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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named after the deep-blue indigo dye/color
- Origin
- Greek (via the color/dye name)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- IN-dih-goh
Indigo takes its name straight from the deep-blue dye and color of the same name, tracing back to Greek by way of that dye's name. It's used as a gender-neutral name today, often placed among bohemian, free-spirit style picks, and it's said IN-dih-goh (/ˈɪndɪˌoʊ/).
Meaning & Origin of Indigo
Meaning: Named after the deep-blue indigo dye/color.
Origin: Greek (via the color/dye name).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Indigo
IN-dih-gohIPA /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/
Popularity of Indigo
SSA records for Indigo run from 1971 through 2024, and the name peaked at #901 in 2021 with 300 babies given the name; by 2024 it had slipped slightly to #923, with a count of 287.
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FAQ
What does the name Indigo mean?
Named after the deep-blue indigo dye/color. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Indigo?
Indigo is pronounced IN-dih-goh (IPA: /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/).
Is Indigo a popular name right now?
Indigo is near its all-time peak (#901 in 2021), ranked #923 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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