Amber Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Amber Name at a Glance

Name	Amber
Meaning	A jewel name that became popular in the 19th century, from the name of the yellowish resin used in jewellery-making. Used regularly since the publication of 2Oth century writer Kathleen Winsor's novel 'Forever Amber. '.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Amber Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Amber means “A jewel name that became popular in the 19th century, from the name of the yellowish resin used in jewellery-making. Used regularly since the publication of 2Oth century writer Kathleen Winsor's novel 'Forever Amber”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Amber Name Origin

Our database records Amber under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Amber a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Amber is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Amber

When considering Amber for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.