Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Geralynne

Geralynne is a feminine name that emerged as an elaborate variant of Geraldine or a combination of Gerald and Lynn. Originating from Germanic elements, the root 'Gerald' means 'rule of the spear,'…

Jacquenetta

Jacquenetta is a feminine name with French origins, representing an elaborated feminine form of Jacques, the French equivalent of James. This name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob,…

Zelenya

Zelenya is an exotic feminine name with Slavic roots. It likely derives from Slavic word elements relating to "green" or "earth," similar to the Russian word "zeleny" meaning green. The name evokes…

Neviah

Hebrew

"forecaster"

All too likely to be confused with the ultratrendy Nevaeh.

Tiera

Tiera is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Tiara, referring to the crown-like headpiece and suggesting royalty or specialness. Alternatively, it could…

Innocencia

Innocencia is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'innocence' or 'purity.' This virtue name directly embodies the quality of being innocent, unspoiled, and free from guilt or wrongdoing. Most…

Huyana

Native American

"rain falling"

A Miwok tribe name with a pleasant meaning.

Fedora

Greek variation of Theodora

Fedora is occasionally heard among the British Mayfair and Belgravia set, but we're afraid that in this country there would be too strong an association with the man's felt hat.

Semilla

Spanish

"seed"

Semilla, Spanish for "seed", could make an intriguing nature name.

Ivye

Ivye is a feminine name that likely evolved as a variant spelling of Ivy, which comes from the English word for the climbing evergreen plant. The modified spelling adds a distinctive touch while…

Braylinn

Braylinn is a modern feminine name that emerged in the early 21st century as part of contemporary American naming trends. It likely combines elements of popular names like Brayden or Braylon with the…

Zilpah

Hebrew

"frailty"

The biblical Zilpah was a handmaiden of Leah who had two sons with Jacob, Gad and Asher. Zilpah is a one-hit wonder, appearing on the US Top 1000 only one year, 1881. No baby girls were named Zilpah…

Tasmine

Possible variation of Jasmine

Probably better to stick with Jasmine -- this one's a little too Tasmanian devil. Or Tasmine might be better scrambled to the lovely Cornish Tamsin.

Meredy

Meredy is a feminine name with a whimsical, melodic quality. It may be derived as a variation of Meredith, which has Welsh origins meaning 'great lord' or 'sea lord,' or it could be a creative modern…

Ardyth

Ardyth is a distinctive feminine name with Old English and Welsh roots. It likely derives from the Welsh 'ardd' meaning 'hill' or may be related to Arthur, suggesting noble qualities. This uncommon…

Eurynome

Greek

"broad pasture; broad law"

Eurynome was a name given to almost a dozen characters in Greek mythology. Among the most notable are Eurynome, mother of the Charites, and Queen Eurynome, wife of King Ophion.

Trillian

Literary name

Douglas Adams invented this name for a character (aka Tricia) in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy . It has a nice, trilly sound, and is accessible via its kinship with Gillian/Jillian.

Kadida

Arabic

"premature child"

Kadida is an Anglicized form of the Arabic name Khadija, wife of the Muslim prophet Muhammad.

Colombia

Place-name and Latin

"dove"

Colombia is a South American country name, with a rhythmic sound and peaceful connotations. The Irish Colm, Scottish Callum, and Columba are all attractive relatives of Colombia (or Columbia, if…

Rylea

Spelling variation of Riley

See RILEY.