As a child, you colored with Crayola’s wonderful array of well-named crayons, such as timberwolf, periwinkle, bittersweet, and carnation pink. Now, as an adult, you encounter creative, colorful words every time you buy lipstick (rose tea, marvelous mauve), hair color (sable, chestnut), or even house paint (wisteria snow, sapphire glow). Why not be inspired by these wonderful shades by checking out our list of colorful baby names for your baby boy or baby girl.

Vampires have always been fascinating creatures, but they’ve become an especially popular brood lately with the mega-success of books like the Twilight saga and television shows like True Blood. The lexicons of vampire lore are treasure troves of unexpected and unforgettable names for your baby. Captured here are some of the finest immortal vampire baby names – many you’ve heard of and some that might surprise you.

Are you looking for a unique baby name for your boy? Consider an Irish baby boy name! Not only are they unique, but they all have a wonderful melody and rich culture.

Your little ladies are already identical. Does that mean your twin girls should have baby names that are almost mirror images of each other too? While it may seem cute to imagine two plump baby girls with matchy-matchy names, do your kids a favor and think about their future. They are twins, yes, but they’re individuals too, and one day they’ll be women. This duo will be connected in so many ways, do your best to consider a set of names that are distinct from each other yet harmonious as a pair.