What do you think of when you imagine the colour blue?
Light blue has long been associated with feeling calm and peaceful, while bright blue can feel energising. Colours are highly symbolic and have many beautiful meanings, making them a perfect starting point when thinking of baby names.
There are hundreds of shades of blue, and the associations are endless, from the depths of the sea to outer space, and all manner of things in between. Blue is rare in nature, only showing up thanks to the angle the sunlight hits the molecules of the creature or plant at (take a look at the blue morpho butterfly, it's fascinating). It is also the colour of many precious gems and stones, of which there are many precious gemstone names to be inspired by.
Take a look at our list of baby names meaning blue, full of other words for blue and synonyms for blue, like the best ocean inspired girl names, so there is bound to be something that will inspire you.
Navy(Old French origin), derived from the French 'navie', meaning 'fleet of ships'.
Celestin(Latin origin), derived from Latin 'Caelestis' meaning 'of the sky and heavenly'.
Aravind(Indian origin), meaning 'blue lotus flower'.
Lulani(Hawaiian origin), meaning simply 'sky'.
Afina(Romanian origin), meaning 'blueberry' a cute name for your little girl.
Sama(Arabic origin), this name means 'sky', and sounds like a cool alternative for 'Samantha'.
Kjellfrid, Meaning: beautiful kettle Origin: Norwegian ~ View Detail
Cyane(Italian origin), the name of a Sicilian nymph, of mythical legend who happened to live in a blue pool. A nod to the colour (a greenish blue) and an exciting background story.
Viorel (Romanian origin), derived from 'Viroea' which means 'bluebell'.
Merindah, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Australian Aboriginal ~ View Detail
Aoko (Japanese origin), meaning 'blue child'.
Zeru(Basque origin), if you are interested in the meaning of blue in different languages, Zeru might be just right as it simply means 'blue' in the Basque language.
Tasanee, Meaning: beautiful view Origin: Thai
Indigo(Greek origin), meaning 'Indian dye', Indigo is a beautiful natural shade of blue, the nickname 'Indi' is also a lovely name.
Bluesette (Belgian origin), this name was first heard in the well known song of the same name, by jazz musician Toots Thielemans.
Marlais(Welsh origin), one of the only Welsh names for blue on our list, this one is pronounced like 'Marley'.
Maya(Hebrew origin), this name has many origins but in Hebrew, it is derived from 'Mayim', and means 'water'.
Claramay(Latin origin), this name means 'bright and clear'.
Doli(Native American origin), this Navajo name means 'blue bird'.
Caelum(Latin origin), meaning 'heavenly'.
Indeevar(Sanskrit origin), this name means 'blessing, blue lotus', a masculine take on a blue flower name.
Azure (Latin and French origin), derived from the Old French 'Azur'. Azure is also another name for Lapis Lazuli, which is a stunning dark blue metamorphic rock, believed to be an extremely healing crystal.
Ulanni (Hawaiian origin), meaning 'heavenly beauty'.
Lapis(Persian origin), derived from the name of the gemstone 'lapis lazuli', this name means 'azure blue stone'.
Anurna(Aboriginal origin), this name means 'blue water lily'.
Aqua(Latin origin), meaning 'water', Aqua is a lovely greenish blue colour and a super pretty name.
Celia(Latin origin), another name meaning 'heavenly', Celia is a literary favourite, used by both Shakespeare and T.S Eliot.
Yahto(Native American origin), this name means 'blue' and originates from the Native American Sioux people.
Neelashri(Indian origin), Neelashri is another beautiful Indian word for blue.
Sky(English origin), the home to many gorgeous shades of blue.
Aquanette(Latin origin), linked to the Latin name Acquanetta, this pretty name sounds like something straight out of a fairy tale.
Kalani (Hawaiian origin), meaning 'chieftain or spirit of the sky'.
Kazumi, Meaning: beautiful peace Origin: Japanese
Blue(English origin), if it is your favourite colour, why not choose Blue as a name?
Shyam(Sanskrit origin), meaning 'dark, black blue', this is a great option if you were looking for a name meaning blue in other languages.
Cielo(Italian origin), simply meaning 'sky', perfect if sky blue is your favourite colour.
Nakesha(Sanskrit origin), although this name means 'Lord of Heaven' we think it works well for any gender.
Kehlani(Polynesian origin), meaning 'sky and heavens', America singer Kehlani also shares this name.
Fairuza(Turkish origin), meaning 'turquoise', this precious stone is also the birthstone for December, so perfect a winter baby.
Qing(Chinese origin), this name means 'aqua coloured'.
Iris(Greek origin), named after the Greek Goddess of the rainbow, the iris is also a pretty blue-purple flower.
Aaliyah(Hebrew origin), meaning 'heavens, highborn and exalted', this name is a homage to the blue sky.
Azurine(Spanish origin), also meaning 'sky blue', this name is more formal alternative to 'Azure'.
Midnight(English origin), the English term for the transition from one day to the next, midnight is also another shade of blue.
