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Unique color names

Evanthe Wildblood
By Evanthe Wildblood
Updated Mon Mar 24 2025
If you're looking for something a little more unique, check this list out. From variations of the popular choices Hazel and Scarlett to names most people have never even heard of, this list is a good choice for anyone who wants something more unique.
  1. Amber

    • Origin:

      Word name, English

    • Description:

      Though perhaps not as currently stylish as Ruby, Jade, or Pearl, Amber has a colorful history (remember the notorious Forever Amber heroine?). Unfortunately, it does come with the "Amber Alert" connotation for modern parents (and their children).
  2. Arun

    • Origin:

      Masculinization of Aruna, Sanskrit, Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "reddish brown"

    • Description:

      Arun is the common masculinization of the name Aruna, the Hindu god who drives the sun god Surya across the sky in his chariot. Aruna is also used as a female name.
  3. Auburn

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Meaning:

      "deep reddish-brown"

    • Description:

      A strong, warm name and a strong warm color. Would make an excellent alternative to August or Aubrey.
  4. Aurelian

    • Origin:

      English form of Aurelius, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "golden one"

    • Description:

      Aurelian is an ancient name gaining contemporary visibility along with many other forms of the Ancient Roman Aurelius, including Aurelia and Aurelio.
  5. Bianca

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "white"

    • Description:

      Bianca, the livelier Italian and Shakespearean version of Blanche, has been chosen by many American parents since the 1990s, just as Blanca is a favorite in the Spanish-speaking community. Its meaning of white relates to snow, making it one of the prime names for winter babies.
  6. Blair

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "dweller on the plain"

    • Description:

      In the USA, Blair is gaining momentum, rising quickly for the last 10 years and likely to continue to climb. In England and Wales, where Blair has political connotations – calling to mind former prime minister Tony Blair – it is much less common, although it is in use for boys in its native Scotland.
  7. Brown

    • Origin:

      Color and surname

    • Description:

      Most color names, like Scarlet and Violet, are definitely female, but not this one. Brown is as rich and warm as the tone it denotes, though we must admit the Italian version Bruno has more spark and substance.
  8. Carmine

    • Origin:

      Latin, English, Italian

    • Meaning:

      "vivid red; garden, song"

    • Description:

      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, distinctive feel, though in different ways.
  9. Carmine

    • Description:

      Carmine as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it's traditionally more common as a masculine name in Italian culture. Derived from the Latin 'carminium' referring to a vivid red dye or the color crimson, Carmine carries rich visual associations. While predominantly used for boys in Italian communities, its melodic quality and color association have made it occasionally appear as a feminine option. The name's connection to the vibrant red hue gives it a passionate, dramatic quality. As a feminine choice, Carmine remains quite rare, appealing to parents seeking a bold, distinctive name with artistic and colorful connotations. Its cross-cultural history and dual-gender usage add layers of interest to this colorful, expressive name.

  10. Cyan

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "greenish blue color"

    • Description:

      Cyan is a highly unusual blue-green color name, a classmate of Celadon and Cerulean. It does come with the homey nickname Cy.
  11. Elm

    • Origin:

      English, German, Norse, Danish tree name

    • Meaning:

      "red, brown"

    • Description:

      Strong, straight, and leafy, one of the new tree names used mostly as middles.
  12. Enola

    • Origin:

      English literary name and place name, Cherokee

    • Meaning:

      "alone; black fox"

    • Description:

      Enola has a lot of potential as a name: it includes the stylish 'nola' sound; it follows a similar letter pattern to the likes of Elora, Elara, and Elodie; it has a hint of Nevaeh about it, given that it is "alone" spelled backwards; it's familiar but not popular. For many decades, however, it was known only in relation to the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, the Enola Gay, and has been understandably avoided.
  13. Evergreen

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "always green"
  14. Ebony
    • Gwendolen

      • Origin:

        Welsh

      • Meaning:

        "white ring, circle"

      • Description:

        Gwendolen, an ancient Welsh favorite, retired decades ago in favor of the short form Gwen, but now, as in the case all across the naming board, the nickname has faded and the more distinguished original is up for reappraisal.
    • Hazelle

      • Description:

        Hazelle is a delicate feminine name that represents an elaborated form of Hazel, derived from the English word for the hazelnut tree and its light brown color. The additional '-le' ending gives the name a softer, more ornate quality while retaining the natural woodland charm of the original. Hazel has experienced a significant revival in recent decades, and Hazelle offers a more distinctive variation on this trend. The name evokes images of nature, warmth, and earthy elegance. While less common than the standard spelling, Hazelle appeals to parents seeking a name with natural origins but with a touch more uniqueness and flourish in its presentation.
    • Jasper

      • Origin:

        Persian

      • Meaning:

        "bringer of treasure"

      • Description:

        Jasper originated as a variation of the Latin Gaspar, which ultimately derived from the Persian word ganzabara, meaning "bringer of treasure." As a given name, Jasper’s etymology is unrelated to that of the gemstone, which comes from a Semitic word meaning "speckled stone." Jasper is the usual English form for one of the Three Wise Men who brought gifts to the infant Christ according to medieval tradition and appears in the Bible as a reference to the stone itself in Revelations 4:3.
    • Lavender

      • Origin:

        English color and flower name

      • Meaning:

        "purple flower"

      • Description:

        Lavender lags far behind sweet-smelling purple-hued sister names Violet and Lila, but is starting to get some enthusiastic attention from cutting-edge namers along with other adventurous nature names like Clementine and Marigold. In fact, 2024 saw it enter the US Top 1000 for the first time, when it was given to nearly 260 girls.
    • Lilac

      • Origin:

        English, from Persian

      • Meaning:

        "bluish or lilac"

      • Description:

        Could Lilac be the next Lila or Lily or Violet? It certainly has a lot going for it--those lilting double 'l's, the fabulous fragrance it exudes, and the fact that it's a color name as well, providing a ready made nursery theme. In addition, the lilac is symbolic of first love.
    • Ochre

      • Origin:

        Greek, English

      • Meaning:

        "pale yellow"

      • Description:

        Ochre is an exceedingly rare name, found only a few times since the nineteenth century, and not showing up in any current data. Yet it means much the same thing as popular Sienna (another clay coloured with iron oxide) and sounds similar to fashionable Oakley. A strong earthy nature name that is both unusual and evocative.