150 Color Names for Babies

Some names carry a color right in their meaning, from the deep blue of Hazel and the fiery red of Rufus to the soft gold of Aurelia. They let you tuck a favorite shade, a birthstone, or a bit of family heritage into your baby’s name without ever spelling it out.

This list gathers 150 color baby names, sorted into 85 fancy picks for girls, 33 exotic choices for boys, and 32 unisex options that work for anyone. Each one ties back to a real hue, so you can match a name to green eyes, a spring morning sky, or simply a color you love.

Scroll through and see which shade fits your little one best.

85 Fancy Color Names for Girls

These elegant, color-inspired names for girls span gemstones, flowers, and shades drawn from languages around the world. Girls’ names skew traditional at the very top: the 10 most popular girls’ names accounted for 6.5% of all U.S. girls born in 2024 ⁽¹⁾.

1. Afra: Sweet and soft, this Arabic girl’s name refers to a hue of “white-red.”
2. Ailbhe: A dreamy Old Irish name pronounced “al-va,” meaning white.
3. Akako: A Japanese color name meaning “red” or “red child.”
4. Akane: A regal shade of deep red and a popular Japanese girl name.
5. Alba: Means “white, bright” in Latin and “dawn” in Spanish.
6. Amaranth: A juicy shade of red rose, named after the genus of flower.
7. Amber: A warm golden-orange name after amber, the honey-colored gem formed from fossilized tree resin.
8. Amethyst: A rare name for the violet February birthstone, whose Greek root amethystos means “not intoxicated.”
9. Anuenue: A melodic Hawaiian girl’s name for a little “rainbow” girl.
10. Aurelia: A princess-perfect pick among color names for girls, meaning “golden” in Latin.
11. Auriane: Meaning “gold,” this French option is a beautiful choice among color names for babies.
12. Azula: A pretty name derived from “azul,” the Spanish word for “blue.”
13. Blanca: The Spanish word for “white” makes a fresh, clean name.
14. Blanche: Derived from French, this fresh, vintage-sounding female name means “white, fair.”
15. Bora: Meaning “purple” in Korean, Bora is a charming color name for girls.
16. Bruna: A rustic-sounding Portuguese pick meaning “brown.”
17. Candy: This sweet word name brings powdery pink to mind.
18. Capri: A vacation-ready shade of blue and an island off the coast of Italy.
19. Caramel: A sugary shade of orange-brown after the confectionary ingredient. It makes a cute name for a little sweetie.
20. Cassia: An ultra-feminine name from Greek with the spicy meaning of “cinnamon.”
21. Cerise: The French word for “cherry” doubles as a cute, pink-red name.
22. Cherry: A lovely option if you adore fruity color names, inspired by a sweet shade of red.
23. China: A country name where red is the national color, and also a rich shade of pink.
24. Chloe: A popular girl name meaning “blooming,” relating to springtime colors of yellow and green.
25. Citrine: A sunny quartz and a November birthstone, modern in sound yet rooted in the Latin citrina for “yellow.”
26. Clementine: A French-rooted name after the sweet orange fruit and shade, also known from the folk song “Oh My Darling, Clementine.”
27. Coral: An ocean-inspired pinkish hue, named after the tiny marine invertebrates forming reefs.
28. Ebony: A deep English name highlighting the dark-colored tree wood.
29. Emerald: A rich gem name celebrating the May birthstone.
30. Enfys: A retro-sounding Welsh girl’s name meaning “rainbow.”
31. Erin: A popular Gaelic name meaning “Ireland” and representing a luminous spring green shade.
32. Esmeralda: The Spanish and Portuguese form of Emerald, a bright green name carried by the heroine of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
33. Fawn: An excellent name for a baby, inspired by the soft brown shade of a young deer.
34. Fern: Also spelled Ferne, this lovely name honors the luscious green plant.
35. Fidda: A unique Arabic name with the shining meaning of “silver.”
36. Fuchsia: A vivid purple-red color, named after the sweet garden flower.
