These Unique & Vibrant Baby Names Mean 'Orange' or 'Yellow'

If you’re shopping around for a baby name, maybe you want one that’s tied to your family’s heritage or a special place you hold near and dear. But why not name your kid after your favorite color? Color names have been all the rage in the 2020s, so why not find a unique color name for your kiddo? Specifically a baby name that means either “orange” or “yellow;” the brightest shades on the rainbow.

Color names can be a color that evokes a favorite place or memory, such as watching the sunrise on a lake, crisp and vibrant autumn leaves, or daffodils dancing in the breeze. Whatever your favorite imagery or hues, choosing a colorful baby name is lovely and unique.

If yellow or orange — or shades of lemon, peach, melon or goldenrod — are among your favorite colors, you’re in luck. We have plenty of bright baby name options below with golden yellow or sunny meanings that will be perfect for your little sunshine.

Below, see beautiful and unique baby names that mean “orange” and “yellow.”

Orange & Yellow Names for Girls

Orange & Yellow Names for Boys

Unisex Orange & Yellow Names

A version of this article was originally published in January 2011.

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