Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Lovie

Short form of Love, word name

"love"

Lovie is one of a vast number of ie-ending nickname names popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s, which means they should be back in style now. Which they are, in a quiet way. The name Love was…

December

English word name

"tenth month"

Cooler than April, May, or June, but also a tad icy. December gets its name from the number ten as the old Roman calendar only had ten months, and as now, December was the last.

Harper-rose

Harper Rose combines two trendy names that have surged in popularity. Harper, originally an English occupational surname for someone who played the harp, gained widespread popularity as a first name…

Nemy

Mende

"sweet"

Friendly and energetic name from the Mende language of West Africa.

Jonquil

English flower name, from Latin

"reed"

Jonquil is an unusual flower name that is less outlandish than Daffodil and less common than Daisy. It just might appeal to parents seeking a singular botanical option. Unlike most flower names,…

Trix

English diminutive of Beatrix, Latin

"she who brings happiness; blessed"

Before Beatrice there was Beatrix, which leads naturally to the short form Trix. Trixie is a wise-cracking gum-snapping waitress but Trix is sleek and mischievous -- tricks, get it?

Samoa

Place-name

Evocative of the beautiful South Pacific islands, Samoa has very occasionally been used as a given name in American Samoa, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, and Brazil. Also used as a surname, Samoa could…

Grainne

Irish

"grain or love"

Grainne is the Irish form of the name often Anglicized as Grania. It was the name of the ancient grain goddess and also of the fiancee of mythological hero Finn McCool and lover of Dermot, who was a…

Honesty

English word name

"adherence to the facts"

Honesty is one of the modern virtue names, which along with Justice and Destiny are picking up where Faith, Hope, and Charity left off. Is Honesty the most appealing name ever? No, and it's also sure…

Margarida

Portuguese

"daisy; pearl"

This Portuguese version of Marguerite, Margherita, or Margaret has a distinctive yet familiar sound and could get you to nicknames Maggie, Daisy, Margo, Ida, and Edie.

Baie

Baie is a rare feminine name with possible origins in Old French, where it could be derived from 'baie' meaning 'bay' or 'berry.' It might also have Celtic roots or be a variant of Bay or Baye. The…

Philomel

Philomel is a rare feminine name derived from Greek mythology, referring to Philomela who was transformed into a nightingale in Ovid's Metamorphoses. The name combines 'philo' (loving) and 'melos'…

Sybella

Variation of Sybil or Sibyl

"seer, oracle"

The lovely Sybella is being nudged into the spotlight by two influences: the original Sybil (the most popular spelling) or Sibyl, name of the beauteous youngest sister of television's period megahit…

Aprilette

Aprilette is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive or elaboration of April. While April derives from the Latin 'aperire' meaning "to open," referring to the opening or blossoming of flowers in…

Anaelle

Breton form of Anna

"grace"

Also spelled Anael, this offers a new spin on an old standard. Or even a couple of old standards, if you count Annabelle.

Taisie

Scottish

"soft or gentle"

Taisie is a feminine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, typically considered a diminutive form of names like Anastasia or potentially derived from Tess or Stacy. In Gaelic contexts, it might be related…

Capucine

French

"nasturtium"

Capucine was a chic French actress half a century ago and has been one of the most fashionable girl names in France in recent decades, ranking in France's Top 100. Capucine is also popular in…

Linchen

Linchen is a feminine name with Germanic roots, functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive form of names like Caroline, Karoline, Lina, or Angelina in German-speaking regions. The suffix…

Concepcion

Spanish

"conception"

Name given in honor of the Virgin Mary that might prove difficult for a modern Spanish-American child to pull off.

Anoush

Armenian

"sweet"

A dramatic and adorable name with a lot of sweep and swoosh. Also spelled Anush.