Names that Mean Red or Redhead
- Kumala
Origin:
Variation of Kamala, Hindi, HawaiianMeaning:
"lotus or pale red; or, a garden"Description:
Variation of Kamala.
- Radley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"red meadow"Description:
An emerging unisex surname name. Radley is more common for boys — it could be seen as an updated version of Bradley — but for girls, it's a rare alternative to Hadley and Adley.
- Akako
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"red"Description:
The color red was considered to have magical properties in early Japanese culture, with the power to cure blood and other illnesses. Pronounced ah-kah-ko.
- Rubi
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"ruby"Description:
The Spanish form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls.
- Kahukura
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"red garment; rainbow"Description:
In Maori mythology, Kahukura is a god of the rainbow, who manifests as the upper part of a double rainbow. The name is generally used for girls in New Zealand today.
- Admon
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"red"Description:
A handsome and rare Hebrew name related to Adam — it was given to fewer than five American babies in the United States in 2021.
- Escarlet
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"scarlet"Description:
Scarlet with a Spanish twist, based on the Spanish pronunciation of the name. Escarlett and Escarleth are also occasionally used in the US.
- Corcoran
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"ruddy-faced"Description:
Corky was a sitcom moniker of the fifties, Corcoran a better fit for these times.
- Rohit
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"red"Description:
Signifying the first rays of sun, Rohit is a wildly popular name in India, where it is connected to the Hindu God Vishnu. Along with Hindus, Rohit is also used among Jains and Sikhs.
- Flanna
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"red-haired"Description:
Flanna is an uncommon name for a red-haired girl, not as familiar -- or some would say, as pretty -- as its nickname, Flannery.
- Alhambra
Origin:
Place-nameDescription:
The Alhambra, which means "red city," is in Granada, Spain. British writer Ali Smith used it for a character in her novel The Accidental.
- Rudd
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"red or ruddy"Description:
The surname Rudd, made most famous by Antman actor Paul, derives from the words ruddy or red and may have originally been given to someone with a reddish complexion.
- Vermillion
- Ruadan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"red-haired"Description:
One of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, St. Ruadan was a follower of St. Finian and founded an abbey in Tipperary. Other versions include Ruadhain or Ruadhan.
- Rubí
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"ruby"Description:
The Spanish form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls.
- Rousseau
Origin:
French surnameMeaning:
"little redhead"Description:
Philosophical surname that could make an unusual first for a red-headed girl.
- Kapila
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"reddish brown"Description:
An important name in Hinduism, in which Kapila was a sage and creator of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy.
- Arushi
Origin:
Sanskrit, HindiMeaning:
"dawn, red sky"Description:
Representing early morning sunshine, Arushi is an evocative Hindi choice for a daughter. Indian actress Arushi Sharma is a notable bearer.
- Escarlett
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"scarlet"Description:
Scarlett with a Spanish twist, based on the Spanish pronunciation of the name. Escarlet and Escarleth are also occasionally used in the US.
- Yaqoot
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"gem"Description:
Rare and memorable Arabic girl name with a sparkling meaning. Yaqoot is generally associated with rubies and garnets.