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Color Names (Boys)
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Braun
German
"brown"
Has some highly unfortunate World War II associations.
Brenner
German
"to burn"
Brenner is an occupational surname for both a charcoal burner and a distiller of spirits. One of the least used of occupational surnames, it has that 'er' ending that definitely adds to its…
Bronson
English
"son of brown-haired one"
This surname has a modern yet old New England feel, perhaps because of the association with the transcendental teacher and reformer Bronson (born Amos Bronson) Alcott, father of Louisa May. (One-time…
Burnet
English from French
"brown"
We don't see this one making it unless you have a compelling family reason.
Candido
Spanish, from Latin
"pure, white"
Traditionally spelled Cándido, this name projects a feeling of openness and candor.
Carey
Irish
"dark, black"
Carey is a surname name that works equally well on babies of all genders: Jazz great Carey Bell and motorcross champion Carey Hart are just two examples of how handsome this name can be for a boy.…
Carmine
Latin, English, Italian
"vivid red; garden, song"
This Italian name could have a whole new life when viewed as a color name, however, it is traditionally a masculine form of Carmen, pronounced with three lilting syllables. Both provide an arty,…
Cerulean
Color name
"deep sky-blue"
Cerulean is just beginning to be heard as a name thanks to its distinctive sounds and the appealing electric-sky-blue it evokes. Reminiscent of Ocean, Aurelian, Cyrus, and Caspian, it was given to…
Ciaran
Irish
"little black-haired one"
Extremely popular in Ireland, Ciaran is also well used in England and is beginning to be adopted by parents in the U.S., though usually via the more American-friendly Kieran spelling. The Irish…
Clancy
Irish
"red-haired warrior"
Clancy, one of the original crossover Irish surname names, is as energetic and appealing as ever — full of moxie, more distinctive than Casey, and also one of the less obvious of the red-headed…
Cyan
English
"greenish blue color"
Cyan is a highly unusual blue-green color name, a classmate of Celadon and Cerulean. It does come with the homey nickname Cy.
Dewitt
Flemish
"blond"
Vintage surname that's fallen out of use, but perhaps deserves a revival.
Dilwyn
Welsh
"fair, white, blessed"
Welsh heritage choice that's rare today even in its native land.
Dolan
Irish
"black-haired"
Fresh choice that could pick up where Dylan and Logan left off.
Donn
Irish
"king; brown"
Ancient Irish king of the underworld, so much more powerful than Don.
Donnan
Irish
"small brown-haired child"
This Irish saint's name makes an attractive alternative for Dylan or Donald.
Donough
Irish
"brown chieftain"
Barely-used Irish surname that's more streamlined than popular Donovan.
Doyle
Irish
"black stranger"
An Irish surname possibility for those who like Daley, Royal, Dougal, and Dolan, though it may sound too much like doily to catch on for modern boys. Nevertheless, it was fairly well used in the 20th…
Dunham
Scottish
"brown hill homestead"
Attractive placename/surname with a somewhat aristocratic feel.
Dunn
Scottish
"brown"
Efficient feel.