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Fantasy Feminine

ThisLovelyYoungHeart
By ThisLovelyYoungHeart
Updated Thu May 25 2023
Female names that sound like they are from a fantasy novel! I absolutely love these! Enjoy!
  1. Iris

    • Origin:

      Flower name; Greek

    • Meaning:

      "rainbow"

    • Description:

      Iris has so much going for it. It's a fashionable flower name. It's a mythological name, from the Greek goddess of the rainbow. And it's a classic name, always ranking in the girls' Top 1000 but now at its highest point ever.
  2. Sabrina

    • Origin:

      Celtic, Latin name for the River Severn

    • Description:

      Sabrina, the bewitchingly radiant name of a legendary Celtic goddess, is best known as the heroine of the eponymous film, originally played by Audrey Hepburn, and later as a teenage TV witch; it would make a distinctive alternative to the ultrapopular Samantha. Similar names you might also want to consider include Sabina and Serena.
  3. Noelle

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "Christmas"

    • Description:

      Noelle is the feminine variation of Noël, a masculine given name derived from the French word for "Christmas." As a word, Noël originated as a variant of nael, which evolved from the Latin natalis, meaning "birth." Noelle and Noel have traditionally been given to children born around Christmastime, particularly in the Middle ages.
  4. Sunny

    • Origin:

      English nickname

    • Description:

      Upbeat nickname-name that can't help but make you smile. You might want to use it as a short form for a more "serious" name such as Sunniva, but Sunny is undeniably, well, sunny.
  5. Everleigh

    • Origin:

      Variation of Everly

    • Meaning:

      "wild boar in woodland clearing"

    • Description:

      Like Ashley before it, on-trend Everly has been followed by a range of spelling variants, and among them, Everleigh is the most popular.
  6. Moon

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      The original oddball celebrity baby name, via Frank Zappa's daughter Moon Unit, who claims she's always liked it.
  7. Chantelle

    • Description:

      Chantelle is a feminine name of French origin, derived from 'chanter' meaning 'to sing.' This melodic name emerged as an elaboration of Chantal, which refers to a stone or rocky place in Old French. Chantelle gained significant popularity in English-speaking countries during the 1970s and 1980s, appreciated for its elegant French flair and musical quality. The name evokes images of sophistication and femininity, often associated with beauty and artistic expression. While its peak popularity has passed, Chantelle maintains a timeless appeal and continues to be chosen by parents drawn to names with French heritage. Its distinctive sound and spelling make it recognizable without being overly common, striking a balance between uniqueness and familiarity.

  8. Promise

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified"

    • Description:

      Promise is one of those word names with an uplifting meaning that is making inroads as a girls' name, like sisters Dream and Serenity. How promising is Promise as a first name? Our try at cleverness illustrates perhaps the biggest problem with naming your baby girl Promise: It will be difficult for people to resist making bad puns on the name. We promise (argh) you'll be tired of hearing them well before your baby Promise's first birthday.
  9. Secret

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "kept from knowledge or view"

    • Description:

      Mysterious.
  10. Legend

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "hero or fable"

    • Description:

      Legend joins cousins Story, Saga and Fable in the baby name pantheon of narrative words. Unlike Story and Fable, however, Legend comes with additional weight, being used for fame ("living legend") and to denote a person who is fantastic "what a legend"). Who can live up to that?
  11. Fortune

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "luck, fate, wealth"

    • Description:

      A contemporary sounding word name with an ancient history, widely used in the Roman Empire, and based on the mythic goddess of good luck and fertility.
  12. Dream

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Possible middle name inspiration. Has been used as a first by musical couple Sole and Ginuwine, and basketball star Allen Iverson.
  13. Mystery

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Pretty sound, provocative meaning, but a little over-the-top.
  14. Lovely

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "exquisitely beautiful"

    • Description:

      Word names are often genderless, but Lovely feels particularly feminine (cue Isn't She Lovely? by Stevie Wonder). Chris Brown chose this name for his daughter, born in 2022, which may give the name a boost.
  15. Christmas

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Christmas is a day name long and quietly used as a name for babies born at Christmas. Prettier and more modern than Noel or Noelle.
  16. Imagine

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "to form a mental image"

    • Description:

      If you like such uplifting New Age word names as Peace and Justice, the evocative and pretty Imagine should definitely be on your short list.
  17. Doe

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "a female deer"

    • Description:

      Doe is a soft and gentle-eyed middle name possibility and, like Fawn, one of the few animal names open to girls.
  18. Infinity

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Infinity is a name that could have a long, bright future ahead of it, with its bold meaning and fashionable sound. It's an awful lot of name to pull off, but if Destiny can do it...
  19. Afternoon

    • Origin:

      English, “afternoon”

    • Description:

      An early day name worthy of consideration today for someone seeking a truly unusual name.
  20. Morning

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      There are many lovely day/month/seasonal names -- and this is one of the most intriguing.