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Names That Mean Green

Names that mean green embody that color's qualities of youth, freshness, and the natural world.

The top girl name that means green is Chloe, a Greek name meaning "young green shoot". Hunter, a rich, dark shade of green is the top for boys.

Along with Chloe and Hunter, other names with green meanings in the US Top 1000 include Daphne, Esme, India, Jade, Kelly, Laurel, Olive, and Silas. While not as common, green names such as Emerald, Fern, Forest, and Roscoe have been attracting more attention recently.

A name that means green could be perfect for a baby born in the Spring, or perhaps a child born to parents with a deep connection to nature. Similarly, a green baby name would work well for the child anyone who works in a nature-related industry, such as horticulture or environmentalism.

Green-themed baby names can also relate to green elements found in nature, such as emeralds or laurel. The following are green names for your fresh little bundle of joy.

Yvette

Meaning: yew tree

Origin:French, feminine of Yves
607
Pinja

Meaning: stone pine

Origin:Finnish
5275
Irati

Meaning: fern field

Origin:Basque
5688
Ashton

Meaning: ash trees place

Origin:English
767
Oran

Meaning: light, song, little green one

Origin:Hebrew, Irish, Scottish
524
Odhran

Meaning: little pale green one

Origin:Irish
1653
Pine Pine is a unique name that has gained popula...
Origin:Nature name
2223
Elm

Meaning: red, brown

Origin:English, German, Norse, Danish tree name
2432
Grove

Meaning: grove of trees

Origin:Nature name
3661
Origin:Modern invented name
2237
Teal The name Teal is a variation of the name Tea...
Origin:Bird and color name
4776
Phyllon

Meaning: leaf

Origin:Greek
5107
Peridot

Meaning: a green gemstone

Origin:Arabic
1874
Orna

Meaning: little pale green one

Origin:Irish
5629
Veridian

Meaning: green

Origin:Latin
3420
Panra

Meaning: leaf

Origin:Pashto
6487
Midori

Meaning: green

Origin:Japanese
1128
Ye

Meaning: leaf

Origin:Chinese
4498
Glen

Meaning: a narrow valley

Origin:Scottish
2035
Sea The name Sea is of American origin and the m...
Origin:English word name
8733