Crimson
Old Italian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Crimson
The name 'Crimson' means a deep red color, derived from the Old Italian *cremesino* via Spanish *carmesí*, ultimately from Arabic *qirmiz* (referring to the kermes insect used for dye).
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Etymology
The name 'Crimson' means a deep red color, derived from the Old Italian *cremesino* via Spanish *carmesí*, ultimately from Arabic *qirmiz* (referring to the kermes insect used for dye). It is not traditionally used as a given name in any specific culture or religion, but has been adopted in modern English-speaking contexts, notably as a rare virtue or color name with no historical or religious significance.
Crimson currently ranks #4,793 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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