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200 Baby Names Meaning "Gold" — With Full Origins & Pronunciations

Names that mean "gold" — across Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Arabic, and more. All 267 names with full meanings and cultural context.

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  1. Girl Names Meaning "Gold"
  2. Boy Names Meaning "Gold"
  3. Unisex Names Meaning "Gold"

Names meaning "gold" appear across multiple cultural traditions — from ancient Hebrew and Greek to modern English coinages. Each carries this meaning in a distinct cultural context.

Names meaning "gold" — key facts

  • 267 names contain the meaning "gold"
  • 183 gender-specific names, plus 15 gender-neutral
  • Names meaning "gold" appear in Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Arabic, and Sanskrit traditions
  • Meaning-based name searches have grown 45% year-over-year as parents seek intentional names

Girl Names Meaning "Gold"

189 girl names with this meaning

#370
Aurelia
Latin↑ Rising
Golden
#524
Crysania
Greece
Golden or precious
#537
Arillia
American
Golden or glistening
#558
Orleen
American
light; pale; from the 'golden' or 'fair' land
#572
Aretta
Italian
Derived from 'Auretta', meaning 'golden'.
#572
Orietta
Italy
Golden
#595
Kressida
England
Derived from 'Chryseis', meaning 'golden' or 'golden-haired'.
#601
Zarrin
Persia/Iran
golden
#616
Chrysanthe
Greek
Golden flower
#623
Cressie
English-speaking countries
A derived form of Cressida, which may mean 'gold' or 'golden'
#640
Lemaya
African
Belonging to God; Golden or precious
#650
Sohini
India
golden; beautiful; a beautiful girl
#654
Altina
Turkey
In Turkish, the name Altina comes from 'altın,' which means 'golden.'; In Albanian, it signifies wealth and high value.
#658
Goldina
American
golden
#687
Goldie
English↑ Rising
Golden
#713
Goldena
American
A variant of Goldie, often associated with the color gold or golden.
#713
Marigold
American↑ Rising
golden flower
#729
Gola
African
a one who is worth more than gold
#735
Crisanta
Spanish-speaking countries
golden flower
#737
Swarna
India
Golden
#748
Senchal
India
A type of medicine made from gold, often used in traditional Ayurvedic treatments.
#772
Goldine
American
golden, precious
#780
Aurra
American
golden
#782
Aureli
Latin
Golden; gilded; Derived from Aurelius
#785
Eurith
United Kingdom
a name often associated with 'golden' or 'bright'
#817
Malasha
India
The name Malasha means 'a heart of gold' or 'pure heart'.
#847
Chrysanne
Greek
golden flower
#870
Oreanna
English-speaking countries
Golden
#891
Oreane
France
golden
#894
Orlinda
Spanish-speaking countries
golden or bright; famous land
#920
Zanthia
English-speaking countries
Golden; yellow, often associated with brightness and joy.
#924
Aury
English-speaking countries
golden
#926
Cresie
American
derived from the name 'Cressida', which may mean 'gold' or 'golden'
#932
Orella
American
Meaning 'golden' or 'gold plated'.
#958
Shwe
Myanmar
Golden
#961
Aureon
Latin
golden
#975
Auriona
Latin
A derivative of 'Aureus', meaning 'golden' or 'gilded'.
#1045
Tiffanyamber
American
Tiffany refers to a manifestation of God; Amber is a warm, golden gemstone
#1046
Kimly
Vietnam
Golden, precious
#1068
Aurelya
Italy
golden
#1079
Oberia
Spain
variant of 'Aurelia', meaning 'golden'; related to 'Ober', indicating 'to project' or 'to shine'
#1112
Suvanna
Thailand
golden; moonlight
#1120
Chrystle
American
gold; crystal
#1123
Ordella
Italy
Golden
#1153
Goldia
English-speaking countries
golden, reminiscent of gold
#1160
Auryana
American
A modern creation, possibly derived from 'Aurea,' meaning 'golden' in Latin, combined with 'Ana,' which means 'grace' in Hebrew.
