Down the Rabbit Hole Names

Barbour

Barbour is a masculine name that originated as an occupational surname in medieval Britain, referring to someone who was a barber. In historical times, barbers performed various services including…

Salomon

Salomon is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing a variant spelling of Solomon. Derived from 'shalom' meaning 'peace,' it carries the beautiful meaning of 'peaceful one.' This form of the…

Kamdon

Kamdon is a modern masculine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades. It appears to be a variant spelling of Camden, blending contemporary style with a strong sound. The name may…

Zerok

Zerok is an unusual masculine name with uncertain etymology. It may have developed as a creative modern invention or derive from modified Slavic or Central Asian naming elements. The name has a…

Mendel

Yiddish variation of Menachem

Mendel is an Old World Jewish name that is also the surname of the founder of genetics.

Winsor

Winsor is a masculine name of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'riverbank with a windlass' (a device used for hoisting or hauling). Most famously associated with Windsor Castle and…

Baldemar

German

"bold and renowned"

The name of a monk who is the patron saint of blacksmiths -- not a twentieth-century occupation or baby name.

Frici

Frici is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Friedrich, Frederick, or similar German and Eastern European names. The ending '-ici' suggests Hungarian,…

Booth

English and Scottish

"small dwelling place, shed"

Short but not particularly sweet surname.

Hewe

Hewe is an archaic spelling of the masculine name Hugh, which derives from Germanic origins meaning 'mind' or 'spirit.' This old English variant evokes medieval times when spelling variations were…

Manson

Scottish surname

"son of Magnus; son of the great"

A surname-style name that, in theory, would be a cool alternative to Mason, however, in theory is the key phrase here. Manson will forever be associated with Charles Manson, cult leader of 'The…

Favorite

Word name

Maybe if you're planning to have only one child -- and iffy even then.

Merlen

Merlen is a masculine name that likely developed as a variation of Merlin, the legendary wizard from Arthurian tales. The name has Celtic origins, possibly derived from elements meaning "sea…

Drennon

Irish

"son of Draighnean"

Brennan alternative.

Daoud

Arabic variation of David

Intriguing David alternative, though American tongues will have trouble wrapping themselves around three vowels in a row.

Byatt

English

"by the enclosure"

For fans of the (female) author A. S. ; makes an interesting alternative to Wyatt or the hotelish Hyatt.

Burleigh

English

"meadow belonging to a manor"

Let's hope he's "burly".

Lashawn

American, a combination of the prefix La- and Shawn, Irish variation of John

"God is gracious"

The prefix La- was historically used by the Free Blacks of New Orleans in the nineteenth century to indicate paternity. Thus, someone named Lashawn was the son of Shawn, a phonetic spelling of Sean,…

Norfolk

English

"place of the northern people"

Would make a difficult choice even for those with ties to the Virginia city or British county.

Innocensio

Innocensio is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the word "innocens" meaning "innocent" or "harmless." It represents a more elaborate variation of the name Innocent, which was borne by…