As you look through these baby names, realize that many can be unisex names or represent a color in another language. For even more inspiration, consider perusing a big box of crayons or paint color swatches to find the perfect color name for your baby.
Adam
Origin: HebrewMeaning: Man, to be red, red earthAlternative Spellings & Variations: Adamo, AdemFamous Namesakes: Singer Adam Levine, comedian Adam Sandler, actor Adam DriverPeak Popularity: Adam is a popular boy name in the U.S. It ranked number 18 in 1983 and 1984. It was number 96 in 2020.
Alani
Origin: Hawaiian Meaning: Orange, as in the fruit Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alana, Alanis, ‘Alani, Ailani Famous Namesakes: TV personality Alani Nicole “La La” Anthony. Peak Popularity: Alani was uncommon before 2003, when it entered the top 1,000 names for girls. It has risen to number 221 in 2020.
Alba
Origin: Latin, Ancient Roman Meaning: White Alternative Spellings & Variations: Albus, Elba Famous Namesakes: Albus Dumbledore of the Harry Potter series, Olympic medalist synchronized swimmer Alba Maria Cabello Rodilla Peak Popularity: Alba was most popular 100 years ago.
Amber
Origin: ArabicMeaning: Yellowish orange jewel of fossilized resinAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ambre, Aamber, AmburFamous Namesakes: Actress Amber Heard, model Amber Rose, actress Amber TamblynPeak Popularity: Amber was in the top 20 names for girls born from 1981 to 1993, but fell to number 513 in 2020.
Amethyst
Origin: Greek Meaning: Semiprecious violet form of quartz Alternative Spellings & Variations: Amathyst, Amethyste Famous Namesakes: Rapper Amethyst Amelia Kelly (birth name of Iggy Azalea) Peak Popularity: Amethyst has never been in the top 1,000 names.
Apple
Origin: GermanicMeaning: A bright yellowish-green, like the unripe fruitAlternative Spellings & Variations: None Aeppel, Apel, Appel, AppellFamous Namesakes: Apple Martin (daughter of singer Chris Martin and actress Gwyneth Paltrow)Peak Popularity: Apple has never been in the top 1,000 names.
Ash/Ashley
Origin: Old English Meaning: As a color, gray Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ashe, Ashly, Ashlyn, Ashleigh, Ashlea, Ashlee Famous Namesakes: Actresses Ashley Tisdale, Ashley Judd, Ashley Olson Peak Popularity: Ashley became a popular girl’s name in the 1980’s and was number one in 1991 and 1992. Ash has never been in the top 1,000, but Asher (from a different meaning) is rising fast and was at 32 for boys in 2020.
Auburn
Origin: Latin, Old FrenchMeaning: Reddish-brownAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aubern, Auburne, AuberneFamous Namesakes: Nineteenth Century Politician Auburn Lorenzo PridemorePeak Popularity: Auburn has not reached the top 1,000 names.
Azure
Origin: Latin, Old FrenchMeaning: Blue stone, often used to describe the skyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Azur, Azul, AzuraPeak Popularity: Azure has not reached the top 1,000 names.
Beryl
Origin: Greek, LatinMeaning: Pale green precious stone (emerald and aquamarine are forms of beryl)Alternative Spellings & Variations: Beril, Beryll, BeryleFamous Namesakes: Aviator Beryl MarkhamPeak Popularity: Beryl was a fairly common name for girls in the first half of the 20th century, ranking in the top 500. It dropped out of the top 1,000 in 1958.
Bianca
Origin: Italian Meaning: White Alternative Spellings & Variations: Biancha, Bianka, Biankah Famous Namesakes: Actress Bianca Jagger, singer Bianca Ryan, tennis player Bianca Andreescu Peak Popularity: Bianca had its peak at 84 in 1990 but has been dropping since.
Blaine
Origin: GaelicMeaning: YellowAlternative Spellings & Variations: Blayne, Blayn, Blain, BlaanFamous Namesakes: Baseball player Blaine Boyer, football player Blaine GabbertPeak Popularity: Blaine has been in the 400 to 600 rank of popularity as a male name for most of the past 100 years.
Blue
Origin: GermanicMeaning: BlueAlternative Spellings & Variations: Bleu, Blu, BluebellFamous Namesakes: Blue Ivy Carter (daughter of rapper Jay-Z and singer Beyoncé), author Blue BalliettPeak Popularity: Blue has never been in the top 1,000 names for boys or girls.
