"Fresh" Colour Names

Olivine

Latin

"olive"

A gem named for its green hue.

Carmine

Carmine as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it's traditionally more common as a masculine name in Italian culture. Derived from the Latin 'carminium' referring to a…

Jessamy

English, variation of Jessamine

"jasmine flower"

Jessamy and big sister Jessamine are all but unknown in the U.S., but make distinctive alternatives to overexposed Jessica, Jessie, and Jasmine.

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.

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.