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Blu

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Blu: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2021.

From the colour that evokes the vast sky and deep ocean, Blu is a modern, phonetic spelling of Blue, adopted as a given name in the late 20th century. Its origin lies in the Old French *bleu*, itself from a Germanic root for a bright, vivid hue. The most famous bearer is perhaps Blu Cantrell, the American R&B singer who topped charts with "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)", while the name also brings to mind the animated macaw hero of the *Rio* films. There’s no major Scottish place connection, but the name shares its root with the Blue Nile, a river with a romantic, far-flung appeal. A notable variant is the Welsh linking form *Glas*, meaning both 'blue' and 'green', highlighting how colour names shift across languages. Blu’s simplicity and strong visual nature make it a fresh, unisex choice that feels both modern and timeless.