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Kushiel's Legacy - Female Names
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Jacinthe
Jacinthe is a delicate feminine name of French origin, derived from the Greek 'hyakinthos,' which refers to the hyacinth flower. This floral name carries an air of refined elegance and natural…
Suriah
Ailsa
Scottish from Norse
"elf victory"
Ailsa is a traditional Scottish name for girls related to a rocky island in the Firth of Clyde called Ailsa Craig. It might make an interesting alternative to the outdated Ashley or overly popular…
Gerde
Gerde is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and possibly related to names like Gertrude and Gerta. In Norse mythology, Gerðr was a giantess of…
Hedwig
German
"war"
An ancient German saint's name – and most famously the name of Harry Potter's snowy owl – but the combination of "head" plus "wig" feels a little too literal in English.
Abhirati
Anasztaizia
Anasztaizia is a feminine name representing a Hungarian variant of Anastasia, which derives from the Greek word 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection.' This elaborated form maintains the spiritual…
Gisella
Italian form of Giselle, French, German
"pledge, hostage"
A bright, musical name, Gisella is the Italian form of the French Giselle. With its zippy "Zella" sound and potential nickname Gigi too, it could make an underused and appealing choice. Associated…
Breidaia
Foclaidha
Grainne
Irish
"grain or love"
Grainne is the Irish form of the name often Anglicized as Grania. It was the name of the ancient grain goddess and also of the fiancee of mythological hero Finn McCool and lover of Dermot, who was a…
Moiread
Necthana
Sibeal
Danele
Danele is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Danielle, the feminine form of Daniel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my judge.' Alternatively, it could…
Heloise
French from German
"healthy; wide"
Heloise is an ancient name related to sleek, peppy classic Eloise. Both ultimately derive from the Germanic name Helewidis, which became Helewis in medieval England. In the twelfth century, the name…
Richeline
Thelesis
Mierette
Rena
Hebrew, Greek, Estonian, Scandinavian, German, Punjabi
"joyous melody; peace; reborn; to remain"
Rena is a Hebrew name all on its own and is also a European short form of Irene, Irini, Renata, and Renate. In Punjabi, Rena means "to remain".