Many parents want their children to have a name that sticks out from the crowd. Some parents choose names that have meanings that they want their child’s personality to emulate. If you want your child to be an exciting or vibrant person, choosing a name that means “colorful” might be the right choice for you.
The word “colorful” can mean lots of colors, vibrant, exciting, or lively. For example, someone who is eccentric or animated might be described as colorful. Rainbows are almost always associated with being colorful, so choosing a name that means “rainbow” is fitting for a colorful meaning, too.
The name Iris, typically used for girls, means “rainbow” and has a Greek origin. The goddess Iris was a messenger between the gods and humanity in Greek mythology, frequently traveling on rainbows. Irises are also a type of flower often grown in American gardens since they can withstand almost every climate in the country and come in almost every color.
The name Iridiana is also Greek and means “rainbow.” The use of the name has only been recorded a couple of hundred times since 1880, making it a unique alternative to the more common name, Iris.
For boys, the name Walken is a unique choice that means “rainbow.” It’s been used very few times in the United States, so it’s sure to be a name that will stand out.
Let’s take a look at several more names that mean colorful or rainbow.
Amitola
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: Native American
Gender: Girl
Anuenue Akua
Meaning: Rainbow’s spirit
Origin: Hawaiian
Gender: Boy
Arcus
Meaning: The Goddess of rainbow
Origin: Jamaican
Gender: Girl
Arona
Meaning: Colorful
Origin: Maori
Gender: Girl
Avilion
Meaning: A golden rainbow
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Caihong
Meaning: A rainbow in the sky
Origin: Chinese
Gender: Girl
Chavatangakwunua
Meaning: Short rainbow
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Chitrachap
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Cozamalotl
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: Aztec
Gender: Girl
Eirisse
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: Gothic
Gender: Girl
Enfys
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Haricapa
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Iridiana
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Iris
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Isa
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: German
Gender: Girl
Itzayana
Meaning: Rainbow lady
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Tangakwunu
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Kahli
Meaning: Rainbow part
Origin: Hawaiian
Gender: Unisex
Kahukura
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: Maori
Gender: Girl
Neelkamal
Meaning: One of the rainbow colors
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Ngan
Meaning: Range of the rainbow
Origin: Australian
Gender: Girl
Rainbow
Meaning: A natural phenomenon, a rainbow
Origin: United States
Gender: Girl
Sabrang
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Walken
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: Noongar Aboriginal
Gender: Boy
