Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Salmon

Animal name

"salmon, a fish"

Possibility for fish enthusiasts, but works better for a boy.

Meadowlark

Bird name

Sure you could just use Meadow or Lark. But if you really want to go for it, Meadowlark is an option. Meadowlark Lemon, born Meadow Lemon, was a (male) American basketball player known as the "Clown…

Verbena

Latin

"sacred foliage"

This name of a showy, lemony plant makes an unusual entry into the name garden.

Armistice

French word name

"truce, ceasefire"

Armistice is an unusual word name with a meaning that's both militaristic and peaceful. It refers to a ceasefire, temporary or permanent, by agreement in wartime. Armistice Day in celebrated on the…

Snowdrop

Snowdrop is a delicate nature-inspired feminine name derived from the early-blooming white flower that often emerges while snow still covers the ground. This botanical name symbolizes hope, purity,…

Nor

Nor is a concise feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Arabic contexts, it means 'light' or 'divine light,' symbolizing guidance and illumination. In Scandinavian traditions,…

Nebula

Latin

"mist"

Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.

Cinnamon

Word name, English from Greek

"cinnamon"

A sweet and rare spice name, which made its first and only appearance on the US baby name charts in 1969 — the year Neil Young's song "Cinnamon Girl" was released.

Benjamina

Hebrew

"daughter of the right hand"

The kind of feminized male name that never caught on.

Aviatrix

Latin

"female aviator"

Aviator is equally appropriate for a girl, of course, but lovers of Beatrix and Bellatrix might appreciate the spiky sound of this unique occupational name.

Windy

English

"windy"

And her sisters, Stormy and Sunny.

Tanaquil

Etruscan

"gift of God"

This intriguing name of an ancient Etruscan queen renowned for her prophetic powers was long associated with the prima ballerina Tanaquil LeClerq.

Lil

Diminutive of Lillian and Lily, flower name

"lily"

Spunky old vaudeville era nickname name suddenly sounds new again.

Polexia

Meaning unknown

Polexia Aphrodesia was the futuristic sounding name of the Anna Paquin character in the movie "Almost Famous."

Zeila

African place-name

Zeila, the name of a port town in Somalia, has cultural resonance and an appealing sound.

Addalyn

Addalyn is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States in the early 2000s. It appears to be a creative variant of Adeline or Madelyn, combining elements of popular names with the trendy…

Sugar

Word name

You can call your daughter Sugar, but it's probably best to keep it as a term of endearment. For sweet names, you try Dulcie, Honey, Mitsu, Amai, Sherine, Melita, Eulalia, or Melina, but Sugar does…

Mone

Mone is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it means 'blessing' or 'protective,' while in African contexts it can mean 'truth' or relate to the concept of unity. This short,…

Madisyn

Spelling variation of Madison

Both Madisyn and Madison have lost ground in recent years.

Bijou

French

"jewel"

Bijou is a name that lives up to its definition -- a real jewel. Warning: not unheard of on poodles' dog collars. Actress Bijou Phillips is its best known bearer. It can also be spelled Bijoux.