At a Glance
- Meaning
- Mole — the color is named after the animal's grayish-brown fur
- Origin
- French (from Latin talpa, 'mole')
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- TOHP
Taupe is a French (from Latin talpa, 'mole') unisex name meaning “mole — the color is named after the animal's grayish-brown fur”. It appears in our list of 175+ Color-Inspired Baby Names From Azure to Indigo.
Meaning & Origin of Taupe
Meaning: Mole — the color is named after the animal's grayish-brown fur.
Origin: French (from Latin talpa, 'mole').
How to Pronounce Taupe
TOHPIPA /toʊp/
Popularity of Taupe
Taupe doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Taupe
Similar Names
Sedona · Flint · Fawn · Chestnut · Mink · Bistre
