101 Baby Girl & Boy Names that Mean Orange

There is something quietly beautiful about naming a child after the color that bridges fire and light. Orange names pull from the world’s most expressive languages, carrying meanings rooted in citrus groves, golden dawns, ancient spices, and sacred flames. This list of 101 names that mean orange spans cultures from Latin, Greek, and Japanese to Arabic, Chinese, Hawaiian, and beyond, giving you a rare and meaningful place to begin.

Quick Note for Parents: Many names on this list carry orange through symbolism, like dawn, fire, amber, or citrus fruit, rather than the literal word. Both types are included and labeled clearly in the Origin column. This context helps you choose a name whose story you can actually tell your child one day.

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Baby Girl Names That Mean Orange

#	Name	Origin	Meaning
1	Alani	Hawaiian	“Orange tree” or “precious”; also used in Gaelic to mean “beautiful”
2	Amber	Arabic/English	From Arabic “anbar,” refers to the golden orange fossilized resin used as a gemstone
3	Anani	Hawaiian	“Orange tree” or “fragrant”; a rare and melodic alternative to Alani
4	Azahar	Spanish/Arabic	Directly means “orange blossom”; tied to the title of the Virgin Mary in southern Spain
5	Alba	Latin	“Sunrise” or “dawn”; evokes the warm orange glow at the start of day
6	Aurelia	Latin	“The golden one”; an ancient Roman name experiencing a modern revival
7	Apricot	Latin/Arabic	The pale orange fruit; an unusual but cheerful botanical name
8	Aranchi	Ethiopian (Tigrinya)	Refers to a type of orange tree native to the region; very rare outside East Africa
9	Asahi	Japanese	“Morning sun” or “sunlight”; evokes the orange hues of a Japanese sunrise
10	Autumn	English/Latin	From Latin “autumnus”; the season most defined by shades of orange and gold
11	Begonia	French	Named after French botanist Michel Begon; the Begonia flower blooms in vivid orange
12	Canna	Greek	“Reed”; the Canna plant produces brilliant orange blooms; rare as a given name
13	Capucine	French	Means “nasturtium,” the trailing orange flower; was the stage name of a famous French actress
14	Cayenne	French	The orange-red pepper; bold and distinctive as a name
15	Clementine	French/Latin	Means “mild and merciful”; also the sweet orange citrus fruit
16	Coral	English/Spanish/Greek	From Greek “korallion”; the orange-pink marine growth; popular in the Victorian era
17	Coralie	French	French form of Coral; carries the same warm orange-pink color association
18	Dahlia	Scandinavian	Named after botanist Anders Dahl; Dahlias bloom in brilliant shades of orange
19	Dawn	English	“Sunrise” or “daybreak”; the sky at dawn is famously orange
20	Dzintra	Latvian	Feminine form of Dzintars, meaning “amber” in Latvian; very rare outside the Baltic region
21	Electra	Greek	From Greek “elektron” meaning “amber”; in mythology, daughter of Agamemnon
22	Eliane	French/Hebrew	“Daughter of the sun” or “radiant beauty like the sun”
23	Floriana	Latin	“Bright orange flower”; a beautiful Italian-origin variant of Flora
24	Gardenia	English	The Gardenia flower; some varieties are pale orange; elegant and botanical
25	Ginger	English/Latin	Refers both to the orange-hued root spice and to red-orange hair; popularized by Ginger Rogers
26	Goldie	English	“Made of gold”; the warm gold-orange color associated with honey and sunshine
27	Honey	English	The golden amber nectar; a term of endearment used as a formal name in the UK
