TITIAN  (TISH-un)

Gender: F
Origin: Italian artist name, also color

A creative choice, suggesting the Venetian Renaissance painter (born Tiziano), and the brownish orange red hue that was featured on his palette. But try explaining to the boys in seventh grade that it's pronounced tee-shun.

Titian is being discussed in our message boards:

• Color names
• Little redhead

Read Nameberry blog posts about Titian:

• NEWER NAMES IN OLDER CATEGORIES: Fresh florals and varied virtues