Baby names that mean gold, yellow, or orange are an elite group, evoking the warm glow of these rich, beautiful colors.

The top name meaning gold today is Aurelia, one of the legion of Ancient Roman names back in style. Along with Aurelia, names with golden meanings finding visibility include Blaine, Flavia, Orla, Paz, Aurelio and Aurelius.

A name meaning gold or yellow might be right for a baby with blond hair or one born under the sign of Leo. A golden name might also be right for a baby born at dawn or on a brilliantly sunny day, or for a child with a golden personality.

Along with baby names that mean yellow or gold, included here are names taken from elements of nature that are yellow or gold, such as Lemon and Daffodil.

Names That Mean Gold

This unusual Biblical name includes the popular Eli- and the on trend letter Z, which could make it an unexpected alternative to Elijah, Elias, Azariah, or Azriel. 
 
Derived from the Hebrew elements el meaning "God" and paz meaning "pure, fine gold", Elifaz appears in the Bible as one of the sons of Esau and Adah, and as a friend and comforter of Job. 
 
Elifaz is both the standard Hebrew transliteration and the Spanish and Portuguese form, while the French form is Éliphas and the English is Eliphaz.

Elifaz

Fitting in with Aurora, Aurelia, Raya and Arya, Auraya is a name that feels both modern and mystical. It is most likely a spelling variation of the golden Aurea or the breezy Aura, though it could be a spin on the Indian place name Auraiya, which ultimately leads back to Auria or Aurea, both meaning "golden" or "golden gilded". Seven girls received the name in 2023 when it featured in the US stats for only the second time ever. 

Auraya

names that mean gold including popularity and origins for boys and girls

names that mean gold

Names that mean gold or golden can refer to the color or to wealth, including origins and popularity, for baby boys and baby girls. (Page 7)

Names That Mean Gold or Golden

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