#1169
Crissandra
Greece
golden flower
#1174
Goldye
American
golden
#1175
Criselda
Spanish-speaking countries
Golden Cross
#1175
Goldean
American
Golden
#1176
Orvetta
Italy
little gold
#1181
Chrysoula
Greece
golden
#1223
Auril
Latin America
golden
#1230
Eola
Ireland
Golden or radiant
#1243
Zarmeen
Persia
golden
#1245
Chryssa
Greece
golden
#1267
Orean
American
Golden, light
#1284
Oreal
English-speaking countries
Golden; something pertaining to the gold element
#1297
Goldene
American
Goldene
#1301
Kanchan
India
gold
#1313
Othelia
Greek
Wealthy.; Golden.
#1313
Sonal
India
golden
#1377
Oralia
Spanish-speaking countries
golden
#1382
Auryanna
Latin
golden
#1393
Qorianka
American
Golden
#1401
Gresa
Albania
Golden, beautiful
#1420
Aurilla
USA
golden
#1421
Chrisanthi
Greece
golden flower
#1445
Doree
France
golden; gilded
#1446
Tawn
American
a variant of Dawn; golden
#1500
Orlantha
American
Lands of gold
#1534
Auretta
Italy
Derived from 'Aurelio', meaning 'golden'; Refers to something precious or treasured
#1552
Christabell
American
Golden by Christ
#1565
Aurey
American
Golden.
#1574
Chrisoula
Greece
golden
#1574
Sonita
Persian-speaking countries
golden
#1594
Oriana
[Italian↑ Rising
Possibly derived from Latin aurum "gold" or from its derivatives, Spanish oro or French or. In medieval legend Oriana was the daughter of a king of England who married the knight Amadis.
#1597
Ballarie
English-speaking countries
derived from 'Ballarat', a historical city in Australia, associated with gold mining.
#1607
Marigene
American
A blend of Mary and Gene; often associated with flowers (marigold)
#1631
Chrisanthe
Greek
golden flower
#1659
Aurionna
American
Golden
#1659
Aureana
American
Golden
#1659
Chrysa
Greece
Golden
#1694
Zarhiya
Hebrew-speaking countries
golden light
#1707
Orlene
American
A variation of Orla, meaning golden princess.
#1728
Auralee
American
Golden light
#1744
Chrys
Greece
Golden
#1746
Orvella
American
golden
#1760
Minya
Egypt
The name of an ancient city in Egypt, often associated with the gold mines.
#1765
Oretta
Italy
Gold or golden
#1793
Chrysanthia
Greece
Golden flower; Referring to the chrysanthemum flower
#1837
Ariena
Latin
Derived from the word 'aureus,' meaning gold.
#1852
Aurieona
Latin
golden
#1860
Hema
India
gold, golden
#1881
Sonai
India
golden; precious
#1883
Canita
India
Meaning 'a girl with a heart of gold' or 'pure', signifying purity and kindness.
#1903
Thienkim
Vietnam
heavenly gold
#1914
Aureanna
American
Golden, shining light
#1919
Zahavah
Hebrew
golden, gold
#1933
Zorita
Spain
little gold
#1944
Zari
Persian-speaking countries↑ Rising
Shining, radiant; Gold or golden
#1945
Kinlei
American
Often interpreted as 'golden and beautiful'
#1949
Arysta
Latin America
Golden
#1967
Aareona
American
A modern, feminine name, potentially derived from 'Ariana' or 'Aureona,' meaning 'most holy' or 'golden.'
#1968
Learta
Albania
Derived from 'learti' meaning 'gold'.
#1978
Orvilla
English
golden town; from the gold town
#1981
Ambernique
American
golden
#1990
Oreana
Latin
golden
#1995
Sonakshi
India
Golden-eyed
#2195
Auriella
Latin↑ Rising
Golden
#2556
Arelys
Spain↑ Rising
golden
#2673
Zarina
Persian↑ Rising
golden
#2709
Golda
[Yiddish]↑ Rising
Means "gold" in Yiddish.
#2811
Nubia
Egypt↑ Rising
From the name of the ancient region and kingdom in Africa, south of Egypt. It possibly derives from the Egyptian word nbw meaning "gold".
#2893
Auri
Latin
golden
#3386
Aurielle
France
golden
#3529
Auria
Latin
golden
#4430
Orianna
English-speaking countries
Golden
#4745
Allora
American↑ Rising
Golden
#5243
Zahava
Hebrew-speaking countries
Golden, or one who is golden.

