Langston
Boy · Old English / African American
langston · 2 beats
Meaning
From the tall man's town; reclaimed by Langston Hughes as a name of the Harlem Renaissance.
The vibe
Langston is jazz in a library. Vintage and academic, he carries the Harlem Renaissance in his name — a name of someone who reads, writes, and remembers.
Quick questions
Is Langston a boy's or a girl's name?
Langston is a boy's name of Old English / African American origin.
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