Names That Mean White

  1. Finty
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Fintan, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "white fire, white bull"
    • Description:

      A retro nickname for the ancient Irish saint's name Fintan, still heard on occasion in Ireland and the UK. English actress Finty Williams is the most notable bearer.
  2. Livna
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "white"
    • Description:

      A possible way to get to LIv, although we don't see Livna reaching the same heights as Olivia and company.
  3. Snövit
    • Origin:

      Swedish
    • Meaning:

      "white snow"
    • Description:

      Used as the Swedish name for Snow White.
  4. Elburn
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "white"
    • Description:

      Derived from the ancient English name Albin, Elburn is a rarely-heard surname name that has the ever-so-loved "El-" beginning.
  5. Oyibo
    • Origin:

      Urhobo
    • Meaning:

      "white"
  6. Laksha
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "white rose"
    • Description:

      A pretty Hindi floral name.
  7. Alwena
    • Origin:

      Welsh, possibly meaning "white brow"
    • Meaning:

      "white brow"
    • Description:

      Like Alwen, but with an extra feminine frill.
  8. Oyibo
    • Origin:

      Urhobo
    • Meaning:

      "white"
  9. Candide
    • Origin:

      French from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "naive"
    • Description:

      The French version of Candida, and with no unfortunate medical connection, much more wearable. It has never been recorded in the US charts, but could be a charming alternative to names like Cosette, Celine, Celeste, or Constance. In France, although not common, it was used in small numbers in the 1970s and 1980s.