Denim

Denim is an English word name taken from the familiar cotton fabric. The word is connected with the French phrase de Nîmes, referring to the city of Nîmes. Its modern association with jeans is strong, but the material can be made in colors other than blue. Denim therefore names a fabric rather than literally meaning a shade of blue.

The two-syllable sound gives Denim a different shape from color names such as Navy or Indigo. Demi can be a family nickname, although it also exists as an independent name with other origins. Parents may choose Denim for its everyday familiarity, a textile connection, or its sound without assigning the wearer qualities borrowed from clothing.