Names that Mean Red or Redhead

A popular boy name in Iceland, possibly related to the color maroon, or a short form of names starting with Mar-.

A unisex Chinese name with a multitude of different meanings, depending on the characters used.

A rare alternative to Roman or Ruben, with a sweet meaning for a rosy-cheeked baby boy.

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.

The Spanish form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls.

Corky was a sitcom moniker of the fifties, Corcoran a better fit for these times.

A handsome and rare Hebrew name related to Adam — it was given to fewer than five American babies in the United States in 2021.

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 is an uncommon name for a red-haired girl, not as familiar -- or some would say, as pretty -- as its nickname, Flannery.

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.

Scarlet with a Spanish twist, based on the Spanish pronunciation of the name. Escarlett and Escarleth are also occasionally used in the US.

An important name in Hinduism, in which Kapila was a sage and creator of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy.

The Alhambra, which means "red city," is in Granada, Spain. British writer Ali Smith used it for a character in her novel The Accidental.

Representing early morning sunshine, Arushi is an evocative Hindi choice for a daughter. Indian actress Arushi Sharma is a notable bearer.

The Spanish form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls.

Derived from the Sanskrit māṇika, meaning "ruby", Manik is a common boy name in countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

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.

Rare and memorable Arabic girl name with a sparkling meaning. Yaqoot is generally associated with rubies and garnets.

Scarlett with a Spanish twist, based on the Spanish pronunciation of the name. Escarlet and Escarleth are also occasionally used in the US.