At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bright red; also 'gilded' (silver-gilt)
- Origin
- French (ultimately Latin vermiculus, 'little worm, ' source of a red dye)
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- ver-MAY
Vermeil is a French (ultimately Latin vermiculus, 'little worm, ' source of a red dye) unisex name meaning “bright red; also 'gilded' (silver-gilt)”. It appears in our list of Autumn Baby Names for a Fall-Born Little One.
Meaning & Origin of Vermeil
Meaning: Bright red; also 'gilded' (silver-gilt).
Origin: French (ultimately Latin vermiculus, 'little worm, ' source of a red dye).
How to Pronounce Vermeil
ver-MAYIPA /vərˈmeɪ/
Popularity of Vermeil
Vermeil 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 Vermeil
Similar Names
Flannery · Brandy · Rufus · Harvest · Carmine · Crisp
