classic and unusual character names for Women

Peace

Word name

"peace"

Spaniards use Pax and Paz, Hebrew speakers Shalom, for Greeks it's Irene, so why can't we make the English word Peace a name? Peace Adzo Medie is the author of the novel His Only Wife .

Peach

Fruit name

Peach is one of those names that, a generation ago, would have been placed in the wacky celebrity baby name category. But now with the proliferation of word, nature, and yes, food names, Peach sounds…

Pearline

Pearline is a feminine name derived from Pearl, which itself refers to the precious gem formed within oysters. The suffix "-line" adds a graceful, elongated quality to the classic jewel name. Popular…

Pecola

Literary name

Name of the winning young heroine of Toni Morrison's first novel, The Bluest Eye .

Pema

Tibetan

"lotus flower"

Pema is related to the more familiar Hindu name Padma and means lotus flower. This delightful name was given to only 14 girls in the USA last year, so it's guaranteed to be a unique choice. Pema is…

Perline

Perline is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the word 'perle' meaning 'pearl.' It emerged as a variation of names like Pauline and Pearl, offering a distinctive yet elegant option.…

Persephassa

Persephassa is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, representing an alternative or earlier form of Persephone, the goddess of spring growth and queen of the underworld in Greek mythology. The…

Petronille

French feminine variation of Petronius, Latin

"yokel, woodpecker, stone"

So many names sound better with a French accent, and Petronille is one of them: it feels unusual in an elegant way. Usually spelled as Pétronille, it is derived from the Latin Petronius, possibly…

Plum

Fruit name

British-born novelist Plum Sykes has taken this rich, fruity name out of the produce section and put it into the baby name basket. It's more appealing than Apple, more presentable than Peaches. The…

Polexia

Meaning unknown

Polexia Aphrodesia was the futuristic sounding name of the Anna Paquin character in the movie "Almost Famous."

Polyhymnia

Greek

"one of many praises"

Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and Calliope are on the table,…

Polyxena

Greek

"very hospitable"

Polyxena was a minor figure in Greek mythology - a daughter of King Priam and a love interest of the famed warrior Achilles. The name is a bit clunky but could be pulled off by the right woman.

Pomeline

French, related to "apple"

"apple"

A rarely heard--even in France--name, most prominent as the third name of Charlotte Marie Pomeline Casiraghi, the daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco and granddaughter of Grace Kelly.

Pomme

French

"apple"

Une amie for Gwyneth's little girl.

Prairie

English nature name

"prairie"

Unspecific place name with a wonderfully wide-open, spacious, western feel; used for a character in Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland . Prairie is derived from the Old French word praierie , which…

Primavera

Italian

"spring"

A bit syllable-heavy, but a pretty name for a springtime baby.

Pureza

Pureza is a feminine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin meaning 'purity' or 'cleanness,' derived from the Latin 'puritas.' The name embodies spiritual and moral qualities associated with innocence…