Fantasy OC - PC Names - Female

Melana

Melana is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Melina, which has Greek roots meaning 'honey' or 'gentle,' or it could relate to Milana, with Slavic origins. Some…

Melantha

Greek

"dark flower"

The th sound both softens and complicates this Melanie relative.

Melea

Melea is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, primarily Greek and Hawaiian. In Greek, it relates to 'meli' meaning 'honey,' suggesting sweetness and warmth. In Hawaiian tradition, it means…

Melena

Dutch diminutive of Magdalena, variation of Melaina or Melina

"from the high tower; black, dark; honey"

A short form of Magdalena in Dutch and a variation of Melaina, Melina, Melinda, Melanie, Milena and similar, Melena is also used for a character in the novel Wicked and the subsequent Broadway…

Melesande

Melesande is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Melisande, which has Germanic origins combining elements meaning 'strength' and 'work' or 'bold protector.' Most famously associated with…

Melibella

Melibella is a rare feminine name combining elements of 'Meli' (possibly from Greek 'meli' meaning honey) and 'bella' (beautiful in Italian and Latin). This compound name evokes sweetness and beauty…

Melibelle

Melibelle is a rare feminine name that combines elements of 'Meli-' (possibly from Melissa, meaning 'honey bee' in Greek, or Melanie, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'black' in Greek) with 'belle,' the…

Meliora

Latin, Cornish

"better; honey"

Unusual and lush Roman name adopted, improbably, by the Puritans. The Cornish version, pronounced mel-YOHR-ah, has been in use since the 13th century.

Melisande

French form of Millicent, German

"strong in work"

This old-time fairy tale name is rarely heard in the modern English-speaking world, but it's so, well, mellifluous, that it would make a lovely choice for a twenty-first century girl--a romanticized…

Melisandre

French variation of Millicent, German

"strong in work"

The romantic fairy tale-like name has come to modern attention via the beautiful but terrifying sorceress in Game of Thrones . The character may look as lovely as her name sounds, but it's hard to…

Melisende

Norman, German

"strong in work"

Melisende, the mellifluous name of a 12th century queen of Jerusalem, gave rise to the more modern Millicent, after it was brought to England by the Normans. Ultimately, it comes from the Gothic…

Melisent

Variation of Millicent, English, Germanic

"strong in work"

Derived from the Gothic name, Amalaswintha, this form was brought to England by the Normans, though it was later adapted into the variation we know better today: Millicent. This form may remind…

Melisse

Melisse is a delicate feminine name derived from the Greek word 'melissa,' meaning 'honey bee' or 'honeysuckle.' This French variation of Melissa carries the same sweet connotations while offering a…

Melka

Melka is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Slavic languages as a diminutive of names containing 'mel,' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved,' or potentially relate to the…

Mellicent

Mellicent is a rare feminine name that evolved as a variant of Melisande and Millicent. It derives from Germanic origins, combining elements meaning 'work' and 'strength' or possibly 'honey' and…

Melusine

French, folkloric name

Melusine was a figure from early European folklore, associated with the water. Her legends are especially connected with the northern and western areas of France, as well as the Low Countries. She is…

Merewen

Old English

"sublime delight"

This Anglo-Saxon gem was borne by a few medieval women including Saint Merewen, Abbess of Romsey Abbey. It has also been used in literature, for example in Kit Berry's Stonewylde series. Merewen has…

Meribel

Meribel is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Latin "mirabilis" meaning "wonderful" or "miraculous," or could be connected to the Hebrew name Merav…

Meribella

Meribella is a feminine compound name combining elements of 'Meri' (a variant of Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved') and 'Bella' (meaning 'beautiful' in Italian and Latin languages). This melodic…

Merica

Merica is a feminine name that can be viewed as a shortened form of "America" or possibly derived from Latin "merica" meaning "a portion." Some may see it as a patriotic reference in American…