Girl Names Lists · Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Variation of Katriel, Hebrew
"my crown is God"
A strictly feminine form of unisex Katriel, this name could appeal to those who like Katherine, Isabelle, Katrina, and Gabrielle. It was notably used in the Professor Layton franchise, borne by…
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…
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 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…
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…
Shodan is a feminine name with Japanese origins, though it has multiple cultural references. In Japanese martial arts, "shodan" represents the first-degree black belt, symbolizing the beginning of…
Invented name; variation of Sophia
Elaboration of Sophia created for the character Sophitia Alexandra in the video game Soulcalibur .
Taki is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it means 'waterfall' or 'cascade,' evoking natural beauty and flowing energy. In Maori, it can mean 'to recite' or 'guide.' The…
Tifa is a feminine name that gained significant recognition through the character Tifa Lockhart in the popular video game series Final Fantasy VII. While the name has Japanese associations due to its…
Diminutive of Beatrice, Latin
"she who brings happiness; blessed"
Triss is a short form of Beatrice used for one of the heroic characters in The Witcher . She is a sorceress and ally of the protagonist Geralt whose magic is used for good.
Celtic mythology name, feminine variation of Tristan
"sorrow"
A more substantial but less-popular feminization of Tristan, the originally-male mythological name now used for girls as well as boys.
French
"vanilla"
While Vanilla might be too bland, the French version is more flavorful.
Astaroth is a feminine name with ancient mythological origins. It derives from the name of a powerful demon or fallen angel in occult traditions, appearing in various grimoires and demonological…
Romanization of Riko, Japanese
"white jasmine"
Used for a character in the animated Pokémon series, Liko is a romanization of the name Riko, which in the context of Pokémon, was likely chosen for its botanical meaning, "white jasmine". The name…
Greek
"breath"
In Ancient Greece, Pneuma translated to "breath", though more philosophically, it's related the vital spirit, lifeforce, or soul of a person. Now, it may be associated with a character from the…
Popular culture
"Ren" names are definitely in style, with rising Wrenley, bird name Wren, and Latin Renata all in the US Top 1000. Now Rennala has joined the scene, a rare choice borrowed from the video game…
Latin literary name and bird name
Fringilla Vigo is a sorceress and villain in The Witcher series. Her name comes from a genus of singing finches.
"truth; see through; see true"
Used in the video game series, Ace Attorney , Trucy is the name given to a profession stage magician in the fictional universe. Inspired by the word "true" and by the phrase "see through", her name…
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…
"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.
