting name for the character than Beth!

35. Cole

Cole Hauser plays Rip. With a Greek meaning of "victory of the people," this is another name that seems more fitting for the character than the name they were given! Is this a coincidence, or just stellar casting?

36. Luke

Luke Grimes plays Kayce. The name Luke means "light-giving." Kayce's character does bring plenty of light to the Dutton family!

37. Jennifer

Jennifer Landon plays Teeter. Meaning "the fair one," this actress' name seems to be quite the opposite of the character she plays! While Teeter is a lovable character, she is not exactly fair in the sense of being meek.

38. Kelsey

Kelsey Asbille plays Monica. Those with the name Kelsey are attributed the characteristics of being adventurous, curious and all around lively individuals. It's safe to say that Monica is curious in the show, as well as adventurous!

39. Wes

Wes Bentley plays Jamie. The name Wes is usually short for Wesley or Weston and those with these names are said to be intelligent and loyal, often drawn to careers in law enforcement or politics. As Jamie is a politician in the show, this is another example of great casting!

40. Forrie

Forrie J. Smith plays Lloyd. An old French name derived from Forrest, Forrie can mean "woodsman" or "lives in wood." Lloyd is a tough old cowboy who could pull off being a woodsman rather well!

41. Dave

Dave Annable plays Lee. Dave means "beloved" and "son of David." As the son of John Dutton, Dave's character Lee was definitely portrayed as beloved.

42. Finn

Finn Little plays Carter. Finn is an Irish name meaning "fair." While the life of character Carter seems anything but fair, we think his chance at life on the ranch can help better his circumstances!

43. Jefferson

Jefferson White plays Jimmy. People with the name Jefferson are thought to be intelligent, independent and show leadership skills. Jimmy chose to turn his life around and even went off on his own—more or less—to Texas instead of staying with what was familiar, and grew substantially in the process. That seems like leadership to us.

44. Hassie

Hassie Harrison plays Laramie. Of Scottish and Irish origin, the name Hassie literally means "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." When this barrel racer bunks up with the ranch hands she certainly has a way of ruling the bunk house!

45. Harrison

The last name of Hassie. A surname in this case, Harrison can also be a given name. Meaning "Harry's son," people with this name show outgoing, lively and expressive characteristics.

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46. Brecken

Brecken Merrill plays Tate. The name Brecken means "little freckled one" and given Tate's age and demeanor at the beginning of the show, this seems to be a pretty fitting role!

47. Piper

Piper Perabo plays Summer. Meaning "pipe or flute player," this was originally an occupational name in Britain. It's said that people named Piper have a strong sense of individuality and can sometimes be impulsive. The character Summer shows a healthy amount of impulsiveness if you ask us!

48. Josh

Josh Holloway plays Roarke. Josh is normally short for Joshua and means "Jehovah is salvation." This would be a perfect name for those cowboys with strong faith!

49. Gil

Gil Birmingham plays Chief Thomas Rainwater. Gil is a Hebrew name meaning "bright promise," "joy" or "small goat." While "small goat" may be cute for a toddler, the additional meanings of this name will help in maturity.

50. Kevin

Kevin Costner plays John Dutton. The name Kevin means "handsome," according to its Irish roots. I think we can all agree that Kevin Costner is, in fact, a handsome man.

51. Gretchen

Gretchen Mol plays Evelyn. A German name meaning "pearl," Gretchen stems from the name Margaret. Pearls are formed under pressure and take many years to fully form, signifying the beauty and wisdom gained through experience.

52. Taylor

Taylor Sheridan plays Travis (and wrote the show!). Another occupational name, Taylor means "to cut." As a filmmaker and screenwriter, Taylor Sheridan must have yelled "cut!" at least a few times in his life.

53. Sheridan

The last name of writer/actor Taylor. The name Sheridan means "seeker" and holds Gaelic origins. While it is a surname derived from O'Sirideáin, it can just as easily be used as a given name!

54. Eden

Eden Brolin plays Mia. Meaning "place of pleasure and delight," Eden is a name of Hebrew origin and biblical nature. As Jimmy's first barrel racer girlfriend, she surely brought delight into his life—at least until the relationship ended.

55. Ian

Ian Bohen plays Ryan. A Scottish name meaning "God is gracious."

56. Michaela

Michaela Conlin plays Sarah. The feminine version of Michael, Michaela means "who resembles God." The character Sarah must think pretty highly of herself given her job as Market Equities' lawyer, but we think it's closer to a shark than to God.