28	Hyacinth	Greek	From “hyakinthos”; the Hyacinth gem is orange in color; also a flower name
29	Jacinth	English	From the English word for the orange precious gemstone; variant spellings include Jacinthe and Jacynthe
30	Jacinthe	French	French form of Jacinth; describes the orange-red hue of the precious stone
31	Kitsu	Japanese	From kanji 橘 (kitsu) meaning “orange” or “tangerine”; rare outside Japan
32	Kitsue	Japanese	Combines 橘 (kitsu) “orange/tangerine” with 恵 (e) “favour or benefit”; rare and meaningful
33	Kitsuko	Japanese	From 橘 (kitsu) “mandarin orange tree” and 子 (ko) “child”; a traditional Japanese girl’s name
34	Kohaku	Japanese	From kanji 琥珀 meaning “amber”; used for both girls and boys in Japan
35	Marigold	English	From “Mary” and “gold”; the Marigold is one of the most recognized orange flowers worldwide
36	Marjan	Persian/Kazakh	Means “coral” in Persian and Kazakh; of Arabic origin; used widely in Central Asian cultures
37	Marzhan	Kazakh	Alternate form of Marjan; means “coral”; distinctly Kazakh feminine name
38	Mikan	Japanese	From 蜜柑 meaning “Mandarin orange” in Japanese; sweet, short, and memorable
39	Naranja	Swedish/Finnish (rare)	From the Spanish word for orange; used occasionally in Scandinavian countries
40	Narangi	Sanskrit	Direct Sanskrit word for orange; rare as a given name but rooted in ancient Indian language
41	Nerola	Italian	Means “orange blossom”; named after the town of Nerola, Italy; variants include Neroli and Neroly
42	Nerantzo	Greek	From Greek “nerantzia” meaning “bitter orange”; very rare and distinctly Greek
43	Nevena	Bulgarian/Croatian/Serbian	From South Slavic “neven” meaning “marigold”; the orange flower is the national symbol of several Balkan countries
44	Oriana	Latin/French	Means “golden dawn” or “sunrise”; an elegant ancient name revived in modern times
45	Orenji	Japanese	Direct Japanese word for “orange,” both the color and the fruit; modern and vivid
46	Peishan	Chinese	From 佩 (pei) “to respect” and 珊 (shan) “coral”; a layered Chinese name with poetic meaning
47	Primrose	English	“First rose”; the Primrose flower blooms in pale orange and yellow; rare in the US
48	Saffron	English/Arabic	From Arabic “zafaraan” meaning “gold leaves”; the prized orange-yellow spice
49	Sango	Japanese	Means “coral” in Japanese; popularized by the anime “InuYasha”; gentle and nature-rooted
50	Santara	Hindi (rare)	From Hindi “santara” meaning “orange” or “tangerine”; uncommon as a given name
51	Sienna	English/Italian	Means “orange-red”; from the city of Siena, Italy, known for its orange clay
52	Solana	Spanish	Means “sunshine”; evokes the warm orange light of the sun; entered the US Top 1000 in 2023
53	Som	Thai	Directly derived from Thai “som” meaning “orange fruit”; used for both girls and boys in Thailand
54	Tawny	English	From Old French “tane” meaning “light brown”; describes a warm orange-tan color
55	Tigerlily	English	From the orange-spotted Tiger Lily flower; also known as the Native American princess in Peter Pan
56	Topaz	Greek	From Greek “topazos”; the yellow-orange gemstone; the birthstone of November
57	Xiaoju	Chinese	From 晓 (xiao) “dawn” and 橘 (ju) “orange/tangerine”; a poetic Chinese name meaning “dawn orange”
58	Xanthe	Greek	Means “golden yellow”; feminine form of Xanthos; rare but elegant
59	Yuzana	Burmese	Means “orange jasmine”; a beautiful botanical name from Myanmar
60	Zahara	Arabic/Hebrew	Means “flower” or “to shine”; associated with orange blossoms in Arabic culture

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Baby Boy Names That Mean Orange

