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.

Only if you're an aviation buff or seriously addicted to popcorn.

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

Rare and rhythmic.

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

An ancient Roman clan name, Flavia is one choice that's unusual but historic. Now a Top 60 name in Italy, Flavia has been a rarity in the US, but with the upswing in F names for girls, this could change. Seen more in literature than real life, Flavia was used as far back as an1580 romance, then in a William Dean Howells novel and as a Princess in The Prisoner of Zenda. Although the original pronunciation is FLAH-via, Flavie (as in flavor) could make a cute nickname.

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

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.

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.

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

Place-name waiting to be discovered.

Omaira is an intriguing Middle Eastern possibility.

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

A more distinctive alternative to Angelo.

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

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

If girls have adopted Ray, why not Roy.

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