Bowie
Origin: GaelicMeaning: Yellow or fair-hairedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Bowey, Bowi, Bowy, Beauie, BoeyFamous Namesakes: Major League Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, pioneer Jim Bowie, and singer David Bowie as a surnamePeak Popularity: Bowie appeared as a top 1,000 name for boys in the U.S. in 2018 with a rank of 982.
Boyd
Origin: GaelicMeaning: Yellow, blond, or light hairAlternative Spellings & Variations: Boyde, Boid, BoideFamous Namesakes: Actor Boyd Holbrook, musician Boyd TinsleyPeak Popularity: Boyd was a common first name for boys throughout the first half of the 20th century, but it fell out of the top 1,000 in 1983.
Brick
Origin: GermanMeaning: Clay red, like the building materialAlternative Spellings & Variations: Bryck, Bricke, BrikAdded Famous Namesakes: Coach and athlete Brick Haley, actor Brick BronskyPeak Popularity: Brick is a unique name that does not appear in the top 1,000 for boys or girls.
Bruno
Origin: GermanMeaning: BrownAlternative Spellings & Variations: Bruino, Broono, Brewno, BrunohFamous Namesakes: Singer Bruno Mars, soccer player Bruno AlvesPeak Popularity: Bruno was most popular in 1915 with a rank of 259. It was number 709 for 2020.
Burgundy
Origin: German, FrenchMeaning: Reddish-purple, like red wineAlternative Spellings & Variations: Burgundee, Burgundi, Burgandy, BurgandiPeak Popularity: Burgundy is an uncommon name.
Carmine
Origin: Arabic, FrenchMeaning: Crimson redAlternative Spellings & Variations: Carmen, CarmelaFamous Namesakes: Musician Carmine Coppola, singer and dancer Carmen MirandaPeak Popularity: Carmine was most popular in the first half of the 20th century. Carmen is perennially popular, ranking in the top 500 for over 100 years.
Cerise
Origin: FrenchMeaning: CherryAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cherise, Cher, Cerrise, Cereese, Cerese, CherryPeak Popularity: Cerise has never made the top 1,000 in the U.S., but Cherise appeared on the list six times between 1967 and 1984.
Cherry
Origin: Latin, GreekMeaning: Bright red, like the fruitAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cher, Cherri, CherrieFamous Namesakes: Actress Cherry Jones, actress Cherry CampbellPeak Popularity: Cherry was most popular in 1948, but fell out of the top 1,000 in 1975.
Chloris
Origin: GreekMeaning: Pale greenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cloris, Khloris, ChlorysFamous Namesakes: Actress Cloris LeachmanPeak Popularity: Chloris and Cloris are unique names.
Cinnamon
Origin: Semitic, GreekMeaning: Reddish-brown, like the spiceAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cynamon, Cinnamin, Cinnamen, SinnamonFamous Namesakes: Fictional character Cinnamon CarterPeak Popularity: Cinnamon made the top 1,000 list of girl names one time. It was number 699 in 1969.
Clementine
Origin: French, LatinMeaning: Orange citrus fruitAlternative Spellings & Variations: Clementyne, Klementine, ClementinaFamous Namesakes: Singer Clementine Creevy, Singer Clémentine Delauney, political wife Clementine ChurchillPeak Popularity: Clementine was most popular in the early 1900s reaching a peak rank of 444 in 1911. It fell out of top 1,000 in 1954 but made a return in 2014. It ranked 610 in 2020.
Cocoa
Origin: Nahuatl, Spanish, EnglishMeaning: Chocolate brown, like the cacao beanAlternative Spellings & Variations: Coco, Cacao, CoeCoe, KokoFamous Namesakes: Fashion designer Coco Chanel, celebrity child Coco ArquettePeak Popularity: As of 2018, Cocoa and its variants have never been in the top 1,000.
Coral
Origin: LatinMeaning: A pinkish-orange to reddish-orange hue, like the marine animalsAlternative Spellings & Variations: Corall, Coraline, Coralee, Coralie, KoralFamous Namesakes: Fictional character Coraline, actress Coral BrownePeak Popularity: Coral was most popular in the late 1800s, and has not been above 900 since 1906. But, the variant Coraline is rising in popularity due to the book and movie of that title. It was at 643 in 2020.
