Pastel

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Pastel is associated with softness, gentleness, and delicacy, similar to the colors and art technique that bear its name.
Popularity
As a relatively new name, Pastel has not yet gained significant popularity in the world. It is not in the top 1000 names in the US or any other countries.

cartoon of the name Pastel
Cartoon of Pastel

Pastel Name meanings & History

This name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "pastellus," which means "pale-colored." It is also associated with the art technique of using pale, delicate colors called pastels. The name Pastel is associated with softness, gentleness, and delicacy, similar to the colors and art technique that bear its name. From mid 17th century: via French from Italian pastello, diminutive of pasta ‘paste’. Pastel is gaining popularity as a name for babies and is slowly making its way into the mainstream. It is also used as a name for businesses, art studios, and products.

Zodiac Sign of Pastel: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pastel:

P: Political,Partnership,Particular,Passive,Pensive

A: Ambitious,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry,Action,Assertive

S: Security,Sex,Solidity,Success,Sensuality,Social Standing,Status

T: Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Testy,Truth,Talkative,Tireless,Tacky

E: Exaggerate,Environment,Expressive,Entertain,Enliven,Enlighten

L: Lover,Liaison,Legal,Lovely,Languid,Luscious,Lazy

Pastel is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strange name