Pink-related Names

Gunter

Gunter is a Germanic masculine name derived from the elements 'gund' meaning 'war' and 'hari' meaning 'army' or 'warrior'. It has historical significance in Germanic mythology and medieval…

Ham

Hebrew

"hot, warm"

Along with Shem and Japheth, a son of Noah with a name that's almost never used -- for more obvious reasons than those of his brothers.

Hamilton

English and Scottish

"treeless hill"

Unless it runs in your family, or Alexander Hamilton is your particular hero, you might consider something less imposing -- and without the teasable nickname Ham. Scottish curler Hamilton McMillan Jr…

Hamlet

Anglicized form of Danish, Amleth

The "To Be or Not to Be" jokes, via Shakespeare's tortured prince, will get old by Month Two.

Hamm

Hamm is an uncommon masculine name that primarily originated as a surname before occasionally being adopted as a first name. Its roots trace back to Germanic origins where it likely derived from…

Hammond

English from German

"mountain home"

A cross-cultural possibility, but a bit heavy and somber.

Hans

German, Dutch, and Scandinavian, diminutive of Johannes

Though familiar to all via such childhood icons as Hans Brinker, Hans(el) and Gretel, and Hans Christian Andersen, few Americans have chosen this name for their sons because of its intractably Old…

Hawk

Nature name

"hawk, a bird"

Animal names are on the rise, especially more of the aggressive Hawk-Fox-Wolf variety than cute little Bunnys or Robins, and Hawk is a prime example. Hawk is more commonly heard as a surname,…

Ken

Diminutive of Kenneth; Japanese

"born of fire or handsome; healthy and strong"

In many minds this one belongs to Barbie, but with such positive meanings and international connections, can Ken make the transition to usability again?

Kirby

Norse

"church settlement"

Attractive British place-name with a sense of humor. Fun fact: John Wayne played five characters with the first or second name of Kirby.

Pepe

Spanish variation of JosÉ

Le Pew. We don't think so, although it's a megacommon nickname name in Latino countries.

Pinkas

Pinkas is a masculine name of Jewish origin, derived from the Greek word 'pinax' meaning 'tablet' or 'register.' Historically, a pinkas was a community record book in Jewish communities, giving the…

Pinkney

Pinkney is a masculine name derived from an Old English surname that originally referred to someone from a place with many 'pink' flowers or from a hill covered in pinks (a type of flower). The name…

Pinkus

Pinkus is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, developed as a diminutive form of Pinchas (Phineas in English). The biblical name Pinchas derives from the Egyptian word meaning 'Nubian' or possibly…

Pinky

Pinky is an unconventional masculine name that originated as a nickname before occasionally being used as a given name. It typically refers to the smallest finger on the hand or the pinkish color. As…

Roseo

Italian, Spanish

"pink, rosy"

A famous bearer of this name is RJ Rosales, a Filipino-Australian musician.

Timmy

Timmy is a warm, friendly masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Timothy. The root name Timothy comes from the Greek "Timotheos," meaning "honoring God" or "honored by God," and…

Wilbur

English, German

"wild boar"

Clunky yet cuddly, Wilbur is a stylish name in the UK where it currently sits in the Top 600, as cool as Rupert or Wilfred. Its merits are starting to be rediscovered in the US, where it was last…

Woods

Nature name

"one who lives by the woods; area covered in trees"

Woods is a nature name that is a cousin to the stylish Brooks and Forest, evoking the entire world of trees. Sometimes used as a diminutive of Woodrow or Edward, Woods is rugged and outdoorsy, with a…

Penny

Penny as a masculine name represents an interesting naming trend, as it's more commonly recognized as a feminine nickname for Penelope. For boys, Penny likely functions as a nickname derived from…