Indigo
English (Modern) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Indigo
The name 'Indigo' means "blue dye" or "Indian dye," derived from the Greek *indikon* (Latin *indicum*), referring to the plant-based dye from India.
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Etymology
The name 'Indigo' means "blue dye" or "Indian dye," derived from the Greek *indikon* (Latin *indicum*), referring to the plant-based dye from India. It is used primarily in modern English-speaking cultures as a color name and given name, with no specific religious or historical tradition, though it gained popularity in the 20th century as a gender-neutral name.
Indigo currently ranks #854 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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