Names That Mean Gold or Golden

  1. Eleodora
    • Origin:

      Spanish from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift of the sun"
    • Description:

      Spanish form of Eleadora, a combination of Elio and Dora, meaning sun and gift respectively.
  2. Millaray
    • Origin:

      Mapuche (Chilean)
    • Meaning:

      "golden flower"
    • Description:

      This name has been in the Chilean popularity charts for a while. Millaray makes a good choice for those looking for a feminine floral name that manages to look and sound fresh and modern.
  3. Himari
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "sunflower"
  4. Sunflower
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "sunflower"
    • Description:

      A bright and cheery flower name, which could make a great bold middle.
  5. Zarin
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "golden"
    • Description:

      More often heard in the West as a surname, Zarin could work as a first for boys or girls.
  6. Zlatan
    • Origin:

      South Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "gold"
    • Description:

      Derived from Slavic zlato "gold", this strong and dynamic name has a fitting namesake in Swedish professional footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović. It is used in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Poland, and Slovenia.
  7. Nevena
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "marigold"
    • Description:

      If you're looking for a creative way to get to Neve, Nevena is a lovely option.
  8. Zareen
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "golden"
    • Description:

      Alternative form of Zarin and Zari.
  9. Xanthipe
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "yellow horse"
    • Description:

      Xanthipe, also spelled Xanthippe, is the name of the wife of Socrates. Challenging for English speakers, it's also dramatic and alluring.
  10. Zlatozara
    • Origin:

      Bulgarian
    • Meaning:

      "golden glow"
    • Description:

      Taken from two slavic root words (Zlato meaning gold and Žara meaning morning glow), this unusual name is catching the attention of parents in both Bulgaria and Russia.
  11. Zlata
    • Origin:

      Feminization of Zlatan
    • Meaning:

      "gold"
  12. Xanthippi
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "yellow horse"
    • Description:

      Modern form of the Classical name Xanthippe, name of Socrates' wife, this name is often used as a by-word for a nagging, scolding woman.
  13. Patzi
    • Origin:

      Native American, Omaha
    • Meaning:

      "yellow bird"
    • Description:

      Though unrelated, this would probably be taken as a fanciful spelling of Patsy.
  14. Paziah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "the gold of Jehovah"
    • Description:

      Often heard in Israel, spelled with or without the final h.
  15. Sunglow
    • Origin:

      Color name
    • Description:

      A warm and sunny shade of yellow.
  16. Pennoyer
    • Origin:

      Welsh surname
    • Meaning:

      "golden head"
    • Description:

      "Golden head" is a great name meaning for a blonde child, although the meaning of Pennoyer refers to the Golden Valley of Herefordshire, England. Pen means "head" in Welsh, while aur is the Latin root for "gold."