Simone Biles Is Competing In Her Third Olympic Games – Here Are 25 Baby Names That Make You Think Gold

The 2024 U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials are officially underway with the men completing Day 1 of their competition on Thursday and the women – including Simone Biles – taking center stage on Friday. 

By Sunday, the United States’ team roster will be set for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. 

It’s a big weekend for Simone Biles, who is looking to compete in her third consecutive Olympic Games – adding to what’s already an impressive Olympic career with four gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.

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For those who want to watch Simone Biles this weekend, the two-time Olympian is set to compete her first rotation (uneven bars) shortly after 7:45 p.m. ET on Friday – she’ll then compete throughout the night.

She’ll return on Sunday and complete her first rotation (vault) around 8:20 p.m. ET. 

Barring any major setbacks, Simone Biles is a near-lock to be included on the women’s U.S. national gymnastics team – which will be competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics between July 28 and August 5. 

Gold-Inspired Baby Names to Honor Simone Biles’ Olympic Comeback

Simone Biles’ return to the Olympics comes three years after her uncharacteristic blunder at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics – where she withdrew from the women’s team final and four subsequent individual finals. 

Her withdrawal was a result of her case of the ‘twisties’ – another word for ‘mental block.’ 

She took the time she needed to address her mental health concerns and is now more ready than ever to represent the US at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, France – and is a favorite to win multiple golds. 

But first, she needs to continue her preparation in the U.S. Olympic Trials this weekend. 

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And since we’ll all be cheering her on over the next month or so, we decided to take a moment to share some of our favorite gold-inspired baby names for those who are hoping for more gold from Team USA. 

25. Golden

Gender: Unisex

Origin: Old English (derived from the word gyldan)

Meaning: Made of Gold

Nicknames: Gold, Goldie, Goldy

Famous People: Annie Golden (American actress and singer), Golden Brooks (American actress), Golden Frinks (African-American civil rights activist), Golden Tate (American football player), Golden Richards (American football player)

24. Eldorado

Gender: Boy

Origin: Spanish (derived from the word ‘dorado’)

Meaning: The Golden One

Nicknames: El, Doro, Dory, Rado

Historical Context: “El Dorado” typically refers to a legendary city or place of immense wealth, often sought after by explorers and adventurers in South America during the Age of Exploration. 

23. Zahavi

Gender: Boy

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Gold, Golden

Nicknames: Havi, Zaha, Za, Vi

Famous People: Amotz Zahavi (Israeli evolutionary biologist), Eran Zahavi (Israeli professional footballer), Pini Zahavi (Israeli football agent)

22. Orla

Gender: Girl

Origin: Irish; an anglicisation of Órfhlaith, which is derived from the Irish words ór (gold) and banfhlaith (princess)

Meaning: Golden Princess

Nicknames: Or, La, Ory, Ora

Famous People: Orla Brady (Irish actress), Orla Gartland (composer, producer, and musician), Orla Fitzgerald (Irish actress), Orla Fallon (Irish singer)

21. Marigold

Gender: Girl

Origin: English (refers to the type of flower)

Meaning: Golden Flower

Nicknames: Mary, Goldie, Maggie

Plant Profile: Marigold refers to various flowering plants in the Tagetes genus, known for their bright and vibrant flowers that range in color from yellow to orange and red. 

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20. Aurelia

Gender: Girl

Origin: Latin; comes from the ancient Roman surname, Aurelius, which is derived from the Latin word ‘aurum’ 

Meaning: Gold, Gilded One

Nicknames: Aura, Lia, Ria, Elly, Alia, Aurey

Famous People: Aurelia Dobria (Romanian gymnast), Aurelia Frick (Liechtenstein politician), Aurelia Litsner De Fere (Hungarian musician), Aurelia Greene (American politician), Aurélia de Souza (Portuguese painter)

19. Aurum

Gender: Unisex

Origin: the Latin word for ‘Gold’

Meaning: Glowing Dawn

Nicknames: Aury, Rummy, Rum, Aura, Auro

Golden Significance: Aurum is the origin of the chemical symbol for gold, “Au,” in the periodic table. The term has its roots in Proto-Indo-European language, related to the word “aus,” meaning “to shine,” reflecting gold’s bright, shiny appearance.

