Names that Mean Red or Redhead

  1. Onamia
    • Origin:

      Ojibwe, place name
    • Meaning:

      "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".
  2. Colorado
    • Origin:

      Spanish place-name
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Quiteria
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Kindle
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  5. Royson
    • Origin:

      English, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  6. Yaqoot
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "gem"
    • Description:

      Rare and memorable Arabic girl name with a sparkling meaning. Yaqoot is generally associated with rubies and garnets.
  7. Akane
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "deep red"
    • Description:

      A popular choice right now in Japan, where it recently ranked in the Top 10.
  8. Kurenai
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "crimson"
    • Description:

      This Japanese color name is not bestowed upon baby girls, but it's been used for many fictional characters.