Names That Mean Brown
- Doon
Origin:
Spelling variation of word name Dune or Scottish surnameMeaning:
"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.
- Burnet
Origin:
English from FrenchMeaning:
"brown"Description:
We don't see this one making it unless you have a compelling family reason.
- Dunn
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"brown"Description:
Efficient feel.
- Brunon
Origin:
Polish variation of Bruno, GermanMeaning:
"brown"
- Castania
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"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.
- Donough
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"brown chieftain"Description:
Barely-used Irish surname that's more streamlined than popular Donovan.
- Donn
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"king; brown"Description:
Ancient Irish king of the underworld, so much more powerful than Don.