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Orange Names

  1. Mimosa

    • Origin:

      Latin plant name

    • Description:

      Adventurous parents are venturing deeper into the garden in search of fresh names, but remember that this also makes for an alcoholic brunch.
  2. Tango

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "touch"

    • Description:

      A South American dance style whose name derives from Latin tangere "touch". It's also a popular orange-flavored fizzy drink in the UK, as well as the word for the letter T in the NATO phonetic alphabet.
  3. Alani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "orange tree"

    • Description:

      A name known in several cultures.
  4. Tangerine

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      We've had Apples, Plums, Peaches, Cherries, and Berries added to the fruit basket: you could be the first to pick a Tangerine.
  5. Titian

    • Description:

      Titian is a distinctive masculine name derived from the renowned Italian Renaissance painter Tiziano Vecelli, commonly known as Titian. The name carries artistic and cultural significance, evoking images of masterful creativity and the painter's characteristic rich, vibrant color palette—particularly the reddish-orange hue known as "Titian red." While uncommon in mainstream usage, Titian appeals to parents with an appreciation for art history and those seeking a sophisticated name with cultural depth. The name has never ranked in popular name charts but maintains steady, albeit rare, usage among families with artistic inclinations. Its pronunciation (TISH-un) and unique character make it both recognizable and distinctive.

  6. Garfield

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "triangular field"

    • Description:

      Despite the presidential pedigree, it's still hard to shake the image of the cartoon cat (named after his creator Jim Davis's grandfather). However, there are other Garfields, such as Barbadian cricket player Sir Garfield Sobers, who carries it with gravitas.
  7. Nemo

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "nobody"

    • Description:

      One of the best known early Nemos was the captain in Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, while the more familiar modern one is the animated little orange fish in the Disney movie. Unusual name well worth considering. By the way, there is also a Shakespearean Nemo and one in Dickens's Bleak House. An enchanting early comic strip by Winsor McCay was called Little Nemo.
  8. Babar

    • Origin:

      Urdu

    • Meaning:

      "tiger"

    • Description:

      It's most commonly associated with the French elephant, but Babar ironically means "tiger."
  9. Oriole

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "golden"

    • Description:

      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 name uncommon yet possible.
  10. Fremont

    • Origin:

      French surname

    • Meaning:

      "free mountain"
  11. Calendula

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "little months"

    • Description:

      Calendula is a species of English marigold, deriving from the plural of Latin calends "the first of the month", because it blooms for most of the year. It would be a romantic and extravagant name for a daughter.
  12. Tiger

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "animal name"

    • Description:

      Made familiar as a baby name via Tiger Woods, whose birth name is Eldrick. The golf star has made it a viable option for baby boys, and a handful of girls are also given the name each year in the US.
  13. Titian

    • Origin:

      Italian artist name, also color

    • Description:

      A creative choice, suggesting the Venetian Renaissance painter (born Tiziano), and the brownish orange red hue that was featured on his palette. But try explaining to the boys in seventh grade that it's pronounced tee-shun.
  14. Kaplan

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "tiger"

    • Description:

      A Turkish name with a cool animal meaning that would wear well in the English-speaking world too.
  15. Cheeto

    • Origin:

      Brand name

    • Description:

      A top name for orange cats, Cheeto has never been used as a baby name (as far as we know).
  16. Tsula

    • Origin:

      Cherokee

    • Meaning:

      "fox"

    • Description:

      In Cherokee, TS is pronounced like a J, which may lead to some pronunciation confusion. Nevertheless, Tsula is an appealing choice.
  17. Alahni

    • Origin:

      Variation of Alani, Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "orange tree"

    • Description:

      Creative Alani spelling gaining traction.
  18. Stav

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "autumn"

    • Description:

      A unisex season name that's rare in the US: it hasn't been in the charts for boys or girls since the early 2000s.
  19. Pumpkin

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "pumpkin"

    • Description:

      A common name for orange-colored cats. Fun fact: the word pumpkin is derived from the Greek pepōn, translating to "large melon."
  20. Tigre

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "tiger"

    • Description:

      If Bear and Fox can make it as baby names, why not Tiger. The Spanish Tigre has a more gender-neutral feel.