Malus - Post Apocalyptic Dystopia Character Names

Possible character names for a post apocalyptic dystopian novel. Malus is the side where the criminals, outcasts and their children lived. As most are uneducated, the children often have odd names. Things that have been made up, sound pleasing, perhaps after items (past and present) or just one the parents remember. There are no last or middle names and there Is complete freedom of name choice.
  1. Araminta
    • Abe
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Abraham
      • Description:

        Old-time nickname that may follow in the fashionable footsteps of cronies Jake and Sam.
    • Ace
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "one, unity"
      • Description:

        No longer tied to the hapless Ace Ventura, this jaunty, high-flying nickname name is starting to take flight among celebrity and other parents, with its countless positive references to doing well in tests and poker games, on the tennis court and golf course, and in the air.
    • Acey
      • Adalynn
        • Origin:

          Variation of Adeline, French
        • Meaning:

          "noble, nobility"
        • Description:

          This popular form of the even-more-popular Adeline combines the trendy Ad- prefix with the equally trendy -lynn suffix. Adalynn is the second most widely-used form of this popular name next to the classic Adeline. Singer Chris Daughtry named his daughter Adalynn Rose.
      • Adrienne
        • Origin:

          Latin, feminine variation of Adrian
        • Meaning:

          "man from Adria"
        • Description:

          A long-integrated French feminine form of Adrian, now overshadowed by the a-ending version, but still a valid option, with considerable substance and dignity—though these days more parents would probably choose Adriana.
      • Aerith
        • Origin:

          Modern invented name
        • Description:

          Aerith Gainsborough is a lead character in the video game Final Fantasy. The name was invented by the developers as a translation for the character's original Japanese name Earisu.
      • Aeron
        • Origin:

          Welsh
        • Meaning:

          "berry"
        • Description:

          Aeron was possibly a minor Celtic god of war, and is definitely a river in modern-day Wales.
      • Agnes
        • Origin:

          Greek
        • Meaning:

          "pure, virginal"
        • Description:

          Agnes is the Latin variation of the name Hagne, which itself derived from the Greek word hagnos, meaning "chaste." In medieval times, St. Agnes was a very popular saint, leading to its popularity as a girl's name. Agnes Grey is the title of one of the two novels written by Anne Brontë.
      • Aidyn
        • Aileen
          • Origin:

            Irish variation of Helen
          • Meaning:

            "bright, shining light"
          • Description:

            Irish Aileen and Scottish Eileen may be pronounced the same way or Aileen can be pronounced with a long a at the beginning. While neither is particularly stylish, Aileen is slightly more popular and has reversed its downward slide to inch upward in the past few years, perhaps thanks to its stylish A beginning. Nicknames for Aileen include Isla, Ayla, Lee and Lena.
        • Aisling
          • Origin:

            Irish
          • Meaning:

            "dream, vision"
          • Description:

            Aisling is currently a very popular Irish name for girls. Pronounced variously as ASH-ling, ASH-lin or ash-LEEN, it was part of the revival of authentic Irish names in the twentieth century, and is now being sparingly used by U.S. parents in place of the dated Ashley--though often spelled phonetically as Ashlyn or Ashlynn.
        • Alchemy
          • Origin:

            Latin word name
          • Meaning:

            "a medieval chemical science"
          • Description:

            One of the most extreme of the new word names, recommended only to the most mystical-minded parents. Actor Lance Henriksen spelled his daughter's name Alchamy.
        • Alexei
          • Origin:

            Russian, Greek
          • Meaning:

            "defending men"
          • Description:

            Alexei could well join the legion of Alex names popular in the US. There are countless opportunities to liven up Alexander, and Alexei (or Alexey) is one of the most straightforward and appealing.
        • Alvira
          • Amaris
            • Origin:

              Variation of Amara or Amariah
            • Description:

              Amaris sounds like "amorous," which is a loving name for a child, but doesn't really have a clear derivation or meaning of its own. The popular Amara is one of the most international names on the charts, with derivations and meanings in cultures that truly span the globe. And Amariah is an ancient Hebrew name. Still, Amaris is unusual and pretty, and that may be enough.
          • Amaryllis
            • Origin:

              Greek
            • Meaning:

              "to sparkle"
            • Description:

              If you love both unique baby names and flower names for girls, Amaryllis might be a perfect choice for you.
          • Amica
            • Origin:

              Latin
            • Meaning:

              "female friend"
            • Description:

              Amica is a word meaning girlfriend that is not often used as a name in Italy, but it would sound pretty and name-like elsewhere.
          • Amity
            • Origin:

              Latin
            • Meaning:

              "friendship"
            • Description:

              Amity--what nicer gift to give your little girl than a name that signifies friendship and harmony? This virtue name is also more rhythmic and feminine than the single-syllable Hope, Faith, and Grace.
          • Amory
            • Origin:

              German
            • Meaning:

              "industrious"
            • Description:

              Amory is best known for the hero of Fitzgerald's 1920 This Side of Paradise, Princeton student Amory Blaine. Amory is in some danger of being borrowed by the girls, a la Avery. Alternate spellings Amori or Amorie also relate to the Latin word for love.