Vermilion

A brilliant red to reddish-orange color

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Vermilion meaning & origin

Vermilion is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "A brilliant red to reddish-orange color". Listed origin: Latin.

Pronunciation

ver-MIL-yun

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Vermilion. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

VermVee

Middle Name Ideas

  • Vermilion Eli
  • Vermilion Gage
  • Vermilion True

Famous Namesakes

  • Vermilion Cliffs, a national monument

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vermilion

What does the name Vermilion mean?

Vermilion is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "A brilliant red to reddish-orange color". Listed origin: Latin.

How do you pronounce Vermilion?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is ver-MIL-yun. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Vermilion?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Vermilion. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Vermilion?

Ideas to try include Verm, Vee. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Vermilion?

Try Vermilion Eli, Vermilion Gage, Vermilion True aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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