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Names That Mean Brown
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Kajoq
Greenlandic
"the brown one"
Kajoq is an attractive unisex name from Greenland, originally a byname that later became formally used. Its usual nickname form is the cute Kaju, with its J pronounced like an English Y, very…
Kajoq
Greenlandic
"the brown one"
A cute, unisex choice from Grenland, Kajoq means the brown one and was originally used as a nickname to differentiate individuals with the same name. It is traditionally shortened to the sweet…
Kapila
Sanskrit
"reddish brown"
An important name in Hinduism, in which Kapila was a sage and creator of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy.
Kauri
Maori or Finnish
"tree or deer"
A Maori name derived from a type of tree native to New Zealand's North Island. It's also an ancient Finnish name, likely derived from kauris , the Finnish word for "deer".
Kiona
Native American
"brown hills"
Striking and accessible choice.
Kitzia
English and Spanish
"cinnamon tree"
An attractive, sparky name which gives cute nicknames Kit, Kitty, Kitzi or Kizzy. It may be based on the Biblical Keziah, meaning "cinnamon tree".
Lebron
French
"brown-haired one"
The best-known bearer of this name by far is basketball superstar LeBron James. While LeBron James is a great athlete and American hero, only 19 baby boys were named LeBron or Lebron in 2021.
Maguire
Irish surname
"son of the beige one"
Easy nickname Maggie makes Maguire an appealing option for girls.
Maguire
Irish
"son of the beige one"
Although Maguire is such a prominent Irish surname —it ranks in the Top 40 in the Emerald Isle —this lively and cheerful family name has rarely been used as a first, unlike more familiar…
Mahogany
Spanish
"rich, strong"
Dark, woody name that's brings to mind rich panelling, beautiful colors and luxury.
Maple
English tree name from Latin
"maple tree; tree of the Acer genus"
Maple is one of those sweet-spot word names that sounds so almost name-like that it doesn't feel outlandish or strange, despite its relative newness as a given name. Just as Juniper is adjacent to…
Maurice
English and French from Latin
"dark-skinned"
In the USA, Maurice was in the Top 200 for most of the 20th century; since 1990, however, it has been on a slow and steady decline. This name has the potential for some old-school cute nicknames such…
Mauro
Spanish and Italian
"moorish"
Mauro, a Top 100 name in Spain and Puerto Rico, is etymologically unrelated to the girls' name Maura, but that won't stop many English speakers from drawing the comparison.
Maurus
Latin
"dark-skinned"
Maurus is one straightforward and attractive name from Ancient Rome that hasn't been discovered yet by modern parents. It's the forebearer of such names as Morris, Maurice, and Moritz, but the…
Morena
Slovak, Macedonian
"brown-haired"
Morena is the goddess of seasonal rites and rebirth worshipped in Central Europe.
Morris
English variation of Maurice
"dark-skinned"
Morris is as quiet and comfortable as a Morris chair, and has the same vintage feel. Once a Top 100 name in the early 1900s, Morris fell completely off the roster in 1995, probably due to lingering…
Mory
French
"dark skinned, mulberry"
A French nickname and surname deriving from Maurice, or possibly from the French word for mulberry tree, mûrier .
Nuna
Ewe, Inuit, Greenlandic, Jewish, Akkadian
"gift; earth, land, country; fish"
With its sweet, familiar sound, Nuna is a multicultural name with a variety of different origins and meanings, making it a versatile yet rare choice. As an African name, it likely derives from the…
Oak
English tree name
"tree from the genus Quercus"
Oak, a symbol of solidity, strength, and longevity, is joining Cedar and Pine as a viable name, one that would work especially well in the middle. If you'd prefer to take the longer route to the…
Oisin
Irish
"little deer"
Oisin is one of the most popular Irish baby names in its native land, though largely unknown in the US. The original Oisin was the mythological son of Finn McCool and Sadb, the goddess who was…