Crystal
Origin: Greek, LatinMeaning: Ice, clear glassAlternative Spellings & Variations: Christal, Cristal, Chrystal, Crystall, Kristal, Kristell, Krystal, Krystle, Kristol, KrystolFamous Namesakes: Country singer Crystal Gayle, actress Crystal ReedPeak Popularity: Crystal was most popular in 1982 when it reached number 9. It has since dropped in popularity ranking 864 in 2020.
Daffodil
Origin: Latin, EnglishMeaning: Yellow flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Daffodyl, Daffodill, Daffodyl, DaffiFamous Namesakes: Celebrity child Daffodil Hurley (daughter of singer Michael Hurley)Peak Popularity: Daffodil is a rare name, but it was used in the 1800s.
Dove
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Warm gray or soft white with a hint of gray, like the birdAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dova, DuvFamous Namesakes: Actress Dove CameronPeak Popularity: Dove was most popular in the late 1800s, and has not been above 1,000 since.
Ebony
Origin: Greek, EnglishMeaning: Black, like the wood from the ebony treeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ebone, Ebonee, Eboni, EbonieFamous Namesakes: Actress Ebonie Smith, TV host Eboni K. WilliamsPeak Popularity: Ebony was most popular in the 1980s. It has not been above 1,000 since 2005.
Emerald
Origin: GreekMeaning: Green, like the gemAlternative Spellings & Variations: Esmeralda, EmeraudeFamous Namesakes: Actress Esmeralda Pimentel, model Emerald Ignacio, actress Emerald FennellPeak Popularity: Emerald was a top 1,000 girl name from 1991 through 2002. It popped up again in 2017 at number 978. Esmeralda is far more popular and has been in the top 400 for decades.
Fawn
Origin: FrenchMeaning: Beige, light brown, or tan, like a young deerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Fawne, FawnaFamous Namesakes: Writer Fawn McKay BrodiePeak Popularity: Fawn cracked the top 1,000 seventeen times between 1960 and 1983. It was most popular in 1977 when it reached number 763.
Fern
Origin: German, Old EnglishMeaning: Green, like the plantAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ferne, Fearne, FurnFamous Namesakes: Fern Arable of Charlotte’s Web, actress Fern Fitzgerald, lawyer Fern Holland, author Fern MichaelsPeak Popularity: Fern was most popular from 1900 through 1924, reaching number 152 in 1916. But, it hasn’t been in the top 1,000 since 1961.
Fiona
Origin: GaelicMeaning: White or fairAlternative Spellings & Variations: Fyona, Fionna, Fionah, Fianna, Fiana, FinolaFamous Namesakes: Singer Fiona ApplePeak Popularity: While Fiona has long been common in Scotland and Ireland, it was rare in the U.S. until 1990. In 2020, it ranked 296 in the U.S.
Flynn
Origin: GaelicMeaning: RedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Flin, Flinn, Flyn, Flann, Flannery, FlanniganFamous Namesakes: Athlete Flynn Robinson, actor Flynn Morrison, celebrity children Flynn Bloom and Flynn Earl JonesPeak Popularity: Flynn has been a top 1,000 name since 2011 and was number 659 in 2020.
Forest
Origin: Latin, FrenchMeaning: Deep green, like the plants and trees of a forestAlternative Spellings & Variations: Forrest, Fourest, ForresterFamous Namesakes: Actor Forest Whitaker, actor Forrest TuckerPeak Popularity: Forest and Forrest have been historically popular names for boys with Forrest being the more commonly used version. In 2020, Forest ranked 811 and Forrest ranked 470.
Fuchsia
Origin: Modern LatinMeaning: Bright, deep pink, like the flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Fushia, Fushcia, Fuesha, FusheaFamous Namesakes: Writer Fuchsia DunlopPeak Popularity: Fuchsia has not yet appeared in the top 1,000 names.
Gannon
Origin: GaelicMeaning: Fair-skinned or fair-hairedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ganon, GannenFamous Namesakes: Football player Gannon Sinclair, fictional character Ganon from Nintendo’s video game, The Legend of ZeldaPeak Popularity: Gannon became a top 1,000 name for boys in 2002. It was most popular in 2014 with a rank of 414.
Garnet
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Dark red, like the most common variety of the gemstoneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Garnett, Garnette, GarnettaFamous Namesakes: Hockey player Garnet HathawayPeak Popularity: Garnet has been used as both a male and female name, but as a male name is rare in the U.S. As a female name it was popular in the early 1900s, but fell out of the top 1,000 in 1945.
