An unusual old school name which is made more modern by that fashionable El- beginning.

In Japan, color names are used to symbolize human qualities, and the green hues of Midori name are said to represent fame. While it is a unisex choice in its native Japan, Midori is predominantly used on girls.

Roux, a color name meaning russet or reddish brown, is a possible middle name for your little auburn-haired babe, though a post-Hunger Games child would more likely be called Rue. Roux is also a culinary term for a mixture of fat and flour used in French cooking to make sauces.

A fragrant herbal and color name that could make a sensitive, distinctive choice.

The color red plays a prominent role in Hindu mythology, referring to the rising sun or the reddish horses of the "son of fire." Pronounced ahr-OO-shah, it has a stylish Russian flair. Hindi version is ARUSHI.

Omaira is an intriguing Middle Eastern possibility.

Phyllida, a "Masterpiece Theatre"-style appellation, seems far fresher and more unusual than Phyllis. It's green-related meaning makes it one of the prime names that mean new beginnings.

Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.

Place-name waiting to be discovered.

A more distinctive alternative to Angelo.

If girls have adopted Ray, why not Roy.

Rare and rhythmic.

More modern and alluring than Silver, Argenta is one of the few mineral/metal-related names.

Spelt Xanthos in Greek, this alternate name for Apollo has a noble sound (pronounced ZHAN-thus) and can always be shortened to Xan.

The color red was considered to have magical properties in early Japanese culture, with the power to cure blood and other illnesses. Pronounced ah-kah-ko.

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

A Middle Eastern name rarely heard here, but with a certain swashbuckling charm.

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