Fantasy OC - PC Names - Female

Mahalia

Hebrew, variation of Mahala

"tenderness, affection"

An underused Biblical name, probably because it's so tightly identified with the Queen of gospel singers, Mahalia Jackson. Other variations include Mahalah, Mahayla, Mahila, Mahilia, Mehalia, Mahali,…

Maiara

Tupi

"wise person"

Move over Maia, Mia and Mara - there's a new melodious M name on the block! Maiara has a great meaning and a soft flowing sound which fits in with current trends.

Maila

Maila is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Finnish, it's a variant of Maija, itself a form of Maria, ultimately meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved' from Hebrew origins. In the Philippines,…

Mailys

French or Breton

"chief or prince"

Another female relative of Saint Mael.

Maira

Maira is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it relates to Mayra meaning 'exceptional woman' or 'beneficent.' In Scottish Gaelic, it derives from Màiri, a form of Mary. In…

Mairi

Scottish variation of Mary

"bitter"

Why does Mairi (rhymes with Harry) seem so much cooler than Mary? This Irish form of Mary was not used before the seventeenth century, as it was considered too sacred. The vocative case of the name,…

Mairwen

Welsh

"blessed Mary"

A sweet Marian name consisting of Mair, the Welsh form of Mary, and gwen, meaning "blessed, white".

Maisa

Finnish and Old Swedish form of Maria, Portuguese, Japanese, Georgian, Arabic

"beloved; drop of the sea, bitter; beloved and famous in battle; dance + sand; born in May; walking with a proud gait"

A truly international name with a multitude of origins. From Finnish and Old Swedish, it is one of many international variations of Mary and Maria, and can also be spelled Majsa (pronounced MIE-suh).…

Maive

Maive is a feminine name representing an alternative spelling of the Irish name Maeve, derived from the Gaelic "Meadhbh," meaning "she who intoxicates" or "she who brings joy." In Irish mythology,…

Majorca

Spanish place name

Pronounced my-ORK-a, the name of this lovely Balearic Island, located in the Mediterranean, is one of the prettiest and most feminine of place names. The Spanish spelling is MALLORCA.

Makara

Hindi astrology name

"Capricorn"

Charismatic choice among January baby names .

Malania

Malania is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Greek roots meaning 'black' or 'dark,' similar to Melania, or could be a variation of Slavic names like Milana meaning…

Malayna

Malayna is a modern feminine name that has gained popularity in the United States since the 1990s. It appears to be a contemporary variation of names like Malaya, Melina, or Milena, with the…

Malgosia

Polish

"a pearl"

This name of Polish supermodel Malgosia Bela doesn't sound so bella here--has a bit of an evil witch quality.

Malinde

Malinde is an uncommon feminine name with possible Germanic or African origins. As a Germanic name, it may be a variant of Melinda, combining "mel" (honey) with a suffix meaning "gentle" or "soft."…

Malinna

Malinna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, potentially representing a melodic variation of Melina (Greek, meaning 'honey'), Malina (Slavic, meaning 'raspberry' or Polish for…

Malisande

Malisande is an enchanting feminine name with medieval French origins, likely a variant of Melisande or Millicent. These names derive from Germanic elements meaning 'strength' and 'work' or 'labor.'…

Malka

Hebrew

"queen"

Nonbiblical Hebrew name used as an affectionate nickname since the Middle Ages.

Malkia

Malkia is a feminine name of Swahili origin meaning 'queen' or 'ruler.' This regal name carries significant cultural weight in East African communities, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania, where it…

Mallana

Mallana is a feminine name with possible roots in several language traditions. It may be a variant of Malina, which has Slavic origins meaning 'raspberry' or could derive from Sanskrit where it might…