Names That Mean Yellow or Orange

Goldwyn is a distinguished masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, combining elements meaning 'gold' and 'friend.' The name gained recognition primarily through Samuel Goldwyn, the famous Polish-American film producer who co-founded Goldwyn Pictures and contributed to the formation of MGM Studios. As a first name, Goldwyn remains quite rare, giving it an air of exclusivity and sophistication. It suggests qualities of value, friendship, and creative achievement. The name carries a certain Hollywood glamour while maintaining a classic, dignified sound. For parents seeking a name with both historical roots and a touch of artistic prestige, Goldwyn represents an uncommon yet meaningful choice.

A common name in India, where aside from the literal meaning of "gold", Hema is said to symbolize a beautiful, radiant woman.

An Edwardian coinage from the Welsh word for gold, plus the suffix -wen.

Derived from the Welsh word for gold, pronounced differently from the European currency.

Meaning "golden flower", this name was borne by a semi-legendary 3rd century saint.

Though unrelated, this would probably be taken as a fanciful spelling of Patsy.

A beautiful rare choice, derived from Latin aurum "gold".

Alternative form of Zarin and Zari.

There are many names that mean redhead or dark, fewer that mean blond, but this is an intriguing little-known option from the Basque region of Spain, deriving from the Latin Flavianus.

Taken from two slavic root words (Zlato meaning gold and Žara meaning morning glow), this unusual name is catching the attention of parents in both Bulgaria and Russia.

Xanthipe, also spelled Xanthippe, is the name of the wife of Socrates. Challenging for English speakers, it's also dramatic and alluring.

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.

As with the English-language cartoon Blondie, more a description than a name.

Kanchana — also spelled Kanjana — is a golden-hued name used in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and among Hindus in India.

"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 root for "gold."

Especially used in India and Sri Lanka, Swarna is today considered to mean "gold", although it is more accurately a contraction of the Sanskrit phrase for "beautiful color". Sri Lankan actress Swarna Mallawarachchi, the "Golden star of Sinhalese cinema", is the most notable bearer of this name.

A warm and sunny shade of yellow.

With the popularity of Isabella, you might think of Isabelline as a further elaboration -- though it would be the definition of gilding the lily. But Isabelline is also a color, an amorphous pale yellow-gray-cream most often seen in horses' coats or birds' plumage.

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 Herefordshire, England.

A beautiful name from Hindu legend borne by a princess who became the wife of Krishna.