Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Alouetta

Variation of Alouette, French

"lark"

An elaboration of the French word name, Alouette, this form may reflect the Quebec French pronunciation of the bird name, as heard in the children's song.

Atka

Variation of Agatha, Greek, Inuktitut

"good woman; guardian spirit"

Both a spiky variant of Agatha, predominantly used in Poland, Atka is also an Inuit name with a spiritual meaning.

Zarela

Spanish variation of Sarah

Rhythmic, tangoish name quite popular in Spanish-speaking cultures.

Elfrida

English

"elf power"

The name of the mother of Aethelred the Unready was once common among the Anglo-Saxon nobility, and was briefly revived during the 19th century, only to be lost once again to history. However, with…

Felia

Felia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Felia, derived from Latin 'felix' meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate.' Alternatively, it could be related to the Greek…

Faeleen

Faeleen is a lyrical feminine name with Celtic/Irish roots. It likely derives from 'fae' meaning fairy or enchanted being in Celtic folklore, with the suffix '-leen' adding a diminutive quality. This…

Isaline

French variation of Isabelle

A trendy name in France, sometimes also spelled Ysaline, that's related to both Isabelle and Iseult. To the American ear, it freshens up Isabelle without really improving on it.

Chavalah

Yiddish, Hebrew

"life"

Full of life and spirit, Chavalah is an elaboration of Chava — a modern Hebrew form of Eve. Sometimes spelled as Chavala and Chavaleh, it has the lovely meaning of "life".

Cayenne

Word name, English from Tupi

"pepper"

Spicy.

Alabama

Place-name; Choctaw

"vegetation gatherers"

Alabama is a hot southern place-name, picking up from Georgia and Savannah. This is not a geographical name come lately, though--there have been girls named Alabama dating back well over a century.…

Alissandrine

Alissandrine is an elegant feminine name of French origin, derived as an elaborate variant of Alexandra. This uncommon and ornate name combines the French style of Alessandrine with alternative…

Divine

Word name

Divine seems more proper a name with the rise of Heaven and its turned-around twin Nevaeh. Though superlative names like Divine -- Unique, say, or Precious -- sometimes seems as if they're trying to…

Bonnibel

English invented name

"cheerful, beautiful"

Bonnie meets Annabel (or Belle, or any other name ending in this sound) in this jaunty modern compound.

Zohara

Hebrew

"light, splendor"

Lovely name that's been overshadowed by sister ZAHARA, which was chosen by Brad and Angelina for their oldest daughter.

Zehava

Hebrew

"gold, golden"

The more dignified and attractive Hebrew equivalent of Golda or Goldie.

Bonita

Spanish

"pretty"

Like Benita, had some popularity in the fifties.

Gashka

Gashka is an uncommon feminine name with roots that aren't widely documented in mainstream naming traditions. It may have origins in Eastern European or possibly Russian cultural backgrounds. The…

Philomela

Greek

"lover of songs"

Philomela, the name of a mythological Athenian princess who was transformed into a nightingale, is rarely heard outside the Greek community. The mellifluous Philomela might make a more distinctive…

Cami

Cami is a feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of names like Camille, Camila, or Cameron. With Latin roots, it relates to 'ceremonial attendant' through its…

Uta

German

"prosperity, riches"

Medieval name that still hasn't crossed the ocean, known here primarily via actress/teacher Uta Hagen.