If you’re shopping around for a baby name, maybe you want one that’s tied to your family’s heritage or a special place you hold near and dear. But why not name your kid after your favorite color?

Auburn — A gender-neutral name meaning "reddish-brown." Carmine — Uses of this deep red natural pigment date back to the 1500s, per Dr. Axe. Copper — A reddish brown mineral and the name of the ...