Nature, Place and Word Names · Unisex Baby Names
Color Names for Babies
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Zareen
Persian
"golden"
Alternative form of Zarin and Zari.
Zari
Persian, English, Arabic, Hebrew
"golden; blooming flower; shining, brilliance; God has helped"
Zari has a cool, nickname-y charm and contemporary appeal, owing to its multicultural origins and Z initial. It was given to more than 100 girls in the US in a recent year and has featured as a…
Zarin
Persian
"golden"
More often heard in the West as a surname, Zarin could work as a first for boys or girls.
Zarina
Persian
"a golden vessel"
Derived from Persian zarin "golden", Zarina is a strong and sparkling name used in multiple languages, including Kazakh, Urdu and Malay. It was the name of an ancient Scythian queen, and also sounds…
Zehava
Hebrew
"gold, golden"
The more dignified and attractive Hebrew equivalent of Golda or Goldie.
Zelenka
Czech
"green"
A Czech surname derived from the word for "green", which has a certain spark.
Zinc
Color or mineral name
Extreme cool possibilities in either of these modern categories, like a postmodern Linc.
Zircon
Gem name from Greek
"gold-hued"
Although Zircon means "gold-hued," the gem comes in a variety of colors.
Zlata
Feminization of Zlatan
"gold"
Zlatan
South Slavic
"gold"
Derived from Slavic zlato "gold", this strong and dynamic name has a fitting namesake in Swedish professional footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović. It is used in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina,…
Zlatozara
Bulgarian
"golden glow"
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.
Zorina
Slavic
"golden dawn"
Both a first and last name, Zorina has a pretty, ballerina-like quality.
Elvan
Turkish
"colors"
A name with a nice balance of soft and sharp sounds, Elvan is a unisex Turkish choice, meaning "colors", or sometimes "colorful hands". Appealing to those who may enjoy Evren, the name also relates…
Marjane
Variation of Marjan, Persian, Arabic
"coral"
Ultimately derived from the Arabic word for coral, Marjane is an alternative form of the Persian and Kazakh name Marjan. A nature and sea-inspired choice that also links to a reddish-pinkish-orangey…
Mercan
Turkish
"coral"
A rising choice in Turkey, Mercan is derived from the Arabic marjān meaning "coral", in turn connecting the name to nature, to the ocean, and to a reddish-pinkish-orangey hue. Appearing in the…
Admon
Hebrew
"red"
A handsome and rare Hebrew name related to Adam — it was given to fewer than five American babies in the United States in 2021.
Aina
Scandinavian and Finnish variation of Aino, Catalan variation of Anna, Japanese, Latvian, Kazakh, Yoruba
"always; grace; lover of green; sight; mirror; delivery had complications [umbilical cord twisted around neck]"
A bright-sounding name with multicultural appeal, used regularly as a first name in Japan, Scandinavia, Latvia, and Spain. The Yoruba name Aina, pronounced ah-ee-NAH, is traditionally used for baby…
Akako
Japanese
"red"
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.
Akane
Japanese
"deep red"
A popular choice right now in Japan, where it recently ranked in the Top 10.
Noir
French
"black"
Noir is a name that would sound soigne and sophisticated on a 30-year-old, and perhaps too grown-up for a toddler. But with the popularity of so many other color names, Noir feels like a true…