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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
146 girl names with origins and meanings
#10
Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky.
#16
From the English word violet for the purple flower, ultimately derived from Latin viola. It was common in Scotland from the 16th century, and it came into general use as an English given name during the 19th century.
#36
Means "life" in Greek. From early times it was adopted by Hellenized Jews as a translation of EVE. It was borne by two early Christian saints, one martyred under emperor Hadrian, the other martyred under Diocletian.
#50
Means 'water'. In the context, it can symbolize life and fertility.; Means 'illusion' or 'dream', often referred to in spiritual terms.; A popular name without specific meaning, often used within the Hispanic community.
#55
Probably originally a diminutive of ELIZABETH. It may also be considered an elaborated form of LILY, from the Latin word for "lily" lilium. This name has been used in England since the 16th century.
#80
From the name of the precious stone that is often used in carvings. It is derived from Spanish (piedra de la) ijada meaning "(stone of the) flank", relating to the belief that jade could cure renal colic.
#110
Simply from the English word for the white flower, ultimately derived from Old English dægeseage meaning "day eye".
#114
Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of SAMUEL, using the name suffix antha (possibly inspired by Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower").
#361
From the name of the bird, ultimately from Old English hræfn. The raven is revered by several Native American groups of the west coast. It is also associated with the Norse god Odin.
#415
Arabic and Persian form of MARIA. In Iran it is also the name of a flower, the tuberose, which is named after the Virgin Mary.
#439
Derived from the concept of fate or predetermined events; suggests an individual's significant purpose or fate.
#505
A combination of 'Chloe', meaning young green shoot, and 'Jane', meaning God is gracious.
#508
From Japanese 優 (yuu) meaning "gentleness, lithe, superior" or 柚 (yuu) meaning "grapefruit, pomelo, citrus fruit" combined with 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" or 奈 (na), a phonetic character.
#509
The name Clotee is believed to have been derived from the word 'cloak' or related to 'cloistered', suggesting something
#515
From Chinese 银 (yín) meaning "silver, money", 音 (yīn) meaning "sound, tone" or 荫 (yīn) meaning "shade, shelter, protect", as well as other Chinese characters pronounced similarly.
#520
From the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance which comes from elephant tusks and was formerly used to produce piano keys.
#522
Shauntrell is considered a modern American name, likely derived from a blend of elements of names such as 'Shauna' and 'Michelle.'
#525
The name Janariah does not have a widely recognized meaning but is often considered a modern, creative variation of the
#526
An invented name, possibly inspired by the name Mida, associated with wealth and affluence.
#531
Vacie does not have a widely recognized meaning in English. It may be considered a modern invention or variation of othe
#532
Jocile is often considered a modern variation of the name Jocelyn, which has Old French origins meaning 'little goth'.
#542
Jerrae does not have a defined meaning in traditional contexts and may be considered a modern invention or variation of
#544
The name Tremica does not have a defined meaning in traditional sources, but it is considered a modern American name formation.
#545
Chessica is a modern invented name inspired by the name Jessica, referring loosely to themes of chess or strategy.
#548
Medieval English feminine form of JULIAN. This spelling has been in use since the 13th century, though it was not declared a distinct name from Julian until the 17th century.
#552
The meaning of Verneda is unclear, but it is a modern invented name possibly derived from the name 'Vern' which relates to spring or the green.
#553
A unique and modern name likely inspired by 'Martina' or 'Maria', combining elements of strength and femininity.
#554
a modern name, possibly inspired by Denai or similar variants, meaning 'God is a judge'.
#555
Amber, a fossilized tree resin, often used in jewelry and associated with warmth and protection.; Amber, also signifies the color amber or the resin itself.
#555
Feminine form of SATURNINUS. This was the name of a legendary saint who was supposedly martyred in northern France.
#563
A modern invented name, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names or combining elements from other names.
#566
Derived from the Irish name 'Ciara,' meaning 'dark' or 'black', related to 'sióg' meaning 'fairy'.
#575
Meaning unknown, possibly a short form of ANSELMA. It could also have been inspired by James Macpherson's 18th-century poems, in which it is the name of Ossian's castle.
#577
This name has no specific meaning but is often considered a modern or creative variation of the name Adrienne. It may be associated with attributes of strength and femininity.
“Color names are a beautiful shorthand — they tell you exactly what emotional register the parents were aiming for.”
Lyra Banks — Color Theory & Brand Naming Consultant
Color Boy Names
61 boy names with origins and meanings
#44
From an English surname meaning "son of the steward", derived from Middle English greyve "steward".
#101
Medieval contracted form of AUGUSTINE (1). Modern use of the name is probably also partly inspired by the common surname Austin, which is of the same origin. This is also the name of a city in Texas.
#108
From the Greek name Δαμιανος (Damianos) which was derived from Greek δαμαζω (damazo) "to tame". Saint Damian was martyred with his twin brother Cosmo in Syria early in the 4th century.
#125
Diminutive or feminine form of CHARLES. A famous bearer is Charlie Brown, the main character in the comic strip 'Peanuts' by Charles Schulz.
#198
Sometimes explained as a derivative of the Irish surname Caden, which is a reduced form of the Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin meaning "son of Cadán".
#214
Latinized form of GRUFFUDD. This name can also be inspired by the English word griffin, a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, ultimately from Greek γρυψ (gryps).
#247
From a common Jewish surname which was derived from Hebrew כֹּהֵן (kohen) meaning "priest". This surname was traditionally associated with the hereditary priests who claimed descent from the biblical Aaron.
#253
Old French form of the Pictish name Drustan, a diminutive of DRUST. The spelling was altered by association with Latin tristis "sad".
#343
From the Hebrew name יָרֶד (Yared) or יֶרֶד (Yered) meaning "descent". This is the name of a close descendant of Adam in the Old Testament.
#393
From a surname which meant "little red one" in French. A notable bearer of the surname was the agnostic British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), who wrote on many subjects including logic, epistemology and mathe…
#429
From an English surname which comes from multiple sources, including Old English read meaning "red" (originally a nickname given to a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion) and Old English ried meaning "clearing" (g…
#520
From the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance which comes from elephant tusks and was formerly used to produce piano keys.
#539
Germanic name composed of the elements Angil, the name of a Germanic tribe known in English as the Angles, and beraht "bright". Saint Engelbert was a 13th-century archbishop of Cologne murdered by assassins.
#554
A variant of the name Nigel, derived from the Latin 'Nigellus', meaning 'little black one'.
#566
English form of RUDOLF, imported from Germany in the 19th century. Robert L. May used it in 1939 for his Christmas character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
#569
Means "possessing black stallions" in Avestan. This is the name of a prince in the 11th-century Persian epic the 'Shahnameh'.
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