179 Baby Names That Mean Green
A list of options that reflect new beginnings and growth just as the freshing color.
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Green is significant in many parts of life, from nature and fertility to rebirth and balance. This post explores the world of baby names meaning green that are included on our carefully curated list, with each name having a distinct cultural, historical, or linguistic meaning.
The color green is often associated with the outdoors and the environment. It embodies the development of vegetation, the vivacity of meadows, and the lushness of forests. Green is the color most frequently associated with nature, life, health, youth, spring, and hope, according to surveys conducted in American, European, and Islamic nations.
Green is also often associated with fertility and prosperity in many civilizations. It has strong positive connotations throughout China and the majority of Asia, serving as a representation of fertility and joy. Islam traditionally wears green clothing. Tradition holds that Muhammad's robe and banner were green, and the Quran states in verses XVIII, 31 and LXXVI, 21 that individuals who are fortunate enough to reside in heaven shall don green silk robes (1). According to a hadith, Muhammad declared that "water, greenery, and a beautiful face" were three things that were always good. Thus, selecting a baby name with a green-related meaning might symbolize a bond with nature and a love of its beauty.
Due to the cultural diversity present in the world, many names include connotations relating to the environment. Whether it is ‘Aranya,’ which translates as ‘wild forest’ or ‘Zarqa,’ which means ‘a girl with bluish green eyes,’ each name exemplifies the various ways that green-related ideas are intertwined into languages and cultures.
Expectant parents can find various possibilities representing the values they wish the child to imbibe or the goals they have for their child in this list of green baby names. The names take a global view and reflect how different communities have embraced the value of green in their own special ways. Every name has a narrative to tell—a story about nature, development, rejuvenation, and harmony.
You can give your child a name that carries a piece of nature's elegance and the universal themes it encompasses by choosing one from our list because each name has been thoughtfully picked to connect with the beauty and meanings of this color. Read along!
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Young; Evergreen | |
| | Girl | Green shoot | |
| | Boy | Green woods or a forest; A variant of the name Forest | |
| | Boy | From Anvers; Green valley | |
| | Boy | Woodlands; Area thickly covered with green trees | |
| | Girl | Precious green stone | |
| |  Unisex | Green River | |
| | Unisex | Tree; Greenery | |
| | Unisex | Green shoot; Seedling | |
| | Boy | A fine-grained gray, blueish, or green rock | |
| | Girl | Greens from the village; Melted or dissolved | |
| | Girl | The evergreen olive tree | |
| | Girl | Green shoot; Fertility | |
| | Boy | Thankful; A variant of Jade; A green gemstone | |
| | Boy | Name of a town in the valley; Green | |
| | Boy | Ray of light; Shoot of grass; Green; Spring greening | |
| | Unisex | A medium to dark greenish-blue color; A small freshwater duck with such colored markings | |
| | Unisex | Green; Fresh | |
| | Boy | One who is like a jade; Like a green gemstone | |
| | Boy | People from the green plains | |
| | Girl | Green, vibrant, full of life | |
| | Boy | Moist; Green | |
| | Boy | Green Forest; A variant of the name Arden | |
| | Boy | An evergreen tree | |
| | Boy | Green; Fresh | |
| | Unisex | Plants that maintain their leaves all year round; Always green | |
| | Girl | A tiny, green, pointy-eared fairy | |
| | Boy | Bronze; Green forest; A variant of name Arden | |
| | Boy | From the green land | |
| | Girl | Greenish blue in color | |
| | Girl | A form of the name Jade; Green gemstone | |
| | Girl | One with green eyes; The gemstone jade | |
| | Girl | Seven seas; Beautiful green vegetables | |
| | Girl | Greenery; Foliage | |
| | Boy | Beautiful gardens with green grass and flowers | |
| | Girl | Combination of Joanne and Delbert; Climbing evergreen plant | |
| | Boy | Green forest; A variant of the name Arden | |
| | Girl | Greens; Light; Sun | |
| | Girl | Foliage; Greenery | |
| | Girl | Green Shoot | |
| | Girl | Green | |
| | Girl | Green jewel | |
| | Unisex | Greenish-blue | |
| | Girl | A green gemstone | |
| | Unisex | Green water; Beautiful | |
| | Unisex | Green or Emerald | |
| | Girl | A leafy and green foliage | |
| | Unisex | Green oasis | |
| | Boy | One of the colors; Green | |
| | Unisex | Precious green gemstone; Balance; Purity | |
| | Boy | Evergreen flowering plant | |
| | Girl | Green gemstone | |
| | Boy | A collection of green leaves | |
| | Girl | In Greek, the meaning of this name is greenery; A place filled with vegetation and plants | |
| | Unisex | Green; Vibrant | |
| | Girl | A green gemstone; Cherry fruit | |
| | Girl | Green; Green of the Jennah | |
