422 Baby Names That Mean White

Reminiscence of purity and simplicity in its core.

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• Aug 31, 2023

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Selecting a newborn's name is a cherished ritual that people of all cultures enjoy. Many parents seek names that signify various colors and shades, such as baby names that mean white. These choices are liked by people who are inclined to all things white. This shade is associated with many positive traits and things, the chief among which are sophistication, formality, elegance, and wealth. White is also widely connected to purity, simplicity, innocence, peace, and cleanliness. Since time immemorial, people have been using names that signify this shade of tranquility, purity, and innocence for their boys and girls. This shade also evokes images of beauty and serenity. It makes you picture magnificent snow-clad mountains, shimmering moonlight, and soft, bright lilies. Many poets have described the beauty of nature as comprised of these elements. Hence, names that mean white are usually found to be poetic and meaningful. The connotation of white is broad. Apart from signifying peace, it also indicates joy, delight, and happiness in different cultures. In addition to this, qualities like ambition, responsibility, strength, and stability are often known to be associated with these names. Aren't these traits you would want your child to uphold as they grow? The willingness to stay optimistic will undoubtedly let them thrive in life. Go through this list of beautiful names and find your preferred one.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Corryn	Boy	The color grey; A mixture of black and white
Culley	Boy	White as a Dove
Damsa	Girl	A silk of white color
Danala	Girl	White Swan
Dewitt	Unisex	The white one
Dhavalachandra	Boy	White Moon; Bright and Lustrous; Pure; Clean
Dhavalchandra	Boy	White Moon; Bright and Lustrous; Pure; Clean
Dhavasu	Boy	One who is fair complexioned and white; Bright; Lustrous
Dhavesh	Boy	One who is fair complexioned and white; Bright; Lustrous
Dhavit	Boy	White; Washed; Pure; Clean

Dhawal	Boy	White; Bright and Lustrous; Pure; Clean
Dhawan	Boy	White; Bright and Lustrous; Pure; Clean
Divyatha	Boy	White; Bright; Luminant; Radiant
Dodiya	Boy	As white as milk
Dwijaraj	Boy	One who is white or blonde
Dwynwen	Girl	A white wave of peace
Earwine	Boy	The one who is white river; a friend of sea
Edelweiss	Unisex	Noble white
Eilwen	Boy	Old friend with a white brow
Eilwyn	Boy	An old friend with a white brow

Eirawat	Boy	Name of the Celestial White Elephant of Indra; Decorated Elephant
Eirwen	Girl	One who is snow white and is blessed
Eirwyn	Girl	The one who is white as snow
Elgin	Boy	A white and noble person
Elgine	Boy	They are noble and white
Eljin	Boy	Freedom provider; one who is noble and white colored
Elvana	Girl	Pure or white moon
Elvera	Girl	White; Truth
Elvira	Girl	White
Elvire	Girl	White or fair

Elviva	Girl	Trustworthy; Alert; White
Elwira	Girl	White
Elwynn	Boy	A wise friend; Magical; Fair; White being
Endelyn	Girl	White; Fair
Erawat	Boy	The celestial white elephant of Lord Indra
Fairouz	Boy	A white rose
Fenan	Unisex	Fair; White
Fenella	Girl	One with fair, white shoulders
Fi	Unisex	White; Blessed; Intelligent; Wise; Brightness
Finian	Girl	Fair, light-colored or white (haired)

Finja	Boy	Fair, pale, or white (derived from Irish name Finn)
Finna	Girl	A white or fair female
Finnan	Boy	Fair, White or blond (haired) (variation of finian)
Finnian	Boy	A little white fair man
Finny	Unisex	White; Nubian; Serpent's mouth
Finola	Boy	One with white shoulders
Fintan	Boy	White-fire; White-bull; Deemed to be the only suvivor of Great Flood
Finton	Girl	White-inferno; White-bull; The only one to live through of Great Flood
Finty	Unisex	White fire; White bull
Fion	Boy	Fair or white (latinised version of fionn)

Fiona	Boy	White; Fair
Fionna	Boy	White; Fair
Fionnbharr	Boy	A white or blond-haired person
Fionne	Boy	A white or fair person
Fionntan	Boy	White-inferno or white-bull; Legendarily; The sole survivor of Great Flood
Fiontan	Boy	White-fire or white-bull; Only one to endure the Great Flood
Fionula	Boy	She who is said to have white shoulders
Firman	Unisex	Fair, white; A mandate or edict; Firm
Fone	Girl	Variant of Fionn; Fair; White
Freddie	Boy	Peaceful king; Elf counsel; White; Blessed

