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braexm
By braexm
Updated Thu Apr 27 2023
Unused potential character names that aren't tied to any specific project. Names that I've used for something will be marked with an asterisk (*).
  1. Abilene

    • Origin:

      English from Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "grass"

    • Description:

      Abilene is a rarely used place name, mentioned as such in the New Testament, that combines the cowboy spunk of the Texas city with the midwestern morality of the Kansas town where Dwight D. Eisenhower spent his boyhood. Abilene is a much more untrodden path to the nickname Abbie/Abbie than the Top 10 Abigail.
  2. Abrail

    • Description:

      Abrail is a rare feminine name with obscure origins. It may be a variant spelling of Abrial, which could have Hebrew roots related to Abraham, meaning 'father of multitudes.' Alternatively, it might have evolved from various European surnames or represent a creative modern invention. The name has never ranked in popular naming charts in the United States or other English-speaking countries, making it an extremely uncommon choice. Parents who select Abrail for their daughters may be drawn to its distinctive sound and uniqueness. With its melodic quality and unusual character combination, Abrail offers an option for parents seeking a truly distinctive name that stands apart from traditional feminine choices.
  3. Abraxas

    • Origin:

      Persian mythology name

    • Description:

      Abraxas is a sci-fi-sounding name with earthly possibilities, but some playground challenges.
  4. Adalin

    • Description:

      Adalin is a feminine name with Germanic roots, related to the noble name Adelaide, meaning "noble" or "nobility." It combines the classic element "adal" (noble) with a softer, more contemporary ending. Though not historically common, Adalin has seen increased interest in recent years as parents seek vintage-inspired names with a modern twist. The name has a delicate, graceful quality while maintaining substance and historical connection. Adalin offers the appeal of more popular names like Adeline or Madeline while remaining distinctive. It provides a balance between traditional elegance and modern style, making it attractive to parents seeking something recognizable yet uncommon.

  5. 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.
  6. Anahita

    • Origin:

      Persian

    • Meaning:

      "immaculate"

    • Description:

      Anahita is the name of the water goddess who rules, among other things, fertility and wisdom. Associated with Venue, Anahita is a stylish Iranian name for girls.
  7. Anais

    • Origin:

      Catalan and Provencal pet form of Hebrew Anna

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

      Anais is an unusual, alluring name forever attached to the daring French-born American novelist and diarist Anais Nin (born Angela, with Anais as one of her middle names), who became the inspiration for the naming of the daughter of musician Noel Gallagher. Anais is also the name of a popular perfume.
  8. Anastase

    • Description:

      Anastase is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from 'anastasis,' meaning 'resurrection' or 'rebirth.' It shares roots with the more common Anastasia but offers a distinctive, simplified variation. The name carries profound religious significance in Orthodox and Catholic traditions, connected to the concept of Christ's resurrection. While Anastasia gained widespread popularity across Europe and beyond, Anastase remained less common, adding to its unique appeal. The name has a certain elegance and timelessness, with its flowing syllables and meaningful heritage. Despite its classical origins, Anastase maintains a fresh, uncommon quality in modern naming practices. Its cross-cultural versatility allows it to work well in both French-speaking regions, where it has some traditional usage, and English-speaking countries, where its distinctiveness stands out.
  9. Andra

    • Origin:

      Variation of Andrea

    • Description:

      Arty seventies name usually pronounced AHN-dra.
  10. Anja

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian; Finnish; Slovene; Croatian; Serbian, from Russian

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

      Anja is one of the most international of several versions of Ann/Anna now being imported, also including Anya and Annika.
  11. Annika

    • Origin:

      Swedish diminutive of Anna

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

      Annika is a surprise hit of recent years, inspired by golfer Sorenstam; for Trekkies, it was also the name of a 'Star Trek:Voyager' character. Some people's first memory of it might be as Pippi Longstocking's friend. A nice namesake for an ancestral Ann.
  12. Anouk

    • Origin:

      Dutch and French variation of Anna

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

      Anouk, made famous by French actress Anouk Aimée, is a singular name with a lovely sound and a Bohemian feel. Anouk Aimée was born as Francoise, but adopted the first name of the character she played in her debut film.
  13. Anthea

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "flowery"

    • Description:

      This unjustly neglected floral name has a BBC accent and a Greek mythological heritage: Anthea is an epithet of Hera, the Greek queen of the gods, and her name has been used as poetic symbol of spring.
  14. Aphra

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, variation of Aphrah

    • Meaning:

      "dust"

    • Description:

      Aphra would make an interesting choice-- especially since it's the name of the first professional female writer in English, the seventeenth century's Aphra Behn. Born in 1640, she was a prolific dramatist of the English Restoration, and a spy.
  15. Arcadie

    • Description:

      Arcadie is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from Arcadia, the mountainous region in Greece that was considered an idyllic pastoral paradise in ancient mythology. The name evokes images of natural harmony, rustic simplicity, and unspoiled wilderness. In literature and art, Arcadia represents a utopian vision of pastoral life, giving the name Arcadie poetic and artistic associations. While relatively uncommon in most countries, it has seen occasional use in France and Romania. The masculine version, Arcadius, was borne by a Byzantine emperor. Arcadie carries a dreamy, ethereal quality with its soft sounds and mythological connections, appealing to parents seeking a name with classical roots and romantic connotations.

  16. Arcana

    • Origin:

      word name

    • Description:

      This name has many different connotations, from Tarot cards to a species of butterfly. It is related to the English word arcane, which means esoteric, mysterious, enigmatic.
  17. Arledge

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "dweller at the rabbit lake"

    • Description:

      Stiff and formal surname. Try Roone instead.
  18. Arrow

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Words are not always easy to translate into baby names, but the implications of being straight and swift lend this one great potential as a name. It also has the popular o-sound ending, which brings it further into the realm of possibility. Rising rock star Aja Volkman pulled a gender switch when she named her daughter Arrow Eve.
  19. Ashling

    • Description:

      Ashling (also spelled Aisling) is a feminine Irish name derived from the Gaelic word "aislinge," meaning "dream" or "vision." In Irish literary tradition, an aisling was a poetic genre involving dream-vision poems where Ireland appeared to the poet as a woman. The name emerged in popularity during the Irish cultural revival of the 20th century and has become increasingly popular among diaspora families seeking to connect with their Irish heritage. While relatively uncommon outside Ireland and Irish communities, Ashling offers a lyrical quality with its soft sounds and meaningful heritage. The name represents imagination, hope, and the mystical aspects of Irish cultural tradition.

  20. Astera

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Aster"

    • Description:

      Pronounced as-TAIR-ah, this is one of many frequently heard Israeli flower names. Other floral choices popular in Israel include Dafna, which means laurel; Dailia; Irit, which means daffodil; and Vered, which means rose.