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398 Color Names for Boys

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Color names for boys are vibrant, unique, and memorable. This guide will give you everything you need to explore all the shades of the rainbow (and beyond!) in order to find just the right color name for your son.

Why Choose a Color Name for a Boy?

Our world is full of colors. From the orange-streaked sunrise we see in the morning to the silvery stars that peek out at us at night, we take in the beauty and strength of the world through the colors that we see. These positive associations of beauty, inspiration and art are carried along with the colorful names that are connected to them. Giving your son one of these names will send the message that he is motivated, fun-loving, and full of spirit and life.

Color names for boys are vibrant, energetic, and full of fun. There are many positive associations with colors, and hearing the name will call to mind stunning and inspiring images associated with that particular hue. On this page, you will find hand-picked lists of baby boy names organized by the color they are inspired by or based upon.

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Top 100 Color Names for Boys

In this list you will find the most recognizable color baby names for boys. This list of color names for boy will help you find the perfect color name for your son.

  1. Jasper
  2. Jett
  3. Sterling
  4. Russell
  5. Sage
  6. Royal
  7. Bruno
  8. Clay
  9. Grey
  10. Blaze
  11. Onyx
  12. Blaine
  13. Gray
  14. Forest
  15. Ash
  16. Sky
  17. Jet
  18. Stone
  19. Roan
  20. Cedar
  21. Carmine
  22. Perry
  23. Jade
  24. Rufus
  25. Blue
  26. Coco
  27. Ivory
  28. Slate
  29. Indigo
  30. Rusty
  31. Blu
  32. Golden
  33. Brick
  34. Navy
  35. Steel
  36. Leaf
  37. Moss
  38. Redd
  39. Red
  40. Smokey
  41. Garnet
  42. Cobalt
  43. Sigal
  44. Greyson
  45. Blanca
  46. Vermilion
  47. Aqua
  48. Cyan
  49. Topaz
  50. Silver
  51. Carbon
  52. Quartz
  53. Viridis
  54. Cerulean
  55. Teal
  56. Grayson
  57. Bronze
  58. Shale
  59. Russet
  60. Bracken
  61. Sandy
  62. Hunter
  63. Phoenix
  64. Carnelian
  65. Golda
  66. Cordovan
  67. Granite
  68. Auburn
  69. Coal
  70. Hue
  71. Viridian
  72. Azure
  73. Maroon
  74. Bleu
  75. Copper
  76. Azul
  77. Forrest
  78. Skye
  79. Raven
  80. Diamond
  81. Ember
  82. Crimson
  83. Hazel
  84. Ivy
  85. Iris
  86. Roux
  87. Emerald
  88. Ruby
  89. Olive
  90. Rose
  91. Violet
  92. Clover
  93. Jasmin
  94. Sienna
  95. Crystal
  96. Amber
  97. Ebony
  98. Bianca
  99. Rosa
  100. Coral

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Blue Color Names for Boys

This list of blue names for a boy is associated with the cerulean hue. These would be perfect names for a boy with blue eyes or anyone who wants to capture some of the calm and beauty of this color.

  1. Aqua
  2. Aquamarine
  3. Azul
  4. Azure
  5. Bleu – French
  6. Blu
  7. Blue
  8. Blueberry
  9. Brook
  10. Brooke
  11. Cascade
  12. Cerulean
  13. Cobalt
  14. Cyan
  15. Indigo
  16. Kai
  17. Mazarin
  18. Meridian
  19. Navy
  20. Neptune
  21. Ocean
  22. Rain
  23. Rainn
  24. River
  25. Royal
  26. Sky
  27. Skye
  28. Teal
  29. Topaz
  30. Virgo
  31. Yahto – Sioux

White Color Names for Boys

Here you will find pure names for boys associated with the color white. These names are crisp, clean, and inspiring.

