Baby Name Meanings
Names That Mean Yellow or Orange
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Lumia
Finnish, Italian
"snow; citron"
Although Lumi (Finnish for "snow") is far more popular, the elaboration Lumia is used in Finland as well. It's also a technical word in English for patterns of light used as an art form, and in…
Melinoe
Greek
"having the color of quince"
In Greek Mythology, Melinoe was the daughter of Persephone, and fathered by both Zeus and Hades. She was one of two moon goddess, the other being Hecate, but was thought to be the bringer of…
Melora
Greek
"golden apple"
Euphonic hybrid of the sounds of Melissa and Laura. Melora Hardin is an actress who was featured on The Office.
Midas
Greek, meaning unknown
The story of King Midas's Midas touch is a common cautionary tale, as he wished for everything he touched to turn to gold, only to regret it later. The associations with greed likely turn parents off…
Millaray
Mapuche, Chilean
"golden flower"
A melodic and glowing name, derived from Mapuche, the language of the Indigenous people of central Chile, Millaray means "golden flower". It ranked in the Chilean Top 100 in the 2010s and remains a…
Mirri
Australian Aboriginal
"the sun"
This cute as a button name stems from the Goonayandi word for the sun and can be used as a unisex name.
Nevena
Bulgarian; Macedonian; Croatian; Serbian
"marigold"
If you're looking for a creative way to get to Neve, Nevena is a lovely option with a sweet floral meaning.
Nevenka
Croatian, Serbian, Slovene
"marigold"
Traditionally, Nevenka can either be an affectionate form of Nevena or used independently. It originates from the South Slavic word neven, meaning "marigold", making it an especially lovely floral…
Ochre
Greek, English
"pale yellow"
Ochre is an exceedingly rare name, found only a few times since the nineteenth century, and not showing up in any current data. Yet it means much the same thing as popular Sienna (another clay…
Ofira
Hebrew
"gold"
Identified with a region famous for its gold, more commonly spelled Ophira.
Ophir
Hebrew
Biblical place name and masculine given name in the Old Testament.
Ophira
Hebrew
"gold"
Feminine form of Ophir, a Biblical place name famed for its riches.
Oriana
Latin
"dawn; gold"
Oriana is a dashing medieval name, with a meaning similar to Aurora. At this point, though, Oriana is much more unusual than Aurora and makes a unique choice if you're searching for names that mean…
Oriel
Latin
"golden"
Pretty Victorian-feeling cousin of Ariel; also, more prosaically, a kind of bay window.
Oriol
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.
Oriole
Latin
"golden"
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…
Orla
Irish
"golden princess"
Orla is an Irish name closely associated with the high king Brian Boru, as it was the name of his sister, daughter and niece. It was very popular in the Middle Ages – the fourth most popular name in…
Orlaith
Irish
"golden princess"
In early, pre-Norman Ireland, this name was borne by both a sister and a niece of high king Brian Boru. Now, the English form Orla is more commonly used.
Oro
Spanish
"gold"
Rare, with a gleaming, golden image.
Orville
French
"gold town"
Only if you're an aviation buff or seriously addicted to popcorn.