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Color names like Scarlett, Violet, Amber, and Jade are vivid, memorable, and increasingly popular.

Quick facts: color names

  • Scarlett is the #1 color name — consistently top-30 for girls
  • Violet has climbed over 200 ranks since 2015
  • Color names skew heavily female — only Azure, Gray, and Slate lean male
  • Jewel-tone names (Ruby, Jade, Amber, Pearl) are especially enduring

Color Girl Names

172 girl names with origins and meanings

#16
Latin
Latin
#17
England
red; scarlet color
#18
American
The hazel tree
#34
Hebrew↑ Rising
My God has answered
#65
English
Red gemstone
#80
China↑ Rising
English
#124
Latin
rose flower
#130
Greece
Dark-skinned or black.
#140
Italy↑ Rising
reddish-brown
#143
English↑ Rising
Wise person, from the herb sage, known for its medicinal properties.
#171
Hebrew
the Lord has remembered
#180
Latin↑ Rising
olive tree
#182
France↑ Rising
rose
#186
Ireland
fair, white
#207
English↑ Rising
jet black; a form of lignite
#216
Greece
young green shoot, bud
#232
Welsh
white hawk
#242
Ireland↑ Rising
red king
#290
India
the black one
#291
Hebrew↑ Rising
אֵלִיאֲנָה - which means 'God has answered'.
#315
Scottish
red-haired
#318
American
Desired
#342
Spanish↑ Rising
Emerald
#361
English↑ Rising
English
#366
Spain
long-haired
#370
Latin↑ Rising
Golden
#392
English↑ Rising
Rose
#400
Scotland
white, fair
#439
American
Derived from the concept of fate or predetermined events; suggests an individual's significant purpose or fate.
#464
English
Bright red color
#467
Italy
white
#492
English↑ Rising
Little redhead
#501
American
Dark-haired
#501
English
A creative combination, possibly from 'Camber' and 'Lynn'
#502
Indian
Derived from the name ‘Nikita,’ meaning ‘unconquered’ or ‘victorious’.
#502
English
From a fictional perspective, possibly inspired by tendencies or nurturing qualities.
#503
American
a modern name variation that may be inspired by the name 'Lakeisha'
#505
American
A combination of 'Chloe', meaning young green shoot, and 'Jane', meaning God is gracious.
#505
American
A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.
#507
American
desired, longed for
#507
Spanish
flowered land
#507
American
Red People
#508
Hebrew
A desired gift
#509
American
The name Clotee is believed to have been derived from the word 'cloak' or related to 'cloistered', suggesting something
#510
American
derived from 'Viola', meaning violet flower.
#512
Germanic
Rosemarie
#513
American
Derived from Rose and Alma, meaning 'rose' and 'nurturing' respectively.
#513
American
Fair, white
#513
Hebrew
rose or blossoming
#514
American
A blend inspired by 'Jacqueline' and other similar names.
#515
USA
Modern creative name possibly inspired by 'Cortney' or 'Octavia'.
#515
USA
a modern variation of Jennifer, meaning white wave
#515
Italy
little rose
#516
American
white phantom; fair one
#517
American
A modern variation of the name Ciara, meaning 'dark' or 'black'.
#517
English
the color brown, tawny
#518
American
noble strength and rose
#518
Hebrew
Related to the meaning ‘desired’ or ‘longed for’.
#518
Spain
Violet flower.
#520
Arabic
Forbidden; sacred.
#520
English↑ Rising
English
#524
Greece
Golden or precious
#525
American
The name Janariah does not have a widely recognized meaning but is often considered a modern, creative variation of the
#525
Scotland
Red-haired
#526
American
An invented name, possibly inspired by the name Mida, associated with wealth and affluence.
#526
Zimbabwe
To be desired
#526
American
spring green, young
#527
American
Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.
#531
American
Vacie does not have a widely recognized meaning in English. It may be considered a modern invention or variation of othe
#532
American
Jocile is often considered a modern variation of the name Jocelyn, which has Old French origins meaning 'little goth'.
#535
Argentina
silvery
#535
English
A combination of Kali and Anna, meaning 'black' and 'grace'.
#537
American
gracious, favored
#537
American
the keeper of the white and beautiful
#538
American
a variant of Cassidy, meaning 'clever' or 'curly-haired' in Irish
#541
American
My God has answered
#542
American
Jerrae does not have a defined meaning in traditional contexts and may be considered a modern invention or variation of
#542
Poland
violet flower
#544
American
A variant of Yolanda, which means violet flower
#550
Spain
White
#550
American
Dark-haired or the one who comes from the dark.
#550
Hebrew
Desired; longed for
#550
English
desired
#550
American
a combination of 'Gene' and 'Rose', symbolizing nobility and beauty
#552
France
rose of the world
#552
American
God has remembered
#553
American
graceful or favored by grace
#553
Chinese
white sand
#553
French
room; chamber