Boy Names Meaning "Gold"

63 boy names with this meaning

#509
Eldo
Italian
Derived from 'Eldoro', meaning 'golden'
#513
Orvil
American
Gold town
#559
Gould
United Kingdom
Gold, a person of wealth or prosperous
#564
Flavil
Latin America
Golden or yellow.
#581
Tawon
American
Derived from Tawny; meaning 'golden brown'
#603
Orvel
USA
golden or bright
#619
Goldman
Jewish heritage, English-speaking countries
golden man
#644
Ardit
Albania
Golden
#661
Orvell
American
Meaning 'golden town' or 'golden valley', combining elements of fine qualities.
#682
Besart
Albania
Heart of gold
#742
Flavis
Italy
yellow; blond; golden
#757
Doro
Greek
Gift; Golden; Pathway; Road
#769
Aurelio
Italian
Golden or gilded.
#872
Chrysander
Greek
Golden man
#924
Aureo
Spanish-speaking countries
Golden
#986
Orice
Origin unclear, potentially French or English
golden
#1001
Orville
American
gold town
#1062
Ornie
American
Derived from the name Orville, meaning 'gold town'.
#1072
Flavian
Latin
Flavus; yellow, golden
#1118
Orvan
American
Reputed to be a variant of Orville, meaning 'gold town' or 'golden city'.
#1216
Aurelius
Roman Empire↑ Rising
golden
#1239
Aurele
French-speaking countries
golden
#1428
Xanthus
Greece
yellow, golden
#1471
Eliphaz
Hebrew
my God is fine gold
#1531
Ofir
Hebrew
Ofir (עֹפִיר) means 'gold' and symbolizes richness and beauty.
#1554
Aurin
France
golden
#1562
Hemanth
India
Golden Sun
#1574
Kinji
Japan
A name whose meaning can vary based on the kanji used; often means 'gold' (金) and 'second' (次).
#1609
Orvie
American
A derivative of the name Orville, meaning 'goldtown' or 'shore.'
#1618
Auric
American
Golden, derived from 'aurum'
#1625
Oramel
American
Golden bread
#1650
Orval
American
golden town
#1653
Zaran
India
Golden; One who is bright or luminous
#1682
Rohil
India
the one who has a heart of gold
#1685
Orvill
English-speaking countries
gold town
#1699
Eldor
Hebrew-speaking countries
God is a helper; Potentially derived from 'Eldorado', meaning 'golden' or 'the gilded one'
#1726
Ophir
Hebrew-speaking regions
Gold; abundance.
#1779
Orvalle
French-speaking countries
Orval means 'golden valley'.
#1781
Hemant
India
Of the winter season; gold.
#1790
Goldmon
Germanic
golden man; wealthy
#1874
Orentha
American
Golden
#1955
Zarik
Armenia
golden
#2828
Midas
Greece↑ Rising
the one who has the golden touch
#4118
Auron
American
golden
#5956
Aureliano
Italy↑ Rising
golden
#6171
Sohan
India
golden, charming
#6256
Aurelian
Italy↑ Rising
Golden, gilded
#6431
Suvan
India↑ Rising
Gold or golden
#8269
Aureus
Ancient Rome
Golden
#9191
Gildardo
Spanish-speaking countries↑ Rising
Golden
#9853
Aurum
Latin
Gold; Element symbol for gold (Au)
#9942
Crisanto
Spanish-speaking countries↑ Rising
golden flower
—
Aurelien
France↑ Rising
Golden
—
Aurik
Latin America
Golden.
—
Jaquarius
American
Derived from the name 'Jacarius', combining elements of 'Jack' and the Latin 'Aureus' meaning golden.
—
Orlan
English-speaking countries↑ Rising
golden
—
Zalan
Hungary
Means 'golden' or 'one who is golden'.
—
Swarnim
India
golden
—
Arlind
Albania
golden man
—
Daric
Persia (Iran)
A gold coin
—
Auro
Italy
golden; dawn
—
Orlyn
American
Golden land; From the golden land
—
Sovann
Cambodia↑ Rising
Gold; Golden; treasure; Prosperity

Unisex Names Meaning "Gold"

15 gender-neutral names with this meaning

#647
Orla
Ireland
Meaning 'golden princess'.
#672
Sovanna
Cambodia
golden, wealth
#1142
Orea
Spanish-speaking countries
Orea means 'golden' or 'of the mountains'.; In the Philippines, it can also refer to 'beautiful' or 'precious'.
#1306
Oriel
English
golden; gate
#1361
Orell
American
golden
#1480
Aurian
Latin
Golden
#1554
Euri
Wales
golden
#1569
Auren
American
Golden light
#1848
Zaryn
Poland
Polish: A form of 'Zarina', meaning 'golden'.
#2154
Golden
American↑ Rising
Shining, brilliant, resembling gold
#2203
Jin
China↑ Rising
Gold, metal
#3939
Kim
Korea
gold; forest
#7326
Auryn
American↑ Rising
golden
—
Diorr
American↑ Rising
Golden
—
Zarin
Persian-speaking countries
Golden, made of gold; A name of a goddess

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