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Viridian

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Pronounced vih-RID-ee-an /vɪˈrɪd.i.ən/Medium

Meaning: From the English word viridian (via the Latin viridis, 'green'), 'a blue-green/teal colour'; a colour/word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A blue-green colour: Viridian is an English colour-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'vih-RID-ee-an').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the English word viridian (via the Latin viridis, 'green'), 'a blue-green/teal colour'; a colour/word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8894 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Viridian comes from the English word viridian (via the Latin viridis, 'green'), 'a blue-green/teal colour'; a colour/word-name (we note the word-name). A lyrical, modern name (said 'vih-RID-ee-an').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern colour word-name. Rare, a-blue-green-colour at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Viridian comes via the Latin viridis, 'green', and names 'a blue-green/teal colour' — a lyrical colour-name (we note the word-name; said 'vih-RID-ee-an').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Viridian — colour/word-name

Variations

ViridianaViridien

Nicknames

Viri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Viridian mean?

Viridian is the English colour-name 'a blue-green/teal colour' (Latin viridis, 'green'). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Viridian?

It's said vih-RID-ee-an /vɪˈrɪd.i.ən/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Viridian a boy or girl name?

Viridian is a girl's name (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Viridian?

Viridian is a very rare name in the U.S.

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