Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Rhapsody

French, musical term

Could be seen as extravagantly ecstatic for a baby name, though feel free to rhapsodize about your little girl, whatever her name.

Bettylou

Bettylou is a feminine compound name that combines two classic American names: Betty (traditionally a diminutive of Elizabeth) and Lou (which can be short for Louise or Louis). Popular primarily in…

Devora

Hebrew

"bee"

Both a biblical and an Israeli place-name, this can be used as an offbeat substitute for Deborah.

Brunhild

Norse

"armed for battle"

One of the Valkyries, still clad in heavy armor.

Glimmer

Word name

Glimmer is shimmery but a little too showy, as is Glitter, a character on a TV sitcom-- while Glimmer appears in The Hunger Games .

Fflur

Welsh

"flower"

A rare Welsh form of Flora and Fleur, ultimately taken from the Latin flos , this floral choice is given to a handful of girls most years in Wales. To date, its peak was in 2018, when 15 babies…

Tulsa

Creek

"old town"

Unlike many other western city names, Tulsa has not proved attractive to parents. The name derives from Tallasi, meaning "old town" in the Creek language.

Hartinsia

Hartinsia is an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a modern elaboration of names containing the Germanic element "hart" meaning "hard, strong, brave," such as Hartman or…

Eldorada

Eldorada is a feminine name inspired by the legendary El Dorado, the mythical city of gold sought by Spanish conquistadors in South America. The name transforms the masculine Spanish term (literally…

Jaheira

Jaheira is an unusual feminine name with possible origins in fantasy fiction, most notably recognized from the 'Baldur's Gate' video game series where it belongs to a strong half-elven druid…

Bibiana

Latin

"life"

Melodic and unusual, and she will outgrow any bib jokes.

Yagmur

Turkish

"rain"

A popular nature name in Turkey, where it was in the Top 10 from 2005-2013. Spelt Yağmur in Turkish.

Mahogany

Spanish

"rich, strong"

Dark, woody name that's brings to mind rich panelling, beautiful colors and luxury.

Accalia

Latin, mythological name

Accalia was the human foster-mother of twins Romulus and Remus. Her name is even more obscure than theirs.

Amylia

Amylia is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of Amelia, which has Germanic roots meaning "work" or "industrious." This elegant spelling alternative adds a touch of uniqueness while…

Pama

Pama is a concise feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Indigenous Australian languages, where it could relate to various tribal names or place names. Alternatively, it…

Licha

Licha is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish-speaking communities, it often functions as a nickname for names like Alicia or Felicia. In some indigenous Latin American…

Boni

Boni is a delightful feminine name with diverse cultural roots. It may originate as a short form of Bonifacia, the feminine version of Boniface, derived from Latin 'bonifatius' meaning 'good fate' or…

Dierdra

Dierdra is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Deirdre, a name with deep Celtic and Irish roots. In Irish mythology, Deirdre was a tragic heroine known as 'Deirdre of the Sorrows'…

Varsha

Hindi

"rain"

This Indian name with a Slavic sound definitely has potential.