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Video Game Names for Girls

  1. Mei

    • Origin:

      Chinese; Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful; plum"

    • Description:

      Homophonous with Mae and May, the beautiful (literally) Mei is poised to climb the charts. The hero of the 2022 Disney/Pixar film Turning Red is a Chinese-Canadian teen named Meilin "Mei" Lee, which may boost the name ever further.
  2. Hildegard

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "comrade in arms"

    • Description:

      Hildegard is an ancient name that sounds it, but it does have sweet short forms Hildie and Hilda to recommend it, as well as several illustrious historical bearers.
  3. Halo

    • Origin:

      English, word name

    • Description:

      Halo is a glowing word name that's both cosmic and spiritual, and with its shiny imagery and bright sounds, it was one of the fasted rising names in 2023.
  4. Felicia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lucky"

    • Description:

      A lacy, lucky name very popular in the Hispanic community a decade ago, less so now.
  5. Kairi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "sea"

    • Description:

      Kairi is the name of the main female character in the popular role-playing video game series, Kingdom Hearts. Voiced by Hayden Panettiere in the main series, Kairi is one of the seven Princesses of the Heart. Kairi entered the US Top 1000 in 2010 and was given to over 400 baby girls in one recent year.
  6. Kat

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Katherine, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      We're hearing Kat more and more being used by Katherines who are tired of Kathy, Kate and Katie. Katti or Kattie is another possibility.
  7. Yuri

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "lily"

    • Description:

      Most familiar to American ears as the Russian variation of George. Not recommended for a daughter.
  8. Mercy

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "compassion"

    • Description:

      The quality of mercy makes this lovely Puritan virtue name a quiet favorite today. Although it was most popular in the late nineteenth century, Mercy is on its way to a comeback -- it rose 143 spots between 2012 and 2013, making it one of the year's fastest-rising names. Right now, it's still stylish and distinctive, a rare and wonderful combination.
  9. Kitana

    • Origin:

      Video game name

    • Description:

      Kitana is the name of a character in Mortal Kombat II -- she's a princess who looks young but is actually 10,000 years old. It may be related to the male Persian name Katana, which means honorable, or even more likely to the Japanese word katana which means sword.
  10. Maki

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "true, reality, hope"

    • Description:

      Popular name in Japan in its own right, but also as a nickname for Miyako or Makiko. It appears in the visual novel Danganrompa, borne by the character Maki Harukawa.
  11. Crimson

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Meaning:

      "rich deep red"

    • Description:

      Crimson could be a possible competitor for Scarlett's success, though it's lacking that Johansson charm.
  12. Brigitte

    • Origin:

      French variation of Brighid

    • Meaning:

      "strength or exalted one"

    • Description:

      Brigitte is the French version of the ancient Irish Brighid long associated with 1950s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot. If you want to pronounce Brigitte the French way, it's brih-ZHEET.
  13. Chai

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "tea"

    • Description:

      Most people are likely to associate the name Chai with tea, but it's also a Chinese surname and Hebrew masculine name.

      The video game series Soulcalibur features a female character named Chai.

  14. Elexis

    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Alexis

    • Description:

      Rather than confusing things with Elexis, we'd stick with the original Alexis version.
  15. Navi

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "to name"

    • Description:

      Nickname for the star Gamma Cassiopeiae given by the late astronaut Gus Grissom after his own middle name (Ivan) spelled backwards. Navi also relates to the prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
  16. Ciri

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Cirilla, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lordly"

    • Description:

      Ciri may sound exactly like the ubiquitous digital Siri, but it's achieving fame in its own right as the familiar name of Princess Cirilla of The Witcher series. The name's meaning is a nod to her royal status.
  17. Samus

    • Description:

      Samus is a name that gained recognition primarily through the video game character Samus Aran, the protagonist of Nintendo's Metroid series introduced in 1986. The character's popularity has influenced the name's usage, though it remains uncommon. Samus may have Celtic origins, possibly derived from a variation of 'Seamus' (the Irish form of James, meaning 'supplanter'). In video game culture, the name carries associations of strength, independence, and pioneering spirit, as the character Samus Aran was one of the first female protagonists in gaming. While traditionally associated with females due to the character, the name has a gender-neutral sound and structure. Samus has a distinctive, memorable quality with its two syllables and unusual ending, appealing to parents interested in unique names with modern cultural references.

  18. Yennefer

    • Origin:

      Literary name, variation of Jennifer or Guinevere, Cornish or Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "white shadow, white wave"

    • Description:

      Yennefer is the name of one of the protagists of The Witcher series, first books by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski and then a video game and now a Netflix series. Yennefer is a powerful fighter and sorceress. As a name, we don't think Yennefer is any improvement on millennial mom name Jennifer, but nickname Yen has it all over the dated Jen.
  19. Franziska

    • Description:

      Franziska is a feminine name of German origin, serving as the female form of Franz (Francis). The name ultimately derives from Latin "Franciscus," meaning "Frenchman" or "free one." Franziska has been consistently popular in German-speaking countries, particularly Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland, where it's appreciated for its classic elegance and cultural roots. The name gained recognition through figures like Franziska von Hohenheim, a German noblewoman of the 18th century. While less common in English-speaking countries, Franziska offers an international alternative to Frances or Francesca. The name carries a sophisticated European flair with its distinctive consonant blend and melodic three-syllable structure. It provides the charming nickname options Franzi or Ziska, adding versatility to this culturally rich name.
  20. Epona

    • Origin:

      Celtic

    • Meaning:

      "horse"

    • Description:

      In Celtic mythology (later borrowed into the Roman empire), Epona is the goddess of horses and fertility. Link's horse in The Legend of Zelda is fittingly named Epona.