Ederne, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Basque
Aouli(Hawaiian origin), many Hawaiian baby names are descriptions for feelings or settings, in this case, Aouli describes a blue sky on a clear day.
Ocean(English and Greek origin), derived from the Greek 'okeanos', a cool and calm sounding name.
Mazarine (French origin), this name refers to a 'deep blue colour'.
Elili, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Tamil
Odeta(Albanian origin), this name is derived from the word 'deti' which means 'blue, sea'.
Kalliroi, Meaning: beautiful flow Origin: Greek
Okelani(Hawaiian origin), meaning 'from heaven'.
Hyacinth(Greek origin), a blue flower from Greek mythology, Hyacinth actually means 'blue larkspur, precious stone'.
Chandraneel(Hindi origin), meaning 'precious blue gem'.
Azura(Spanish origin), meaning 'sky blue'.
Robin (English origin), this sweet bird lays bright blue eggs.
Slate(Anglo-Saxon origin), slate is a type of metamorphic rock, often found in various shades from greys to a more blue green.
Lilac(Latin origin), the lilac flower is what gives this bluish-purple colour its name.
Thanh(Vietnamese origin), this name means 'bright blue, brilliant'.
Aoki (Japanese origin), meaning 'blue tree', this name is a surname in Japan, however, it works really well as a first or middle name too.
Okko(Japanese origin), this name means 'Robin', this bird's eggs are the most amazing shade of blue.
Dion(Greek origin), meaning 'child of heaven and earth'.
Jaffa, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Hebrew place-name
Manikanth(Hindi origin), this name means 'blue jewel, shining brightly'.
Bluebell(English origin), the little blue flower that can take over English woodland in the Spring is a lovely name for your baby girl.
Chimalis(Native American origin), another Native American term for 'bluebird'.
Gormlaith(Gaelic origin), meaning 'blue princess or illustrious lady', perhaps 'Laith' could work on its own for a softer sound.
Royal(English origin), another of our names that are colours, this is a strong and confident name.
Noelani(Hawaiian origin), meaning 'heavenly mist' this is a lovely name for your baby girl.
Marilee(Welsh origin), meaning 'star of the sea'.
Jay (Latin origin), a shortened version of 'Jaybird', these birds are also known as 'blue jays' due to their brilliant blue plumage.
Turquoise(French origin), this name means 'Turkish stone' and refers to the stunning and precious aqua blue stone.
Celeste(Latin origin), meaning 'heavenly', this beautiful name has amazingly found itself in the Top 1000 every single year since 1880. It is a colloquial term for 'light blue'.
Nilamegh(Indian origin), this name means 'blue cloud'.
Ruka(Japanese origin), this short and sweet name means 'bright blue flower'.
Mora(Spanish origin), meaning 'little blueberry', cute!
Bleu (French origin), the French word for blue, this would make a great middle name, especially for a baby with blue eyes.
Hinto(Native American origin), meaning 'blue haired'.
Neela(Sanskrit origin), this name means 'dark blue' or 'sapphire blue'.
Lynae (Scandinavian origin), this name means 'small blue flower'
River(English origin), the perfect name for an adventurer, River has a wild edge.
Cyan (Ancient Greek origin), derived from the Ancient Greek 'Kyanos'. Cyan is the beautiful colour created in shallow water over sand, when the water absorbs the colour red from sunlight.
Neelam(Indian origin), the Neelam Stone is a precious blue sapphire.
Firuzeh(Iranian origin), translation of 'turquoise', for boy names that mean blue, this one has a very vibrant sound.
Meena (Hindi origin), meaning 'precious blue stone'.
Jalaneel(Indian origin), meaning 'blue colour of the sea'.
Talia(Hebrew and Aboriginal origin), in Hebrew, Talia means 'gentle dew from heaven; by the water', and with its Aboriginal origin, it means 'near water'.
Teal(English origin), this is a short and sweet name, representing another shade of blue, this time a darker turquoise blue colour.
Azraq(Arabic origin), this name means 'blue' in Arabic.
Bay (Latin origin), meaning 'sea inlet'.
Sapphire(Hebrew origin), precious jewels always make beautiful baby names, and Sapphire is no exception.
Nilaratam(Indian origin), meaning 'blue gem'.
Araceli(Spanish origin), meaning 'alter of the sky'.
Livia(Spanish origin), meaning 'blue and envious'. A pretty name liked by Shakespeare.
Amrin(Arabic origin), meaning 'blue sky'.
Usain, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Arabic, possible variation of Hussein
Ciel(French origin), meaning 'sky'.
Zoyna, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Arabic via Urdu
Keyne(Cornish origin), meaning 'man of the eastern sky'.
Shawnita(American origin), meaning 'blue diamond'.
Owaissa(Native American origin), meaning 'blue bird'.
Atasi(Indian origin), meaning 'blue flower'.
Kailani(Hawaiian origin), meaning 'sea and sky'.
Cerulean (English origin), derived from the Latin word caeruleus, meaning 'dark blue, blue, or blue-green', this name is a great choice from our shades of blue names.
Nabhas(Sanskrit origin), this name means 'celestial'.