Fynley	Unisex	White warrior
Fynn	Boy	River Ofinn; Finn; White, Fair; A variant of name Finn
Fytch	Boy	The expensive white fur of ermine
Gaerwn	Boy	White-colored fortress
Galatea	Girl	White as milk
Galatee	Girl	White
Galatia	Girl	Pure white like milk
Ganora	Boy	A swelling white wave
Gaurang	Boy	Fair complexioned; Lord Chaitanya who is an avatar of Lord Krishna with fair skin; One with a white and shining body
Gauranga	Boy	Fair complexioned; Lord Chaitanya who is an avatar of Lord Krishna with fair skin; One with a white and shining body

Gauransh	Boy	Part of Goddess Gauri; One who is white and Shining
Gaurhari	Boy	Lord Chaitanya who is an avatar of Lord Krishna with fair skin; One with a white and shining body
Gauri	Girl	Fair; White; One of the many names of Goddess Parvathi
Gaurnitai	Boy	Lord Chaitanya who is an avatar of Lord Krishna with fair skin; One with a white and shining body
Gaursundar	Boy	Lord Chaitanya who is an avatar of Lord Krishna with fair skin; One with a white and shining body
Gauwyn	Boy	Variant of Gawain; White hawk
Gavan	Boy	White hawk
Gavin	Unisex	White hawk; Son of the smith
Gavina	Girl	The attacker who is white in complexion
Gavyn	Unisex	White falcon

Gawaine	Boy	A kind of bird hawk which is white in color
Gawan	Boy	Bird which has typically short rounded wings, a long tail and is white in color
Gawen	Boy	White colored bird; Hawk which is used as a weapon in the battle field
Gawin	Boy	Resembles as a falcon which is white in color
Gelsomina	Girl	A kind of shrub with white color sweet smelling flowers
Genaya	Girl	The waves in the sea or ocean; White in color
Genifer	Girl	One who has white or pale colored hair
Genneigh	Girl	The sea waves of white color
Genney	Girl	Refers to the hard waves in the sea which reflects in white color
Genoveva	Girl	Spanish and Portuguese form of Genevieve; White color wave

Genowefa	Girl	Polish accent of Genevieve; Wave that reflects white color
Geny	Girl	Short form of Jennifer; The sea waves which shines in white color
Ghadia	Girl	Refers to the white bank of cloud which appear during the day time
Ginevra	Girl	Juniper; White phantom
Ginnifer	Girl	The fair white virgin
Goulwen	Boy	White light
Gour	Boy	Fair; White Complexioned; Good skin tone
Gowrang	Boy	A Fair Person; Fair Complexioned; One who has a white skin tone
Guenhwyvar	Girl	White and fair
Guinevere	Girl	White phantom; Gentle queen

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Infographic: Shiniest Baby Names That Mean White

Does the aesthetic elegance of white appeal to you? If so, you will certainly love the handpicked list of names in the infographic below that signify white and the various traits associated with it. They are bound to help you find the ideal name for your lovable little princess or prince.

captivating names meaning white for your newborn (infographic)

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Baby names that mean white offer mesmerizing choices to parents. If you have been searching for names with deep symbolism and a time-tested presence, our collection must have delighted you. If you are still confused, go through the names belonging to different heritages with your family. You may even learn their origins and gain more clarity about them until you select the most appropriate for your little munchkin.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is it important to consider the meaning of a name when choosing a name for a baby?

When choosing a baby name, it is important to know its meaning and significance. Choosing a baby’s name is a personal decision; hence the meaning of the name will also be affected by the parent's values, culture, family traditions, and religion. However, the meaning of the name should be given importance as the name will be associated with the child’s personality, the way society perceives them, and the values they encompass.

2. Can a name meaning "white" be used for a baby of any ethnicity?

Yes, names meaning ‘white’ can be used for babies of any ethnicity because names are not restricted to any particular race or region. Often names are used irrespective of cultural boundaries or religions among people from different backgrounds.

3. Can the name "White" be used as a first or middle name for a baby?

Yes, a name meaning ‘white’ can be used as a first or middle name for a baby.

4. Are any famous people or fictional characters with names that mean "white"?

Bianca is one of the names that means ‘white,’ Some of the famous people having the name Bianca is Bianca Jagger, a Nicaraguan actress, and social and human rights activist. Another personality is Gwen Stefani, where the name Gwen means ‘white’ or ‘fair’. Gwen is an American musician popularly known for her singles ‘Spiderwebs' and ‘Just a girl.’

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