Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Hedvig

Hedvig is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'hadu' meaning 'battle, combat' and 'wig' meaning 'war.' Despite these fierce origins, the name has developed a refined,…

Rhondda

Rhondda is a feminine name primarily associated with Welsh origins, derived from the Rhondda Valley in South Wales, a region known historically for its coal mining industry. The valley's name comes…

Amalfi

Italian place-name

This name, from the picturesque town on the Italian Riviera, borrows a bit from Amelia and a bit from Emily.

Verginya

Verginya is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Virginia. The name has Latin origins meaning 'pure' or 'maiden,' connected to the Roman clan name Virginius. This…

Talise

Talise is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. Some sources suggest it comes from Native American languages, particularly attributed to meanings like 'beautiful waters' or 'lovely water'…

Aurel

Aurel is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'aureus' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded.' It's the shortened form of Aurelia, the feminine version of the Roman family name Aurelius. While…

Leighanne

Leighanne is a feminine name that combines the names Leigh and Anne, creating a compound name with English and Hebrew origins. Leigh derives from Old English meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing,' while…

Modesty

Latin

"modesty"

Modesty is a virtue name dating to Roman times, but never widely used, except for hot 1960s movie spoof heroine, Modesty Blaise, based on a comic strip.

Bloodrayne

Video game name

BloodRayne is a series of action-adventure video games, but the heroine's name is actually Rayne, a much more usable appellation for a non-vampire, non-animated child. We hope no-one uses this for…

Caldera

Spanish

"cauldron; volcanic crater"

A unique Spanish nature name rarely heard. Caldera can be used for both boys and girls.

Rilynn

Modern Invented Name

A variation of Riley with an added -lynn suffix, this girl name is bubbling right underneath the Top 1000.

Fanni

Fanni is a variant spelling of Fanny, which originated as a diminutive of Frances, meaning "free one" or "from France." In some European countries, particularly Hungary and Finland, Fanni is used as…

Rica

Scandinavian, diminutive of Federica or Erica

Pretty but slight.

Philomène

Philomène is a feminine French name derived from Greek origins, meaning 'lover of strength' or 'loved one.' It combines 'philos' (loving) with 'menos' (strength, courage). This elegant name carries a…

Crescent

English, French, Latin

"waxing or waning moon; increasing, growing, springing forth"

Crescent is an intriguing word name with a pretty sound and links to the moon. Used to describe a curved shape more generally, it is heavily associated with the lunar calendar, with the moon forming…

Cenerentola

Cenerentola is the Italian name for Cinderella, the beloved fairy tale character. Derived from the Italian words 'cenere' (ash) and 'piccola' (small, little), it literally means 'little ash girl' -…

Neeja

Hindi

"lily"

Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.

Brette

Brette is a feminine name of French origin, representing a feminine form of Brett, which derived from a Middle English surname meaning 'a Breton' or 'someone from Brittany.' The addition of the final…

Walela

Cherokee

"hummingbird"

According to Cherokee legend, hummingbirds were healers, helping those in medical crises, making this a meaningful name. Walela is borne by a musical, made up of sisters Rita Coolidge and Priscilla…

Era

Word name

Name that enjoyed some popularity early in the 20th century but now is locked in another, ahem, era.