Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Flame

Word name

There are many fire-related names, from Aidan to Fiammetta, but the Flame isn't one that's often found on birth certificates. It's a highly symbolic word: flames can represent faith, passion and…

Amasa

Hebrew

"burden"

Amasa is a rare Biblical name borne by two figures. One is the son of Abigail and nephew of King David, who named him commander of the rebels. This Amasa met a tragic end when he was murdered by…

Moroccan

Word name

Moroccan is a name newly minted by Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon for their newborn twin son. Meaning a person who lives in Morocco, Moroccan was used by the couple as a nod to the Moroccan Room in…

Jermajesty

Invented name

Jermajesty is a slightly bizarre name created by Jackson brother Jermaine, making his son a royal version of himself.

Timoteo

Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Timothy, Greek

"honoring God"

Timoteo put some bounce in the step of the somewhat wispy Timothy. And it can be a more original way than Mateo to the cool short form Teo. Italians emphasize the second syllable -- tee-MO-tay-oh --…

Thijs

Dutch short form of Matthijs

"gift of God"

Usually pronounced to rhyme with nice — though others may rhyme it with Jace — Thijs is a popular Dutch name short for that country's form of Matthew. Matt Lauer's half-Dutch son is called Thijs.

Rawson

English

"son of Ralf"

Could be a possible substitute for the dated Dawson, but the first syllable is a little--well--raw.

Wyclef

English

"dweller at the white cliff"

Haitian-born rap superstar and humanitarian Wyclef ("Fugees") Jean has lent this name a powerful musical beat.

Jamin

Hebrew

"right hand"

Jamin is unsurprisingly related to Benjamin, although it did not develop as a diminutive of the name. In the Old Testament, Jamin is a son of Simeon and a grandson of Jacob. Jamin is occasionally…

Dyce

Dyce is a masculine name with Scottish geographic origins, derived from a place name near Aberdeen, Scotland. The place name likely comes from the Gaelic word meaning 'south land' or related to…

Cougar

Nature name

Several animal names, from Fox to Wolf and even to Tiger, ccan work, but Cougar should stay in its cage. Even John Mellencamp has dropped it.

Greeley

English

"pock-marked face, scarred"

English surname that's very rarely found as a first name. The Colorado city was named after Horace Greeley, the nineteenth-century congressman and founder of the New-York Tribune .

Zivon

Zivon is a masculine name with possible Hebrew origins, potentially related to 'ziv' meaning 'radiance' or 'light.' This uncommon name carries a strong, distinctive sound with its powerful 'Z'…

Jermyn

Jermyn is a masculine name with English origins, evolved from the Germanic name Germain, meaning 'brother' or relating to Germania (Germany). It first appeared as a surname, often associated with…

Axe

Word name

Axe, spelled like this, is used for a handful of baby boys in the US each year. You can see it as one of the new weapon names, along with Dagger and Beretta, or as an abbreviation of the very popular…

Laver

French

"to wash"

Could be used as a hero tribute by tennis fans to honor Australian champ Rod, considered by many to be the greatest male player of all time.

Mission

Latin

"dispatch"

Nemet

Nemet is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hungarian, it derives from 'német' meaning 'German,' historically used to describe someone of German origin or association. In Arabic…

Polo

Tibetan

"brave wanderer"

If Portia can become Porsche, then Apollo can morph into Polo -- the imprint of designer Ralph Lauren.

Shadow

English word name

A word name with a touch of mystery surrounding it, Shadow is a bold, edgy choice for a baby which some may find a bit ominous. While it is predominatly used for cats, dogs, and other furry friends,…