Giada
Origin: ItalianMeaning: JadeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Giadda, Jayda, JiadaFamous Namesakes: TV chef Giada De Laurentiis, director Giada ColagrandePeak Popularity: Giada was a top 1,000 girl name from 2007 to 2013. It was most popular in 2010 with a rank of 753.
Ginger
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Reddish-brown, like the spice or reddish, like hairAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jinger, Gynger, Jynger, GinjerFamous Namesakes: Actress Ginger Rogers, meteorologist Ginger ZeePeak Popularity: Ginger was most popular in the 1950s through the 1970s. It fell out of the top 1,000 in 1990.
Gray
Origin: Old EnglishMeaning: A color between black and whiteAlternative Spellings & Variations: Grey, Grai, GrayeFamous Namesakes: Former governor of California Gray Davis, photographer Gray MalinPeak Popularity: Gray was a top 1,000 name for boys at the turn of the 20th century. It ranked 869 in 1900 and 990 in 1901. It hasn’t been in the top 1,000 since. Grey entered the top 1,000 in 2013 and rose to 775 in 2020.
Gwen
Origin: WelshMeaning: WhiteAlternative Spellings & Variations: Gwendolyn, Gwendolen, Gwendolyne, Gwyneth, Guinevere, JenniferFamous Namesakes: Journalist Gwen Ifill, singer Gwen Stefani, actress Gwyneth Paltrow, actress Gwendoline ChristiePeak Popularity: Gwen was most popular in 1959 with a rank of 295. Gwendolyn is a popular variant that peaked at 112 in 1951 and 1953. In 2020, Gwendolyn was number 377.
Hazel
Origin: GermanicMeaning: Brown to green, related to the tree and nutAlternative Spellings & Variations: Hayzel, Hazil, Hazell, HazylFamous Namesakes: Former Secretary of Energy Hazel R. O’Leary, singer Hazel O’ConnorPeak Popularity: Hazel was a top 30 female name in the early 1900s. After a continuous decline through the 1950s and 1960s, it dropped out of the top 1,000 in 1976. With a comeback in 1998, it has seen a quick and steady rise reaching number 31 in 2020.
Heather
Origin: EnglishMeaning: A muted mixture of gray shades with flecks of other colors or a purple-pink, like the flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Heathar, Hether, Heath, HeatheFamous Namesakes: Actress Heather Graham, business executive Heather Bresch, soccer player Heather O’Reilly, actor Heath LedgerPeak Popularity: Heather was extremely popular in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1975, it was the third most popular name for girls. It has fallen dramatically in since 2003 and was no longer a top 1,000 name as of 2017.
Hunter
Origin: GermanicMeaning: As a color, a deep, dark greenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Huntor, Huntter, Huntur, Huntyr, HuntarFamous Namesakes: Writer Hunter S. Thompson, actress Hunter TyloPeak Popularity: Hunter has traditionally been a name for boys. It began to see a rise in popularity in the late 1970s and has been a top 100 boy name since 1993. Hunter hit the top 1,000 list of girl names in 1993 and reached number 305 in 1998. It continues to be more popular for boys than girls.
Indigo
Origin: GreekMeaning: Deep violet blueAlternative Spellings & Variations: Indigoh, Indego, Indygo,Famous Namesakes: Actress Indigo, celebrity child Indigo Sanara PhillipsPeak Popularity: Indigo is a rare name for both sexes.
Iris
Origin: GreekMeaning: A rainbow of colors, or purple-blue like the purple variety of the flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Irys, Irus, Ires, Iriss, IryssFamous Namesakes: Journalist Iris Shun-Ru Chang, actress Iris ApatowPeak Popularity: Iris has been a perennially popular name for girls. As of 2020, it surged to a U.S. all-time high at number 127.
Ivory
Origin: EnglishMeaning: WhiteAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ivorie, Ivori, Ivoree, IvrieFamous Namesakes: Actor Keenen Ivory Wayans, actress Ivory AquinoPeak Popularity: Ivory was once a more commonly given male name. It was most popular in 1906 at 447. But, by 1980, it fell out of the top 1,000 for boys. Ivory was on the top 1,000 list of girls names in the early 1900s, in 1935, and briefly in 1982 and 1983. It returned in 2013 and was number 599 in 2020.
