124+ Taurus Names

  1. Vered
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      Related to the Arabic Warda, Vered is a strong sounding nature name with a sweet floral meaing.
  2. Turquoise
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "Turkish stone"
    • Description:

      Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.
  3. Jaeda
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "long-necked beauty"
    • Description:

      Both an independent name and an alternate spelling of Jada.
  4. Dagan
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "corn, grain"
    • Description:

      Popular in Israel for girls and boys born on Shavout, a harvest festival. In Babylonian mythology, Dagan was the god of the earth and grain.
  5. Naum
    • Origin:

      Russian form of Nahum, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "comfort"
    • Description:

      Naum is rarely heard outside Russia, Bulgaria and surrounding areas. It is a creative name via the prominent Russian Constructionist sculptor Naum Gabo.
  6. Beta
    • Origin:

      Greek, second letter of the Greek alphabet
    • Description:

      If you can't have an Alpha male, how about a Beta girl.
  7. Mindel
    • Origin:

      Yiddish form of Hebrew Menucha
    • Meaning:

      "comfort"
    • Description:

      Rarely heard outside the Jewish community; another form is Minda.
  8. Verdi
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "green"
    • Description:

      This is an outside possibility for opera-lovers, with the additional eco/color factor.
  9. Kehinde
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "second-born of twins or one who falls behind"
    • Description:

      This African name, which derives from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria, is used for both girls and boys -- but in the US, its most notable bearer is (male) artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley, who paints brown- and black-skinned people in the style of European Old Masters, was born in Los Angeles of an African-American mother and a Yoruba father and was also a twin, thus his name. An attractive and creative choice for either gender.
  10. Electa
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "amber"
    • Description:

      An Early American name undoubtedly related to the Greek mythological name Electra, the version we prefer.
  11. Masai
    • Jarlath
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "tributary lord"
      • Description:

        This name of a saint from Galway whose monastery became a center of learning, is an undiscovered Gaelic gem.
    • Lada
      • Origin:

        Slavic
      • Description:

        Lada is the Slavic goddess of youth, merriment, beauty and fertility, usually associated with spring. Her name is referenced in wedding and folk songs in Eastern Europe, but largely unknown in the West.
    • Inbar
      • Origin:

        Israeli
      • Meaning:

        "amber"
      • Description:

        Fashionable choice in modern Israel, also a place-name there, not likely to succeed here.
    • Pili
      • Origin:

        African, Swahili
      • Meaning:

        "second born"
      • Description:

        Might frequently be understood as "pilly." Can also be a short form of Pilar -- though the long form is better.
    • Indah
      • Origin:

        Indonesian
      • Meaning:

        "pretty"
      • Description:

        An Indonesian name that is virtually unknown in the Western World but that is eminently portable, sister of India and Indre or Indra.
    • Rez
      • Origin:

        Hungarian
      • Meaning:

        "having copper-colored hair"
      • Description:

        A beyond unusual choice for a little redhead.
    • Comfort
      • Origin:

        Word name
      • Description:

        This Puritan virtue name may be unstylish, but it is also sympathetic and appealing in these largely uncomfortable times.
    • Raanan
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "fresh, luxuriant"
      • Description:

        This strong name and its variations are well used in Israel.
    • Pine
      • Origin:

        Nature name
      • Description:

        Likable addition to the list of unisex tree names.