Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Fortunata

Spanish variation of Latin

"luck, fate, wealth"

Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.

Petronilla

Roman and Italian feminine variation of Petronius

"yokel, woodpecker, stone"

Petronilla is an ancient saint's name that relates to the Roman family name Petronius, thought to mean yokel or woodpecker, though some connect it with Petra or Peter, meaning stone. With the…

Christabella

Christabella is an elaborate feminine name that combines elements of Christine and Isabella, both with Christian roots. Derived from Latin and Greek origins meaning "follower of Christ" and enhanced…

Ecru

Word name, English from French

"ecru; raw, unbleached"

Neutral color, but as a name, too much of an oddity.

Shoushan

Hebrew

"lily"

Shoushan is a romantic member of the Susan/Susannah/Shoshana family — rhythmic and melodic.

Haitian

Haitian as a feminine name is extremely unusual, as it's primarily known as a nationality or descriptor for someone from Haiti rather than a personal name. The term itself refers to the Caribbean…

Democracy

English

"democracy, of the people"

A big, bold, ultra-rare virtue name. Could it follow in the footsteps of Justice and Liberty?

Kollette

Kollette is a modern spelling variation of Colette, a feminine name with French origins. The traditional Colette derives from the name Nicholas, ultimately from Greek elements meaning 'victory of the…

Aio

Maori

"peace, tranquil"

A light and simple Māori name with an appealing O ending and lovely meaning.

Calvary

English from Latin, place name

In the Bible, Calvary is the hill outside of Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified. This religious significance, along with a pleasant sound, have led some parents to begin using it as a name for their…

Carese

Carese is a feminine name with likely Romance language influences, possibly derived from Latin roots related to 'carus' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved.' The name has a melodic quality with its soft…

Gemella

Italian

"twin"

A pretty possibility for a Gemini girl.

Braedi

Braedi is a feminine name with contemporary styling that appears to be a modern variant spelling, possibly of names like Brady, Braden, or Brody with a feminine adaptation. The unique spelling with…

Penumbra

Latin

"partial shade"

Loralei

Loralei is a variant spelling of Lorelei, a name with Germanic origins associated with a famous rock on the Rhine River. According to legend, a siren or mermaid named Lorelei would sing on this rock,…

Trudie

Trudie is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Gertrude, which comes from Germanic elements meaning "spear" and "strength." This shortened version softens the more formal…

Bluebelle

English flower name or compound name, Blue + Belle

"blue + beautiful"

An elaboration of the word and nature name Bluebell or a combination of the names Blue and Belle, giving the meaning "beautiful blue" or "blue and beautiful". While Bluebell is the more popular…

Eastlyn

English compound name

"the eastern lake; the pretty east"

Made up of the contemporary and cool East, paired with popular Lyn, this compound name is slightly edgy and slightly trendy, but, is surprisingly literary too thanks to Ellen Wood's 19th-century…

Erminia

Erminia is a feminine name of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Germanic name 'Irmina' or 'Hermina,' which comes from the element 'irmin' meaning 'whole' or 'universal.' It gained literary…

Livya

Livya is a modern feminine name that appears to be a variation of Livia or Olivia. With Latin roots, it connects to Livia, which means 'bluish' or 'envious,' or possibly 'olive.' The name has a…