Has your family got the red haired gene? Do you want a name for your baby that shows how proud you are of their red hair? Then look no further as we’ve got a list of baby names perfect for redheads!
This name is the feminine form of Adam and shares the same meaning of ‘red earth.’
Amber is the word for a fossilised resin, derived from the Arabic word ‘ambar.’ It also gives its name to the yellow-ish red colour in the colour wheel.
Coral, the skeleton of marine animals, became a name once the substance was considered rare and valuable. It has an exotic feel. It is also the name of the pink-red colour that is common to coral in the sea.
Flynn is a unisex name and also a common surname, first recorded in 1255. It is popular in Ireland, where there are many a redhead.
Although the name Patrick derives from the Latin ‘patricius’, a title given to distinguish a nobleman, it is considered a Gaelic name. Patrick is the name of the patron saint of Ireland.
Phoenix as a given name comes from the mythological bird said to die by fire, then rise from its own ashes. It is often found as a surname. The image of fire evokes the colour red and would be perfect for a redhead.
Ronald is predominantly found in Scotland, especially in the form Ranald. The name is of Norse origin and was brought over by raiding Vikings. Of course, it is also the name of Ronald McDonald, a very famous redhead.
Rose is an elegant name for a girl, taken directly from the English name of the flower. It is considered a traditionally English name, taken from the phrase ‘an English rose.’
Rory derives from the Gaelic words meaning ‘red’ and ‘king.’ Although it is technically masculine it is becoming popular as a girl’s name.
Scarlett is a name of English origin and refers to a shade of red. Scarlett O’Hara is a character from the novel and film Gone With The Wind.
