Baby Name Meanings
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Japanese
"green valley"
Surname of My Hero Academia character Izuku Midoriya. It debuted on the charts in 2021 when it was used for seven baby boys.
English word name or diminutive of Araminta, English from Greek and Latin
"mint; defender; yielding to prayer"
You may be tempted to scoff at Mint as another wacky celebrity baby name — it was used by Dutch model Romee Strijd for her daughter in 2020 — but it's a far more legitimate choice than many would…
English diminutive of Aminta and Araminta, Greek
"defender"
Minty isn't a fresh word name — it's an old-fashioned nickname for Araminta, the romantic smoosh name coined by playwright William Congreve in 1693.
Dutch
"myrtle"
The Dutch name is usually spelled Myrthe or Mirthe and pronounced meer-ta. But most English speakers will say it mer-tha and confuse the name with Martha, Bertha, or Myrtle.
Irish
"little pale green one"
This Irish saint's name sounds like a lopped-off Lorna.
Pashto
"leaf"
Panra is a lovely nature name, meaning leaf, which would easily wear outside its native Pakistan. Pakistani singer Gul Panra is probably the most famous person with this name.
Arabic
"a green gemstone"
Peridot is the gem of the month of August, a vibrant green mineral, said to be good for helping people put the past behind them, and an interesting, undiscovered jewel name. It was regarded in…
Greek variation of Phyllis
"green bough"
Phyllida, a "Masterpiece Theatre"-style appellation, seems far fresher and more unusual than Phyllis. It's green-related meaning makes it one of the prime names that mean new beginnings . It's a name…
Greek
Phyllon, the male version of Phyllis (which gives you a clue to its pronunciation), was introduced as a baby name by Dutch model Doutzen Kroes and her husband DJ Sunnery James. Phyllon is one of…
Nature name
Worthy sibling for Oak, Elm, Juniper, and Spruce.
Finnish
"stone pine"
Pinja fell off the Finnish popularity charts in 2013.
English word name
With River and Ocean becoming mainstream, why not consider Sea?
English color name
A lovely shade of blue-green that calls to mind the ocean. Seagreen could make a cool middle name for the child of someone who loves the color.
"grasshopper; seed leaf"
Sirkka is predominantly used in Finland, although it is found in Scandinavian countries as well. It can also be spelled Sirke or Sirka.
Tree name
A handsome, spruced-up post-Bruce tree name.
French
"green knoll"
Pleasant-sounding French surname.
Spanish
"green"
Verde is an uncommon color name with a Latinate accent, perfect for a spring baby. Other unique color names include Cerulean, Amethyst, and Iolanthe, while color names with green meanings include…
Italian
This is an outside possibility for opera-lovers, with the additional eco/color factor.
Latin
Veridian is a variation on Viridiana or Viridis, meaning green. Veridian is also the name of an American aeronautical company, so we recommend you stick with the alternatives.
"green mountain"
Place-name waiting to be discovered.