18. Goldwin

Gender: Boy

Origin: Middle English (derived from the Old English word gold ‘gold’ and wine ‘friend’)

Meaning: Golden Friend

Nicknames: Goldy, Winny, Golden

Famous People: Goldwin Smith (British-born academic and historian), Samuel Goldwyn (Polish-born American film producer), Tony Goldwyn (American actor, singer, and producer)

17. Chrysus

Gender: Boy

Origin: Greek; derived from the word Χρυσός or Khrysos, which means ‘gold’)

Meaning: God of Gold, Golden God, Gold

Nicknames: Chris, Rye, Rice

Greek Mythology: Chrysus is a minor God in Greek mythology and is sometimes referred to as the personification of gold and wealth. He symbolizes wealth, abundance, and the material value associated with this precious metal.

16. Freyja

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Norse

Meaning: derived from the Proto-Germanic feminine noun frawjōn, which means ‘Lady’ 

Nicknames: Frey, Rey, Fry, Asia, Free

Golden Significance: Freyja is the Norse goddess associated with love, beauty, fertility, sex, war, and gold. In fact, legend has it that she would cry tears of gold and she’s associated with the Brísingamen, a beautiful and precious necklace made of gold

15. Theia

Gender: Girl

Origin: Greek; derived from Greek θεά (thea) meaning “goddess”

Meaning: Goddess, Godly

Nicknames: Tee Tee, Thi Thi, Thee, Tea, Tia

Golden Significance: Theia is the Titan goddess of light, glittering and glory. She is sometimes associated with shining elements and precious metals, including gold. 

14. Kimora

Gender: Girl

Origin: English, Japanese

Meaning: Golden Meadow

Nicknames: Kim, Kimmy, Mora, Aura

Famous People: Kimora Lee Simmons (American fashion model and creator of Baby Phat), Kimora Blac (stage name of Von Nguyen, an American drag queen)

13. Dior

Gender: Gender-Neutral

Origin: French

Meaning: from the French word d’or meaning ‘of gold’

Nicknames: Dee, Dee-Dee, Orie, Dory, Dio

Famous People: Christian Dior (French fashion designer and founder of Christian Dior SE, one of the world’s top fashion houses), Dior Goodjohn (American actress), 

12. Zarina

Gender: Girl

Origin: Persian

Meaning: derived from the Persian words ‘zarr’ and ‘zarin,’ both of which mean ‘gold’ 

Nicknames: Zarry, Zar-Zar, Zair, Rina, Nina

Famous People: Zarina Baloch (Sindhi folk music singer, vocalist and composer), Zarina Gizikova (Russian gymnast and Honored Master of Sports of Russia), Zarina Wahab (Indian actress)

11. Nubia

Gender: Girl

Origin: Egyptian (refers to the ancient region of Nubia, which is located in present-day southern Egypt and northern Sudan)

Meaning: The name is derived from the word “Nub,” meaning “gold,” reflecting the area’s historical association with gold mines and its wealth in ancient times.

Nicknames: Nub, Nubby, Bee, Bia, Newb, Newbie

Historical Significance: Nubia, which was situated along the Nile River, south of Egypt, was known for its rich deposits of gold and its strategic position as a crossroads of cultural exchange between Africa and the Mediterranean world.

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10. Tala

Gender: Girl

Origin: Native American, Persian

Meaning: Bright Star, Gold

Nicknames: Tally, Lala, T, Star, T.T.

Famous People: Tala Gouveia (British actress), Tala Hadid (American film director and producer), Tala Madani (American artist), Tala Marandi (Indian politician in Jharkhand)

9. Midas

Gender: Boy

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Touch of Gold, Golden Touch

Nicknames: Mid, Midey, Mido, Midas Touch, King Midas

Greek Mythology: King Midas was a famous figure known for his ability to turn anything he touched into gold, a power granted to him by the god Dionysus. This story is often referred to as “the Midas touch.”

