Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
Video Game Baby Names
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Onyxia
Variation of Onyx
"fingernail; claw"
Onyxia is a dragon in the video game franchise World of Warcraft . Her name fittingly references her species of Black Dragon. The gem name "onyx" is derived from the Greek onux , which referred to…
Pai
Chinese & Indian surname name
A moderately common surname in two of the world's most populous countries. Helen Pai is one of the main writer of the TV series Gilmore Girls .
Cirilla
Spelling variation of Cyrilla, Latin
"lordly"
This obscure antiquated name is finding new life thanks to The Witcher series, whose heroine is named Princess Cirilla, nickname Ciri. The feminine form of Cyril, Cirilla has now surpassed the…
Shion
Japanese
"tide, aster, remembrance; poem + sound"
A unisex Japanese name, with a variety of meanings depending on which kanji combinations are used. It is often said to mean "aster", giving it a botanical tie, and a link to remembrance based on the…
Imoen
Invented name
Imoen is the name of a character from the video game series Baldur's Gate , although in real life it's apt to be mistaken as a typo for Imogen.
Ciri
Diminutive of Cirilla, Latin
"lordly"
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…
Aoi
Japanese
"bluish"
A very popular girls' name in Japan with an unfortunate English pronunciation: picture a toddler with a hurt knee saying "owee."
Honoka
Japanese
"harmony + flower; fragrant grain"
Five sets of parents were recently inspired to use this floral Japanese name by the anime series Dead or Alive , which features a martial artist and student character named Honoka.
Samus
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…
Hildegard
German
"comrade in arms; battle enclosure, battle ground"
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. Strong and striking, it would make…
Sakura
Japanese
"cherry blossom"
Lovely Japanese name that would certainly be appreciated in Europe and the U.S. It was rarely used in Japan until the 1990s, and draws its current popularity from the fact that it is deeply connected…
Rynn
Diminutive of Katherine, English from Greek
"pure"
Uncommon nickname for Katherine.
Rydia
Invented name
Rydia of Mist is a sprite-like character in the Final Fantasy video game series. Fans of the game may consider it for their daughters as a rarer alternative to Lydia. Rydia first appeared on the…
Chai
Word name
"tea"
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.
Asuka
Japanese
Americans might recognize Asuka as the stage name of WWE wrestler Kanako Urai.
Selphie
Video game name
Selphie Tilmitt is a character in the popular video game Final Fantasy VIII. An orphan like the other main characters, she's described as upbeat, friendly, and energetic....though she wields a mean…
Shantae
Shantae is a feminine given name that emerged in the United States, possibly in the latter half of the 20th century. The name may be a variant of Shante or Shanté, which itself could be derived from…
Sheva
Sheva is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Hebrew, Sheva (שבע) means 'seven,' a number with profound spiritual significance representing completion and divine perfection.…
Rinoa
Rinoa is a feminine name that gained recognition primarily through the character Rinoa Heartilly in the popular 1999 video game Final Fantasy VIII. The name appears to be a creative invention by the…
Rikku
Japanese
"land, continent"
The Japanese Rikku is familiar in the west as the name of one of the lead characters of the "Final Fantasy" video game series. Voted "hottest character," the fictional Rikku is a thief with a good…