Ivy
Origin: Old EnglishMeaning: A deep green with a hint of blue, cyan, or teal, like the vineAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ivie, Ivi, IveeFamous Namesakes: Actress Ivy Latimer, singer Ivy LevanPeak Popularity: Ivy has been a top 1,000 name for girls for well over a century. However, it’s popularity since 2010 has skyrocketed. In 2018, it broke the top 100 rising to number 86 and remained through 2020 at number 58.
Jacinthe
Origin: FrenchMeaning: Orange-redAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jacynthe, Jacinth, JacinthaFamous Namesakes: Singer Jacintha AbisheganadenPeak Popularity: Jacinthe is a rare name that has never been in the top 1,000.
Jade
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Green or blue-green, like the mineral stoneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jada, Jayde, Jaide, JaydenFamous Namesakes: Actress Jade Pettyjohn, actress Jada Pinkett SmithPeak Popularity: Jade hit the top 1,000 list for girls in 1975 and was most popular in 2002 at number 86. It was in the top 1,000 for boys from 1968 to 2001 with a high rank of 727 in 1978.
Jet
Origin: FrenchMeaning: Dark black, like the gemstoneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jett, Jette, JettaFamous Namesakes: Actor Jet Li, chef Jet TilaPeak Popularity: Jet is uncommon, and Jett was rare in the U.S. until 1999. Jett rose to number 300 for boys in 2017. In the Netherlands, Jet is a common nickname or short form name for girl names such as Mariette.
Kelly
Origin: IrishMeaning: Bright green with a hint of yellowAlternative Spellings & Variations: Kelley, Kelli, Kellie, KelleighFamous Namesakes: TV host Kelly Ripa, singer Kelly Clarkson, actress Kelly MacdonaldPeak Popularity: Kelly was a common name for boys, ranking as high as 97 in 1968, but it fell out of the top 1,000 in 2003. As a name for girls, it was in the top 100 from 1959 to 2000. If fell below 500 in 2016.
Lavender
Origin: LatinMeaning: Light purple, like the flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lavandar, LavynderFamous Namesakes: Fictional character Lavender BrownPeak Popularity: As of 2020, Lavender has not cracked the top 1,000.
Lilac
Origin: Arabic, FrenchMeaning: Pale bluish-violet, like the flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lilach, Lilak, Lylac, LielacFamous Namesakes: Celebrity child Lilac MoyerPeak Popularity: Lilac does not appear as a top 1,000 name between 1900 and 2020.
Mahogany
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Dark reddish brown, like the woodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Mahoganie, Mahoganey, MahoganeeFamous Namesakes: Rapper Mahogany Jones, singer Mahogany LoxPeak Popularity: Mahogany is a unique name for boys or girls.
Maize
Origin: Arawakan/Taíno, Spanish (Haiti)Meaning: Yellow, like cornAlternative Spellings & Variations: Maiz, Mayze, MaisePeak Popularity: Maize has never been in the top 1,000. is an uncommon name.
Marigold
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Yellow-orange, like the flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Marygold, Marigolde, Marrigold, MaragoldFamous Namesakes: Actress Marigold “Goldie” Semple, child of former British Prime Minister Marigold Frances ChurchillPeak Popularity: Marigold has never been in the top 1,000.
Mauve
Origin: Latin, FrenchMeaning: Pale blue-purple-pinkAlternative Spellings & Variations: Mauv, MawvePeak Popularity: Mauve has never been in the top 1,000.
Midori
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: GreenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Midorie, Midoree, MidoryFamous Namesakes: Actress Midori Francis, violinist Midori GotoPeak Popularity: Midori is not a common name.
Moss
Origin: GermanicMeaning: Green, like the plantAlternative Spellings & Variations: Mosse, MausFamous Namesakes: Playwright Moss HartPeak Popularity: Moss is not a popular name.
Nila
Origin: SanskritMeaning: Dark blueAlternative Spellings & Variations: Nilah, Neela, Niela, Nilam, NeelamFamous Namesakes: Celebrity wife Nila Myers Hollingsworth, actress and designer Neelam Kothari, actress Neela ToddPeak Popularity: Nila was most popular in the first half of the 20th century, ranking as high as 567 in 1935. It fell out of the top 1,000 in the 1950s.
