62 baby names inspired by the colors of the rainbow

Genevieve Brown
·2 min read

Color names for babies are so versatile. Sure, you could pick a color baby name that reflects your favorite shade, but a color name can be far more subtle and pay homage to so much more.

Let’s say you’re a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan — maybe you don’t want to name your baby after a bird, but what about using the color green as an inspiration? Consider a color baby name like Emerald or Jade. Or perhaps you have a favorite flower — think about the color of the bud and pick from there — like Lavender or Coral. A color baby name can also be a tribute to your alma mater, the flag of the nation of your ancestors, or an element of nature that brings you peace.

Some color baby names are also among the most popular baby names of 2023. Violet, Scarlett, and Hazel are all in the top 20 baby names for girls born in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration. Color names for boys such as Asher and Grayson are not quite as common, and both names have fallen slightly in popularity year over year.

TODAY's own Carson Daly has a child with a colorful name: His youngest, Goldie. Her older siblings are Jackson, Etta and London. His youngest child is "the pot of gold at the end of the family rainbow," Carson said, explaining her name. Her middle name is Patricia, after his beloved mom.

TODAY's Carson Daly with wife Siri and their four children: Jackson Etta, London and Goldie. (@carsondaly via Instagram)
TODAY's Carson Daly with wife Siri and their four children: Jackson Etta, London and Goldie. (@carsondaly via Instagram)

Here are boy and girl baby names inspired by colors, taken from the Social Security Administration’s top 1,000 most popular baby names of 2023.

Color names for boys 

  1. Asher

  2. Grayson

  3. Greyson

  4. Ashton

  5. Onyx

  6. Sterling

  7. Sage

  8. Forrest

  9. Tanner

  10. Ocean

  11. Skyler

  12. Blaze

  13. Leif

  14. Grey

  15. Stone

Color names for girls

  1. Violet

  2. Scarlett

  3. Hazel

  4. Lily

  5. Ivy

  6. Willow

  7. Ruby

  8. Iris

  9. Jade

  10. Daisy

  11. Juniper

  12. Sage

  13. Rose

  14. Magnolia

  15. Emma

  16. Olive

  17. Jasmine

  18. River

  19. Lilly

  20. Poppy

  21. Navy

  22. Azalea

  23. Winter

  24. Rosie

  25. Saige

  26. Scarlet

  27. Opal

  28. Ivory

  29. Sierra

  30. Rosalina

  31. Skyler

  32. Violeta

  33. Siena

  34. Rosa

  35. Clover

  36. Goldie

  37. Marigold

  38. Emerald

  39. Sky

  40. Pearl

  41. Skyla

  42. Ocean

  43. Ivey

  44. Stormi

  45. Roselyn

  46. Indigo

  47. Sapphire

This article was originally published on TODAY.com