Names That Mean White
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Bleuenn
Breton
"white flower"
Bleuenn is virtually unknown in the English-speaking world, while in France, it is a rare choice, given to a handful of girls. Bleuenn's origins are in Brittany, in the north of France, and it's…
Rosenwyn
Cornish
"white rose"
A rare and beautiful member of the "Rose" family of names, Rosenwyn is a modern Cornish compound name meaning "white rose" or "fair rose". There is a popular Cornish folk song titled An Rosen Wyn ,…
Wenna
Cornish
"white, fair"
Wenna is an early Cornish form of Gwen, belonging to two 5th-century Cornish saints. It shares the same meaning of "white, fair". Similar in feel to Wrenna, Tessa, and Willa, it could also be a…
Wenn
Cornish
"white / fair"
Like the variation Wenna, Wenn is an early Cornish form of Gwen. Confusion with the English word "when" leads us to suggest that the longer form Wenna would be more "name-like".
Riko
Japanese
"white jasmine or reason, logic"
Riko is a hugely popular name for baby girls in contemporary Japan, and one that easily translates to the West.
Lilwen
Welsh
"white lily"
An unusual member of the "Lily" family of names, this one gives you the option for sweet vintage nickname Winnie, too. It's very unusual even in its native country, never given to more than 3 babies…
Lilwenn
Breton
"fair lily, white lily"
Possibly a variation of the Welsh Liliwen (meaning "snowdrop"), this Breton form of Lily blends the botanical name with the -wen element, creating the sweet meanings of "fair lily" or "white lily".…
Rowenna
Variation of Rowena, Welsh
"white spear or famous friend"
Variation of Rowena.
Gwyndolin
Variation of Gwendolyn, Welsh
"white ring"
Variation of Gwendolyn.
Oyibo
Urhobo
"white"
Oyibo
Urhobo
"white"
Finnr
Norse
"wanderer"
The Old Norse Finnr or Finnur may resemble the Irish Finn or Fionn but is a name referring to a Finn or Laplander, the original meaning of which is wanderer. Thanks to @rosebeth for this…
Hvitserk
Old Norse
"white shirt"
Azucena
Spanish from Arabic
"Madonna lily, white lily"
Azucena is the Spanish name for the Madonna lily, or white lily, derived from the Arabic words ‘abyad , "white", and zanbaq , "lily". White lilies are symbols of the Virgin Mary, which gives the…
Lilouenn
Breton
"white lily"
An elaboration of cute French nickname name Lilou, or the Breton form of Lilwen. An unusual and appealing Lily name.
Minver
Cornish
"white phantom"
Cornish form of Guinevere. Saint Minver was one of the many holy daughters of King Brychan. Also found as Miniver, Menvra, Menfre and more.
Biana
Literature
"fair, white"
A literary name used in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger. Could also be a short form of Bibiana or a spin on stylish names like Tiana and Liana.
Akerke
Kazakh
"white darling"
Sweet Kazakh name also spelled Aqerke.
Blanche
French
"white"
While typically used for girls, former US senator Blanche Bruce — the first ever Black man to preside over the senate — makes this name feel useable (and meaningful) on a boy as well.
Miniver
Cornish, Celtic
"white phantom"
Cornish form of Guinevere. Saint Miniver was one of the many holy daughters of King Brychan. Also found as Minver, Menvra, Menfre and more.