  1. Alaska
  2. Alban
  3. Albion
  4. Albus
  5. Angel
  6. Arctic
  7. Aubin
  8. Blanca
  9. Bright
  10. Cloud
  11. Dwight – English
  12. Ecru
  13. Finn – Irish
  14. Frost
  15. Genesis
  16. Glacier
  17. Harmony
  18. Ice
  19. Ivor
  20. Ivory
  21. Kent
  22. Light
  23. Lightning
  24. Nova
  25. Page
  26. Polar
  27. Pure
  28. Spirit
  29. Virtue
  30. Whitby
  31. White
  32. Winter

Black Color Names for Boys

In this list, you will find boy names that mean black, or are inspired by the color black. This color of deep mystery and intelligence makes for several wonderful names.

  1. Black
  2. Blake
  3. Coal
  4. Cola
  5. Cole
  6. Crow
  7. Dusk
  8. Emery
  9. Jet
  10. Jett
  11. Kali – Sanskrit
  12. Kieran – Irish
  13. Midnight
  14. Nero – Italian
  15. Night
  16. Nightshade
  17. Noir – French
  18. Onyx
  19. Panther
  20. Shade
  21. Shadow
  22. Toro

Green Color Names for Boys

Green is the color of renewal and energy, and this list includes eco-friendly boy names and names that would be great for boys with green eyes.

  1. Apple
  2. Aspen
  3. Avocado
  4. Celadon
  5. Conifer
  6. Crispin
  7. Dragon
  8. Forest
  9. Forrest
  10. Green
  11. Harlequin
  12. Hunter
  13. Ireland
  14. Irish
  15. Jade
  16. Kelly
  17. Leaf
  18. Leif
  19. Lime
  20. Midori – Japanese
  21. Mint
  22. Moss
  23. Orin – Hebrew
  24. Parsley
  25. Perry
  26. Ranger
  27. Sage
  28. Saige
  29. Shannon
  30. Silas
  31. Spring
  32. Trinity
  33. Turtle
  34. Vine
  35. Viridian
  36. Viridis
  37. Willow

Brown Color Names for Boys

This list of boy names inspired by the color brown are associated with deep, strong hues like those of wood.

  1. Bailey
  2. Barley
  3. Bear
  4. Beige
  5. Birch
  6. Bracken
  7. Bronze
  8. Brown
  9. Bruno – German
  10. Calico
  11. Cedar
  12. Clay
  13. Coco
  14. Cocoa
  15. Colt
  16. Cookie
  17. Copper
  18. Cormac
  19. Donovan – Irish
  20. Hawk
  21. Kestrel
  22. Khaki
  23. Lark
  24. Larkspur
  25. Mahogany
  26. Mica
  27. Peanut
  28. Prairie
  29. Roderick – Welsh
  30. Sable
  31. Sorrel
  32. Sparrow
  33. Tan
  34. Tanner
  35. Umber

Purple Color Names for Boys

Purple is often associated with royalty and majesty. This list includes boy names that mean purple or that are inspired by the color purple.

  1. Morado – Spanish
  2. Sigal – Hebrew
  3. Thistle
  4. Tyrian

Red Color Names for Boys

In this list, you will find male red names that would be perfect for redheaded boys or anyone who wants to be associated with the strength and power of this shade.

  1. Auburn
  2. Azar – Persian
  3. Blaise
  4. Blaze
  5. Brick
  6. Burgundy
  7. Cardinal
  8. Carmine
  9. Carnelian
  10. Cinnamon
  11. Clancy – Irish
  12. Claret
  13. Cordovan
  14. Crimson
  15. Fire
  16. Flame
  17. Flynn
  18. Fox
  19. Garnet
  20. Harkin
  21. Jam
  22. Jasper
  23. Maroon
  24. Mars
  25. Merlot
  26. Phantom
  27. Phoenix
  28. Radcliff
  29. Radley
  30. Raleigh
  31. Red
  32. Redd
  33. Redding
  34. Reed
  35. Roan
  36. Robin
  37. Rory – Gaelic
  38. Ross – French
  39. Roux
  40. Rudyard
  41. Rufus
  42. Russell
  43. Russet
  44. Rusty
  45. Sherry
  46. Vermilion
  47. Vermillion
  48. Vulcan

Gray Color Names for Boys

Gray can be a color of mystery and strength, and this list includes boy names related to gray.

