Who doesn’t love color? Whether you want a prismatic name for your rainbow baby or are just looking for a colorful name that evokes a certain emotion or aura in your child, a color name may be your best choice.
You won’t be short of options, that’s for sure. Many color names allude to elements found in nature, such as crystals or precious gemstones. Some cool color names like Alba and Jet give off a more neutral vibe. Additionally, many celebrities and characters have color names. Consider Hazel Grace What’s wrong with our planetolives from Little Miss Sunshineand even Beyoncé’s eldest son, Blue Ivy Carter. If you have never read clementine Books, you are really missing out.
You can’t go wrong with a hue-based name if you let it. Of course, maybe it will take some time for little Xansi to fall in love with her name. But one day, it will click and she will be proud of it for the rest of her life. (Or, once she gets a job and makes her own decision, she can pay to change her name. Whatever.)
Here are some cool color name ideas to get you started.
01blue or blues
This unisex name has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to Beyoncé’s eldest daughter, Blue Ivy. Blue originates from German and Old English and literally means “blue”. However, it is often associated with natural elements such as the sky, ocean, and even outer space.
If you want something more unique and original, you can take a cue from Justin and Hailey Bieber and put a subtle (musical) twist on this simple color name. In August 2024, they welcomed their first child, son Jack blues.
02alba
While this Latin name means “white,” it has a more colorful connotation—it also means “sunrise.”
03hazel
If your baby is born with hazel eyes, you may want to give her a name that pays homage to those beautiful eyes. Actors Emily Blunt and John Krasinski chose this retro-sounding name for their daughter in 2016.
04indigo
Indigo is a unisex name of Greek origin. It refers to a deep blue-violet dye made from a plant native to India. Make the name more interesting? Some people believe that Indigo children have special abilities.
05Jade
When you hear the name of this precious green stone, you might think of Rolling Stones icon Mick Jagger, as it’s the name of one of his daughters. Although it’s very unique in the United States and your kids probably won’t see much other jadeite, it’s one of the most recognized brands in France.
06purple
To put it simply, Morado means “purple” in Spanish. So if you like this shade and want to give your son a catchy name, look no further.
07olives
Talk about a name that’s skyrocketing in popularity! This short and sweet name is one of only four girls’ names starting with O on the Top 1000 Baby Names list in America. In addition to its association with the color green, it is also a name associated with peace – the olive branch represents peace.
08ivy
If you’re looking for a less popular color name, try Viridian. This unisex Latin name means “green” or “blue-green.” It comes from a pigment first used in Paris in the mid-19th century. You can give it a more feminine feel by choosing an alternative spelling, Viridienne.
09Ash
Another gender-neutral option, Ash is short for the Hebrew word Asher, meaning “happy.” Of course, it was also the name of a tree, which the Vikings regarded as a symbol of protection. Therefore, the name evokes not only the gray of ash but also the green of trees.
10Aurelia
This regal-sounding name can be traced back to the ancient Roman name Aurelius, which means “golden.”
11Brun
An Anglo-Saxon surname meaning “brown,” the name can be used as a stand-alone first name or as a nickname with one of the alternative spellings: Brunus, Brunella, or Brunell.
12kerosene
Another short and sweet name, this unisex choice means “swarthy” or “coal-black.” If you want to use Cole as a longer nickname, you have many options: Coleton, Coleman, Coleson, Colene, Coley, and Coltrain, among others.
13Mazarin
This lovely French name is the name of a beautiful deep blue – the color of Mazarin blue butterfly wings. Cute nickname alert: Mazzy, as in 90s rock band Mazzy Star.
14injection
The name Jett is growing in popularity and has many meanings – “black stone”, “ruler of his homeland”, “a drop of the sea” and “beloved”. It’s also an ideal name for future travelers flying around the world!
15Xante
if you look perfect match It’s on Netflix (no judging, because it’s *the same*), a name you might recognize from season two contestant Xanthi. It is of Greek origin meaning “gold” or “yellow” and was shared by a mythical Amazon woman and an Oceanian.
16Rouin
Is there any chance your baby will develop red hair? Well, you need look no further for the perfect name – this Irish and Gaelic option means “redhead”.
No. 17Yolande
Whether purple is your favorite color, you love flowers, or both, this name is for you – derived from the Greek word meaning “violet flower.” Although it is difficult to pronounce, it has some cute nicknames, such as Yollie, Iola, LaLa or Io.
18GBP
You may already know that this name has something to do with silver. In fact, one of its meanings is “valuable silver penny.” But if you are a big this is us Fans, you know this is the name of beloved actor Sterling K. Brown. Other meanings of this name are “excellence,” “little star,” and “bird.”
19gray/gray
This gender-neutral British color name technically translates to “gray” or “grey hair,” but don’t let that stop you—it’s a really cool name for a baby!
20Purple
The name Violet has become extremely popular in recent years (currently ranked 62nd in the United States), and its meaning is “purple.” It’s the second most popular color name for girls, but you can always mix it with one of its variants: Viola, Violette or Violetta.
twenty onecherry color
Unlike Violet, you’re unlikely to hear five other moms yelling this name on the playground. Ranked 14,000th most popular in the U.S., this is an even more unique option! It originates from England and means “cherry,” “honey,” or “darling” – perfect for your precious little one.
twenty twocordovan leather
According to Webster’s dictionary, Cordoba “belongs to, or relates to, Cordoba, especially Cordoba, Spain”, or “is made of Cordovan leather.” The combination of these definitions gives the name its color association. This term is often used to describe a rich, deep burgundy brown (the color of leather).
twenty threeclementine
It doesn’t get much sweeter than this name! It is of French origin and means “mercy” and “tenderness,” but it is also reminiscent of the small citrus fruit of the same name. Plus, Clem is a cute nickname.
twenty fourclover
While the name means “meadow flower” or “key,” it could also mean “green”—when you hear it, you immediately picture a four-leaf clover. So, not only is this a cool color name, but it’s also a very lucky one!
25slate
This short and sleek name, which means “grey-green rock,” is on the rise. Last year alone, its popularity jumped more than 200 places.
26ocher
Sienna means “orange-red” and since actress Sienna Miller became famous, she has been a permanent fixture on both the UK 100 and the US 500. The name comes from Siena, a medieval Italian city known for its iron-rich clay, which turns reddish-brown when burned.
No. 27tan
Have you ever seen the beautiful mottled brown feathers of a tawny owl? As you may have guessed, the name means “light brown” or “golden brown” (also: “tanned”).
28pearl
Pearl was once in the top 25, but fell out of favor for a while. However, this natural element name is now back in the top 1000.
29goldie
This Yiddish name unsurprisingly translates to “gold,” making it the perfect choice for a precious new addition to your life. While not a super common name, it has one particularly popular association: star Goldie Hawn.
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