Vana's list "Colour Names" of 20 great name ideas: Desire - Khaki !

Colour Names

While some of these are best left to a pet, most work well on people.


Desire

Dusky

<p>Ebon is a masculine name derived from the English word 'ebony,' which refers to a dark, black wood and ultimately comes from Egyptian origins. With its short, strong sound, Ebon projects a powerful masculine image while maintaining a touch of elegance. The name carries associations with strength, rarity, and natural beauty. Though uncommon in mainstream usage, it gained some recognition in African-American communities during the late 20th century as part of a movement embracing names with African connections or meanings. Ebon's simplicity makes it accessible despite its rarity, and its connection to the natural world gives it an organic, substantive quality that many contemporary parents seek.</p>

Ebon

Neutral color, but as a name, too much of an oddity. 

Ecru

Fallow 

There are many fire-related names, from Aidan to Fiammetta, but the Flame isn't one that's often found on birth certificates. It's a highly symbolic word: flames can represent faith, passion and cleansing, for example, as well as straightforward heat and light.

Flame

Flax

Your teenager will either love you or hate you for choosing this name.  Better: Fox.

Foxy

A plausible color name, it was chosen by the singer Sting as a middle name for his daughter, after a character in the Gormenghast fantasy trilogy, of which he's a big fan. Another bearer is Fuchsia Voremberg, a member of the BBC Show, <em>Antiques Roadshow</em> who specializes in diaries and manuscripts. 



Fuchsia

Gentian 

Luxe baby name that could easily fit in among children named Onyx and Emerald. Goldie is a rising choice for girls.

Gold

Goldenrod 

Greige

Gules

Harlequin

Heliotrope

Honeydew 

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 yellow-gray-cream most often seen in horses' coats or birds' plumage.