Names That Mean Gold or Golden

If you're looking for a creative way to get to Neve, Nevena is a lovely option.

Famous as the long-suffering wife of the philosopher Socrates.

This name has been in the Chilean popularity charts for a while. Millaray makes a good choice for those looking for a feminine floral name that manages to look and sound fresh and modern.

Aurembiaix was an impressive medieval countess, whose father Ermengol fought for her to inherit his lands, title and estate. Aurembiaix later fought for her right to succeed her father, and being a skilful negotiator was able to convince her local nobles to back her, despite being a woman. She later saved her city from invaders by dressing local women in men's clothing to give the appearance of greater military might. A year before she died she married Pedro, exiled prince of Portugal. When she died, she had no children and therefore she was the last of her dynasty.

Derived from Slavic zlato "gold", this strong and dynamic name has a fitting namesake in Swedish professional footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović. It is used in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Poland, and Slovenia.

A bright and cheery flower name, which could make a great bold middle.

Spanish form of Eleadora

Xanthipe, also spelled Xanthippe, is the name of the wife of Socrates. Challenging for English speakers, it's also dramatic and alluring.

Alternative form of Zarin and Zari.

Modern form of the Classical name Xanthippe, name of Socrates' wife, this name is often used as a by-word for a nagging, scolding woman.

Though unrelated, this would probably be taken as a fanciful spelling of Patsy.

Often heard in Israel, spelled with or without the final h.

"Golden head" is a great name meaning for a blonde child, although the meaning of Pennoyer refers to the Golden Valley of Herefordshire, England. Pen means "head" in Welsh, while aur is the Latin root for "gold."

A warm and sunny shade of yellow.

Taken from two slavic root words (Zlato meaning gold and Žara meaning morning glow), this unusual name is catching the attention of parents in both Bulgaria and Russia.