Names That Mean Also

Friendly but flimsy.

Despite its poetic associations, almost as dated as Sheldon, and more feminine.

Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.

A Hebrew name also used for girls, with many variations to choose from. Hadara is another version. The name is associated with the holiday of Sukkot.

Much fresher Irish imports available for colleens now.

Soft, sultry resonance.

Pronunciation would not be obvious to Americans.

This name has not one but two impressive cultural connections: collage artist Joseph Cornell and photographer Cornell Capa--not to mention Cornell University.

One of the few familiar Native_American choices, but now associated with several trade names.

Cinderella stepsister type Victorian-valentine name.

A creative choice, suggesting the Venetian Renaissance painter (born Tiziano), and the brownish orange red hue that was featured on his palette. But try explaining to the boys in seventh grade that it's pronounced tee-shun.

Mexican place-name famously used by Joan Didion for her daughter, Quintana Roo.

Extremely meaningful in the Buddhist culture, where a lotus symbolizes the victory of the spirit over the senses.

There was an ancient Saint Fort, and this is a modern, original way to convey a powerful meaning, especially in the middle place.

See TALIA.

Rare and rugged, though one of the baby names with a lot of teasing potential.

Welsh for "lion", or a nickname for Llewelyn. Could make a cooler substitute for the blander Lou.

Identified with a region famous for its gold, more commonly spelled Ophira.

Has too many slangy connotations to be considered.

This is one of several Hebrew names with the beginning syllable Chaz.