Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Arayah

Arayah is a modern feminine name that combines elements of several naming traditions. It may be a variation of Araya, which has Thai origins meaning 'noble' or could be related to the Hebrew name…

Karlene

Karlene is a feminine name derived from the Germanic male name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' It emerged as a feminine variant in the mid-20th century, particularly gaining traction in the…

Nellary

Literary invention

An intriguing, plausible name--kind of a Nell-Hillary combo--created by L. Frank Baum for a character in his book The Lost Princess of Oz .

Sassandra

African place-name

Sassy alternative to Cassandra -- maybe too sassy.

Abreale

Abreale is a feminine name with a modern feel and unique construction. It appears to be a contemporary creation possibly influenced by the popularity of names beginning with 'A' and incorporating…

Greige

Color name

Better on your living-room walls.

Genevive

Genevive is a feminine name that represents a variation of the more common spelling 'Genevieve.' Derived from the medieval Germanic name 'Genovefa,' it ultimately comes from Celtic elements possibly…

Delaynie

Delaynie is a feminine name that appears to be a modern, elaborated spelling of Delaney, which originated as an Irish surname derived from 'Dubh Sláine' meaning 'dark challenger' or 'black defiance.'…

Dittany

Plant name from French

"grown on Mount Dikte"

Fransabelle

Fransabelle is an elegant feminine name that combines elements of Frances (meaning "free one" from Germanic origins) and the French-inspired suffix "belle" meaning beautiful. This combination creates…

Armahni

Armahni is a feminine name with contemporary origins, likely developed as a creative variation inspired by the Italian designer brand Armani. The added 'h' gives the name a unique spelling while…

Crystalee

Crystalee is a contemporary feminine name that combines the classic name Crystal with a melodic 'lee' ending. Crystal derives from the Greek word 'krystallos,' meaning 'ice' or 'clear ice,'…

Mindel

Yiddish form of Hebrew Menucha

"comfort"

Rarely heard outside the Jewish community; another form is Minda.

Quistis

Quistis is an uncommon feminine name that gained recognition through the popular video game Final Fantasy VIII, where it belongs to an intelligent, composed instructor character. The name has no…

Alala

Greek mythology name

"war cry"

This name of the mythological sister of Mars might be used for a girl born under one of the signs ruled by the planet Mars--Aries or Scorpio. She is the personification of the war cry. Alala is…

Corissanda

Corissanda is an extremely rare feminine name with possible Romance language origins, perhaps as an elaborate variant of names like Corinna or Corisande. The name has a literary quality and may have…

Delysia

Unknown possibly Latin

"delight"

Delysia has twice been used as a stage name. The first time (in real life) by fin-de-siecle French actress Alice Delysia; the second time (in the movies) by the character played by Amy Adams in "Miss…

Lucyna

Lucyna is a feminine name of Polish origin, derived from the Latin 'lux' meaning 'light.' It serves as the Polish form of Lucina, who was the Roman goddess of childbirth. The name has been used in…

Cynthria

Cynthria appears to be a rare variant or elaboration of Cynthia, which derives from Kynthia, an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis who was born on Mount Cynthus. While Cynthia has been popular…

Endelienta

Cornish

Saint Endelienta is the woman whose name became Endellion, of David Cameron fame. Endelienta was the daughter of a king and reputed to be the god-daughter of King Arthur. Her feast day is 29 April,…