Nature, Place and Word Names · Unisex Baby Names
Color Names for Babies
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Ebony
English
An attractive and now underused nature name belonging to a tree whose wood is prized for its dark color and dense texture, which shines when polished. Ebony joined the most popular girl names list in…
Ecru
Word name, English from French
"ecru; raw, unbleached"
Neutral color, but as a name, too much of an oddity.
Elm
English, German, Norse, Danish tree name
"red, brown"
Strong, straight, and leafy, one of the new tree names used mostly as middles.
Emeraude
French
"Emerald"
Gemstone names have a long history of use, from Ruby to Pearl. Emeraude is the French word for emerald. If the Spanish Esmeralda is stylish, why not Emeraude?
Emzar
Georgian
"cohabitant; gold"
This Georgian name is of unclear meaning, but it may derive from Persian zar "gold".
Escarlet
Spanish
"scarlet"
Scarlet with a Spanish twist, based on the Spanish pronunciation of the name. Escarlett and Escarleth are also occasionally used in the US.
Escarlett
Spanish
"scarlet"
Scarlett with a Spanish twist, based on the Spanish pronunciation of the name. Escarlet and Escarleth are also occasionally used in the US.
Ethiopia
English from Greek
"Burnt-face, red-brown"
The place name Ethiopia was derived from the Greek word for an Ethiopian, Aithiops , from the components aithō , "I burn" and ōps "face." As a noun, it takes on the meaning of "Burnt-face," which the…
Eurion
Welsh
"golden"
A dashing Welsh boy's name fitting into the fashionable category of names that mean gold.
Euros
Welsh
"gold"
Derived from the Welsh word for gold, pronounced differently from the European currency.
Eurwen
Welsh
"white gold"
An Edwardian coinage from the Welsh word for gold, plus the suffix -wen.
Evergreen
English
"always green"
This offbeat botanical name boasts the trendy Ever sound and a cool wintery vibe. Evergreen was only given to a handful of baby girls in recent years, but would work just as well for a boy.
Evergreen
English
"always green"
Fairuza
Arabic
"turquoise"
Instead of the more obvious Aqua, Turquoise, or Blue, consider this offbeat Arabic name, brought into the American name pool by actress Fairuza Balk (named by her father for the color of her eyes).…
Firouzeh
Persian
"turquoise"
Firouzeh, or Firuzeh, is the Persian term for turquoise and a feminine given name. It may also be considered a feminization of Firouz, which while also Persian in origin, has separate derivations and…
Flanagan
Irish
"red, ruddy"
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.
Flann
Irish
"ruddy, red-haired"
Friendly, cheerful Irish name that originated as a nickname for a redhead. Potential problem: reminiscent of the Spanish custard.
Flanna
Irish
"red-haired"
Flanna is an uncommon name for a red-haired girl, not as familiar -- or some would say, as pretty -- as its nickname, Flannery.
Flavia
Latin
"golden, blond"
An ancient Roman clan name, Flavia is one choice that's unusual but historic. Now a Top 60 name in Italy, Flavia has been a rarity in the US, but with the upswing in F names for girls, this could…
Flavian
Latin
"yellow hair"
A Latin clan name that may rise again along with other things Roman.