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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Green
- Origin
- Modern coinage (variant of 'viridian')
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- ver-ID-ee-an
Veridian is a modern coinage built from 'viridian,' and it carries a clear, literal meaning: green. It works as a name for any gender, so it's an option whether you're expecting a boy, a girl, or want something that isn't gender-specific. Pronounced ver-ID-ee-an, it's a straightforward pick if a color-based meaning is what you're after.
Meaning & Origin of Veridian
Meaning: Green.
Origin: modern coinage (variant of 'viridian').
How to Pronounce Veridian
ver-ID-ee-anIPA /vəˈrɪdiən/
Popularity of Veridian
Veridian does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
Names Like Veridian
These names share Veridian’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Veridian mean?
Green.
How do you pronounce Veridian?
Veridian is pronounced ver-ID-ee-an (IPA: /vəˈrɪdiən/).
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