Names That Mean Green

Fresh, alive and full of growth, green is the colour of spring, of new leaves and of the whole living world — a shade long linked to renewal, nature and hope. Green names carry that sense of freshness, and range from the literal to the botanical. Some mean “green” or “verdant” directly, like the Greek Chloe (“young green shoot”), the Japanese Midori, the Sanskrit Harita and the Latin Viridiana. Others name green plants and gemstones — Fern, Clover, Sage, and the emerald and jade of Esmeralda, Emerald and Jade. Green names feel gentle and grounded, evoking gardens, forests and spring mornings, and they suit a child you imagine as fresh, calm and full of life. Gathered from around the world, here are real baby names that mean green or that carry the colour of nature, each with its genuine meaning and origin.