Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Glynnis

Glynnis is a feminine name of Welsh origin, a variant of Glynis, which derives from the Welsh word 'glin' meaning 'valley.' This melodic name carries the essence of natural beauty and serene…

Lynsey

Lynsey is a feminine name that originated as a variant of Lindsay, which began as a Scottish surname derived from the region of Lincolnshire in England ('Lincoln's island'). This spelling with a 'y'…

Pleasant

Word name

An admirable quality to impart; Pleasant was used by Charles Dickens in Our Mutual Friend and in modern times is known via American Girl dolls creator Pleasant Rowland.

Iekeliene

Dutch

Dutch model Iekeliene Stange is a famous bearer of this one-of-a-kind name. Its meaning is unknown, but it may be a combo name formed from Ieke + the common suffix -liene.

Himalaya

Place-name

Place-name that suggests the highest heights and carries a hippyish aura.

Onorine

Onorine is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Latin name Honorius, meaning 'honor' or 'dignity.' It is the feminine form of Honoré, carrying the same noble connotations. This elegant,…

Friedegard

Friedegard is a feminine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'fridu' meaning 'peace' and 'gard' meaning 'enclosure' or 'protection,' thus conveying the beautiful meaning of 'peaceful…

Presleigh

Presleigh is a modern feminine name that combines the surname Presley (made famous by Elvis Presley) with the trendy '-leigh' ending. Originally an Old English place name meaning 'priest's meadow' or…

Baia

Portuguese

"bay"

This possible word name, which rhymes with Maia, makes an even more distinctive alternative.

Evella

Invented literary name

Though it doesn't have historic roots--it was created by L. Frank Baum for a Princess character in his book Ozma of Oz --Evella could fit well into the Eve-Eva-Evelyn group now coming back into favor.

Shantrell

Shantrell is a feminine name that appears to be a modern coinage combining elements of popular naming patterns. The prefix "Shan-" may relate to names like Shannon (Irish origin meaning "small and…

Gert

Short form of Gertrude, German

"strength of a spear"

Gert is an old school nickname for one of the oldest school names, Gertrude. Only the most adventurous, so-far-out-it's-in baby namers will choose Gertrude or Gert today, but it's definitely geek…

Alchamy

Word name

This name, a spin on the word alchemy, has a magical quality.

Pandita

Hindi

"learned, scholarly"

Might be a little too close to bandita.

Aydynn

Aydynn is a modern feminine name with creative spelling, likely derived from similar names like Aiden or Aydin. The double 'n' adds a distinctive touch to this contemporary choice. While uncommon,…

Jadeyn

Jadeyn is a feminine name that represents a modern, elaborated variant of Jade. The base name Jade comes from the ornamental stone valued for its beautiful green color, symbolizing wisdom and…

Oralee

French variation of Aurelia, Latin

"the golden one"

Aurelia may be back in a big way, but Oralee and Oralie definitely are not. Would you really want to name your daughter "orally"?

Conchita

Spanish, diminutive of Concepcion

Concepcion dressed in red satin.

Mirtha

Dutch

"myrtle"

The Dutch name is usually spelled Myrthe or Mirthe and pronounced meer-ta. But most English speakers will say it mer-tha and confuse the name with Martha, Bertha, or Myrtle.

Jumana

Arabic

"silver pearl"

Rare and rhythmic.