Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Ferdynandy

Ferdynandy is a masculine name that appears to be an uncommon variant or elaboration of Ferdinand, which has Germanic roots meaning 'brave journey' or 'bold protector.' The standard name Ferdinand…

Zebadee

Zebadee is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, being a variant spelling of Zebedee or Zebediah. The name derives from the Hebrew 'Zevadyah,' meaning 'gift of God' or 'God has bestowed.' In…

Elyott

Elyott is a masculine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Elliott or Eliot. With roots in Hebrew and English origins, the name ultimately derives from the biblical name Elijah,…

Power

Word name

Power is one of the new crop -- Justice, Liberty, Peace -- of strong, clear-cut, declarative choices, though this one carries more assertiveness than virtue.

Crisspin

Crisspin is a distinctive variant spelling of Crispin, a masculine name with Latin origins meaning 'curly-haired.' The name traces back to Saint Crispin, a 3rd-century martyr who is the patron saint…

Zadik

Zadik is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word "tzaddik" meaning "righteous person" or "just one." In Jewish tradition, a tzaddik refers to a righteous or saintly individual who…

Naisbitt

Naisbitt is an extremely rare masculine name that originated as an English surname rather than a traditional given name. The surname Naisbitt has medieval origins and is likely a locative name…

Fulbright

German

"the descendents of Fulbeorht, bright people"

No guarantee of a fellowship.

Abidan

Hebrew

"my father is judge"

In the Old Testament, Abidan was indeed a judge, head of the tribe of Benjamin and a leader at the time of the Exodus. Dan and Ab could work as nicknames. In 2015, there were only five boys in the US…

Chazon

Hebrew

"prophecy, revelation"

This is one of several Hebrew names with the beginning syllable Chaz.

Amariah

Hebrew

"said of God"

The name of multiple minor Old Testament figures, Amariah is an underused member of the -iah group of Biblical boy names. Consider Ry as a cool nickname.

Volney

German

"spirit of the people"

Has a rather heavy surname feel.

Lancashire

Lancashire as a masculine given name is highly unusual, as it's primarily known as a historic county in northwestern England. The place name derives from the city of Lancaster, combining 'Lune' (the…

Press

Press is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English surname. It likely derived from occupational roots, referring to someone who operated a press (such as a wine press, printing press,…

Jaavon

Jaavon appears to be a contemporary masculine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a variant spelling of Javon or Jevon, names that emerged in the late 20th century. The doubled 'aa' creates a…

Kartier

Variation of Cartier, French

"transporter of good by cart"

Kartier is on the rise for boys, along with a host of other luxury fashion related baby names.

Noll

Noll is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning as both a surname and given name. It likely derives from Middle High German 'nol' meaning 'hill top' or 'peak,' suggesting elevated status…

Pellegrino

Italian variation of Peregrine

The water, period.

Judge

Word name

Eighties star Judge Reinhold (born Edward Jr. , he was given this nickname at the age of two weeks) made this possible, but it could cause a lot of confusion.

Phillbert

Phillbert is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of the more traditional Philbert or Filbert. These names derive from Old Germanic elements meaning 'very bright' or 'brilliantly…