#	Name	Origin	Meaning
61	Anatole	Greek	“Rising sun”; from Greek “anatole” meaning east, where the orange sun rises
62	Apollo	Greek	God of the sun in Greek mythology; the sun’s light is distinctly warm orange
63	Auburn	French	Means “orange-brown”; historically used to describe a reddish-orange hair color
64	Blaze	English	Means “fiery”; brings to mind vivid orange flames; strong and uncommon
65	Bowie	Scottish	Means “yellow-haired”; associated with golden-orange tones; made famous by David Bowie
66	Bronze	English	The reddish-orange metal; a distinctive color name gaining attention as a baby name
67	Clement	Latin	Means “mild and merciful”; associated with the Clementine orange; French form is Clément
68	Copper	English	Named after the reddish-orange metal; symbolizes warmth and strength
69	Cyrus	Persian	Means “sun”; Persian sun god origin; the sun burns orange in the morning sky
70	Daidai	Japanese	Refers to the bitter orange in Japanese; a symbol of longevity in Japanese culture
71	Dzintars	Latvian	Means “amber” in Latvian; masculine form; rare and striking outside the Baltics
72	Flann	Irish	Translates to “red” and evokes the rich orange hues of an Irish sunset
73	Garnet	English/Latin	The deep orange-red gemstone; traditionally a girls’ name now used for boys too
74	Hari	Hindi/Sanskrit	Means “lion” and “dark tawny”; the warm yellow-orange color of a lion’s coat
75	Juwen	Chinese	From 橘 (ju) “orange/tangerine” and 文 (wen) “literature/culture”; a layered Chinese name
76	Kinneret	Hebrew	Refers to the orange glow over the Sea of Galilee at sunrise; rarely used as a first name
77	Kitso	Japanese	A deep-orange shade in Japanese; also can mean “strong man” or “son”; rare outside Japan
78	Kitsuhito	Japanese	From 橘 (kitsu) “orange/tangerine” and 仁 (hito) “compassionate person”; rare and rich in meaning
79	Kitsuo	Japanese	From 橘 (kitsu) “orange” and 男 (o) “male” or 雄 (o) “hero, manly”; a strong Japanese boy name
80	Neven	Croatian/Serbian	Masculine form of Nevena, meaning “marigold”; used in Balkan cultures
81	Ognyan	Bulgarian	From Bulgarian “ognen” meaning “fiery”; associated with the vivid orange of fire
82	Oriol	Latin/Catalan	Means “golden” or “the best”; a rare Catalan name with a warm golden-orange meaning
83	Pyrrhos	Greek	Ancient Greek form of Pyrrhus; means “flame-colored” or “orange-red”; from Greek mythology
84	Russell	English/French	From Old French; historically used to describe men with red or orange hair
85	Sisomphone	Lao	From Lao “sisom” meaning “orange (the color)” and “phone” meaning “blessing”; translates to “orange blessing”
86	Tachibana	Japanese	Means “wild orange blossom”; one of Japan’s oldest orange-related surnames also used as a given name
87	Todd	English	From Middle English “todde” meaning “fox”; the red-orange fox gave this name its color connection
88	Tuncay	Turkish/Azerbaijani	Means “bronze moon”; the bronze color is a deep orange-brown

Gender-Neutral Names That Mean Orange

#	Name	Origin	Meaning
89	Cam	Vietnamese	From Sino-Vietnamese 柑 (cam) meaning “orange fruit”; short, cross-cultural, and strong
90	Inari	Japanese	A Japanese deity associated with rice and foxes; the fox’s orange color is central to the symbolism
91	Jacinth	English	The orange precious gemstone; usable for any gender
92	Koi	Hawaiian/Japanese	In Hawaiian means “urge”; the Koi fish is famously orange and symbolizes good luck in Japanese gardens
93	Maple	English	From Old English “mapul”; the Maple tree turns brilliant orange in autumn
94	Narinç	Turkish	Means “bitter orange” in Turkish; also spelled Narinj in Persian dialects
95	Orange	English	Found as a given name in medieval records as “Orenge” or “Orengia”; bold and literal
96	Quyt	Vietnamese	From Chinese 橘 (quyt) meaning “tangerine” or “mandarin orange”; rare and culturally rich
97	Rory	Irish/Gaelic	Means “red king”; the red-orange color connection makes this a popular Irish gender-neutral choice
98	Sol	Spanish/Hebrew	Means “sun” in Spanish and Hebrew; the sun’s warm orange presence makes this fitting
99	Solstice	Latin	“When the sun stands still”; the summer solstice sky burns with orange at dusk
100	Ti	Chinese	From 缇 (ti) meaning “orange-red” in Chinese; extremely rare as a given name; short and distinctive
101	Yuzuki	Japanese	From 柚 (yuzu) “citrus/grapefruit” and 希 (ki) “hope”; evokes the orange yuzu fruit tied to Japanese winter traditions

