The colour spectrum offers plenty of baby name inspiration – some choices are classic, some are quirky, and all of them are lovely. Take a look at our rainbow round-up of 60 colour baby names, perfect if you’re after something a little different for your little one.
Colour baby names have been popular for generations, with old favourites like Emerald, Rose, Amber, Jade and Scarlett. But there are some real hidden gems too, including colour names borrowed from other languages – Giada, Bruno, Alani, Blanca and Rosa all bring a splash of colour from around the world.
Colour names have also long been a hit with celebrity parents – think Blue, Clementine, Esmeralda, Hazel, Bluebell, Violet, Olive and Ruby, to name just a few.
Which of these names would you choose?
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A
Alani
Amaranth
Amber
Amethyst
Apricot
Ash
Azur
B
Bianca
Blanca
Blue
Bluebell
Bruno
Buttercup
C
Cerise
Cherry
Citrine
Clementine
Coral
Crystal
Cyan
E
Ebony
Emerald
Esmeralda
F
Fawn
Fuschia
G
Giada
Ginger
Goldie
Gray / Grey
Grayson
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H
Hazel
Hunter
I
Indigo
Iris
J
Jade
Jett
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L
Lavender
Lilac
M
Marigold
O
Ocean
Olive
Opal
P
Pearl
Poppy
Primrose
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R
Raven
Red
Roan
Rosa
Rose
Ruby
Rusty
S
Saffron
Sage
Scarlett
Sienna
Silver
Sky
T
Topaz
V
Violet
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular colour baby names?
Names like Ruby, Violet, Scarlett, Amber and Hazel have stayed popular for years thanks to their soft, familiar sound. Names like Sky, Indigo and Jade feel a little more unique while still being easy to say and spell.
Can colour names work as middle names?
Yes – colour names are a lovely way to add a splash of personality as a middle name if you’d rather keep the first name more traditional. Amber, Rose, Jade and Sage all pair well with a wide range of first names.
Are colour baby names gender neutral?
Several on this list work well for any child, including Sky, Blue, Ash, Grayson, Hunter and Roan. Others, like Violet or Bianca, lean more traditionally feminine, while Bruno or Grayson lean more traditionally masculine – but naming trends are increasingly flexible, so it really comes down to personal taste.
Where do these colour baby names come from?
Many are simply the English word for a colour or shade, like Amber, Coral or Sage. Others are colour words borrowed from other languages, such as Giada (Italian for “jade”), Blanca (Spanish for “white”) and Rosa (Latin/Spanish for “rose” or “pink”).
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Save This List for Later
Still deciding? Save this list to come back to, or browse our other baby name round-ups for even more inspiration before you make your final choice.
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