Published on 11/27/2020 20:40 By Georgia Stone
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Colors are fascinating and they fill our world with beauty.
The birth of a baby does pretty much the same. That’s why color baby names are perfect for your baby.
Names based on colors can draw inspiration from multiple sources. The world, after all, is full of beautiful colors and any of them can make for great baby boy or girl names.
We’ve put together a list of color names that your baby girl can proudly wear throughout her life.
There are names that mean “grey”, light blue names for your baby, names that are colors and names inspired by the colors of flowers, nature, and even gemstones. For a baby with a fiery personality, we’ve even listed lots of red color names.
Take a look at out list and pick a name you like. For more inspiration, you can also check out our list of names that mean pink or rose and names that mean red.
Red Names for Girls
For a fiery little baby, pick one of these color names for red.
1. Akako (Japanese origin), the name means “red”.
2. Arusha (Sanskrit origin), this means “red”.
3. Auburn (Latin, French origin), this name means “reddish brown”.
4. Burgundy (French, German origin), the name means “like red wine”.
5. Caera (Gaelic origin), this means “fiery red”.
6. Carmine (French, Arabic origin), the name means “crimson red”.
7. Cerise (French origin), this means “cherry red”.
8. Cherry (Greek, Latin origin), this refers to the “bright red fruit”.
9. Clancy (Irish origin), the name means “warrior with red hair”.
10. Crimson (English origin), this means “deep rich red”. The color makes for a good name for girls.
11. Flanna (Irish origin), this refers to “one who is red haired”.
12. Mahogany (Spanish origin), the name means “dark reddish brown” and also refers to the wood.
13. Ruffina (Latin origin), meaning “one who has red hair”.
14. Scarlett (English origin), this means “red”. Popularized by the fictional character, Scarlett O’Hara, from ‘Gone With The Wind’. Scarlett Johansson is also a famous actress with this name.
15. Sepia (Greek origin), refers to the “reddish brown color”.
16. Shani (Hebrew origin), this name means “red”.
17. Sherry (English, Spanish origin), this refers to the color “red”.
18. Sienna (English origin), the name means “reddish brown”.
Names Based on Other Colors
Are you a fan of colors other than red? Choose one of these color baby names for girls.
19. Alani (Hawaiian origin), this color name means “orange”.
20. Alba (Roman, Latin origin), meaning “white”.
21. Apple (German), a “yellowish green color”.
22. Armona (Hebrew origin), the name means “chestnut brown”.
23. Ashley (English origin), meaning “grey”.
24. Aurelia (Latin origin), this name means “golden”.
25. Azul (Arabic origin), this name means “sky blue”.
26. Beryl (Greek origin), this color name means “light green gemstone”.
27. Bianca (Italian origin), meaning “white”.
28. Blue (German origin), refers to the color “blue“. Blue Ivy Carter, Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s daughter, is this name’s namesake.
29. Blush (English origin), the name means “a flush of “.
30. Bruna (Latin origin), meaning “one with brown hair”. Can be one of the good names for boys as well.
31. Candace (Latin origin), meaning “white” or “pure”.
32. Chartreuse (French origin), this baby girl name means “light greenish yellow tinge”.
33. Chloris (Greek origin), among the color names that mean “greenish yellow”.
34. Clementine (Latin, French origin), referring to the “orange citrus fruit”.
35. Cyan (Greek origin), a color inspired name for girls meaning “blue green”.
36. Dove (English origin), a reference to the “white bird”. Dove Cameron is a renowned actress.
37. Ebony (English, Greek origin), refers to the color “black” and could also be for the ebony tree.
38. Fawn (French origin), this means “beige” or “light brown color”. This will make a good first name or middle name.
39. Fialova (Slavic origin), meaning “violet” or “purple”. This is among the many different colors that could be names.
40. Fiona (Gaelic origin), this name means “white”.
41. Fuchsia (German origin), the name means “vibrant shade of purple pink”. This is among the colors that can be names.
42. Gauri (Sanskrit origin), meaning “white”.
43. Ginger (English origin), this means “reddish brown”, similar to the spice. It can also be used for someone with red hair.
44. Greenlee (English origin), meaning “green clearing”.
45. Gwen (Welsh origin), this name means “white”. Gwen Stefani, the singer, is a famous namesake.
46. Hazel (German origin), the meaning could differ from “brown” to “green” based on whether the tree or the nut is being referenced.
