Character Names for RC

Ysabeau

Spelling variation of Isabeau, French

"pledged to God"

Ysabeau is a rare Creole or Medieval French variation of Isabeau, itself a French a charming variant of Isabel. It appeared in the TV series A Discovery of Witches and subsequently made its debut in…

Venus

Latin

"love, desire"

The name of a heavenly planet and the Roman goddess of beauty and love was an intimidating no-no until tennis champ Venus Williams put an athletic, modern spin on it. Associated with the Greek…

Kiah

Kiah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Aboriginal Australian languages, it means "from the beautiful place" or is connected to meanings like "shadow place." It also…

Ashira

Hebrew

"I will sing"

Unusual name with stylish, silky feel.

Cynara

Greek

"thistly plant"

Poetic though thorny, Cynara is one of those names that has a genuine root but that many will assume is invented. Depending on your viewpoint, that might be the best or worst of all worlds.

Diantha

Greek

"divine flower"

Diantha, a mythological flower of the supreme Greek god Zeus, is a melodious and more unusual cousin of Diana, heard most often in The Netherlands. Some similar choices: Diandra and Dianthe.

Sirena

Greek

"entangler"

Sounds like Serena, but refers to the mythological sirens -- half woman, half bird -- who virtually sang men to death. Not a great role model for your little girl.

Allura

French

"to entice, attract"

Sounds like a princess -- or an enticingly evil witch -- in a fairy tale.