CharacterNames
- Seraphina
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"ardent; fiery"Description:
Seraphina is one of the most-searched name on Nameberry, destined for even greater popularity. The highest-ranking angels, the six-winged seraphim, inspired the lovely name Seraphina.
- Sioban
Description:
Sioban is a feminine name of Irish origin. It appears to be a variant spelling of the more common 'Siobhan,' which derives from the Norman French name 'Jeanne,' the feminine form of 'John,' ultimately meaning 'God is gracious.' The unique spelling of Sioban maintains the same pronunciation as Siobhan (approximately 'shi-VAWN'), but offers a slightly simplified spelling. This variant is quite rare compared to the standard Siobhan, which became popular outside of Ireland during the mid-20th century. As with many Irish names, its pronunciation may not be immediately intuitive to non-Irish speakers, which might contribute to its relative obscurity in international contexts.
- Tanaquil
Origin:
EtruscanMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
This intriguing name of an ancient Etruscan queen renowned for her prophetic powers was long associated with the prima ballerina Tanaquil LeClerq.
- Vega
Origin:
Arabic, SpanishMeaning:
"swooping eagle, meadow"Description:
This striking name has a lot going for it: it's a self-confident Spanish surname, it identifies one of the most brilliant stars in the sky, and it has a musical reference to singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega.
- Velvet
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"a fabric characterized by a short soft dense warp pile"Description:
Velvet is a name that couldn't possibly be softer or more luxuriant. Many people have fond memories of it via the character of Velvet Brown, played by the young Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet, an intrepid young woman willing to masquerade as a boy to race her horse in a dangerous steeplechase.