Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Nasser

Arabic

"the winner"

Commonly used Muslim name, also sometimes chosen to honor Egyptian president Gamal Abdel-Nasser.

Bonaventura

Bonaventura is a masculine name with Latin origins, meaning 'good fortune' or 'good luck.' Composed of 'bona' (good) and 'ventura' (fortune), this name carries auspicious connotations of prosperity…

Horatius

Horatius is a venerable masculine name with ancient Roman origins, the Latin form of the more familiar Horace. The name carries significant historical weight, being associated with several notable…

Army

Word name or variation of Armie, English from French

"military land force; soldier"

A patriotic spin on Armie, with roughly the same meaning whether you consider it a variation or a totally separate word name.

Firefly

English

"glowing insect"

Mycah

Mycah is a modern masculine name that represents a contemporary spelling variation of Micah. The biblical name Micah derives from Hebrew, meaning 'who is like God' or 'resembling God.' The…

Fairbairn

Scottish

"fair-haired child"

For towheads with ties to Scotland -- in theory, anyway.

Rajah

Arabic and Sanskrit

"hope; ruler"

Indian princely title, more exciting than Prince or Duke, that is also a widely-used name for both genders. In the US, the names Rajah and Raja are uncommon: Ten baby boys were named Rajah last year…

Blayze

Blayze is a modern masculine name that represents a creative spelling variation of 'blaze.' Derived from the English word referring to a bright flame or fire, Blayze evokes imagery of intensity,…

Jantzen

Scandinavian, variation of Janson, Jansen

"Jan's son"

Jansen is an intriguing way to honor an ancestral John; Jantzen is a brand of swimwear.

Decebal

Romanian

"powerful, brave"

Decebal was the name of an ancient ruler of Dacia who resisted but was eventually conquered by the Roman military leader Traianus. Both Decebal and Traian are names used in modern Romania.

Livingstone

English surname

"Leofwine's settlement"

The name gained considerable recognition through Dr. David Livingstone, the famous 19th-century Scottish missionary and explorer of Africa. As a first name, Livingstone projects qualities of…

Hedeon

Russian variation of Gideon

A not as appealing variation on an attractive original.

Daemon

Literature

The name of a warrior and dragonrider in the Game of Thrones universe, played by Matt Smith in the HBO prequel House of the Dragon . The word daemon also features in the His Dark Materials trilogy by…

Trout

Word name

Yes, nature lovers are starting to name their children after all forms of life, including fish, but consider carefully before you cast your line into these tease-infested waters.

Gabo

German, meaning unknown

A nickname-sounding surname associated with Russian sculptor and architect Naum Gabo. When model/actress Milla Jovovich gave her daughter the middle name Gabo, she explained that it was a combination…

Radly

Radly is a masculine name with modern sensibilities, likely derived from the Old English surname Radley, which meant 'red clearing' or 'red meadow' (from 'read' meaning 'red' and 'leah' meaning…

Huracan

Mayan

"triple heart of the universe"

Huracan is the supreme Mayan god whose name inspired the hurricane. If Storm and Sky can make names, why not Huracan?

Angelico

Italian

"angelic"

The great pre-Renaissance painter known as Fra Angelico was actually born Guido di Pietro, but his nom d'art might work for your little angel.

Yonas

Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Jonas

With the fast-rising Jonah having cracked the Top 200 and the more surname-esque Jonas not far behind, parents who love this Biblical classic may want a more unique alternative. Yonas is the…