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Red Dog Names

  1. Radcliff

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "red cliff"

    • Description:

      Harvard's sibling.
  2. Vermillion

    • Description:

      Vermillion is an extremely rare feminine name derived from the vibrant red-orange pigment of the same name. The word ultimately comes from Latin 'vermiculum,' meaning 'little worm,' referring to the tiny insects (kermes) from which this crimson dye was originally made. As a given name, Vermillion falls into the category of color names, alongside more common choices like Scarlet or Ruby. However, Vermillion remains exceptionally uncommon, making it a truly distinctive choice. The name carries strong associations with creativity, boldness, and visual arts due to the pigment's historical importance in painting. Its four syllables and melodic quality give it a flowing, elaborate sound that contrasts with shorter color names, offering parents a dramatic and artistic choice that's virtually guaranteed to be unique.

  3. Rufina

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "red-haired"

    • Description:

      A feminine form of Rufus, which has potential in the current trend for ancient Roman names.
  4. Conley

    • Origin:

      Anglicization of Conleth, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "chaste fire; constant fire"

    • Description:

      Part Constance, part Finley, Conley is a contemporary sounding surname choice that has been used for boys since the early 20th century. An anglicized form of the Irish name Conleth, it began to be used for girls in the late 90s, and a recent year saw it given to around 40 girls and 60 boys.
  5. Almila

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "red apple"

    • Description:

      This pretty Turkish nature name is borne by actress Almila Bagriacik, who has appeared in various German films and TV series.
  6. Roone

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "red-haired"

    • Description:

      Roone is a lively, attractive and unusual redhead entry brought into the mix by the late TV sports and news executive Roone Arledge, who seemed to own it as a one-person name when he was alive.
  7. Admon

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "red"

    • Description:

      A handsome and rare Hebrew name related to Adam — it was given to fewer than five American babies in the United States in 2021.
  8. Gough

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "red"

    • Description:

      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.
  9. Burgundy

    • Origin:

      French place-name; also color name

    • Description:

      Ron Burgundy was Will Ferrell's fictional helmet-haired newsman, but this color name is much more suited to a girl.
  10. Altan

    • Origin:

      Turkish, Mongolian

    • Meaning:

      "red dawn; golden"

    • Description:

      A strong and striking Turkish option with an evocative meaning. Equally colorful from its Mongolian roots, it is also associated with gold.
  11. Rudd

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "red or ruddy"

    • Description:

      The surname Rudd, made most famous by Antman actor Paul, derives from the words ruddy or red and may have originally been given to someone with a reddish complexion.
  12. Rubio

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "red-haired, ruddy"

    • Description:

      Bright and lively in sound, Rubio is a Spanish surname which was originally used as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It ultimately derives from the Latin root rubers meaniing "red", which connects it to the popular Ruby.
  13. Flanagan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "red, ruddy"

    • Description:

      Flanagan is an elabortion of Flann, and cousin of Flynn and Finn: a member of the family of colorful Irish red-headed names. This one is lively and undiscovered.
  14. Colorado

    • Origin:

      Spanish place-name

    • Meaning:

      "colored red"

    • Description:

      More unusual than Dakota or Austin, Colorado conjures images of majestic mountains and windswept wilderness. Some will prefer the more preppy Aspen, but Colorado feels like the true explorer.
  15. Rumen

    • Origin:

      Bulgarian, Macedonian

    • Meaning:

      "red-cheeked"

    • Description:

      A rare alternative to Roman or Ruben, with a sweet meaning for a rosy-cheeked baby boy.
  16. Radley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "red meadow"

    • Description:

      An emerging unisex surname name. Radley is more common for boys — it could be seen as an updated version of Bradley — but for girls, it's a rare alternative to Hadley and Adley. Radley is also a literary name via To Kill a Mockingbird, the surname of mysterious recluse Boo Radley.
  17. Rojo

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "red"

    • Description:

      Colorful middle name choice.
  18. Flann

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "ruddy, red-haired"

    • Description:

      Friendly, cheerful Irish name that originated as a nickname for a redhead. Potential problem: reminiscent of the Spanish custard.
  19. Flanna

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "red-haired"

    • Description:

      Flanna is an uncommon name for a red-haired girl, not as familiar -- or some would say, as pretty -- as its nickname, Flannery.
  20. Akane

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "deep red"

    • Description:

      A popular choice right now in Japan, where it recently ranked in the Top 10.