Updated October 2026
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French, Turkish, Kazakh, Kyrgyz
"golden moon"
A bright, celestial name of Turkic, Kazakh, and Kyrgyz origins, this transliteration might be considered the French form. Meaning "golden moon", it is notably borne by the Princess of Montenegro,…
Romanian diminutive of Aurelia
"golden"
An unusual form of Aurelia, Aurica is a Romanian variant with a bit of kick and sharpness.
Feminine form of Chrysanthos,Greek
"golden flower"
A unique option for a November baby (the November birth flower is a chrysanthemum) or to honor an ancestral Chris, Chrysanthe feels more wearable than the full Chrysanthemum, despite the storybook…
Italian variation of Aurea, Latin
"Golden"
Orietta is an elaboration of Oria, the Italian form of Aurea — a golden name that has seen less use in recent years while Aurelia and Aurora are preferred. An interesting way to nickname Etta and…
Irish
"golden princess"
A variation of Orla and a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2022.
Albanian
"golden day"
An Albanian name with an intriguing sound and a bright, poetic meaning.
"golden ray"
An Albanian word name with a radiant meaning and fun nickname possibilities.
Welsh
A dashing Welsh boy's name fitting into the fashionable category of names that mean gold.
Polynesian, English
"by the sea; golden brown"
Tahnie may be several things: a variation of the Polynesian Tahnee, a name with watery, summery vibes; a creative twist on the English Tawny, used to describe a shade of brown; or a nickname for the…
As a variation of the Polynesian Tahnee, this name has a watery, summery feel; as an alternative spelling to the English Tawny, it has earthy hues. It may additionally be used as a nickname for…
French form of Aurelia, Latin
"golden one"
Popular in Quebec and Belgium, this French form of the stylish Aurelia may appeal to those who enjoy Elodie and Amelie but want something with that appealing golden meaning. Popular in France back in…
Latin
A bird name from the same Latin root as Aurelia, Oriole is extremely rare as a name: No babies were given the name in the US in 2022. But most people are aware of the Oriole bird, which makes this…
Pretty Victorian-feeling cousin of Ariel; also, more prosaically, a kind of bay window.
Spanish from Greek
"golden flower, chrysanthemum"
Crisanta, while not related to Christine, would make a pretty and highly unusual alternative to that tried-and-true name. Because of its relationship to the chrysanthemum, the flower of the month of…
Native American, Blackfoot,or Greek, "golden eagle, or rock, stone"
"golden eagle, or rock, stone"
Too tightly tied to the acronym for the activist group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
English word name
"golden brown"
Y-ending color adjectives like Tawny and Rusty are nowhere near as stylish as the more sophisticated Lilacs and Violets.
Hebrew; Spanish
"gold; peace"
Paz is an appealing Spanish name meaning "peace", derived from the Latin "pax". It's usually feminine in Spanish, but could also make an interesting literary choice for a boy, honoring the writer…
Hebrew
"peace"
Pazel's abbreviated version, Paz, is far more modern and attractive.
French form of Aurelius, Latin
A glowing and sophisticated choice, Aurélien is the French form of the Roman Aurelius, ultimately from aureus meaning "gold, gilded". This form ranked in the French Top 30 back in the 80s and…
Catalan
Intriguing name that's a Top 100 choice in Spain and virtually unknown outside that country. But has definitely possibilities for the adventurous baby namer.