Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Aban

Persian or Arabic

"October; the waters; clear, elegant"

Aban is the Persian word for the month of October, derived from the Avestan apes , meaning "the waters".

Gull

Celtic

"long-winged swimming birds"

Suggests the salty, windswept air of the seashore.

Jiminy

Jiminy is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the character Jiminy Cricket in Disney's 'Pinocchio.' Rather than having ancient roots, this whimsical name evolved from the…

Laddie

Laddie is a masculine name with Scottish origins, traditionally used as an affectionate term for a boy or young man in Scotland. The word 'lad' means 'boy,' and 'laddie' is its diminutive form. As a…

Pericles

Greek

"far-famed"

Ancient Athenian statesman whose name was once used in the US mostly for enslaved people, following a trend for names of ancient figures.

Rebop

Word name

Chosen by one musician, Todd Rundgren, for his son, but unlikely to be emulated by others.

Onesimus

Greek

"beneficial, profitable"

Rarely used these days, Onesimus was the name of an escaped enslaved man in the Bible who met St. Paul in prison. Its Greek sound is obvious, and its four syllables make it one that might be hard to…

Audio

Word name

When actress Shannyn Sossamon dubbed her newborn Audio Science, it sent out some definite shock waves. We don't recommend Audio or Video for even the most intrepid baby namer.

Maddoc

Maddoc is a masculine name with Welsh origins, derived from the Welsh element 'mad' meaning 'fortunate' or 'blessed.' It's sometimes seen as a variant of Maddox or Madoc, the latter being associated…

Torre

Torre is a masculine name with roots in Latin and Italian. It derives from the Latin word 'turris' meaning 'tower,' suggesting strength and protection. As a surname, it has been used in Italy and…

Torvald

Norse

"Thor's ruler"

Torvald, not to be confused with Torvill of skating fame, is a Norse name which might be of interest to parents looking for Thor-related options. Torvald is most familiar in the English-speaking…

Navarro

Spanish

"from Navarre"

Dashing surname for the Basque kingdom.

Friend

Word name

Sociable middle name choice with a Quaker feel.

Dock

English word name

"enclosed area of water in a port for ships to load and unload"

A sailing and sea-related choice, which also feels connected to the reparative powers of nature (via dock leaves) and to doctors generally, Dock made the Top 1000 in the first half of the 20th…

Goku

Japanese

"aware of emptiness"

Goku is the name of the protagonist of the popular "Dragon Ball" manga series, which was turned into a live action film. The character of Goku is reportedly based on Sun Wukong, the hero of the…

Saad

Aramaic

"help, support"

A traditional name in the Arabic world.

Pinchas

Hebrew

"dark-skinned"

Famous violinist-conductor Pinchas Zuckerman is the most famous modern bearer; the biblical Pinchas was the son of Eleazar and the grandson of Aaron -- both preferable name choices.

Madock

Madock is a strong masculine name with Celtic and Welsh roots. It likely derives from the Welsh name Madog or Madoc, which means 'fortunate' or 'blessed.' Historical references include the legendary…

Olympus

Olympus is an uncommon masculine name derived directly from Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the Greek gods in classical mythology. This majestic name carries powerful associations with divine…

Munroe

Munroe is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Rothach Mòr' meaning 'from the mouth of the Roe River' or simply 'from the red bog.' Originally a clan surname from the…