37. Garnet: A deep red gemstone, perfect for a January-born baby.
38. Ginger: Spicy and fun, this word name represents the brightest orange-red hue.
39. Gökçe: Pronounced “go-cha,” this Turkish girl’s name means “blue.”
40. Goldie: A sparkling English nickname for a glimmering gold baby.
41. Hazel: A golden-brown shade named for the hazel tree and the eye color, a favorite for bright-eyed girls.
42. Honey: A sweet word name that dazzles in gold.
43. Hyacinth: A vintage-feeling name honoring the gorgeous blue of the garden flower.
44. Ianthe: A fairytale name meaning “violet flower,” belonging to a Greek mythological nymph.
45. Iris: A purple flower and the Greek goddess of the rainbow, who carried messages between gods and mortals. A lovely name meaning rainbow.
46. Ivory: An English word name that brings the crisp, white shade to mind.
47. Jade: A bright green gemstone name long linked with luck and protection in Chinese culture.
48. Kahukura: A radiant Maori pick among color names for babies, meaning “rainbow.”
49. Kaltrina: A popular name meaning “blue” in Albanian.
50. Lavender: A soft purple name after the fragrant herb valued for its calming scent.
51. Lilac: A delicate shade of purple taken from the sweet flower.
52. Magenta: A deep, purple-red shade and a strong, bold name.
53. Mauve: A purple color that works as a name thanks to its similarity to the Gaelic Maeve.
54. Mazarine: A rich shade of deep blue and a sweet-sounding name in French.
55. Olive: An earthy green name after the olive tree, an age-old symbol of peace and the source of olive oil.
56. Opal: A technicolor name for the October birthstone, the milky gem that flashes pink, blue, yellow, and green.
57. Peach: Sweet and fruity, this adorable color name feels warm and welcoming.
58. Pearl: A soft white name after the June birthstone, the lustrous gem grown inside an oyster.
59. Pembe: A perky name meaning “pink” in Turkish.
60. Periwinkle: A standout choice from Middle English, after the blue-purple flower.
61. Rainbow: A bright and gorgeous name when one color simply will not do.
62. Rosa: A delicate Spanish word name meaning “rose” or “pink.”
63. Rosaura: A rare Spanish name combining the colorful elements of “rose” and “golden.”
64. Rose: The perfect name for a romantically red little flower.
65. Rosie: An adorable alternative to Rose, ideal for a baby with a rosy complexion.
66. Ruby: A glowing red gemstone name and the July birthstone, long a symbol of love and passion.
67. Sable: Inspired by a dark shade of black and a small mammal.
68. Saffron: A golden-orange name after saffron, the world’s costliest spice, harvested from crocus flowers.
69. Sage: A soft green herb name from the Latin for “wise,” used in cooking and a popular gender-neutral pick.
70. Sapphire: A rich blue gemstone name and the September birthstone, prized since antiquity for its depth of color.
71. Scarlett: A bold, passionate shade of red carried by Scarlett O’Hara and actor Scarlett Johansson.
72. Shyamala: A feminine form of the Sanskrit Shyamal, meaning “black, blue.”
73. Sienna: An orange-red hue named after the clay-rich Italian city of Siena.
74. Simin: A pretty Persian girl’s name referring to a silvery shade.
75. Sini: A Finnish girl’s name meaning “blue.”
76. Solongo: A melodic Mongolian name meaning “rainbow.”
77. Sorrel: Perfect for a fall-born baby, meaning “reddish-brown.”
78. Tawny: A warm name for a night-born baby, meaning “light brown.”
79. Teal: An oceanic blue-green shade and a unique girl name.
80. Topaz: A November birthstone that ranges from golden yellow to sky blue, making a cool, faceted name.
81. Turquoise: A blue-green December birthstone whose name comes from the French for “Turkish,” after the trade route that carried the gem into Europe.
82. Vaiva: A pretty Lithuanian-derived name meaning “rainbow.”
83. Violet: A delicate flower name that blooms in soft purple and has charmed parents for generations.
84. Violetta: A sassy and sweet European form of Violet.
85. Ziazan: Upbeat and fabulous, this colorful Armenian name means “rainbow.”

