Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Alyanna

variation of Alanna

"handsome, cheerful"

The addition of the letter "y" gives this a nice, rhythmic Russian feel.

Kakia

Greek

"bad or evil"

Kakia was the goddess of vice and abomination, who tempted others to evil. Basically, a female devil. As a baby name, just....no.

Dyarra

Dyarra appears to be a feminine name with likely Australian Aboriginal origins, though it may also have roots in other indigenous cultures. Names from Aboriginal languages often have connections to…

Lyrica

American variation of Lyric, Greek

"lyre"

Lyrica has a nice, melodious sound — which is exactly what Pfizer thought when coming up with their trade name for the drug Pregabalin.

America

Place-name

Given to children of both sexes as far back as colonial times, this carries a lot of baggage. However, parents continue to take the risk. Actress America Ferrera may be have inspired some families to…

Prosperity

English word name

"flourishing wealth and good fortune"

Another idealistic virtue name with big shoes to fill — Prosperity would make a bold first name, or more likely an intriguing middle name.

Starisha

Starisha is a feminine name that combines the word 'star' with the popular suffix '-isha.' The root 'star' evokes celestial imagery and positive associations with brightness and prominence, while the…

Char

Char is a concise feminine name that can function as both a standalone name and a diminutive for longer names like Charlotte, Charmaine, or Charlene. Of French origin, it relates to the root…

Subira

African, Swahili

"patience"

One African name that's virtually unknown in the western world, but sounds both soft and strong.

Baby

English word name, diminutive of Barbara, Latin

"foreign woman"

Baby is rarely seen as a given name — or even nickname — these days, although it did rank in the Top 1000 from 1989 to 2003. These instances can be accounted for in two ways. Firstly, infants whose…

Brylie

American invented name

The newest addition to the Kylie, Rylie family, really catching on with some parents.

Aaminah

Aaminah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'trustworthy,' 'faithful,' or 'honest.' It holds significant importance in Islamic tradition as it was the name of Prophet Muhammad's mother,…

Nakotah

Sioux

"friend to all"

This name of one of the three tribes in the Great Sioux Nation could provide an interesting alternative to Dakota.

Baptista

Latin

"the baptized one"

Probably too evangelical for mass importation.

Anstice

English form of Anastasia, Greek

"resurrection"

In the Middle Ages, Anstice was the usual English form of Anastasia (even it was recorded in writing as Anastasia). It survives as a surname, but is so rare as a baby girl name that it has never…

Fee

Diminutive of Fiona

Too fiscal.

Braelynne

Braelynne is a modern feminine name created by combining elements of popular names like Brae (Scottish for 'hillside') with the trendy -lynne suffix. This contemporary invention reflects the…

Angelita

Angelita is a feminine Spanish name that serves as a diminutive form of Angela, meaning 'little angel' or 'little messenger.' Its roots trace back to the Greek word 'angelos,' which means…

Anju

Hindi, “shining, honor”

A soft, sweet, distinctive name with a noble meaning.

Fannia

Diminutive of Frances

A cute alternative to FANNY, with a slight Russian accent.