An adolescent boy might have problems with the first syllable.

Once a birth order name, now might work as a cool x-ending nickname. But be warned that it sounds very close to an unfortunate slang term.

Identified with a region famous for its gold, more commonly spelled Ophira.

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.

The unique O-ending makes this name memorable, especially for someone with ties to Texas.

Unusual name chosen for her son by actress Nia Long, who combined it with the even more unusual literary middle name, Zhivago.

A saints name and a word name, this is a modern, original way to convey a powerful meaning, especially in the middle place.

This name has not one but two impressive cultural connections: collage artist Joseph Cornell and photographer Cornell Capa--not to mention Cornell University.

Has too many slangy connotations to be considered.

Derived from the Sanskrit word nalini meaning "lotus", Nalin holds spiritual significance in Hinduism where it is associated with divine beauty and spiritual awakening, while in Buddhism, it symbolizes enlightenment and the victory of the spirit over the senses.

Friendly but flimsy.

It's a place. It's a wine. It's a color. -- no wonder trend-heavy Burgundy's been discovered as a name.

Welsh for "lion", or a nickname for Llewelyn. Could make a cooler substitute for the blander Lou.

Ron Burgundy was Will Ferrell's fictional helmet-haired newsman, but this color name is much more suited to a girl.

Possibility for a girl born under one of the water signs -- Cancer, Pisces, or Scorpio.