Discover How Common Colors Got Their Names
Red
The name red comes from the Old English word rēad, which has roots in the Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European languages.
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Orange
Orange was named after the fruit, which arrived in Europe from Asia, and the color term began being used in English in the early 16th century.
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Yellow
The word yellow originates from the Old English geolu, related to the Proto-Germanic gelwaz and the Proto-Indo-European ghel, often associated with brightness and warmth.
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Green
Green comes from the Old English grēne, linked to the Proto-Germanic grōni and Proto-Indo-European ghre, symbolizing growth and nature.
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Blue
The term blue traces back to the Old French bleu, which came from the Frankish blāo and Proto-Germanic blēwaz, associated with the sky and the sea.
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Indigo
Indigo is derived from the Latin indicum, meaning from India, as the dye was originally imported to Europe from India.
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Violet
The name violet comes from the Old French violet and Latin viola, referring to the flower of the same name, symbolizing delicate beauty.
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