Futuristic Female Names

Toula

Greek, feminization of Fotis or Fotios

"light"

Toula came to light as the name of the heroine of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," short for Fotoula, a variant of Fortini, a feminine version of Fotis or Fotios, meaning "light". Toula is cute and…

Zosia

Variant of Sophia, Greek

"wisdom"

This unusual and alluring choice was used by David Mamet for his daughter, who is now grown and an actress on the hit show Girls .

Sereia

Portuguese

"mermaid"

The lovely Sereia is the Portuguese word for mermaid but can also be used as a name. English speakers may shy away from the name because of pronunciation questions and indeed, any little Sereia…

Lystra

Biblical place-name

Anatolian city visited by Paul in the Bible, though risks sounding a tad antiseptic.

Selket

Egyptian

"(she who) tightens the throat, (she who) causes the throat to breathe"

Also spelled Selqet, Serket and Serqet, Selket was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of the scorpions and of magic. She was a helpful goddess and protected souls on their journey to the afterlife. She is…

Mistral

Mistral is a feminine name derived from the powerful, cold northwesterly wind that blows through southern France and into the Mediterranean. The word comes from the Occitan language and ultimately…

Saretta

Saretta is a delicate feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as a diminutive of Sara, which derives from Hebrew meaning "princess." The suffix "-etta" adds a sense of endearment and delicacy,…

Falynn

Falynn is a contemporary feminine name that gained visibility in the early 2000s, likely developed as a variation of traditional names like Fay or Faith combined with the popular suffix '-lynn.' The…

Evuska

Evuska is a feminine name with Eastern European origins, particularly from Hungarian naming traditions. It functions as an affectionate diminutive form of Eva, which means "life" or "living one." The…

Svetlana

Russian

"star"

Popular Russian name, familiar here via author Svetlana Stalin, the dictator's daughter.

Talley

Talley is primarily used as a feminine name, though it began as an English and Irish surname derived from the Anglo-Norman French 'taillis,' meaning 'coppice' (a small growth of trees). As a given…