Names that Mean Red or Redhead

  1. Kumala
    • Origin:

      Variation of Kamala, Hindi, Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "lotus or pale red; or, a garden"
    • Description:

      Variation of Kamala.
  2. Radley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Akako
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Rubi
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "ruby"
    • Description:

      The Spanish form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls.
  5. Kahukura
    • Origin:

      Maori
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  6. Admon
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  7. Escarlet
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  8. Corcoran
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "ruddy-faced"
    • Description:

      Corky was a sitcom moniker of the fifties, Corcoran a better fit for these times.
  9. Rohit
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  10. Flanna
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  11. Alhambra
    • Origin:

      Place-name
    • Description:

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

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  13. Vermillion
    • Ruadan
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "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:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "ruby"
      • Description:

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

        French surname
      • Meaning:

        "little redhead"
      • Description:

        Philosophical surname that could make an unusual first for a red-headed girl.
    • Kapila
      • Origin:

        Sanskrit
      • Meaning:

        "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, Hindi
      • Meaning:

        "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:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "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:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "gem"
      • Description:

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