8. Orvell

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old French, derived from the Old French words “or” (meaning “gold”) and “ville” (meaning “town” or “city”)

Meaning: Gold Town, Golden City 

Nicknames: Or, Orvy, Velly, Vell, Ollie, Orvy

Famous People (Orville): Orville Wright (achieved the first powered, controlled flight), Orville Redenbacher (an American businessman famous for his brand of popcorn), Orville Peck (country music star)

7. Vanna

Gender: Girl

Origin: Cambodian (Khmer)

Meaning: Khem word for Golden, Gold

Nicknames: V, Vanny, Vee, Nana, Van, Vivi, Anna

Vanna White: An American television personality and film actress, best known as the hostess of the game show “Wheel of Fortune.” She has been a major part of the program for more than 40 years. 

6. Alamar

Gender: Boy

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Arabic word for ‘Gilded’ or ‘Coated in Gold’

Nicknames: Al, Ali, Amar, Lami, Almi, Mar, Ally

Famous People: Alamar isn’t a popular name, making it a unique choice for your son. Alomar is a similar name primarily used as a surname, such as the famous Alomar baseball family – which includes Sandy Alomar Sr., Roberto Alamar, and Sandy Alomar Jr.

5. Cressa

Gender: Girl

Origin: Greek; derived from the Greek word “kressa”

Meaning: Gold, Golden (could also be a feminized version of the Greek island of Crete)

Nicknames: Cress, Cressy, Essey

Historical Significance: The name Cressa is a diminutive form of Cressida, which can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology, where it first appeared as the name of a character in William Shakespeare’s play Troilus and Cressida. 

4. Xanthus

Gender: Boy

Origin: Greek; derived from the Greek word “xanthos”

Meaning: Golden, Yellow

Nicknames: Xan, Xanny, Xanth, Thus, X, Thuso, Xantho

Greek Mythology: In ancient Greek mythology, Xanthus was a river god who possessed golden hair, reflecting the splendor of the sun’s rays. 

3. Zlato

Gender: Boy

Origin: Slavic (used in Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian)

Meaning: derived from the word “zlato,” which means “gold” in several Slavic languages

Nicknames: Zlaty, Z, Zla, Lato, Zlatko

Golden Significance: Naming someone Zlato suggests that the person is as precious and valuable as gold, but its hine and brilliance also symbolize beauty and splendor, qualities often desired in names.

2. Jin

Gender: Gender-Neutral

Origin: Chinese (金, which means gold), Korean (진, which means treasure)

Meaning: Gold, Treasure, Metal

Nicknames: Jinny, Jinnie, J, JJ, Jinster, Jin-Jin, Jino

Famous People: Jin (Kim Seok-jin; South Korean singer and songwriter), Jin Yong (Louis Cha Leung-yung; Chinese novelist), Jin Akanaishi (Japanese singer, songwriter, and actor)

1. Sonaar

Gender: Gender-Neutral

Origin: Sanskrit, Hindi

Meaning: derived from the Sanskrit word “Sona,” which means “gold,” and Hindi word “Sonar,” (सोना) also means “gold.”

Nicknames: Sonar, Sonny, Sona, Naar, Sonny-Boy, Ari, Sonic

DC Comics: Sonar is a supervillain in the DC Comics universe, and is primarily an enemy of Green Lantern. He uses sound-based weapons and technology in his criminal activities.

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Wish Simone Biles Luck With These Golden Baby Names

Simone Biles is already one of the greatest gymnasts of all-time, but she has an opportunity to add to her legacy next month when she takes to the mats (and the vault, bar, and beam) at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Only eight other female gymnasts have more Olympic medals than Simone Biles, and only six other women have more gold medals. She can – and likely will – continue to climb up that totem pole this year.

So, why not honor that legacy with one of the golden baby names from above? 

It’s the perfect way to show your support for Team USA as they look to continue their dominance on one of the biggest stages in all of sports – especially for couples who are due to have a baby this summer.

You can also honor her more directly by naming your child Simone – her middle name is Arianne, by the way. Or you can name your child after Larisa Latynina – the most decorated female gymnast of all-time. 

Latynina has nine gold medals, five silver medals, and four bronze medals – 18 medals in total. 

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Either way, selecting a golden-inspired name will imbue your child’s identity with a rich legacy of brilliance and warmth – setting a foundation of significance and cherished uniqueness from the very beginning.