Taurus Names Embrace Earthiness

Updated Mon Apr 21 2025

Taurus names are grounded and strong, much like the people born under the sign of the bull. So if your baby is due between April 20th and May 20th, we've got plenty of inspiration for you.

Taurus is the first Earth sign of the zodiac, so a name that mean Earth would be ideal for a Taurean child. Choices like Adam and Gaia would be especially fitting for a baby born around April 22nd when Earth Day is celebrated.

There are plenty of inspiring symbols associated with the Taurus sign which also make for great name sakes. Names that mean green connect to Taurus’s signature color, while a rosy or violet-related name relate to the flowers of Taurus.

Taureans are known for being down-to-earth, strong, and stubborn, so a name that means strong like Audrey and Evander would be perfect for a Taurus child. Also known for their dependability, a reliable name like that has always been in the US Top 1000, such as Henry or Eleanor, might be ideal.

If you're a Taurus yourself — known for bringing loyalty, stubbornness, and a hard work ethic to the baby naming process — check out your own name style and naming preferences in your Taurus Namer profile. This guide will allow you to reflect on your own strengths and struggles in the business of naming a baby, as well as provide a plethora of tips and tricks on how to balance your strong spirit with a partner of any other zodiac sign.

If you’re expecting a Taurus child but don’t know where to start with their name, we’ve got plenty more ideas for you. Keep reading for the complete guide to naming your Taurus baby.

Top Taurus Names

The top Taurus baby names feature many spring inspired choices, with Iris and Willow being current seasonal favorites. For options more closely connected with Taurus, try the much-loved Rose and Violet — the flowers best associated with the sign. There's also Poppy and (Sweet) William which are more floral Taurus symbols, along with Florence, Florian, and Fleur if you want to encompass all the flowers.

Other botanical choices for a Taurus baby include Chloe, meaning “young green shoot,” which connects it to both spring and to Taurus’s favored green hue. Clover, Meadow, and Hazel are more greenish options, drawn straight from the natural world.

Strong, earthy names that are popular for Taurus babies include the classic Adam meaning "red earth"; the popular Oliver, connected to nature and a shade of green; and sweet but solid George, linked to working the earth but also to St. George's day, which falls under Taurus.

If you want something cool and contemporary for your Taurus baby, try rising stars like Riggs, Clay, Ridge, and Rhodes. They all have a modern edge with strong connections to the earth and nature.

To capture the hard-working, and dependable nature of people born under Taurus, look no further than Amelia, Amelie, or Amalia ("work"), Emery ("industrious"), and Ethan ("strong, firm") – all reliable options with an enduring quality.

Check out the full list of Taurus names within the US Top 1000:

Taurus Girl Names

The most prominent Taurus gem is the emerald, which is extra significant due to its deep green hue. Emerald is a rising name for girls, currently in the US Top 800, while international form Esmeralda made the Top 350 in 2023. The French Emeraude, the Turkish Zümra, the Chinese Lufei, and the Hindi Panna could make intriguing international alternatives.

Other stones associated with the sign of the bull include: rose quartz (try Rosalie, Rosita, or Raisa), coral (try Coralie or Marjani), and amber (try Ambre or Elettra).

If you're hoping to encourage positive Taurean traits in your child, you could consider Constance or Ever to celebrate a steadfast Taurus nature. Idalia, Edith, Kamran, and Millicent might also appeal, to inspire a strong, hardworking attitude.

Exploring the names of famous Taurean women could help you find the perfect name. Uma Thurman’s gorgeous Sanskrit and Hebrew name is rare but fits easily with other more popular choices, while the late Queen Elizabeth's name could lead you to Lilibet, Eliza, Elspeth, or Libby. Other Taurus women to draw name inspiration from include Sabrina Carpenter, Jessica Alba, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rosario Dawson, Adele, and Shirley Temple.

Below, our favorite names for Taurus girls:

Taurus Boy Names

Taurus is the sign of the bull, so a bull-related name would be more than appropriate for a child born under this sign. While Taurus itself hasn't caught on in the same way as Aries or Leo, it did feature briefly in the US Top 1000 back in the 1970s, making it a rare but not unusable choice. Similar options include: Taurean, popular in the '80s after actor Taurean Blaque chose it as his stage name; Torin, a contemporary name that might have originated from Taurus; and Thoreau, a surname, possibly related to the bull via the French word Taureau.

If those feel too on the nose for you, more subtle options could be Malek, meaning "brown bull" via its Dinka roots, Cornelius or Kees, meaning "horn", or Fintan which can mean "white bull". Breeds of cattle might also provide inspiration; Angus, Dexter, Jersey, and Galloway are possible options that don't sound too bovine.

Names meaning strong, prosperous and steadfast might appeal as a way to celebrate the positive traits of Taurean people. Rafferty is an earthy name also associated with flourishing, while the similar Rafa means "prosperity" and "happiness" in Arabic. Statler or Constantine reflect a steady, hard-working nature, and Alexander, Griffin, and Ferris all have strong meanings.

A powerful nature name might also be the way to go, to honor both the strength and the grounded elements of Taurus. Canyon, Summit, Stone, Everest, and Oak evoke earthy strength, while Monty and Warren do so more quietly.

Notable Taurean men with stylish names include actor Channing Tatum, whose unusual first name is familiar but currently outside the Top 1000, and former footballer, David Beckham, whose last name is a rising star, with the cool nickname Beck. Other noteworthy namesakes for Taurean boys include: naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough, civil rights leader Malcolm X, artist Keith Haring, former tennis player Andy Murray, and actor and wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson,

Below are a selection of the best Taurus names for boys, all in one place:

Unique Taurus Names

As the first of the Earth signs, it feels right that Taurus is associated with verdant hues and there are plenty of unique names that mean green to choose from. The cool color name Celadon could work as an alternative to the trending Sullivan or Callahan and the vibrant Viridiana might appeal to those who like Vivian. Clunky-cute Phyllis, rugged Oran, and sparkly Peridot are other rare choices associated with the color green, while woodsy and literary Tauriel gets bonus points for sounding similar to Taurus, even it isn't connected to the bull.

One very famous Taurean is playwright William Shakespeare whose April 23rd birthday is now celebrated as World Shakespeare Day. There are plenty of intriguing and familiar options to borrow from the Bard, but some that are both rare and befitting a Taurus baby include: Prospero ("to succeed"), Florizel ("flower"), Valeria ("strength, health"), Ferdinand ("bold voyager", also associated with a fictional bull), Titania ("great", perhaps as a middle name), and and Hermia ("stones, cairn").

For some truly out-there options, there's virtue name Tenacity and word name Industry which have never ranked in the US stats. Nicknames Tansy and Indy, anyone?

Unique Taurus names were given to fewer than 70 babies in 2023. Below, a collection of some of the best:

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