Charming Gallic possibility but with some obvious playground problems.

An old English redhead name -- one of the few that doesn't begin with the letter r -- with references both to a famous French knight and a magical horse. Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin is a contemporary bearer of this unusual and evocative name.

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

Has too many slangy connotations to be considered.

Idiosyncratic Hebrew choice.

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.

Russet has a lot of potential. It's a rustic word name, associated with homespun cloth, apples, and an earthy shade of reddish-brown. At the same time, it's similar enough to the likes of Russell, Ross, Bennet and Emmett that it doesn't sound too out of place. Surprisingly, however, it has never featured in the US charts — perhaps held back by its link to potatoes?

Alizarin is an unusual feminine name derived from a vivid crimson-red pigment historically extracted from the madder plant's roots. The word comes from the Arabic 'al-usara' meaning 'the juice' or essence. As a name, Alizarin offers rich color symbolism and an exotic, melodic quality with its four syllables and intriguing consonant-vowel pattern. This rare name might appeal to artists, chemists, or those with an appreciation for unique color names. While extremely uncommon as a personal name, Alizarin shares structural similarities with more established names like Alexandra or Allison, making it accessible despite its uniqueness. The name suggests passion, intensity, and artistic sensibility.

Save this for your next run to Starbucks.

Rare and rhythmic.

Buna is a succinct feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Ethiopian traditions, particularly among the Oromo people, Buna refers to coffee and its important cultural ceremonies. The name also appears in Eastern European contexts, particularly in Romanian and Albanian communities. Additionally, Buna exists as a place name in several countries including Papua New Guinea and Texas. This multicultural name carries different meanings depending on its origin—from representing a cherished beverage tradition to potentially deriving from words for "good" in some Slavic languages. Buna's simplicity, pleasing sound pattern, and cross-cultural presence make it an uncommon but accessible option for parents seeking a short, distinctive name with international connections.

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