Fantasy OC - PC Names - Female

Nerilla

Invented literary name or Latin

"strong, vigorous"

A character name that makes an appearance in Shakespeare's King Lear , Nerilla has hardly been heard in modern times. Fewer than five baby girls received the name in the US last year, which places it…

Nerina

Nerina is a feminine name of Italian origin derived from Nereus, the ancient Greek sea god known as the "Old Man of the Sea." The name literally means "from the sea" or "sea nymph," evoking images of…

Nerine

Greek mythology name

A new brand of eyedrop.

Nerissa

Greek

"from the sea"

An offbeat possible replacement for the overused Melissa and Marisa, Nerissa was used by Shakespeare for Portia's witty confidante in The Merchant of Venice . Queen Elizabeth has a cousin named…

Nessa

Scandinavian

"headlands, promontory"

Like its cousin Tessa, Nessa -- a shortening of Vanessa or Agnes or Anastasia among other possibilities -- is an attractive nickname that can stand on its own.

Nevena

Bulgarian; Macedonian; Croatian; Serbian

"marigold"

If you're looking for a creative way to get to Neve, Nevena is a lovely option with a sweet floral meaning.

Nevia

Nevia is a feminine name with Latin roots, possibly derived from 'nevis' meaning 'snow' or connected to the ancient Roman clan name Naevius. It may also be related to the Latin word 'novus' meaning…

Niamh

Irish Gaelic

"bright"

Niamh, derived from the Old Irish Niam, is an ancient Irish name that was originally a term for a goddess. In Irish myth, one who bore it was Niamh of the Golden Hair, daughter of the sea god, who…

Niara

Hindi

"nebula, mist"

More unusual alternative to Tiara.

Nica

Short form of Veronica, Latin

"true image"

More often spelled Nika, this is a well-used diminutive for the Eastern European Veronika, and there's no reason that the same principle can't apply in the West. It makes a venerated saint's name…

Nicasia

Latin, female variation of Nicasio

"victorious"

An interesting and unusual member of the "Nic" family--far more distinctive than NICOLE or NICOLA.

Nikolia

Nikolia is a feminine name that represents a feminine form of Nicholas or Nikolai. It has Greek origins where "Nike" means "victory" and "laos" means "people," together meaning "victory of the…

Nilla

African

"glorious"

Something slightly negative about that Nil beginning; more positive similar names would be Lilla or Willa, Lucilla or Priscilla. Nilla may also be a short form of the Scandinavian Gunilla.

Niobe

Greek mythology name

The mythological queen whose perpetual weeping for her slain children turned her into a stone has always cast a pall over this name. Still, when other names with less-than-savory associations --…

Niria

Hebrew

"plowed field"

Niria is the female equivalent of Nir and may also be found as Nira. This simple, pleasant name has an earthy meaning.

Nisha

Sanskrit

"night"

Simple but sophisticated, Nisha is a pretty Sanskrit choice that hit the popularity charts in England in the late 1990s. The meaning "night" adds a slightly mystical element to name and it is a…

Nissa

Hebrew

"to test"

Feels truncated, as though a first syllable was snapped off.

Nizana

Hebrew

"a flower bud"

Has a pleasantly fizzy, effervescent feeling.

Nolwen

Nolwen is a feminine Breton name with Celtic origins, predominantly found in the Brittany region of France. The name combines the elements "nol" meaning "noble" and "wen" meaning "white" or…

Nonia

Nonia is a feminine name with ancient roots, potentially deriving from Latin origins where it may have been used as a feminine form of Nonius, a Roman family name. In some cultural contexts, it might…