Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Jaleesa

Modern invented name

Popular ever since it appeared on the 1987 sitcom A Different World. Inventive variations include Geleexa, Ja Leesa, Ja Lisa, Jaleisa, Jalisa, Jaliza, Jilleesa, Jilleisa, Joleesa, Joleisa.

Sheherazade

Persian

"noble lineage"

The tale-spinning heroine of The Thousand and One Nights , Sheherazade is an extravagantly elaborate name for a little girl. Too extravagantly elaborate? It's lovely and beguiling, and with the rise…

Nickysha

Nickysha is a feminine name that represents a creative, multicultural evolution of the name Nicole or Nicky. It blends the familiar diminutive 'Nicky' with the melodic '-ysha' ending that gives it a…

Sashenka

Sashenka is a feminine name of Russian origin, serving as an affectionate diminutive form of Alexandra or Sasha. Alexandra derives from Greek, meaning 'defender of mankind.' In Russian naming…

Fanchone

Fanchone is a rare feminine name with French origins, likely derived from Frances or Françoise. It appears to be a diminutive form featuring the characteristic French ending '-on' with an added…

Kalypso

Kalypso is a feminine name derived from Greek mythology, an alternative spelling of Calypso. In Homer's Odyssey, Calypso was a nymph who detained Odysseus on her island for seven years. The name…

Cloey

Cloey is a feminine name that serves as an alternative spelling of Chloe, which has ancient Greek origins meaning 'blooming' or 'young green shoot.' This variant spelling with the 'ey' ending gives…

Rabiah

Arabic

"spring"

Rhythmic name suitable for a girl born in a springtime month.

Falala

African, Fula

"born in abundance"

A wonderful meaning for a bright and musical West African name.

Lolo

Diminutive of Caroline

"free man"

A peppy nickname name associated with Lolo (born Lori) Jones, American track and field champ.

Modwenna

Irish, meaning unknown

Modwenna is the name of a medieval Irish saint who, according to legend, founded Burton Abbey on the River Trent, site of many miracles. Saint Modwenna, also called Modwen, made a pilgrimage to Rome…

Africaya

Africaya is a contemporary feminine name that draws inspiration from the continent of Africa. This creative name likely emerged as parents sought names celebrating African heritage or conveying a…

Destini

Destini is a feminine name representing a modern, creative spelling of Destiny. Derived from the English word 'destiny,' it carries profound meaning related to fate, predetermined events, and one's…

Lovey

Diminutive of Love, English word name

This cutesy nickname made it onto the Top 1000 in 1883.

Grande

Italian

"large"

For your Starbucks order, not your baby.

Obedience

Virtue name

It may have been used by the Puritans, but any modern child would chafe under this name.

Shalailah

Possible feminine form of Shelal

"petition"

Shalailah is a soft name made most familiar by journalist Shalailah Medhora. Given the popularity of Layla and all her variants, Shalailah has potential for parents looking for something off the…

Gislan

Gislan is a feminine name with Germanic origins, related to names like Giselle and Gisela which derive from the Germanic element "gisil" meaning "pledge" or "hostage" (in ancient times, a noble…

Sy'rai

Variation of Sarah

This unusual name, created by the singer Brandy for her daughter, uses punctuation in an inventive way -- a trend that takes creative spelling to a new but sometimes confusing level.

Lyndsey

See LINDSEY.