Olive
Origin: Greek, Latin Meaning: Dark, muddy yellow-green, like the olive fruit Alternative Spellings & Variations: Oliva, Olivia Famous Namesakes: Actresses Olivia Newton-John, Olivia Wilde, Olivia Munn Peak Popularity: Olive was a top 100 name for girls in the early 1900s. It dropped out of the top 1,000 in 1951, but popped back up in 2007 and rose to 197 in 2020. Meanwhile, the ever popular version, Olivia, has been a top ten name since 2001, and the second most popular name from 2014 to 2018. It was number one in 2020.
Onyx
Origin: GreekMeaning: Black, like the gemstoneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Onix, Oniks, OnyksFamous Namesakes: Brazilian politician Onyx Lorenzoni, celebrity child Onyx Solace Morissette-TreadwayPeak Popularity: Onyx is a unisex name. It hit the top 1,000 for the first time in 2018 as a boy name ranking 864, and ranked 613 in 2020.
Orrin
Origin: Irish Meaning: Pale green, also dark-haired Alternative Spellings & Variations: Oran, Orin, Oren, Odran, Odhran Famous Namesakes: U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch Peak Popularity: Orrin was most popular early in the 20th century, but was last in the top 1,000 in 1961.
Pearl
Origin: Latin, FrenchMeaning: Cream or off-whiteAlternative Spellings & Variations: Perle, Pearle, Purl, PurleFamous Namesakes: Writer Pearl S. Buck, actress Pearl BaileyPeak Popularity: Pearl had a high point at number 24 in 1900, then declined and fell out of the top 1,000 in 1987. It has resurged since 2007.
Phoenix
Origin: GreekMeaning: Reddish-purple or dark redAlternative Spellings & Variations: Fenix, Phoenyx, Phenix, Pheenix, Phenyx, PheenyxFamous Namesakes: Actor Phoenix ListPeak Popularity: Phoenix debuted in the top 1,000 in 1995, and by 2020 it had risen to number 238 for boys and is also at 286 for girls.
Pink
Origin: EnglishMeaning: PinkAlternative Spellings & Variations: Pynk, Pinky, PinkieFamous Namesakes: Singer P!nk (Alecia Beth Moore), TV comic Pinky LeePeak Popularity: In 1900, Pink ranked 509 as a boy name. It fell out of the top 1,000 in 1910. As of 2018, Pink does not appear in the top 1,000 for girls.
Poppy
Origin: Latin, EnglishMeaning: Red flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Poppie, Poppi, PoppeyFamous Namesakes: Actress Poppy Montgomery, actress Poppy DraytonPeak Popularity: Poppy was first seen in the top 1,000 names for girls in 2016. It ranked 462 in 2020.
Raven
Origin: Germanic, Old EnglishMeaning: A black birdAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ravin, Raeven, Rayven, RavennaFamous Namesakes: Actress Raven-Symoné, actress Raven GoodwinPeak Popularity: Raven entered the top 1,000 names for girls in 1977, and it was most popular in 1993 reaching a rank of 139. It was also a top 1,000 name for boys from 1997 to 2002 with a highest rank of 813 in 1999.
Reed
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Red, as in having a ruddy complexion or red hairAlternative Spellings & Variations: Read, ReidFamous Namesakes: Hockey player Reed Larson, actor Reed DiamondPeak Popularity: Reed has been perennially ranked in the top 700 names for boys and was at 450 in 2020.
Rory
Origin: GaelicMeaning: Red kingAlternative Spellings & Variations: Rorie, Rorey, Rori, Ruari, RuadhriFamous Namesakes: Fictional character Rory Gilmore, actor Rory Culkin, filmmaker Rory KennedyPeak Popularity: Rory has been in the top 1,000 for boys since 1947. It was most popular in 1959 at 280. In 2020, it ranked 330. Rory became a top 1,000 girl name in the U.S. in 2003 and ranked 457 in 2020.
Rose
Origin: LatinMeaning: Dark pinkAlternative Spellings & Variations: Rosa, Rosalie, Rosaria, RosieFamous Namesakes: Actress Rose Byrne, philanthropist Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, actress Rose McGowan, actress Amber Rose RevahPeak Popularity: Rose was in the top 100 names for girls from 1900 to 1961. After dipping for a few decades, it was back up to 113 in 2020.
