Names That Mean Brown

  1. Doon
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of word name Dune or Scottish surname
    • Meaning:

      "brown or dark"
    • Description:

      Photographer Diane Arbus named her daughter Doon, inspired by the sand dunes she walked among when pregnant. Used this way, Doon might be considered a nature name, a refashioning of the word dune. But Doon might also stem from the familiar Scottish surname Dunn or Dunne, which means brown or dark, originally used for a dark-haired person.
  2. Burnet
    • Origin:

      English from French
    • Meaning:

      "brown"
    • Description:

      We don't see this one making it unless you have a compelling family reason.
  3. Dunn
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "brown"
    • Description:

      Efficient feel.
  4. Brunon
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Bruno, German
    • Meaning:

      "brown"
  5. Castania
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "brown"
    • Description:

      The exact meaning of Castania is unknown, but it is likely related to the Italian word castana, meaning "brown". Some sources connect this name to the Spanish castaña, "chestnut", but there is no evidence behind that meaning.
  6. Donough
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "brown chieftain"
    • Description:

      Barely-used Irish surname that's more streamlined than popular Donovan.
  7. Donn
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "king; brown"
    • Description:

      Ancient Irish king of the underworld, so much more powerful than Don.