33 Exotic Color Names for Boys

Add a pop of color to your son’s life with one of these handsome and stylish names. The top 10 boys’ names were even more concentrated, making up 7.4% of newborn boys in 2024, according to Social Security Administration data.

1. Aciano: Meaning “cornflower” in Spanish, after the delicate, floral baby blue.
2. Admiral: A military shade of blue and a badass name after the navy ranking.
3. Albus: A cute boy name meaning “white, bright.”
4. Argyros: A strong color name meaning “silver” in Greek.
5. Bisman: Meaning “dark blue,” Bisman is a great Sikh choice among color baby names.
6. Bruno: Meaning “brown,” this is a cute pick among international color names.
7. Caeso: Dating back to Roman times, Caeso means “blue-gray.”
8. Carmine: A deep red name after carmine, the crimson dye, tied to the Latin carmen, “song.”
9. Cobalt: A cool shade of gray-blue and a German-rooted male name meaning “goblin.”
10. Cole: A popular and handsome male name meaning “coal-black.”
11. Copper: A rusty-bronze color and metal, also serving as a British nickname for a policeman.
12. Flint: A tough English word name after flint, the hard gray stone once struck to spark a fire.
13. Grey: Also spelled Gray, this slick color name often acts as a short form for Greyson.
14. Haku: A cool Japanese boy’s name meaning “white.”
15. Jalaneel: A watery Indian name meaning “blue.”
16. Jasper: An orange-red gemstone and a Hebrew male name meaning “treasurer,” traditionally one of the Three Wise Men.
17. Lloyd: Derived from Welsh, this charming male name means “gray.”
18. Morado: The Spanish word for “purple” makes a slick color-inspired name for a boy.
19. Oro: Short and sweet, Oro means “gold” in Spanish.
20. Qīng: A Chinese boy’s name meaning “blue-green.”
21. Rua: An Irish name meaning “red,” which also means “lake” in Maori.
22. Ruadh: A cool medieval Gaelic masculine name meaning “red.”
23. Rufus: A quirky Latin male name meaning “red-haired,” perfect for a little redhead.
24. Russet: A red-tinged brown hue that makes a cool alternative to Russell.
25. Shyamal: A color name from Sanskrit honoring deep, dark shades of black and blue.
26. Slate: Tough and ready, this gray-blue shade is a cool metallic color name.
27. Smaragdus: A strong Latin Semitic name meaning “emerald.”
28. Sterling: A slick name for a boy, reflecting the grade of silver, British currency, or Scottish city.
29. Sunil: From Sanskrit, this handsome name refers to a deep, dark shade of blue.
30. Tangakwunu: A powerful Native American (Hopi) name with the nature-inspired meaning of “rainbow.”
31. Tunç: A cool Turkish male name meaning “bronze.”
32. Urre: Means “gold” in Basque.
33. Yahto: A unique Native American pick among color names for boys, meaning “blue.”

32 Unique Unisex Color Names for Babies

Celebrate every rainbow with these dazzling, gender-neutral color baby names. The Social Security Administration has tracked how names like these rise and fall in popularity since 1880, the first birth year in its public records ⁽²⁾.

1. Alizarin: This unique shade of red makes a bold, gender-neutral name choice.
2. Aqua: The Latin word for “water” brings a cool blue ocean to mind.
3. Ash: Refers to jet-black fire residue, the woody brown of a tree, or a nickname for Ashley.
4. Auburn: A sweet autumn name highlighting the brown-red hue of fall.
5. Azure: A sky-like shade of blue that feels vast and inspiring.
6. Beige: An uncommon name that makes an attractive alternative to the popular girl’s name Paige.
7. Blake: An Old English unisex given name and surname meaning “black” or “pale.”
8. Bleu: A handsome name and the French word for “blue.”
9. Cedar: A rich name honoring the tree and bringing calm autumnal colors to mind.
10. Cerulean: A lesser-heard color name honoring the vast shade of sky blue.
11. Chartreuse: A French-rooted word for a green-yellow shade that makes an elaborate baby name.
12. Claret: A deep shade of red often associated with wine.
13. Coco: A fashionable, gender-neutral name highlighting the rich brown of chocolate.
14. Crimson: A fiery and passionate shade of red among baby names that mean colors.
15. Cyan: This green-blue shade makes a fresh alternative to Ryan.
16. Dior: A luxury fashion name meaning “golden” in French.
17. Fallow: Earthy and rustic, this autumn name refers to a warm shade of light brown.
18. Indigo: An inky purple-blue name after indigo, one of the seven colors of the rainbow and an ancient plant dye.
19. Jet: A tough name after jet, the deep black gemstone formed from fossilized wood and the source of the phrase “jet black.”
20. Kelly: An Irish-rooted unisex name meaning “bright-headed warrior,” which also represents an intense shade of green.
21. Keshet: A Hebrew name meaning “rainbow.”
22. Mavi: A Turkish word for “blue.”
23. Ochre: Derived from Greek, this unique color name carries an earthy tone and hue.
24. Onyx: A tough name with a cool spelling honoring the jet-black mineral.
25. Raven: A popular name highlighting a deep black color after the literary bird.
26. Rossi: An Italian surname meaning “red” that works great as a hot color name.
27. Roux: A fun name from Old French meaning “red-haired.”
28. Rusty: A friendly and familiar nickname for an orange-red color.
29. Silva: A common Spanish and Portuguese surname meaning “forest” that makes a cute, silver-sounding name.
30. Sky: Also spelled Skye, this dreamy shade of blue feels full of infinite possibilities.
31. Taupe: The French word for “mole” lends itself to this shade of gray-brown.
32. Umber: A burnt brown shade offering a warm alternative to Amber.

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