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We came across the name Maverick in 2006 when I was pregnant with our first child together. We found out we were having a girl. But my Husband loved this name because believe it or not my Husband's name is Starsky and our Son's name is Hutch,we figured that name went well with Starsky and Hutch. So in 2008 when we found out we were pregnant with a boy. There was no doubt in our minds about what we were going to name him. Then the "McCain-Palin" thing started and I was worried about people comparing his name. When people hear his name they say "Daddy must be a Cowboy".

I named my son "Maverick" before McCain-Palin started using the name!!!

My son's name is Maverick and he is very smart. I also love that there is no one else around or in his school with the same name. I like different.

Personal experiences with the name Maverick: | Edit

My son Mavryck (spelling change because i like to sub i for y and visa versa) was born in 2002. I got this name for my son from the movie Maverick (Mel Gibson) my husband being a huge fan of Top Gun (Tom Cruise) thinks that's where it came from. I love the country life, I wanted a son that would ride bulls and I wanted his name to sound tough and sexy so when he stared dating parents were skeptical about letting their daughter go out with him. I named my youngest son Hawkyns (2005), needed something just as tough for the next boy. So far they have exceeded expectations from their names, however, skateboarding and dirtbiking will out rank bull riding anyday. Oh well. My firstborn (daughter) is Bethani.

I have loved the name for a while from Tom Cruise in Top Gun to when McCain was running for President.I thought "Maverick" is such a Great name, masculine, non conforming, independent and strong. Even down to the flight emblem under it on McCains political stickers. It did it for us! i think we have a winner with this name!and its unique. I dont know any Mavericks on the playgrounds.

Nicknames for Maverick: | Edit

Rick, Mav, Mack, MavMan

Meanings and history of the name Maverick: | Edit

A 19th century Texas rancher with the surname of 'Maverick' refused to brand his calves. The name has since been used to describe an "independent" person or way of thinking.

It's not simply following a minority way of thinking, it's being different and unique entirely and not following the general view of things if it isn't something you believe in.

Maverick - means unbranded calf

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Maverick in song, story & screen: | Edit

LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is the hero of the 1986 film "Top Gun"