47. Indigo (English origin), reference to a “dark purple dye”. This is among our favorite color based baby names for girls.
48. Ivory (English origin), this means “white”. This color makes for a good baby girl name.
49. Jacinthe (French origin), this name means “orange red”.
50. Jennifer (Cornish origin), meaning “white wave”.
51. Kelly (Irish origin), this name means “bright green with a slight yellow hint”.
52. Lila (German, Swedish origin), this name means “purple”.
53. Lilac (English origin), represents a “pale shade of purple”. A color that makes for a good baby name.
54. Livna (Hebrew origin), meaning “white”.
55. Mauve (French origin), this color name means “reddish violet”.
56. Mazarin (French origin), this exotic name means “dark blue”.
57. Melanie (Greek origin), the name means “black”. Its popularity rose with the character of Melanie Hamilton from ‘Gone With The Wind’.
58. Midori (Japanese origin), this name means “green”.
59. Nila (Sanskrit origin), the meaning of this color name is “dark blue”.
60. Orna (Irish origin), the name means “pale green one”.
61. Pearl (French, Latin origin), meaning “off white” or “cream” in color.
62. Phoenix (Greek origin), the name originally refers to the color “reddish purple”, but has come to be associated with the “bird that rises from the ashes”.
63. Pink (English origin), refers to the color “pink”. This color makes a great name and its popularity increased thanks to singer Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore.
64. Roheline (Estonian origin), the name means “green”.
65. Russet (English origin), the name means “dark brown color”.
66. Sage (Latin origin), meaning “wise”, but it is also a “shade of green”.
67. Sakura (Japanese origin), this baby girl name means “pink cherry blossom”.
68. Shweta (Sanskrit origin), meaning “white”.
69. Sienna (Italian origin), this refers to a “reddish shade of brown”.
70. Sky (English, Old Norse origin), this refers to the “blue sky”.
71. Tawny (English origin), meaning “golden brown”.
72. Teal (English origin), this means “greenish blue”. This is a color that is among the good baby names for girls.
73. Varda (Hebrew origin), this color name means “pink”.
74. Verde (Spanish origin), meaning “green”. This can be a first name or even a middle name.
75. Verdell (French origin), meaning “green” or “flourishing”.
76. Verte (French origin), meaning “color green”.
77. Violet (English origin), refers to the color “purple”. This is one of the most popular girls’ names that are colors.
78. Violetine (Lithuanian origin), refers to the color “purple”.
79. Viridi (Latin origin), this color baby girl name means “green”, and also indicates “one who is lively”.
80. Viridian (Latin origin), among the color names for girls that means “a blue green shade”.
81. Willow (English origin), the name can be used to reference the colors “blue green”, “yellow undertones”, or even “grey”.
82. Xanthe (Greek origin), this means “blonde” or “yellow”.
83. Yarkona (Hebrew origin), among the baby names that mean “green”.
Colorful Names For Girls After Gemstones
Want to name your precious little gem after the color of a precious gemstone? Take your pick of names from this list.
84. Amber (Arabic origin), this name means “fossilised tree resin” and refers to an orange jewel.
85. Amethyst (Greek origin), name of the “purple gemstone”.
86. Aquamarine (Latin origin), this means “blue green seawater” and represents the blue form of beryl gemstone.
87. Azure (Latin origin), the name means “blue”. Refers to a particular type of pearls.
88. Beryl (Latin, Greek origin), the name refers to the “precious green gemstone”.
89. Coral (Latin origin), the “pink color semi-precious sea growth” that is employed in making ornaments.
90. Emerald (English origin), a gemstone inspired name meaning “precious green gemstone”. It is one of the best green names you can give your baby girl.
91. Ezmeralda (Spanish origin), meaning “prized green gemstone”.
92. Golda (English origin), this means “gold”. This makes a good middle name.
93. Hyacinth (Greek origin), a “bluish purple gemstone” as well as a like this make good baby names for girls.
94. Iolite (Greek origin), referring to the “violet” gemstone.
95. Jade (English origin), this is among the color names meaning “a blue green hard stone”.
96. Larimar (Greek, Spanish, Caribbean origin), this means “sea blue green” and refers to a mineral from the Dominican Republic.