What Do Names That Mean Orange Symbolize?

Culture	Color Association	What It Represents	Example Names
Hindu and Buddhist	Saffron-orange	Purity, fire, and renunciation; worn by monks	Saffron, Narangi
Chinese	Bright orange	Good luck, prosperity; tied to Lunar New Year celebrations	Peishan, Ti, Juwen
Celtic and Irish	Flame-red orange	Courage, transformation, and the spirit of the sunset	Flann, Rory
Ancient Greek and Latin	Amber and golden dawn	Divine light, immortality, and heroic legacy	Electra, Aurelia
Japanese	Citrus and amber	Longevity, the wild mandarin tree, and seasonal beauty	Tachibana, Kohaku
Arabic and Persian	Orange blossom	Sacred scent, purity, and devotion to the divine	Azahar, Amber

Japanese Names That Mean Orange

Name	Kanji	Meaning	Gender
Asahi	朝日	“Morning sun”; evokes the orange light of a Japanese sunrise	Girl / Boy
Daidai	橙	Bitter orange; a symbol of longevity in Japanese culture	Boy
Inari	稲荷	Japanese deity with fox symbolism; the fox is vivid orange	Girl / Boy
Kitsu	橘	“Orange” or “tangerine” from the wild mandarin tree kanji	Girl
Kitsue	橘恵	“Orange/tangerine” combined with “favour or benefit”	Girl
Kitsuhito	橘仁	“Orange/tangerine” combined with “compassionate person”	Boy
Kitsuko	橘子	“Mandarin orange tree” and “child”; a traditional girl’s name	Girl
Kitsuo	橘男	“Orange” combined with “male,” “hero,” or “son”	Boy
Kitso	橘	Deep-orange shade; can also mean “strong man”	Boy
Kohaku	琥珀	“Amber”; used for both girls and boys in modern Japan	Girl / Boy
Mikan	蜜柑	“Mandarin orange”; sweet and recognizable across Japan	Girl
Orenji	オレンジ	Direct Japanese word for orange, color and fruit	Girl
Sango	珊瑚	“Coral” in Japanese; featured in the anime InuYasha	Girl
Tachibana	橘	“Wild orange blossom”; one of Japan’s oldest clan surnames	Boy
Yuzuki	柚希	“Citrus/yuzu” and “hope”; tied to Japanese winter traditions	Girl

Greek Names That Mean Orange

Name	Greek Root	Meaning	Gender
Anatole	ανατολή (anatole)	“Rising sun”; from the east where the orange sun climbs	Boy
Apollo	Ἀπόλλων	God of the sun; his solar chariot blazes orange across the sky	Boy
Canna	κάννα (kanna)	“Reed”; the Canna plant produces vivid orange flowers	Girl
Coral	κοράλλιον (korallion)	The orange-pink marine formation; used widely since Victorian times	Girl
Electra	ἤλεκτρον (elektron)	“Amber”; daughter of Agamemnon in Greek tragedy	Girl
Hyacinth	ὑάκινθος (hyakinthos)	The orange precious gem; also a flower name	Girl
Nerantzo	νεραντζιά (nerantzia)	“Bitter orange”; very rare even in Greece today	Girl
Pyrrhos	Πύρρος	“Flame-colored” or orange-red; from ancient Greek mythology	Boy
Topaz	τόπαζος (topazos)	The yellow-orange gemstone; November birthstone	Girl
Xanthe	ξανθή (xanthe)	“Golden yellow”; feminine form of Xanthos; ancient Greek usage	Girl

