Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Baba

English diminutive of Barbara, Greek

"foreign woman"

When the once-popular Barbara makes a comeback, so might Baba.

Jetzabel

Jetzabel is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Jezebel, a biblical name with Hebrew origins. In the Bible, Jezebel was a Phoenician princess who became queen of Israel, portrayed as…

Sundance

English

"sun dance"

Long synonymous with the American outlaw Harry Longabaugh, aka The Sundance Kid, who got his nickname from the town of Sundance, Wyoming, where he was incarcerated as a teenager. The place name…

Juut

Juut is an uncommon feminine name with possible Dutch or Frisian origins. It likely developed as a short form of Judith, a biblical name meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' In some Dutch…

Manula

Manula is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it can mean 'human' or relate to 'mind' and 'thought.' The name also appears in Sri Lankan culture where it has associations…

Garbo

Italian nickname

"polite, kind"

Patricia Arquette and Nicole Richie named their daughters Harlow, so why not consider this other great early screen icon?

Malcsi

Malcsi is a feminine Hungarian diminutive form of Malvina or names beginning with 'Mal-'. With its distinctive sound and ending in '-csi' (a typical Hungarian endearment suffix), it carries a sweet,…

Amarra

Amarra is a distinctive feminine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Spanish word 'amarra,' meaning 'tie' or 'bind,' suggesting connection and loyalty. Alternatively, it could…

Harleth

Surname; modern invented name

Harleth is a name which probably stems from combining the oh-so-trendy Harlow with the evergreen Elizabeth. However, literary parents may also remember the beautiful but difficult character Gwendolen…

Siouxsie

Modern invented name

"alternative spelling of Susie"

Familiar due to the English musician Siouxsie Sioux, singer of the 1970s-80s rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. Apart from its complicated look, the inclusion of the Native American tribe name…

Etke

Etke is an uncommon feminine name of Yiddish origin. Historically used in Eastern European Jewish communities, it's believed to be a diminutive form of names containing 'Et' or possibly derived from…

Bahr

German surname

"bear, boar"

Petrona

Petrona is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the masculine name Petrus or Peter, meaning "rock" or "stone." It's essentially the feminine form of the name Petron or Petronius. The name…

Bayze

Bayze is a modern feminine name with a contemporary feel. It likely developed as a variant spelling of names like Baize or as a unique creation inspired by words like 'blaze' or 'praise.' The name…

Dorritt

Variation of Dorrit, Danish diminutive of Dorothea, Greek

"gift of God"

Afric

Afric is a feminine name with Irish Gaelic origins, derived from "Africa" but with distinct Celtic roots. In Irish tradition, it refers to Saint Africa (or Afra), a Christian martyr. The name has…

Shayanne

Shayanne is a feminine name that blends elements of 'Shay' and 'Anne,' creating a melodic and contemporary sound. It likely developed as a variation of names like Shayanna, Cheyenne, or as a…

Jurnee

Spelling variation of Journey

This overly trendy spelling jumped into the Top 1000 names in 2013. It got there by being the fourth fastest-rising name on the 2013 list, riding the increasing popularity of Journey and Journee.

Braelon

Braelon is a contemporary feminine name with a modern feel, though it's also used for boys. This name appears to be a creative construction, possibly blending elements from names like Brae (Scottish…

Evdokia

Greek

"to be pleased, to have good will"

The modern Greek form of Eudocia.