97. Peridot (Arabic, French origin), this name refers to the “green gem”.
98. Ruby (Latin origin), the name of a “red precious stone”.
99. Sapphire (Hebrew, Spanish origin), this name means “gem” and refers to the blue jewel.
100. Silver (English origin), this gemstone inspired name refers to “the colour silver”.
101. Tanzanite (Swahili, Latin origin), refers to “a rare blue jewel from Tanzania”.
Color Girl Names After Flowers And Nature
Mesmerized by the beautiful colors of flowers and nature? Pick from these good baby names for girls.
102. Apricot (Arabic origin), the name refers to the “yellowish pink fruit”.
103. Astilbe (Greek origin), the name means “bright pink colored flower”. This is a flower that can light up any garden just like your baby girl lights up your life.
104. Bellerose (French origin), meaning “beautiful rose”.
105. Blanchefleur (French origin), refers to the name of a “white flower”.
106. Chrysanthe (Greek origin), meaning “golden flower”.
107. Crisanta (Greek, Spanish origin), meaning “golden flower”.
108. Daffodil (English, Latin origin), this refers to the “yellow flower”.
109. Dahlia (English origin), a flower that comes in “shades of orange, purple, yellow, rust, or white”.
110. Daisy (English origin), name of the “white flower”, although there are different shades of daisy flowers.
111. Heather (English origin), this name means “a mixture of shades of grey” just like the plant.
112. Holly (English origin), this name refers to the holly bushes that have bright red berries.
113. Ione (Greek origin), a color name meaning “violet flower”.
114. Iris (Greek origin), the name refers to the “blue and violet colored flower”.
115. Ivy (English origin), the name means “climbing evergreen”. This also makes a good middle name.
116. Jasmine (Persian origin), refers to the “pale yellow flower”.
117. Laurel (English origin), a girl name that represents the colors of the “laurel tree”.
118. Lavender (English origin), the name means “pretty shade of purple” and refers to the lavender flower. Another great way to incorporate colors with names.
119. Lily (English origin), a reference to the “white lily”.
120. Linnea (Scandinavian origin), the name means “small pink mountain flower”.
121. Magnolia (Latin origin), this name refers to the “pale purple” or “cream” flower named after the botanist, Pierre Magnol.
122. Marigold (English origin), a reference to the “yellow orange flower”.
123. Midori (Japanese origin), among the color baby names meaning “a green shoot”.
124. Myrthe (Dutch origin), this baby girl name means “myrtle plant”. Meer-ta is the pronunciation.
125. Myrtle (Greek origin), the name of an “evergreen shrub”.
126. Ocean (English origin), refers to the “blue water body”.
127. Olive (Latin, Greek origin), this refers to the “dark yellow green olive fruit”.
128. Peony (Greek origin), this name takes after the pink flower renowned for its medicinal properties.
129. Petunia (English origin), mainly “white with dark eyes”, this is a trumpet shaped flower.
130. Poppy (Latin origin), the name means “red flower”.
131. Primrose (English origin), this baby girl name means “first rose”.
132. Rada (Yiddish origin), this baby name means “rose”.
133. Raven (English, German origin), the name means “a black bird”.
134. Rhoda (Greek origin), this flower name means “rose”.
135. River (English origin), this name means “blue water body”. It is also a good color name for a baby boy as it is gender neutral.
136. Rosie (Irish origin), this color name means “rose”.
137. Roisin (Irish origin), this name means “little rose” and is pronounced as Ro-Sheen.
138. Rosa (Latin origin), this name means “rose”.
139. Rosabella (Latin origin), meaning “beautiful rose”.
140. Rosalina (German origin), the name means “rose”.
141. Rosalind (German origin), the name means “beautiful rose”. Rosalind is a character from ‘As You Like it’, by William Shakespeare.
142. Rosanna (English origin), meaning “gracious rose”.
143. Rose (Norman origin), it means “rose”, popularized by Rose from ‘Titanic’.
144. Roselle (Latin, French origin), the name means “rose”.
145. Roselyn (English origin), this flower name means “beautiful rose”.
146. Saffron (French, Arabic origin), the name means “yellow orange” or “gold” just like the spice.
147. Vinca (Czech origin), refers to a “pink colored flower”.
148. Wisteria (American origin), name of a “purple climbing and flowering plant”.
149. Yolanda (Greek origin), this is the name of a “violet flower”.
150. Zaria (Arabic origin), this beautiful flower name means “rose”.
has lots of great baby names articles to inspire you. If you liked our suggestions for color baby names for girls, then why not take a look at something different like these names that mean green or these gemstone baby names.
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