#554
American
a modern name, possibly inspired by Denai or similar variants, meaning 'God is a judge'.
#554
India
pure, virtuous, or good-natured
#555
American
jet black
#555
American
Derived from Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose'
#556
American
a derivative of 'Levana,' meaning 'white' or 'pure'.
#559
Russia
Никита (Nikíta) - unconquered
#560
American
A unique variation, potentially inspired by Arielle/Ariana.
#562
American
White Phantom
#563
Wales
white flower
#563
American
Short form of Merle, denoting the color blackbird.
#563
Spain
rose
#566
Irish
Derived from the Irish name 'Ciara,' meaning 'dark' or 'black', related to 'sióg' meaning 'fairy'.
#567
Ireland
descendant of the red-haired one
#567
Spain
sacred
#568
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#570
Italy
silvery
#570
USA
The Lord has remembered
#571
Scotland
Green water
#572
Italian
Derived from 'Auretta', meaning 'golden'.
#573
American
Derived from the name Grayson; meaning 'son of the gray-haired one' or 'son of grave'
#574
American
the color of honey
#575
Spanish
Black, dark
#576
American
Light of the rose
#577
USA
desired
#579
Latin↑ Rising
Rose
#580
American
A modern form of Desiree, meaning 'desired'.
#582
France
white, fair
#582
Welsh
white enchantress; blessed ring
#582
American
A name of modern origin, possibly derived from 'Jade' and 'Elia', associated with beauty and preciousness.
#582
American
The name Lamarra is often considered to be a variation of the name Lamara, which may derive from the Spanish word 'lamar
#583
American
Nina combined with Rose
#585
American
amber and rose; a combination of warmth and beauty
#585
American
A name inspired by the color bronze, often associated with strength, durability, and beauty.
#585
American
derived form of 'Jenna'; may indicate a 'fair' or 'white' gift.
#585
Israel
The Lord has remembered
#587
American
Derived from rose; a small rose
#588
Greece
Violet, a flower; also can refer to dawn or daybreak.
#590
American
Possibly derived from 'Destiny', meaning 'fate' or 'predetermined course of events'.
#591
Spain
شخص مثقف (Cultured person)
#591
Spain
Carmesia means 'crimson' or 'red'
#591
American
A variation of the name Chayla or inspired by the term 'charming'.
#591
American
Green or young
#593
Poland
a variant of the name Jeżyna, which means 'blackberry'.
#593
Italy
rose
#594
American
Variant of the name Jennifer, which has its roots in the Welsh name Gwendolyn meaning 'white wave'.
#594
American
A modern feminine variation possibly inspired by 'Mylie' or 'Alicia'
#596
USA
A place name of Native American origin, possibly means 'long-haired people' or 'hair'.
#599
American
Joyful or good-natured
#600
Greece
Leafy; green bough.
#601
American
A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
#602
English
curly-haired, or a variant of Katherine
#602
USA
Rothana can be associated with 'rose' or 'beauty'.
#605
English
noble, sacred
#605
American
a combination of 'Jade' and 'Anne'
#606
American
An animal known for its distinctive black and white stripes, symbolizing uniqueness and individualism.
#607
Italian
little rose
#608
American
A modern creation; possibly a blend of 'Kay' and 'Jade'.
#608
American
A modern name possibly inspired by nature, suggesting a connection to the sea or a stream.
#608
American
White Meadows
#611
American
From the white meadow
#611
American
A variant form of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'
#612
English
Soft-haired or youthful.
#614
American
From the heather-covered land
#615
Wales
White hoof
#616
Greek
Golden flower
#616
Arabic
rose
#620
English
A diminutive form of names such as Michelle or Chelsey; it can also be considered an independent name.
#620
Spanish
Said to mean 'inspired by Jamaica'; embodies a tropical, free-spirited essence.
#621
American
a combination of popular name elements leading to a unique feminine form, potentially inspired by 'LaShawn' or similar n
#622
English
dark or ebony
#622
American
spring green
#624
American
The name Sharrona is often considered a modern invented name, possibly a variation of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'an a
#625
American
tailored to perfection
#626
American
beloved or adored
#626
American
A variant of the name Ginger, which refers to the spice known for its reddish color.
#626
American
leafy, green
#627
Poland
derived from the word for rose; little rose.
#630
American
Son of the gray-haired one
#630
American
creative variation possibly inspired by names like 'Lavrinia' and 'Priscilla'.
#631
American
A variant of Phyllis, meaning 'foliage' or 'greenery'
#631
American
A diminutive form of Susan, meaning 'lily' or 'rose'.
#633
American
a variant of the name Jorina, meaning 'downy' or 'soft-haired'
#633
English
Black

