Names that Mean Red or Redhead
- Onamia
Origin:
Ojibwe, place nameMeaning:
"red ochre lake"Description:
The name of a lake and city in Minnesota, US, Onamia has its roots in the Indigenous Ojibwe language. Originally called Onamanii-zaaga'iganiing, the name means "red ochre lake" or "vermillion lake".
- Colorado
Origin:
Spanish place-nameMeaning:
"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.
- Quiteria
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"the red one"Description:
St Quiteria was a second-century virgin martyr who was killed after refusing to renounce her Christian faith in order to marry.
- Kindle
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"arouse; set on fire"Description:
Kindle is riding on the coattails of Kendall and co with its on-trend sounds. As a word, it has an inspirational meaning, but its secondary modern-day meaning — as an Amazon brand of tablets — gives it a branded quality.
- Royson
Origin:
English, ScottishMeaning:
"son of Roy; son of Royce"Description:
Royal and Rory are both in the US Top 1000 for girls where they join a number of surname-inspired names ending in -son, from long-time favorite Madison to the newer Emerson. The yet to rank Royson could be a new consideration with its rosy feel, but tougher edge.
- Yaqoot
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"gem"Description:
Rare and memorable Arabic girl name with a sparkling meaning. Yaqoot is generally associated with rubies and garnets.
- Akane
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"deep red"Description:
A popular choice right now in Japan, where it recently ranked in the Top 10.
- Kurenai
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"crimson"Description:
This Japanese color name is not bestowed upon baby girls, but it's been used for many fictional characters.