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Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Signers of the Declaration of Independence
These names changed the course of history. Each name was a signature on the Declaration of Independence.
By the YeahBaby.com editorial staff
Those looking for great baby boy names with historical significance need not look further. This list of patriots were the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Each first name is listed along with the last name(s) of the individuals. In true YeahBaby style, we list our favorite names first.
- Abraham - Clark
- Benjamin - Harrison
- Carter - Braxton
- Josiah - Bartlett
- Lewis - Morris
- Matthew - Thornton
- Oliver - Wolcott
- Philip - Livingston
- Samuel - Adams, Huntington and Chase
- Stephen - Hopkins
These names were also signers on July 4th, 1776. Each would make a great baby name. Well, except for the name Button!
- Arthur - Middleton
- Charles - Carroll
- Edward - Rutledge
- Elbridge - Gerry
- Francis - Lewis, Hopkinson and Lightfoot Lee
- George - Ross, Taylor, Walton, Wythe
- James - Smith and Wilson
- John - Adams, Hancock, Penn, Witherspoon and Hart
- Joseph - Hewes
- Lyman - Hall
- Richard - Henry Lee and Stockton
- Robert - Treat Paine
- Roger - Sherman
- Thomas - Jefferson, Nelson Jr, Lynch Jr, Heyward Jr and Stone
- William - Whipple, Ellery, Floyd, Hooper, Williams and Paca
- Button - Gwinnett
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