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Color Boy Names

76 boy names with origins and meanings

#80
China↑ Rising
English
#103
Hebrew
Man; human; to be red, referring to the red earth.
#124
Latin
rose flower
#130
Greece
Dark-skinned or black.
#140
Italy↑ Rising
reddish-brown
#143
English↑ Rising
Wise person, from the herb sage, known for its medicinal properties.
#171
Hebrew
the Lord has remembered
#180
Latin↑ Rising
olive tree
#182
France↑ Rising
rose
#186
Ireland
fair, white
#207
English↑ Rising
jet black; a form of lignite
#216
Greece
young green shoot, bud
#232
Welsh
white hawk
#242
Ireland↑ Rising
red king
#290
India
the black one
#315
Scottish
red-haired
#342
Spanish↑ Rising
Emerald
#361
English↑ Rising
English
#366
Spain
long-haired
#392
English↑ Rising
Rose
#400
Scotland
white, fair
#439
American
Derived from the concept of fate or predetermined events; suggests an individual's significant purpose or fate.
#467
Italy
white
#492
English↑ Rising
Little redhead
#500
American
A variant of the name Greyson
#500
Japan
one hundred years
#503
Italy
green
#509
Italian
Derived from 'Eldoro', meaning 'golden'
#512
Germanic
Rosemarie
#513
American
Gold town
#515
Italy
little rose
#518
Spain
Violet flower.
#520
Arabic
Forbidden; sacred.
#520
English↑ Rising
English
#527
American
Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.
#528
American
A modern blend of Jay and Dun; may imply 'blue' or 'light'
#535
English
A blend of names, likely inspired by Damon and the suffix '-yune'
#550
Spain
White
#550
Hebrew
Desired; longed for
#552
Spain
Venerable or revered
#554
Ireland
A variant of the name Nigel, derived from the Latin 'Nigellus', meaning 'little black one'.
#555
American
jet black
#556
American
An American invented name, possibly derived from Jaden and Terrence.
#558
Greece
Σεβαστιανός (Sebastianós) - Venerable, revered
#559
United Kingdom
Gold, a person of wealth or prosperous
#562
India
light of the deep, sacred
#563
American
Short form of Merle, denoting the color blackbird.
#565
Yoruba
God has conquered
#566
Irish
Derived from the Irish name 'Ciara,' meaning 'dark' or 'black', related to 'sióg' meaning 'fairy'.
#567
India
The one who is well prepared or well equipped
#567
Spain
sacred
#568
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#570
USA
The Lord has remembered
#571
Scotland
Green water
#573
American
Derived from the name Grayson; meaning 'son of the gray-haired one' or 'son of grave'
#573
English
from the grey town
#574
American
the color of honey
#575
USA
descended from the 'Dark' or 'Black'.
#576
American
a variation of Gawain, meaning 'a young warrior' or 'white hawk'
#576
American
Modern name variant inspired by Jay.
#578
English
Dark-skinned or black
#581
American
Derived from Tawny; meaning 'golden brown'
#582
France
white, fair
#582
USA
ford near a leaf-covered area
#585
American
A name inspired by the color bronze, often associated with strength, durability, and beauty.
#585
Israel
The Lord has remembered
#587
English
a form of Jade, precious stone
#598
American
The one who is considered wonderful or who brings joy.
#600
Greece
Leafy; green bough.
#601
American
A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
#602
USA
Rothana can be associated with 'rose' or 'beauty'.
#612
English
Soft-haired or youthful.
#615
American
Variation of 'Zachary', meaning 'the Lord has remembered'.
#619
English
golden man
#628
American
Derived from French meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'
#633
English
Black

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