57. Jeremiah

Jeremiah Bitsui plays Robert. Meaning "the Lord exalts," Jeremiah is another fitting name for the role of Robert in that Robert's death could be seen as a way to dignify his character. The reason he died is less dignified, but he was doing what he thought was best.

58. Wendy

Wendy Moniz plays Lynelle. Made more popular by Peter Pan, the name Wendy means "friend" or "blessed ring" and has English origin. As a friend of John Dutton, we think the name Wendy is synonymous with the character Lynelle.

59. Geno

Geno Segers plays Danny. Of Italian origin and meaning "well-born or noble," we think this fits well with Danny's character. His noble act of caring for his daughter, and any that may meet the same fate in the future, conforms to his actor's name.

60. Hugh

Hugh Dillon plays Donnie. Hugh is primarily a male name meaning "soul," "mind" or "intelligence" and stems from British origins. Sheriff Donnie made some rather unintelligent decisions, maybe if this character's name was Hugh, he wouldn't have!

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61. Denim

Denim Richards plays Colby. The name Denim means "strong cloth" or "sturdy fabric." The character Colby seems to personify what it means to be made of strong cloth when he saves Teeter from the horse trampling in the river.

62. Will

Will Patton plays Garrett. From the name William, Will means "desiring peace, determined protector." The biological father of Jamie, it's safe to say that Garrett desired peace with him and also felt a need to protect him, if he could.

63. Jill

Jill Hennessy plays Senator Huntington. Jill means "child of gods" or "youthful." It could be argued that Senator Huntington's role on the show was youthful, as fans noticed that she didn't appear much after the first episode, despite being an integral part of the feud between Chief Rainwater and the Dutton family.

64. Timothy

Timothy Reynolds plays Attorney General Stewart. Meaning "God's honor," the name Timothy is of Greek origin and comes from the name Timotheos meaning "honoring God." To be attorney general is definitely an honor, but Stewart's actions of teaming up with Governor Perry and Jamie seem to be a bit less honorable.

65. Kai

Kai Caster plays Rowdy. Of Welsh origin and a gender-neutral name, Kai means "keeper of the keys" or "earth." Rowdy was Rip's mentor, but that ended abruptly when a fight stemmed from Rowdy insulting Beth. If there's one thing we've learned from watching this show, it's that Rip's love for Beth knows no bounds!

66. Moses

Moses Brings Plenty plays Mo. The Hebrew origins of the name Moses mean "to pull out" or "to draw out." In a literal sense, you could say that Mo draws out the Chief, since he is his driver... but that may be a bit of a stretch.

67. Lainey

Lainey Wilson plays Abby. Meaning "bright shining light," the name Lainey fits the character Abby because she is a country music star!

68. James

James Pickens Jr. plays the Old Cowboy. It's said that those with the name James are strong, confident and reliable. This old cowboy says, "You know what a tie is, don't you? It's the leash your master cut 'cause he knows you ain't going nowhere" to Jamie after he tries offering him money to "bridge the gap" of little to no work. Seems like a strong character to us!

69. Katherine

Katherine Cunningham plays Christina. Strong-willed, daring and assertive are all traits attributed to those named Katherine. Christina is Jamie's girlfriend and campaign manager as he ran for governor. We'd say those attributes definitely fit both women!

70. Dawn

Dawn Oliviera plays Sarah. The name Dawn means, unsurprisingly, "the first appearance of light" or "daybreak." Sarah Atwood is a lawyer whose presence may not exactly seem like an appearance of light, but it could be alluding to the hope of a brand new day, or change, for Montana.

71. Bingham

The last name of Ryan, who plays Walker. An English name, Bingham means "hollow homestead." Walker seems to be a lone wolf type character, traveling where he sees fit for the current stage of his life. That could seem a sort of hollow homestead to some!

72. Lilli

Lilli Kay plays Clara. The lily flower is a symbol of innocence, purity and beauty. The name holds the same meaning, especially in German culture. Clara is John's assistant while he holds the office of governor and seems to be a character of pure intentions.

73. Brett

Brett Conrad is one of the writers of Yellowstone. People named Brett are thought to be strong and resilient. If there are any consistent themes of the show, it's that everyone is strong and very resilient!

74. Conrad

The last name of writer Brett. The name Conrad means "brave counsel." We think it's safe to assume that there was much counsel going on while writing this show.

75. Eric

Eric Jay Beck is one of the writers of Yellowstone. An Old Norse name meaning "forever ruler" or "ever powerful" Eric is typically a masculine name. Fans of the show will agree, Yellowstone is sure to be ever-powerful!

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