Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Guglielmo

Italian variation of William

William is a stylish classic right now, and while translating many classic names into Italian makes them instantly cooler and more attractive, this is one exception: Guglielmo presents pronunciation…

Bergen

Germanic, Scandinavian

"lives on a hill; mountain region"

A Norwegian city name, heard much more often as a last name than a first, Bergen may nevertheless appeal as an alternative to Brogan, Keegan, Summit, or Brooks. Strong and rugged, it was given to 8…

Georgius

Georgius is the Latin form of George, a masculine name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker,' from 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work). This classical variant was widely used…

Soho

place name

Both Soho and Noho--no-no.

Keeshaune

Keeshaune is a masculine name that appears to be a contemporary creation combining elements of several naming traditions. The "Kee-" prefix is found in various names across different cultures, while…

Elmir

Azerbaijani, English

"nobleman; world or country commander; ruler of the people"

Elmir can either be an alternative form of the Old English Elmer, tying it to nobility and fame, or it is a popular Azerbaijani choice that blends the Turkic element el with the Arabic amir to form a…

Freedom

English word name

"the quality or state of being free"

Like Justice and Peace, this word name makes a very strong statement. Ving Rhames chose it for his boy.

Mordax

The Mordax is a species of scorpion found in North America. An offbeat nature name with the punchy "X" factor, Mordax could be a choice for parents looking for something beyond Max, Phoenix, Knox and…

Rupprecht

Rupprecht is a masculine German name with strong historical roots, particularly in Bavaria. It is the German form of Robert, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning "fame" and "beraht"…

Yegor

Yegor is a Russian masculine name derived from the Greek name Georgios (George), meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' It became popular in Russia through Orthodox Christian tradition, where Saint…

Coriander

Greek

"bed bug"

This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.

Carsyn

Spelling variation of Carson, English and Scottish

"son of the marsh dwellers"

The Y ending gives Carson a feminine spin. Carsyn is used for girls more than 70% of the time.

Jimbo

Jimbo is a masculine name that originated as a familiar, affectionate nickname for James. With English-American origins, it combines the shortened form 'Jim' with the suffix 'bo,' which was a popular…

Clete

Greek, diminutive of Cletus

"called forth"

A sleek nickname name more attractive than its longer form, there have been a couple of prominent baseball player Cletes as well as the broadcast journalist Clete Roberts.

Khyree

Khyree appears to be a modern variant spelling of the name Kyrie, which derives from Greek 'kyrios' meaning 'lord' or 'master.' The distinctive spelling with 'Kh' and double 'e' ending represents…

Giancarlo

Combination of Gian and Carlo, Italian variations of John and Charles

In Italy, a common melding of two popular names, heard in the US as well. Giancarlo Stanton is a power-hitting right fielder for the New York Yankees. Side note: when he first joined the leagues, he…

Cristobal

Spanish variation of Christopher

"bearer of Christ"

The first name of famed designer Balenciaga, was also the birth name of Christopher Columbus--aka Cristobal Colon. A name still well used in the Hispanic community.

Godefroi

Godefroi is a masculine name of Old Germanic origin, representing the medieval French form of Godfrey or Geoffrey. The name combines the elements "god" (god) and "frid" (peace), literally meaning…

Zackariah

Zackariah is a masculine name, an alternative spelling of Zechariah or Zachariah, with Hebrew origins meaning 'God has remembered.' This biblical name appears in both the Old and New Testaments, most…

Napier

Scottish occupational name

"producer or seller of table linens"

The surname of the influential early Scottish inventor of logarithms could make an inspiring middle name choice for a mathematically inclined family.