Color Baby Names

Color names turn a favorite shade into a name. They are vivid and easy to picture, and many have long histories as words, surnames and given names across different languages.

Reds and warm tones are a big part of this page. Scarlett and Scarlet come from a word for a rich red fabric, and Scarlett became widely known through the heroine of Gone with the Wind. Ruby, named for the gemstone, and Rubi, its Spanish form, bring a jewel-like warmth, while Sienna and Siena take their name from a reddish-brown earth pigment linked to the Italian city. Amber evokes golden fossilized resin.

Cooler and neutral shades give the list balance. Violet recalls the flower and its purple hue, Hazel describes a greenish-brown often used for eye color, and Jade is a green stone valued especially in Chinese culture. Bianca is the Italian word for white, Ivory is a creamy pale tone, and Grey is a quiet, understated option used for boys and girls. Navy offers a bold, modern choice, and Reed, which comes from an old English word for red, works well for boys. Color names can be lovely as first or middle names. When choosing one, think about how the color feels to you and how it pairs with your surname and any siblings' names.