classic and unusual character names for Women

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…

Quadeisha

American, a combination of Qadira and Aisha

Familiar-sounding hybrid name, made more unusual by virtue of the Q.

Qunyquekya

Modern invented name

Sister to rising young actress Quvenzhané Wallis.

Raghnailt

Raghnailt is a feminine Irish name of Norse origin, being the Gaelic form of Ragnhild or Ragnhildr. The original Norse name combines 'regin' (counsel, gods) and 'hildr' (battle), creating a powerful…

Rosamel

French and Spanish

"rose and honey"

A French surname turned Spanish masculine given name, Rosamel likely derives from the combination of rose + Greek mel "honey". As a surname, it was borne by a 19th century French naval officer with…

Scholastica

Latin

"scholarly"

The 6th-century Saint Scholastica was an Benedictine abbess, and is the patron saint of education. In modern times, her name has been connected to various educational institutions, notably an open…

Secret

English word name

"kept from knowledge or view"

Mysterious. In 2016, 13 baby girls in the United States were given this unusual word name -- at least according to the Social Security Administration. We can't help but suspect that some of those…

Semiramis

Queen of Babylon

Semiramis was the most important Queen of Assyria, who conquered much of Asia. Semiramis restored ancient Babylon and protected it with a high brick wall that completely surrounded the city. Then she…

Seraphe

Seraphe is a feminine name with celestial origins, derived from 'seraph' (plural: seraphim), referring to a type of heavenly being or angel in religious texts. These celestial entities are often…

Seraphima

Seraphima is a feminine name with celestial origins, derived from 'seraphim'—the highest order of angels in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The name literally connects to the Hebrew word…

Serendipity

English

"unexpected good fortune"

A unique virtue name with a sound as happy and lively as its meaning.

Serenella

Italian, elaboration of Serena

"serene"

Both rhythmic and serene, Serenella is one of the Italian names for girls virtually unknown in the US but definitely usable. An unusual route to Ella as a short form?