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  1. Zelenka

    • Origin:

      Czech

    • Meaning:

      "green"

    • Description:

      A Czech surname derived from the word for "green", which has a certain spark.
  2. Teal

    • Origin:

      Bird and color name

    • Description:

      This name of both a grayish-greenish-blue color and a kind of wild duck can be used for both boys and girls.
  3. Cinnabar

    • Origin:

      Word name, English from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "deep red mineral"

    • Description:

      Associated with a vivid red-orange-colored lacquer, would make a more than distinctive color-related choice.
  4. Grisell

    • Origin:

      Scottish variation of Griselda

    • Description:

      Two famous women, both with the same surname, feature this name in Scottish history. The first, Lady Grisell Hume Baillie, was an 18th century songwriter. The second, Grisell Baillie, was the first woman to be admitted to the position of Deaconess in the Church of Scotland.
  5. Aruna

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit, Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "reddish brown"

    • Description:

      This colorful Sanskrit name belongs to the Hindu god Aruna, the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna can also be masculinized to Arun.
  6. Zehava

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gold, golden"

    • Description:

      The more dignified and attractive Hebrew equivalent of Golda or Goldie.
  7. Titian

    • Origin:

      Italian artist name, also color

    • Description:

      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.
  8. Berilo

    • Origin:

      Spanish, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "beryl, pale green gemstone"

    • Description:

      A Latin name with a lot of tango flair.
  9. Irissa

    • Description:

      Irissa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Iris, the Greek name meaning 'rainbow' and associated with the goddess who served as messenger of the gods and personification of the rainbow. Alternatively, it could be an elaboration of Irisa, a name with Slavic or Baltic connections. The additional syllable gives Irissa a flowing, melodic quality compared to the more common Iris. This name remains quite rare in most countries, offering distinctiveness while still being relatively intuitive to pronounce. Irissa carries an ethereal, slightly exotic feel that might appeal to parents seeking a name with classical connections but uncommon usage.

  10. Patzi

    • Origin:

      Native American, Omaha

    • Meaning:

      "yellow bird"

    • Description:

      Though unrelated, this would probably be taken as a fanciful spelling of Patsy.
  11. Fairuza

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "turquoise"

    • Description:

      Instead of the more obvious Aqua, Turquoise, or Blue, consider this offbeat Arabic name, brought into the American name pool by actress Fairuza Balk (named by her father for the color of her eyes). Since turquoise is the birthstone for December, Fairuza is one of the perfect names for December babies.
  12. Porfirio

    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "purple dye"

    • Description:

      This ancient saint's name was borne by the infamous midcentury playboy, Porfirio Rubirosa.
  13. Flanagan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "red, ruddy"

    • Description:

      Flanagan is an elabortion of Flann, and cousin of Flynn and Finn: a member of the family of colorful Irish red-headed names. This one is lively and undiscovered.
  14. Charna

    • Origin:

      Yiddish

    • Meaning:

      "dark, black"

    • Description:

      Popular name in Israel, worth considering for a dark-haired daughter with a bit of a bohemian cast.
  15. Xanthene

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Description:

      A yellowish chemical compound that produces fluorescent dyes ranging from bright yellow to hot pink to flaming red -- but as a name sounds glaringly sci-fi.
  16. Perouze

    • Origin:

      Armenian

    • Meaning:

      "turquoise"

    • Description:

      Interesting on paper, though most people would confuse it with the word peruse.
  17. Chamois

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "soft leather, yellowish-brown"

    • Description:

      Pronounced SHAM-ee, this color and word name is soft and appealing.
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