Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Giavanna

Spelling variation of Giovanna

This spelling made its way into the Top 1000 for the first time in 2013, fell off in 2014, then reentered in 2015. This spelling variation is riding the original's popularity, and we anticipate both…

Quintana

Spanish

"the fifth girl"

Mexican place-name famously used by Joan Didion for her daughter, Quintana Roo.

Affrie

Affrie is a feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly related to the Old German name 'Affra' or serving as a unique variant of 'Affery,' which may connect to the Latin 'africus' meaning 'from…

Discovery

English word name

"discovery"

A lot to handle, but it does give a sense of openness, joy, and awe.

Pua

Hawaiian

"flower"

Overly teasable.

Shevonne

American, phonetic spelling of Siobhan

Shevonne is proof that a name can be pretty and tacky at the same time.

Atlee

Atlee is a feminine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'at the clearing' or 'at the meadow.' It was traditionally used as a place name and surname before…

Bertilla

Bertilla is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous' and possibly 'hild' meaning 'battle.' The name has historical significance through Saint…

Alpenglow

German, “the rosy light of the setting or rising sun on high mountains”

Kenleigh

variation of Kenley

The original is probably a safer bet, and Kendra may be safer still.

Benilde

French variation of Latin

"good"

The strong and unusual name of a medieval (male) saint and a contemporary (female) novelist, Benilde Little.

Bae

Bae is a succinct, modern feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Korean, it means 'inspiration' or can relate to the surname meaning 'pear.' However, its recent popularity stems largely…

Harleigh

Variation of Harley

Harley in a dress.

Questa

French

"one who seeks"

Sounds too much like the name of a minivan.

Analeah

Analeah combines elements of the names Ana (or Anna) and Leah, creating a melodic, modern compound name. Ana derives from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace,' while Leah, also Hebrew, means 'weary' or…

Aubreyanne

Compound name, English, French

"elf ruler + grace"

A compound name, blending modern feeling Aubrey with the classic Anne.

Saleste

Saleste is a feminine name with uncertain etymology, possibly derived as a variant of Celeste, which means "heavenly" or "of the stars" in Latin. Alternatively, it may be related to names like…

Balou

Balou is a feminine name that likely draws inspiration from various sources, including the beloved bear character Baloo from Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book.' The alternative spelling with 'ou'…

Payge

Payge is a contemporary feminine spelling variation of the more traditional 'Page' or 'Paige.' The name originally comes from an occupational surname referring to a young servant or attendant,…

Nonn

Welsh

"nun"

The spelling makes the tradition Non even more of a non-name.