Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Forster

English, variation of Foster

"scissors maker"

Forster, a variation of Foster or potentially even Forester, is associated with British novelist E.M. Forster, author of A Passage to India , Howard's End , and A Room with a View . But if you choose…

Jarvious

Jarvious is a masculine given name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly emerging in the United States in the late 20th century. The name may be a variant spelling of Jarvis, which derives…

Nimrod

Hebrew

"we shall rise up, we shall rebel"

As a Biblical name, Nimrod appears in the Old Testament as a great-grandson of Noah, a founder of Babylon, and a famous hunter. In popular culture, its image was altered after the dopey Looney Tunes…

Garcia

Spanish and Portuguese surname

"bear"

A possible hero name inspired by notables from Spanish poet/playwright Federico Garcia Lorca to writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez to the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia.

Sweden

Place-name

A pleasing place-name that hasn't yet appeared in the baby name atlas.

Dart

English place- and word name

This British river name sounds sleek and strong but perhaps a bit too energetic.

Hubie

Hubie is primarily a masculine name functioning as a diminutive form of Hubert, which comes from Germanic origins meaning 'bright heart' or 'bright mind.' This friendly, approachable nickname has an…

Kool

Word name

Undoubtedly there's a parent out there who sees this as the ultimate cool name. It's anything but.

Quadon

Quadon is a distinctive masculine name with modern origins, likely created as a variation of names beginning with "Qua-" such as Quentin or Quan, or possibly as a unique formation drawing inspiration…

Habakkuk

Hebrew

"embrace"

A minor Old Testament prophet, and a (deservedly) even more minor name.

Rosco

Rosco is a masculine name that represents a variation of Roscoe, which has English origins as a surname derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'deer forest' or 'roe deer wood.' This simplified…

Texas

Place-name

After Dallas, Austin, and Houston, the new cowboy on the block, complete with old-school Western nickname, Tex. Quietly used as a name since at least the late 19th-century, Texas was given to around…

Springer

English surname

"jumper, leaper"

This lively, springy, rarely used surname name has an interesting history. For the English, German, Dutch and Ashkenazic Jews it was a nickname for a lively person or traveling entertainer, deriving…

Savya

Indian, Hindi

"Lord Vishnu"

An epithet of Lord Vishnu in Hindu legend.

Emelinho

Emelinho is a masculine name that appears to be a creative diminutive form inspired by Portuguese or Brazilian naming conventions. It likely derives from names like Emilio or Emanuel, with the…

Eetu

Finnish variation of Edward

Eetu is a perennial favorite in Finland, but is rarely if ever used in the States - probably because of the unfamiliar (to most people) spelling and pronunciation.

Audr

Audr is a masculine name with Norse origins. It is a variant of the Old Norse name Auðr, which means 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' In Norse mythology and Viking culture, wealth was highly valued, making…

Bogart

Dutch surname

"orchard"

What it really means: you're a "Casablanca" fan.

Gunn

Gunn is a masculine name with Norse and Scottish origins, derived from a surname that has several possible meanings. In Old Norse, it may come from 'gunnr' meaning 'war' or 'battle,' while in…

Innocent

Latin

"harmless, innocent"

Innocent, the name of thirteen popes, is rarely heard in a secular setting, where its loaded meaning could open the door to ridicule.