Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Omega

Greek

"last"

Omega is an unusual name used now equally for boys and girls, though the a ending is conventionally feminine. More popular boys' names, like Omega, end in the a sound these days: Joshua, Noah, Micah.

Tomlinson

Tomlinson originated as an English surname meaning 'son of Thomas' or 'son of Tom.' As a first name, it represents the growing trend of using family surnames as given names, particularly for boys.…

Buff

Modern nickname, also color name

Has too many slangy connotations to be considered.

Madog

Madog is a masculine name of Welsh origin with deep historical roots. It derives from the Welsh elements 'mad' meaning 'fortunate' or 'good' and a diminutive suffix, essentially meaning 'fortunate…

Constant

French from Latin

"steadfast"

A traditional French male name that could, with American pronunciation, become an admirable word name.

Vicenc

Vicenc is a masculine name of Catalan origin, equivalent to the more widely known Vincent. It derives from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning 'conquering' or 'victorious.' Primarily used in Catalonia…

Shingo

Japanese

"genuine; careful"

Common Japanese name most notably connected to Shigeo Shingō, Japanese industrial engineer and expert on the Toyota Production System.

Philosophy

Word name

Far-fetched, but friends can always call him Phil.

Duffy

Irish

"dark"

This familiar Irish surname, best known as the name of the mononamed Welsh female singer, is extremely rare as a first name in the US but could make an original Irish choice.

Brencis

Brencis is a Latvian male name derived from the German name Franz, which ultimately comes from the Latin 'Franciscus' meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man.' In Latvia, it gained recognition as a distinct…

Gussie

Gussie is traditionally a masculine nickname that originated as a diminutive for names like Augustus, Augustine, or Gustav. These parent names have Latin and Germanic roots meaning "revered,"…

Donar

German

"ancient thunder god"

Futuristic, in a 1930s kind of way.

Palmerston

Palmerston is a masculine name of English origin, derived from the occupational surname meaning 'one who lives near or tends palm trees' or possibly from a place name combining 'palmer' (a pilgrim…

Anfernee

Anfernee is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through NBA basketball star Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway. The name originated as a unique phonetic spelling of Anthony, which comes from…

Jovany

Variation of Jovan or phonetic spelling of Giovanni

Jovany may be easier to understand for English speakers, but the more serious and authentic Jovan or Giovanni would be better choices.

Benevolent

Word name

One of the new generation of virtue names, with Peace and Justice taking over from the Puritans' Absolution and Forgiveness, but this one is still a bit heavy to carry.

Curry

Word name; surname from Ó Comhraidhe

Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.

Zaedan

Zaedan is a masculine name with modern origins, representing a contemporary spelling variation of Zayden or Zaiden. These names likely developed as a blend of the popular 'Z' beginning with the…

Kamdyn

Spelling variation of Camden, place name

"winding valley"

Gentle but solid, Camden is currently in the US Top 200, and subsequently, alternative spellings have made an appearance. Kamdyn shares the popular K initial of Kaden, Kannon, and Kairo, the trendy Y…

Marzo

Marzo is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish origins, directly derived from the word for the month of March (marzo in both languages). March was named after Mars, the Roman god of war, giving…