Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Alyxia

Alyxia is a modern feminine name that likely developed as an elaborate spelling variant of Alexis or Alexa. It may also draw inspiration from the botanical genus Alyxia, tropical flowering plants.…

Prima

Latin

"first"

Will assure your daughter she's numero uno.

Blodwen

Welsh

"white flower"

An unusual floral -wen name which was the name of an 1878 opera by Welsh composer Joseph Parry.

Air

Word name

This nature name hasn't escaped the hippie dippy air of others like River or Sky.

Viridiana

Latin

"green"

Viridiana is a frillier version of the medieval name Viridis, meaning green. Viridiana briefly made it into the top 1000 in the US in the 1990s.

Cathlynn

Cathlynn is a feminine name that combines elements of Catherine and Lynn, creating a distinctive hybrid. Catherine, from which the "Cath" element derives, has Greek origins meaning "pure," while Lynn…

Esylit

Esylt is a feminine name of Welsh origin, being a variant spelling of Essyllt or Esyllt, which is the Welsh form of Isolde (or Iseult). The name is prominently featured in Arthurian legend and Celtic…

Saby

Saby is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may be derived as a diminutive of Isabel or Isabelle, or it could have roots in Hebrew as a variation of Sabina, meaning 'woman from…

Ellexia

Ellexia is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative contemporary formation, possibly inspired by names like Alexia, Alexa, or the popular prefix 'Elle.' Without deep historical roots,…

Aikilah

Aikilah is a feminine name with likely African-American origins, part of the creative naming tradition that emerged in the late 20th century. Though not rooted in specific historical traditions, it…

Banana

Word name, English from Spanish and Portuguese

"banana"

Banana is one fruity name we wouldn't recommend. Pick Plum instead. There is a Japanese novelist whose pen name is Banana Yoshimoto--birth name Mahoko.

Nastasya

Nastasya is a feminine name with Slavic origins, derived from the Russian form of Anastasia, which means 'resurrection' in Greek. This elegant variant maintains the mystical quality of its root name…

Behati

Afrikaans version of Beate or Beata

"blessed"

Namibian supermodel Behati Prinsloo, who has walked the runway for every designer from Prada to Versace to Vera Wang, has introduced us to this Afrikaans version of Beata and relative of Beatrice.…

Kloris

Kloris is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Chloris, a figure from Greek mythology. In Greek, Chloris was the goddess of flowers and spring, with her name deriving…

Libertad

Spanish

"liberty"

Libertad is the forceful name recently given to his daughter by Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal. English equivalent Liberty has been in use for girls for some time. Libertad might be considered a…

Charisma

Word name, English from Greek

"charisma, grace"

Trying to imbue your child with charisma at birth involves a certain degree of chutzpah. It was brought into the mix by ex. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actress Charisma Carpenter, who was named after…

Mckayla

Variation of Michaela

"who is like God"

Is this popular name really Michaela, or is it a combination of McKenna and Kayla. The real answer: it's a fusion of trends.

Nanni

Nanni is a feminine name with Italian origins, possibly derived as a diminutive form of names like Giovanna or Anna. In Italian culture, 'Nanni' traditionally serves as an affectionate nickname. The…

Manka

Manka is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In African contexts, particularly in countries like Zimbabwe and Malawi, it can be found as a surname and given name. It also has Slavic…

Anazizi

Anazizi is a feminine name with African origins, possibly derived from tribal languages of central or eastern Africa. The name may be connected to ancestral or cultural heritage, though specific…