The Best Baby Names Meaning “Pink”

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Plus, names that are associated with the color pink

Co-authored by Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson and Devin McSween

Last Updated: December 9, 2025 Fact Checked

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Pink is a beautiful color that is associated with compassion, playfulness, sweetness, and peace. So, it’s no surprise if you want to name your little one after this pretty hue! In this article, we’ve compiled a list of names that mean “pink” girls and for boys, as well as gender-neutral options. We also spoke with name consultant Sonya Prior and naming expert Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson to learn about names that are associated with pink, including names that mean “love” and “red.” Keep reading to learn more!

Names That Mean Pink

• Girls: Coral, Fuchsia, Nasrin, Rosa, Sakura
• Boys: Braden, Giacinto, Heath, Jacek, Zuhair
• Floral: Azalea, Camellia, Heather, Petunia, Rose

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Girl Names that Mean Pink

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   Pink is often associated with femininity, playfulness, and softness, making it a beautiful name for your little girl. There are lots of names that mean “pink” or are associated with pink flowers, like the rose. Check them out below:

   • Alsu: “Rose-colored” or “pink,” Tatar origin.
   • Apple: “Apple,” English origin.
   • Blossom: “Flower bloom,” Old English origin.
   • Coral: “Pinkish orange,” English origin.
   • Coralie: “Coral,” French origin.
   • Erica: “Heather,” Latin origin.
   • Fuchsia: “Vibrant pink.”
   • Funda: “Heather,” Turkish origin.
   • Golbahar: “Rose” or “spring flower,” Persian origin.
   • Jouri: “Damask rose,” Arabic origin.
   • Linnéa: “Twinflower,” Swedish origin.
   • Magenta: “Pinkish purple,” Italian origin.
   • Marjan: “Coral,” Persian origin.
   • Mauve: “Pinkish purple,” French origin.
   • Mawar: “Rose,” Indonesian origin.
   • Mio: “Cherry blossom,” Japanese origin.
   • Momoko: “Peach child,” Japanese origin.
   • Nasrin: “Wild rose,” Persian origin.
   • Pink: “Pink,” British origin.
   • Raisa: “Rose,” Yiddish origin.
   • Rosa: “Pink” or “rose,” Spanish origin.
   • Rosalia: “Rose,” Latin origin.
   • Rosalind: “Beautiful rose,” Spanish origin.
   • Rosalyn: “Rose,” Latin origin.
   • Rosie: “Rose,” Latin origin.
   • Sakura: “Cherry blossom,” Japanese origin.
   • Warda: “Rose,” Arabic origin.

   Meet the wikiHow Experts

   Sonya Prior is a name consultant and baby naming expert known as the BB Namer. She works with families to find the perfect baby name and shares name content on social media to her over 30k followers across Instagram and TikTok.

   Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson is a naming expert and consultant. She shares name meanings and naming tips with her over 20k followers on her Instagram, @little_name_library.
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Boy Names that Mean Pink

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   While pink might be considered more of a feminine color today, it was actually once believed to be a masculine color! The vibrant color still makes for a beautiful boy name, so consider one of these options for your little one:

   • Bradán: “Salmon,” Irish origin.
   • Braden: “Salmon,” Irish origin.
   • Cosmo: After the cosmos flower.
   • Giacinto: “Hyacinth,” Italian origin.
   • Haddon: “Hill of heather,” Old English origin.
   • Heath: After the heath flower.
   • Jacek: “Hyacinth,” Polish origin.
   • Jacinto: “Hyacinth,” Spanish and Portuguese origin.
   • William: After the sweet William flower.
   • Zuhair: “Small blossom,” Arabic origin.

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Gender-Neutral Names that Mean Pink

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   If you don’t want a name that’s traditionally masculine or feminine, you’re in luck! There are also several gender-neutral names that mean pink or are associated with it, like:

   • Afra: “Whitish red,” Arabic origin.
   • Gul: “Rose,” Persian origin.
   • Hadley: “Heather meadow,” English origin.
   • Hong: “Pink,” Chinese origin.
   • Kulap: “Rose,” Thai origin.
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Pink Flower Names

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   Pink is commonly associated with flowers, so why not name your little one after a beautiful bloom with pink petals? Or, simply give your child a name that means “flower,” whether they’re a boy or a girl. Prior recommends names like Fleur (French for “flower”), Fiore (Italian for “flower”), Hana (Japanese for “flower”), and Bláthnaid (Irish for “flower”). Other options include:

   • Amaranth
   • Azalea
   • Camellia
   • Dahlia
   • Heather
   • Hyacinth
   • Peony
   • Petunia
   • Rose
   • Zinnia

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Names Associated with Pink

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   Love Instead of giving your little one a name that literally means “pink,” consider giving them a name that’s associated with pink, like love! While red might be the color of passionate romance, pink is often associated with sweet and lighthearted love. So, Dr. Wilson suggests checking out these names that mean “love:”

   • Amora: “Love,” Spanish origin.
   • Aphrodite: The Greek goddess of love.
   • Carys: “Love,” Welsh origin.
   • Cherie: “Darling, beloved,” French origin.
   • Davina: “Beloved,” Hebrew and Scottish origin.
   • Esme: “Loved” or “esteemed,” Old French origin.
   • Freya: The Norse goddess of love and beauty.
   • Mabel: “Lovable,” Latin origin.
   • Priya: “Beloved,” Sanskrit origin.
   • Suki: “Beloved,” Japanese origin.
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   Red Red and pink are commonly associated together, since pink is just a combination of red and white. So, why not give your child a name that means “red” (or is associated with it) instead? Prior recommends options like Scarlett, Poppy, and Carmine. Check out some more name ideas below:

   • Aden: “Little fire,” Irish origin.
   • Agni: “Fire,” Sanskrit origin.
   • Cerise: “Cherry,” French origin.
   • Conan: “Little red-haired one,” Irish origin.
   • Flynn: “Little red one,” Irish origin.
   • Reed: “Red,” English origin.
   • Rory: “Red king,” Irish origin.
   • Sienna: “Reddish brown.”
   • Valentine: After St. Valentine.
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   Characters There are plenty of iconic fictional characters that are associated with the color pink, that also have great names! Here are a few to get you inspired:

   • Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
   • Barbie (Barbie)
   • Blossom (Powerpuff Girls)
   • Daisy (Disney)
   • Kirby (Kirby video game series)
   • Minnie (Disney)
   • Patrick (SpongeBob SquarePants)
   • Peach (Super Mario Bros. video game series)
   • Peppa (Peppa Pig)
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   Gemstones Gemstones often make beautiful names, and there are plenty that have a pink hue. From pink diamonds to pink sapphires, consider one of these beautiful names for your little one:

   • Beryl
   • Diamond
   • Garnet
   • Morganite
   • Opal
   • Pearl
   • Sapphire
   • Topaz
   • Tourmaline
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