Last Names and Surnames That Mean Orange Used as First Names

Surname	Origin	Orange Connection	Now Used As
Tachibana	Japanese	“Wild orange blossom”; historic Japanese clan name	First name (Boy)
Russell	English/Old French	Described men with red-orange hair in medieval England	First name (Boy)
Bowie	Scottish	“Yellow-haired”; golden-orange tone; started as a family name	First name (Boy / Girl)
Garnet	English/Latin	The deep orange-red gemstone found in European family names	First name (Girl / Boy)
Orange	English	Medieval surname recorded as “de Orange”; also used as a first name in early records	First name (Girl / Boy)

Key Takeaways

Goal	Best Name Picks
Direct orange meaning (fruit or color)	Mikan, Cam, Santara, Som, Ti, Orenji
Subtle and elegant	Aurelia, Oriana, Electra, Clementine
Rarest on Western name lists	Kitsuhito, Sisomphone, Xiaoju, Dzintars, Nerantzo, Aranchi
Best for middle name position	Sol, Cam, Koi, Ti, Rory, Sango, Amber, Tawny
Japanese orange names	Mikan, Kohaku, Tachibana, Asahi, Yuzuki
Greek orange names	Electra, Xanthe, Pyrrhos, Nerantzo, Anatole
Gender-neutral picks	Cam, Koi, Sol, Rory, Kohaku, Maple, Solstice

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any Arabic names that directly mean orange?

The word “naranj” in Arabic refers to the orange fruit and gave rise to the word “orange” in English through Old French. The name Azahar, used in Arabic and Spanish, means “orange blossom” and is the closest Arabic name directly tied to the fruit. Amber also comes from the Arabic word “anbar.”

What is the rarest name on this list?

Some of the rarest picks include Sisomphone (Lao), Dzintars (Latvian), Xiaoju (Chinese), Kitsuhito (Japanese), and Aranchi (Ethiopian). These names are genuinely uncommon even within their own cultures and almost never appear on Western baby name lists.

Can a gender-neutral name mean orange?

Yes. Cam (Vietnamese), Koi (Hawaiian/Japanese), Sol (Spanish/Hebrew), Rory (Irish), Solstice (Latin), Kohaku (Japanese), Ti (Chinese), and Quyt (Vietnamese) all work well for any gender.

Is Orange itself used as a baby name?

It has been. Historical English records from medieval times include the feminine forms Orenge and Orengia. Today it is very rare but occasionally appears as a surname-turned-first-name or as a bold botanical choice, similar to how Apple and Plum have been used.

Do any of these names work well as middle names?

Shorter names tend to pair best as middle names: Sol, Cam, Koi, Ti, Rory, Sango, Maple, Tawny, and Amber all sit comfortably in the middle name position. Longer names like Clementine, Sisomphone, or Tachibana make stronger first-name statements.

Are Japanese names that mean orange common in Japan?

Names using the kanji 橘 (tachibana/kitsu) are considered traditional rather than modern in Japan. Mikan is understood by all Japanese speakers as the word for mandarin orange but is occasionally used as a girl’s name. Kohaku has grown in popularity as a given name for both genders. Asahi is a common given name in Japan, though it is more associated with sunrise than specifically with the color orange.

What cultures most commonly use orange-related names?

Hawaiian, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Lao, Persian, and Latin cultures have the most names directly rooted in orange, citrus fruits, or amber. English-speaking cultures tend to use color-adjacent names like Amber, Sienna, Coral, and Tawny rather than literal translations.