Rowan
Origin: GaelicMeaning: Red hairAlternative Spellings & Variations: Rowen, Roane, Ruadh, RowanneFamous Namesakes: Actor Rowan Atkinson, actress Rowan BlanchardPeak Popularity: Rowan debuted as a top 1,000 boy name in 1999 and rose quickly to number 113 in 2020. It made it as a top 1,000 girl name in 2003 reaching 255 in 2020.
Roy
Origin: GaelicMeaning: Red or red hairAlternative Spellings & Variations: Roi, Ruadh, RoyceFamous Namesakes: Singer Roy Rogers, actor Roy Scheider, musician Roy OrbisonPeak Popularity: Roy was most popular in the first half of the 20th century when it ranked in the top 50. It has since declined, ranking 574 in 2020.
Ruby
Origin: LatinMeaning: Red, like the gemstoneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Rubie, Rubye, Rube, Rubee, RubinaFamous Namesakes: Dancer Ruby Keeler, actress Ruby DeePeak Popularity: Ruby is a very popular name for girls. It was a top 100 name from before 1900 to 1935, when it began to drop a bit. It never fell out of the top 500 and reemerged in the top 100 again in 2013. It ranked 74 in 2020.
Rufus
Origin: LatinMeaning: Red-hairedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ruffus, Roufus, Ruffis, RufousFamous Namesakes: Actor Rufus Sewell, singer Rufus WainwrightPeak Popularity: Rufus was most popular at the beginning of the 20th century when it was in the top 150. It dropped out of the top 1,000 in 1989.
Russell
Origin: FrenchMeaning: Little red one or redheadAlternative Spellings & Variations: Russ, Russel, RousellFamous Namesakes: Actor Russell Crowe, comedian Russell Brand, football player Russell WilsonPeak Popularity: Russell was a top 100 name for boys from before 1900 through 1982. It has since dropped to 370 in 2020.
Rusty
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Reddish-brown or rust-colored, as in hairAlternative Spellings & Variations: Rusti, Rustee, RusteyFamous Namesakes: Racing driver Rusty Wallace, astronaut Rusty SchweickartPeak Popularity: Rusty is often a nickname, but it was also a moderately popular legal given name for boys. It ranked in the top 500 from 1955 to 1988.
Saffron
Origin: Arabic, Old FrenchMeaning: Yellow-orange or gold, like the spiceAlternative Spellings & Variations: Saphron, Saffren, SaffronnFamous Namesakes: Actress Saffron BurrowsPeak Popularity: Saffron has not been a top 1,000 baby name.
Sage
Origin: Latin, Old FrenchMeaning: Gray-green, like the dried herbAlternative Spellings & Variations: Saige, Saje, Sayge, Saije, SaugeFamous Namesakes: Actor Sage Stallone, sportscaster Sage SteelePeak Popularity: Sage entered the top 1,000 names for girls in 1993 and was number 223 in 2020. It became a top 1,000 name for boys in 1991 and was number 442 in 2020.
Sapphire
Origin: GreekMeaning: Deep blue, like the gemstoneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Sapphyre, Saffira, SafiraFamous Namesakes: Poet Sapphire, actress Sapphire EliaPeak Popularity: Sapphire has never been in the top 1,000 names.
Scarlett
Origin: EnglishMeaning: RedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Scarlet, Scarlette, SkarlettFamous Namesakes: Actress Scarlett Johansson, actress Scarlett PomersPeak Popularity: Scarlett had some minor popularity from 1940 to 1943 following Gone With the Wind. It also appeared in the top 1,000 in 1962 and 1963. But, since its reemergence in 1992, this name has skyrocketed to the top of the list. It made the top 100 in 2011, and was number 21 for girls in 2020.
Shani
Origin: HebrewMeaning: RedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Shanie, Shanni, ShaneyFamous Namesakes: Speed skater Shani Davis, soccer player Shani Tarashaj, actress Shani AtiasPeak Popularity: Shani made the top 1,000 list of girl names seven times between 1969 and 1977 with a highest rank of 664 in 1969.
Sherry
Origin: Spanish, English Meaning: Red, like the fortified wine Alternative Spellings & Variations: Sherri, Sherrie, Sheri, Sherie Famous Namesakes: Actress Sherry Stringfield, writer Sherry Thomas, actress Sherri Shepherd Peak Popularity: Sherry was a top 1,000 girl name in the U.S. from 1925 to 1995. It was most popular in 1962 when it reached number 48.
