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Names That Mean Blue

  1. Turquoise
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "Turkish stone"
    • Description:

      Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.
  2. Tally
    • Description:

      Tally is a spirited masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. Most commonly, it derives from the Old French 'tailler' meaning 'to cut,' evolving into an English occupational surname for woodcutters. Alternatively, it can be a shortened form of names like Talbot or Taliesin, the latter being a revered Welsh poet from Arthurian legends. Tally also functions in everyday language as a word meaning 'to count' or 'keep score,' lending it numerical associations. As a first name, it remains uncommon for boys, giving it a distinctive quality. With its cheerful sound and two-syllable rhythm ending in the playful 'y,' Tally conveys a friendly, approachable character. This succinct name balances casual charm with historical depth, appealing to parents seeking something brief yet meaningful.
  3. Kalani
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "the heavens"
    • Description:

      This name is one of the hot new spiritual names for both sexes. In Hawaiian it means "chieftain of the sky" or "spirit of the sky,"and is extremely popular for boys.
  4. Celimene
    • Origin:

      Literary name
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly strength"
    • Description:

      Célimène is a literary name invented by the 17th century French playwright Molière for a character in his 1666 play Le Misanthrope. It may be derived from Latin and Greek elements meaning "heavenly" and "moon" or "strength". Notable real-life bearers include French singer Célimène Gaudieux and pianist Célimène Daudet.
  5. Nilesh
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "the blue god, blue head"
    • Description:

      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".
  6. Bluesy
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "related to blues music"
    • Description:

      This soulful musical name was introduced to the lexicon by Glee actor Darren Criss, who named his daughter Bluesy Belle in 2022. It's a saucy choice that owes something to Beyoncé's Blue, and something to the retro nickname Susie. For the daughter of a musician, Bluesy is a rare yet accessible name.
  7. Sea
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      With River and Ocean becoming mainstream, why not consider Sea?
  8. Azora
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "sky blue"
    • Description:

      Azora is related to the English Azure, with both used as baby names these days. Azora, which sounds more like a name, was given to about 70 baby girls in the US last year, while Azure was given to 30 boys and 13 girls.
  9. Celestino
    • Origin:

      Italian; Spanish; Portuguese, from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "belonging to heaven"
    • Description:

      Classic Italian name with celestial vibes.
  10. Cyan
    • Origin:

      Word name, English from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "cyan, greenish-blue"
    • Description:

      Cyan is an attractive color names, but for a girl, better go all the way to Cyane, the name of a Sicilian nymph who lived in a blue pool.
  11. Neelam
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "blue sapphire"
    • Description:

      It is said that if one wears a flawless blue sapphire, it can remove poverty and provide health, wealth, long life, happiness and prosperity.
  12. Noelani
  13. Zeru
    • Origin:

      Basque
    • Meaning:

      "sky"
    • Description:

      English speakers will think you invented this one, but it's a hidden nature name from the Basque country in present-day Spain. Some may find it too close to "zero" for comfort.
  14. Mazarine
    • Origin:

      French color name
    • Description:

      Mazarine is a deep blue color also used as a first name in honor of Cardinal Mazarin, a leader of France in the 17th century. As a first name, Mazarine is as charming as it is unusual.
  15. Sunil
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "very dark blue"
    • Description:

      Sunil is a wildly common male name in South Asian communities around the globe. It is an epithet of the Hindu God Krishna, who has blue skin befitting Sunil's meaning — "very dark blue".
  16. Nile
    • Origin:

      River name and color name
    • Meaning:

      "dark blue, indigo"
    • Description:

      Cool, serene name of the Egyptian river can make a fresh choice for a girl. The origin of river name Nile relates to the Arabic and ancient Hebrew word for dark blue or indigo; in ancient Egyptian, its literal meaning is river.
  17. Sama
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "sky"
    • Description:

      Sama is on the baby name roster in the English-speaking world thanks to its rank at the bottom of the British Top 1000. A variation of the Turkish Sema, Sama may be used as a simpler, fresher alternative to Samantha or one of the most accessible Arabic names for girls.
  18. Lapis
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "azure blue stone"
    • Description:

      Out-of-the-ordinary gemstone name derived from lapis lazuli, which is said to enhance awareness and intellect, impart ancient wisdom and cure many ailments, making it an interesting possibility for a blue-eyed girl. Lazuli — or Azure or Blue — are other options.
  19. Zamfir
    • Origin:

      Romanian, Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "sapphire"
    • Description:

      Bright, cool, and sharp, Zamfir is a Romanian name, likely derived from the Old Slavic samfirŭ or the Hebrew sappir, both referring to the beautiful blue gemstone, the sapphire. Associated with the month of September, royalty, and wisdom, the gemstone name is also used as a surname, it makes a distinctive choice.
  20. Azzurra
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "azure"
    • Description:

      This international color name, close enough to the English to be easily understood in the US or other English-speaking countries, ranks among the top names for girls in Italy.

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