Names That Mean White

Highly unusual; could be confused with the Isuzu automotive brand.

A widely used name in medieval Europe that's been almost completely forgotten. Blanche still reads as old lady-ish, and the frilly "-fleur" doesn't make it feel younger. But it could be a striking, not to say iconic, choice for a bold parent, especially if they had some sort of connection to white flowers or the Middle Ages.

Unusual and attractive entry to the growing Irish name canon.

A unisex name used in the Comanche Native American culture.

Quintessentially, stylelessly preppy.

Variant of Rosalba

A strong, classic, simple name that has nonetheless never been overexposed.

While typically used for girls, former US senator Blanche Bruce — the first ever Black man to preside over the senate — makes this name feel useable (and meaningful) on a boy as well.

This two-syllable Irish surname is as appealing as Nolan, Keegan et al, but much less common.

Scottish variant of Muirenn

The Old Norse Finnr or Finnur may resemble the Irish Finn or Fionn but is a name referring to a Finn or Laplander, the original meaning of which is wanderer.

Unlike the feminine Blanca, this name for some reason seems to put more emphasis on the "blank" aspect.

A common choice for baby boys in Slovenia. Bine is identical in sound to the Yiddish feminine name Bina.

Variant of Blake, borne by the great jazz drummer Art Blakey.

Owls are very important to the Cherokee people — folklore associates them with warfare.

Cornish form of Guinevere. Saint Minver was one of the many holy daughters of King Brychan. Also found as Miniver, Menvra, Menfre and more.

An elaboration of cute French nickname name Lilou, or the Breton form of Lilwen. An unusual and appealing Lily name.

Bardyllis (also spelled Bardilys) is a name from ancient history, belonging to two kings of Illyria (now the Balkans in south-east Europe) in the third and fouth centuries BCE, around the time of Alexander the Great. The meaning is debatable: suggestions include "white" or "white star" in ancient Albanian, or "gray" in the Messapian language of Italy.

A Hawaiian option for a winter-born daughter. Derived from the elements hau, meaning "snow," and kea, "white."

Cornish form of Guinevere. Saint Miniver was one of the many holy daughters of King Brychan. Also found as Minver, Menvra, Menfre and more.