Yellow, Orange, and Gold Dog Names

More often heard in the West as a surname, Zarin could work as a first for boys or girls.

Zarin

The Alhambra, which means "red city," is in Granada, Spain. British writer Ali Smith used it for a character in her novel The Accidental.

Alhambra

Although Zircon means "gold-hued," the gem comes in a variety of colors.

Zircon

The color red was considered to have magical properties in early Japanese culture, with the power to cure blood and other illnesses.
Pronounced ah-kah-ko.

Akako

Taken from two slavic root words (Zlato meaning gold and Žara meaning morning glow), this unusual name is catching the attention of parents in both Bulgaria and Russia.

Zlatozara

Modern form of the Classical name Xanthippe, name of Socrates' wife, this name is often used as a by-word for a nagging, scolding woman. 

Xanthippi

As attractive and straightforward as Kir may be, you may wish to go with the Irish spelling Keir (of different origins), due to Kir's association with the French cocktail.

Jonquil is an unusual flower name that is less outlandish than Daffodil and less common than Daisy. It just might appeal to parents seeking a singular botanical option. 
Unlike most flower names, Jonquil wasn't introduced until the 1940s, and saw some usage in the U.K. during the forties and fifties.

Jonquil

Mango might be cute as a short form of a related name like Manuel, or for a pet name. But we're not feeling it as a full baby name for a child of any gender.

Mango

Most closely associated with Australia's iconic progressive Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, this name is a great choice for politicos or parents wanting to honor their Welsh heritage in naming a red-haired son.

Gough

Goldwyn is a distinguished masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, combining elements meaning 'gold' and 'friend.' The name gained recognition primarily through Samuel Goldwyn, the famous Polish-American film producer who co-founded Goldwyn Pictures and contributed to the formation of MGM Studios. As a first name, Goldwyn remains quite rare, giving it an air of exclusivity and sophistication. It suggests qualities of value, friendship, and creative achievement. The name carries a certain Hollywood glamour while maintaining a classic, dignified sound. For parents seeking a name with both historical roots and a touch of artistic prestige, Goldwyn represents an uncommon yet meaningful choice.

Goldwyn

A melodic and glowing name, derived from Mapuche, the language of the Indigenous people of central Chile, Millaray means "golden flower". It ranked in the Chilean Top 100 in the 2010s and remains a familiar choice. Pronounced as mee-ya-rye, and not as mih-luh-ray as those unfamiliar with it might assume, Millaray is notably borne by actress and presenter Millaray Viera and footballer Millaray Cortés.

Millaray

This cute as a button name stems from the Goonayandi word for the sun and can be used as a unisex name.

Mirri

Not unless you want your son to grow up to be just like a wacky Jack Black character.

Nacho

One of the best known early Nemos was the captain in Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, while the more familiar modern one is the animated little orange fish in the Disney movie. Unusual name well worth considering. By the way, there is also a Shakespearean Nemo and one in Dickens's Bleak House. An enchanting early comic strip by Winsor McCay was called Little Nemo.

Nemo

Traditionally, Nevenka can either be an affectionate form of Nevena or used independently. It originates from the South Slavic word neven, meaning "marigold", making it an especially lovely floral choice for an October baby. 

Nevenka

Ochre is an exceedingly rare name, found only a few times since the nineteenth century, and not showing up in any current data. Yet it means much the same thing as popular Sienna (another clay coloured with iron oxide) and sounds similar to fashionable Oakley. A strong earthy nature name that is both unusual and evocative.


Ochre

No babies of any gender were named Orange in the US in the most recent year counted. But that doesn't mean, in this era of anything-goes baby names, that it couldn't happen. In fact, Orange did appear in the US stats for boys throughout the 20th century, and was given to 20 boys in 1920. Not all that many, but still quite a lot to be called Orange. 

Orange

Gilda, although related to the words gold and gilded, has definitely tarnished.  It once shimmered with the seductive image of Rita Hayworth in the film Gilda, then was associated with the beloved early Saturday Night Live star Gilda Radner.  In opera, Gilda lives on as the name of the daughter of Rigoletto.

Gilda

Pretty Victorian-feeling cousin of Ariel; also, more prosaically, a kind of bay window. 

Oriel

Yellow, orange, and gold dog names include names that mean yellow, orange, or gold as well as names that suggest those colors or reference famous dogs whose coats are in those hues.

Popular names for female yellow, orange, or golden dogs

 include Goldie, Aurelia, and Sienna. The 

top male yellow, orange, or gold dog names 

include Finn, Cyrus, and Elio, which means sun.

Unique dog names meaning yellow, orange, or gold

 include Flavian, Sunshine, and Xanthippe.

If you're using your dog's color as inspiration for their name, here are dozens of choices that fit for your beautiful yellow, orange, or golden pup.

Names for yellow, orange, or gold dogs, including names that mean yellow, orange, and gold, with origins and popularity (Page 9)