Sienna
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Reddish-brownAlternative Spellings & Variations: Siena, Siennah, SyennaFamous Namesakes: Actress Sienna Miller, actress Sienna GuilloryPeak Popularity: Sienna first appeared on the top 1,000 list of girl names in 1995. It hit a high of 170 in 2007 and was number 166 in 2020.
Sigal
Origin: Hebrew, JewishMeaning: Violet flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Sigalit, Segal, SiegalFamous Namesakes: Artist Sigalit Landau, politician Sigal Mandelker, actress Sigal ErezPeak Popularity: Sigal has not been in the top 1,000 girl names in the U.S.
Sky
Origin: Old Norse, EnglishMeaning: Blue, like the skyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Skye, Skai, SkieFamous Namesakes: Film director Skye Borgman, actress Skye TownsendPeak Popularity: While Sky is a unisex name, it has never been in the top 1,000 for boys and ranks between 736 and 1,000 since 1999. The more popular variation, Skye, has ranked as high as 367 for girls in 2014.
Slate
Origin: Old French, EnglishMeaning: Gray with a hint of blue, purple or green, like the rockAlternative Spellings & Variations: Slayte, Slaite, SlaitFamous Namesakes: Athlete Slater Trout, musician Slater DavisPeak Popularity: Slate is an unusual name that does not appear in the top 1,000 in the U.S.
Steel
Origin: GermanicMeaning: Blue-gray, like the metalAlternative Spellings & Variations: Steele, Steale, StahlFamous Namesakes: Olympic diver Steele Johnson, actor Steele StebbinsPeak Popularity: Steel and Steele have not been popular baby names in the U.S.
Sterling
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Silver or grayAlternative Spellings & Variations: Stirling, Styrling, Stearling Famous Namesakes: Actor Sterling K. Brown, racing driver Sterling MartinPeak Popularity: Sterling has been a top 1,000 name for boys for over 120 years. It was number 356 in 1900 and 400 in 2020.
Sunny
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Yellow, like the sunAlternative Spellings & Variations: Sunni, Sunnie, Sunney, SunshineFamous Namesakes: Actress Sunny Sandler, TV chef Sunny AndersonPeak Popularity: Sunny and Sunshine are relatively rare, occasionally breaking into the top 1,000. Sunny made the top 1,000 list for girls 15 times between 1942 and 2020. It was most popular in 1975 at 541. Sunshine was in the top 1,000 from 1974 to 1981. It was also most popular in 1975 at 534.
Tawny
Origin: Old FrenchMeaning: Light brown or tanAlternative Spellings & Variations: Tahnee, Tawnee, Tawnie, TawniFamous Namesakes: Actress Tawny Kitaen, actress Tawny CypressPeak Popularity: Tawny spent five years as a top 1,000 name in the 1980s. It’s highest rank was 860 in 1989.
Teal
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Greenish-blueAlternative Spellings & Variations: Teale, Teel, TeeleFamous Namesakes: Actress Teal Redmann, athlete Teal BunburyPeak Popularity: Teal has not been in the top 1,000 names.
Topaz
Origin: GreekMeaning: Golden yellow, like the precious stoneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Topaaz, TopazzFamous Namesakes: Rapper Topaz JonesPeak Popularity: Topaz is a unique name.
Violet
Origin: LatinMeaning: Violet or purpleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Viola, Violette, Violett, VioletaFamous Namesakes: Actress Violett Beane, shipwreck survivor Violet Jessop, writer Violet NeedhamPeak Popularity: Violet was a top 100 name during the first two decades of the 20th century. It fell out of favor from the 1960s through the 1980s. It began a comeback in 1998 and quickly rose in popularity to number 37 in 2020.
Willow
Origin: Old EnglishMeaning: Soft pale green with blue, gray, or yellow undertonesAlternative Spellings & Variations: Willo, Willough, WillohFamous Namesakes: Singer Willow Smith, actress Willow ShieldsPeak Popularity: Willow entered the top 1,000 names for girls in 1998 and has become quite popular reaching number 48 in 2020.
Wisteria
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Soft purple, like the flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Wysteria, WistariaPeak Popularity: Wisteria is not a common name.
Xanthe
Origin: Ancient GreekMeaning: Yellow or blondeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Zanthe, Xantha, XanthosFamous Namesakes: Xanthe, a water nymph in Greek mythology, actress Xanthe ElbrickPeak Popularity: Xanthe is a rare name.
