Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Zoa

Greek

"life"

Possibly a variation of the ultra-popular Greek Zoe, Zoa was given to around 2 dozen baby girls each recent year.

Toinette

French, diminutive of Antoinette

"priceless one"

Probably too close for comfort to "toilette." Antonia conveys the same idea with a more mellifluous sound.

Willabella

Willabella is a feminine name that blends the Germanic name element 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' with the popular feminine suffix '-bella' meaning 'beautiful.' This elegant compound name carries…

Qiturah

Arabic

"incense, scent"

Twist on the attractive and underused biblical name Keturah.

Ziazan

Armenian

"rainbow"

This intriguing name from Armenia has a lovely meaning "rainbow" and was used for the adorable protagonist of the film by the same name who hides in a suitcase and ends up going on an adventure to…

Babe

Word name or diminutive of Barbara

You can call your baby "babe," but don't name her that.

Amylyn

Amylyn is a feminine name that appears to be a modern compound creation, blending the classic name Amy with the popular "-lyn" suffix. Amy derives from the Latin "amata," meaning "beloved," while the…

Michaelann

Michaelann is a feminine compound name that combines the traditional male name Michael with the classic feminine name Ann. Michael derives from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God?' while Ann comes from…

Bohemia

Spanish place name, English word name

"Boii home"

More a concept than a place — or a name. The place name Bohemia ultimately derives from the tribe name Boii with the German heim , meaning "home".

Finlee

Variation of Finley, Irish and Scottish

"fair-haired hero"

Finley is an attractive surname-name given to near-equal numbers of baby girls and boys in the US last year -- close to 1200 of each. Finlee was used for fewer than 100 babies and given to nearly…

Ballencia

Variation of Valencia, Spanish place-name

Might sound as if your child had the sniffles every time she said her name.

Averi

Spelling variation of Avery

That i adds some extra spunk to mega popular Avery. It also adds some pronunciation confusion (as it could be pronounced AV-er-ee or AV-er-eye). We suggest sticking with the original Avery.

Leeli

Leeli is a feminine name of likely modern or invented origin, though it may have connections to names like Leila or Lily. With its double 'e' construction, the name has a sweet, melodic quality that…

Emmalea

Emmalea is a feminine name that combines the popular Emma with the suffix -lea, creating a melodic elaboration of the classic name. Emma derives from Germanic origins meaning 'whole' or 'universal,'…

Cyder

Invented name

Somehow a "y" got stuck in a glass of apple juice.

Sincerity

Word name

"sincerity, truth"

A Puritan-virtue type name that could possibly work for a modern baby with its rhythmic four-syllable sound and admirable meaning.

Early

Diminutive of Earl, English, or word name

"nobleman, warrior; early"

A word that's been used, very infrequently, as a name for hundreds of years. Interesting sound and meaning.

Luvenia

Luvenia is a feminine name with roots in both Latin and English origins. It likely derives from the Latin word 'luvens', meaning 'to delight in' or 'to be pleasant'. The name suggests qualities of…

Jaylah

Spelling variation of Jayla

"to ascend"

This variation of Jayla had one of the highest increases in popularity between 2012 and 2013.

Mystery

Word name

Pretty sound, provocative meaning, but a little over-the-top.