Colour Names

The name of a small yellow bird that hasn't taken off in the way that some of its avian sisters – like Robin, Wren or Lark – have.

This traditional Italian name could have a whole new life when viewed as a color name.

Like Cerulean, one of the new and unusual color names -- it's a soft grayish green -- suitable for a boy.

Infinitely preferable to the tease-inspiring English version of the word.

Cerulean is just beginning to be heard as a name. Though Cerulean works as a name for both genders; the fact that it's a majestic light blue makes it particularly appropriate for a boy.

Pronounced sham-me, this color and word name is soft and appealing.

With other fruity names like Clementine, Olive and Plum ripe for the picking, sweet Cherry remains remarkably underused: just 27 baby girls received the name in 2017, down from 343 at its peak in 1948. The unsavory slang meaning no doubt goes a long way towards explaining its fall from grace.

Associated with a vivid red-orange-colored lacquer, would make a more than distinctive color-related choice.

Rich purplish red color choice that may gain favor along with Claire, though the wine connection can't be ignored.

This recently coined respelling of Cole darkens its image.

Even among the range of blue names on the current baby naming palette -- Blue itself, Azure, Cerulean, Teal, Aqua, Cyan, Indigo -- Cobalt remains the most unusual, not to mention the most masculine.

It's a beautiful burnished metal -- but also slang for policeman.

First used during the Victorian craze for jewel names; it could rise again, along with Ruby and Pearl, though it doesn't have as much luster.

Leathery, masculine image, complete with user-friendly short form.