| | Girl | Fair headed; Spear; Mound; Dune; Noble and bright; Pale green gemstone; A variant of name Barrie | |
| | Girl | Sound; Voice; Green; Young | |
| | Girl | Green fruits, Plants; Vegetables; Bright moon | |
| | Unisex | A flowering or evergreen shrub | |
| | Girl | The child of the greens | |
| | Unisex | Green; Fresh | |
| | Girl | The jade gemstone; Beautiful green color | |
| | Unisex | A blue-green color named after the green mineral viridian | |
| | Girl | An evergreen Holly Tree | |
| | Girl | Blend of Jenny (God is merciful) and Lee (Green field) | |
| | Girl | An evergreen shrub; A small tree | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Darling; Cherry fruit; Green mineral; Free person | |
| | Girl | Fresh blooming; Ripe green shoot | |
| | Boy | Wild Forest; Fertility; Abundance; Plentiful; Greenery; Generosity | |
| | Boy | Forest; Wild greenery | |
| | Boy | Eagle; Green forest; A variant of the name Arden | |
| | Girl | Lofty; Eager; Warm; Green Forest; A variant of Arden | |
| | Boy | Wild Forest; It signifies fertility; Abundance; Plentiful; Greenery; Generosity | |
| | Boy | Fresh water; Green water | |
| | Girl | Australian Aboriginal; Green place; Deep water | |
| | Boy | Green colored; The common green pigeon; Of green color | |
| | Girl | Green; A feminine equivalent of Hari | |
| | Boy | Yellow-green | |
| | Girl | Green; A feminine equivalent of Hari | |
| | Girl | A combination of Jada, which means beautiful green stone and Grace, which means good will | |
| | Boy | One of many names of Lord Krishna signifying his liking for the wild green forest | |
| | Girl | Birthstone; Yellow green gem; Precious stone | |
| | Girl | Leafy foliage; Greenery | |
| | Girl | Loving; Leafy foliage; Green bough | |
| | Girl | Greenish | |
| | Boy | The Green man; A prophet | |
| | Girl | One who is happy and green valley | |
| | Unisex | Hollyhock; Green; Blue | |
| | Unisex | An evergreen blue tree | |
| | Girl | An evergreen blue tree | |
| | Boy | The green lush forest | |
| | Girl | Long and green field; Clever minded | |
| | Boy | Green knight; Mighty and powerful | |
| | Girl | Noble and Shining; Pale Green Gemstone | |
| | Girl | A Chinesee name meaning Green Jade | |
| | Girl | Green | |
| | Girl | A green gemstone; Cherry | |
| | Girl | Greenery; vegetation; growing plants or shrubs | |
As you browse through this extensive list of baby names meaning green, we hope you discover the name that could reflect your goals for your kid and capture the meaning of green's enduring relevance. These names capture a range of connotations that go over linguistic barriers, from the lush landscapes loved in Celtic traditions to the flowering beauty cherished in Arabic cultures. Your decision will give your child a name and a history of multicolored symbolism that crosses generations and countries.
Infographic: Vivid Baby Names That Symbolize The Color Green
Green is often considered the color of prosperity, being associated with lush greenery and virid verdure. These associations of the color often make parents consider names that translate to or associate with the color green. Below is an infographic with some notable names that capture the spirit of the color green and its positive associations. Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you suggest some baby names that mean "green" and also have a modern or trendy feel?
Blerta is an Albanian name that means 'green.' This feminine name sounds modern and has a regal feel. Midori, a feminine name, and Aoi, a unisex name, are the other names that translate to 'green.' These names are simple to feel and have a contemporary appeal. Since green is associated with vitality, life, growth, and nature, these names are often associated with harmony and renewal.
2. What are some baby names that mean 'green' and also have a musical or artistic association?
Viridian, a captivating shade of green denoting a 'blue-green pigment,' finds resonance with artists despite its indirect association with music or art. As a name, it presents a distinctive choice for individuals seeking a robust artistic connection. While Olivia may not explicitly signify "green," it is culturally associated with the revered olive tree in European traditions, acquiring widespread fame through William Shakespeare's renowned play Twelfth Night.
3. Which cultures associate green color with positive qualities, and what are some baby names that reflect this?
Islam is one of the cultures where the color green symbolizes heaven or paradise (2). Names like Khazran, Khidr, and Lakhdar are some Muslim names that reflect this association. In Chinese culture, green is often associated with cleanliness, wealth, fertility, and harmony. Names like Bihong, Luqian, Songlu, and Xubi are some meaningful choices that embrace these connections.
References
- Paradise (Jannat), The Last Journey, Translation of Manazil Al- Akhirah
https://www.al-islam.org/last-journey-translation-manazil-al-akhirah-shaykh-abbas-qummi/paradise-jannat - Kazem Danesh and Mohammad Khazaie; (2020); The symbolism of green color in Iranian-Islamic culture and art.
https://paykareh.scu.ac.ir/jufile?ar_sfile=131064
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