30 Detroit-inspired baby names for your future kid

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 9:00 pm

Having a baby? Need a name that's unique as your upcoming bundle of joy? Here's some options inspired by your favorite city on the planet, because nothing says Detroit pride like naming your kid after it.

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Dequindre
This name kills. You’re welcome.

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Woodbridge
You’re basically setting your kid up for success with this one. Plus, you can call ‘em Woody for short, which is fun.

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John R
Remember, there’s no period after the “R”

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Woodward
Classic.

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Duggan
Boss.

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Freep
Show off your quirk and your intellect with this nod to free speech.

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Gilbert
A tribute to greatness.

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Caesar
Just think, you could call him Lil C for short.

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Beaubien
How can you not be successful with a name like Beaubien?

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Marshall
Whatever you do, just don’t make the middle name Mathers.

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Highland
A name that will carry your child from infancy to a very respectable elderly gentleman.

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Schaefer
Show your west side pride.

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Joelou
Go ahead, sound it out and tell us it’s not a great name.

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Belle
Did you know that the island was originally named after a girl named Belle? Full circle, folks.

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Shillelagh
Have fun teaching your kid to spell that one!

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Forde
You know, like Lorde.

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Ambassador
If Kanye can name his daughter North, you can name yours Ambassador.

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Martius/Martia
No matter the sex, you’ve got options to name your baby after a place with a sandbox bar.

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Beaubien
How can you not be successful with a name like Beaubien?

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Joelou
Go ahead, sound it out and tell us it’s not a great name.

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