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Sage
English botanical name and Latin
"wise and knowing"
A modern, multifaceted name, Sage is short, sweet, and strong. A unisex possibility, it is also a virtuous word name associated with wisdom, and a nature name linked to a fragrant herb. Currently,…
Sable
English animal name
Sable is often associated with the Dynsaty soap opera, but it is actually a type of animal historically hunted for its fur. Sable is also used as a word for a warm, rich black color. Both…
Modena
Modena is a feminine name with Italian geographic origins, named after the historic city in northern Italy famous for its balsamic vinegar and Ferrari heritage. The name carries an elegant, melodic…
Rufous
Variation of Rufus, Latin
"red-haired"
A rare variation of clunky-cute Rufous, this form is largely associated with the Rufous Hummingbird, notable for its reddish-brown plumage. Appealing perhaps for ornithologists, it also appears in…
Azuline
Claret
English word name from French and Latin
"deep purple-red; clear"
Rich purplish red color choice that may gain favor along with Claire, though the wine connection can't be ignored.
Isabelline
Variation of Isabella and color name
With the popularity of Isabella, you might think of Isabelline as a further elaboration -- though it would be the definition of gilding the lily. But Isabelline is also a color, an amorphous pale…
Jacinthe
Jacinthe is a delicate feminine name of French origin, derived from the Greek 'hyakinthos,' which refers to the hyacinth flower. This floral name carries an air of refined elegance and natural…
Primrose
English flower name
"first rose"
A quaint and quirky flower name, until recently considered a bit too prim for most American classrooms but brought back to life in recent years by the attractive character of Primrose "Prim" Everdeen…
Piceous
Saffron
Spice name
"orange-yellow color; a type of crocus"
Spice names are increasingly appealing to the senses of prospective parents; this one, belonging to a precious spice derived from the crocus has a vaguely orange-scented-incense sixties feel. English…
Sarcoline
Topaz
Umber
Color name
Conjures up the rich brown colors of raw and burnt umber, but it may be too close to girls' Amber.
Viridian
English
"blue green color"
Unusual and beautiful blue green color and name possibility, a la Cerulean.
Whey
Zaffre
Sorrel
Botanical name and French
"reddish brown"
A fragrant herbal and color name that could make a sensitive, distinctive choice.
Meline
Meline is a feminine name with Armenian origins, derived from the Greek name 'Melina,' meaning 'honey' or 'yellow.' In Armenian culture, it carries connotations of sweetness and warmth. The name has…
Mazarine
French color name
Mazarine is a deep blue color also used as a first name in honor of Cardinal Mazarin, a leader of France in the 17th century. As a first name, Mazarine is as charming as it is unusual.