  1. Ash
  2. Ashley
  3. Badger
  4. Carbon
  5. Dove
  6. Flint
  7. Gray
  8. Grayson
  9. Grey
  10. Greyson
  11. Rock
  12. Shale
  13. Slate
  14. Smokey
  15. Solstice
  16. Steel
  17. Sterling
  18. Stone
  19. Storm
  20. Tempest

Yellow Color Names for Boys

Here you will find boy names that are associated with the color yellow. Many of these names are connected with feelings of happiness and prosperity.

  1. Blaine
  2. Bowie
  3. Boyd
  4. Citron
  5. Flavio – Latin
  6. Honey
  7. Jaune
  8. Jonquil
  9. Lemon
  10. Mango
  11. Moon
  12. Mustard
  13. Saffron
  14. Sand
  15. Sandy
  16. Sol
  17. Sun
  18. Sunshine
  19. Torch
  20. Vanilla
  21. Xanthe
  22. Xanthus

Silver Color Names for Boys

Silver is a color of strength and valor, and this list collects silver-inspired boy names that capture that spirit.

  1. Argenta – Spanish
  2. Axe
  3. Gin
  4. Knight
  5. Silver
  6. Zinc

Pink Color Names for Boys

These names are inspired by the color pink, and they are cute yet masculine.

  1. Shell
  2. Varda

Orange Color Names for Boys

This list of orange boy names are associated with nature and connected to the earth.

  1. Bengal
  2. Orange
  3. Persimmon
  4. Pumpkin
  5. Sunny
  6. Tabby
  7. Tiger

Gold and Golden Color Names for Boys

These gold-inspired boy names are associated with wealth and royalty. Included are boy names meaning gold and golden.

  1. Aurelio – meaning ‘golden’ in Latin
  2. Aurelius – meaning ‘golden’ in Latin
  3. Dior
  4. Eagle
  5. Flavius
  6. Gold
  7. Golda
  8. Golden
  9. Kane – meaning ‘gold’ in Japanese
  10. King
  11. Kingsley
  12. Lion
  13. Lynx
  14. Midas – a legendary Phrygian king who is given the power of turning everything he touches to gold/li>
  15. Orville
  16. Palomino

Rainbow Names for Boys

This list includes rainbow names for boys. Rainbows symbolize hope in many cultures. The array of brilliant colors are as spectacular as these names.

  1. Astro
  2. Citrus
  3. Drake
  4. Dream
  5. Gemini
  6. Granite
  7. Icarus
  8. Jewel
  9. Lotus
  10. Marble
  11. Orion
  12. Paisley
  13. Quartz
  14. Rainbow
  15. Reef
  16. Zircon

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Famous Celebrity Boys with Names Inspired by Colors

Celebrities are known for their connection to the art world—after all, many make their living and find their fame by producing art through music, acting, fashion, and performances. In all of these works, color plays a role, and perhaps that is why some of them turn to colors for inspiration when naming their own children.

Actor Josh Holloway, for example, named his son Hunter Lee, a name derived from a particular shade of green.

Alicia Silverstone gave her son the creative and colorful name of Bear Blu.

Sam Branson and Isabella Calthorpe opted to name their son the cute name of Bluey.

Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell decided to name their baby boy Golden.

Molly Sims and Scott Stuber gave their son the cool name Grey Douglas.

Rider Strong and Alexandra Baretto gave their son the cool name, Indigo.

These vibrant, meaningful names come across as playful and fun, inspiring those looking to give their sons a great colorful name as well.

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