Nature, Place and Word Names · Unisex Baby Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Catalan
"golden"
Intriguing name that's a Top 100 choice in Spain and virtually unknown outside that country. But has definitely possibilities for the adventurous baby namer.
Latin
A bird name from the same Latin root as Aurelia, Oriole is extremely rare as a name: No babies were given the name in the US in 2022. But most people are aware of the Oriole bird, which makes this…
Sanskrit
"the blue god, blue head"
As an epithet for the Hindu god Vishnu, Nilesh means "the blue god," while when referring to Shiva, the name can be interpreted to mean "blue head".
Irish
"little pale green one"
This Irish saint's name sounds like a lopped-off Lorna.
Spanish
"gold"
Rare, with a gleaming, golden image.
Native American, Omaha
"yellow bird"
Though unrelated, this would probably be taken as a fanciful spelling of Patsy.
Hindi
"blue sapphire"
It is said that if one wears a flawless blue sapphire, it can remove poverty and provide health, wealth, long life, happiness and prosperity.
Hebrew; Spanish
"gold; peace"
Paz is an appealing Spanish name meaning "peace", derived from the Latin "pax". It's usually feminine in Spanish, but could also make an interesting literary choice for a boy, honoring the writer…
Turkish
"pink"
A pretty color name little used outside Turkey.
Welsh surname
"golden head"
"Golden head" is a great name meaning for a blonde child, although the meaning of Pennoyer refers to the Golden Valley of Herefordshire, England. Pen means "head" in Welsh, while aur is the Latin…
Variation of Pennoyer, Welsh surname
Penoyer is a rarer variation of the surname Pennoyer, derived from the Welsh component pen , meaning "head," and Latin aur , "gold." It doesn't refer to a blonde, but rather Golden Valley of…
Arabic
"a green gemstone"
Peridot is the gem of the month of August, a vibrant green mineral, said to be good for helping people put the past behind them, and an interesting, undiscovered jewel name. It was regarded in…
Urdu, from Arabic
"red, blood"
Nauman is the Urdu variant of the Arabic Nu'man, a traditional name that has been in use since pre-Islamic times. The Nauman variant is most commonly used in Pakistan: notable namesakes include…
Japanese
"rainbow"
A cute yet plucky choice that refers to the seven colors of the rainbow, Nanako would make a special choice for a rainbow baby. It was one of the most popular names in Japan in during the late 1990s…
Nature name
Worthy sibling for Oak, Elm, Juniper, and Spruce.
Color name
The singer known as Pink (born Alecia) brought this hue onto the name-possibility palette, especially as a middle choice. Could Pink be the next Blue?
Diminutive of color name Pink
Aside from the singer, there aren't many people around named Pink or Pinkie or Pinky -- zero, in fact. In its heyday in the late 19th century, Pinkie was probably used for someone with pink skin, not…
English
This affectionate nickname was historically used for children with strong pink undertones, and was given as a first name several times throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. We prefer it as a pet…
"yellow garment"
Pitambar — also seen as Pitambara — is an epithet of the Hindu God Vishnu. In Hinduism, yellow is the color of Lord Vishnu and symbolizes knowledge. Pitambar, from the Sanskrit pīt , meaning "yellow"…
Tahitian
"black pearl"
Tahiti is famous for its beautiful pearls, which are cultivated and collected from the black lip oyster. While you might think of pearls being white, Tahitian pearls are known as 'black pearls' and…
