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By Aianna · Updated September 2026
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Sanskrit
"energy, strength"
Finnish
"wild aurochs; energy"
Tarvo has two potential origin stories. The first is that it derives from the Old Finnish word tarvas , meaning "wild aurochs," a wild species of cattle that is now extinct. The second possible…
Spanish, from Greek
"beryl, pale green gemstone"
A Latin name with a lot of tango flair.
Greek
"young green shoot"
French form of Chloé. A popular choice with French-speaking parents, though people elsewhere may associate it most with luxury handbags.
Japanese
"green; beautiful bird"
In Japan, color names are used to symbolize human qualities, and the green hues of Midori name are said to represent fame. While it is a unisex choice in its native Japan, Midori is predominantly…
Latin via French
"green"
This French version of Viridiana and Viridis lacks the charm of similar and more familiar French names like Vivienne and Adrienne.
Finnish and Estonian
"energy"
A high-energy (literally!) Finnish and Estonian name that could easily cross borders.
Spanish
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…
Variation of Verde, Spanish
Verda was a fairly popular girls' name in the US from the 1880s through the 1920s, when it started to slip, finally dropping from sight after World War II. Today, Verde and Verda are both extinct.
Slavic
"energetic, active"
A perfectly fine Eastern European girls' name, tainted slightly by its use as the name of a village near Chernobyl in Ukraine that has been devastated by radiation.
Hebrew
"swift, energetic"
An energetic and distinctive choice.
English
Greene is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from the Old English word 'grene,' meaning 'green.' It was typically given to families who lived near a village green or in…
Latin
Viridis is a medieval Italian name which is also the Latin word for green. This name is a beautiful option for parents looking for an unusual name that conveys freshness, youth, springtime and…
French
"green mountain"
Place-name waiting to be discovered.
Italian
This is an outside possibility for opera-lovers, with the additional eco/color factor.
Embodies both color and operatic style.
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 knoll"
Pleasant-sounding French surname.
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…
Spelling variation of Phyllis, Greek
The Phillis spelling of this once-popular name lives on thanks to Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American to publish a book of poetry, in the 18th century.
