Fantasy OC - PC Names - Female

Vilja

Finnish, Swedish, Slavic

"grain, will, fairy"

A name made most famous by the operetta The Merry Widow which features "The Vilja's Song". A vila is a woodland spirit or fairy in Slavic mythology. Vilja also means "grain" in Finnish and "will,…

Vilma

Russian, diminutive of Vilhelmina; a Polish place-name

Not much to recommend this relative of Wilma; consider Willa or Willow instead.

Vincenza

Italian feminine form of Vincent

"conquering"

Vincenza makes romance of Vincent. Vincenza Gerosa was one of the founders of the Sisters of Charity of Lovere and was later made a saint.

Violaine

Violaine is a French feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'viola' meaning 'violet flower.' This elegant name carries a delicate, romantic quality and has been used in France since medieval…

Violanta

Violanta is an elegant feminine name with Italian and Latin roots, derived from elements meaning 'violet flower' or possibly connected to Latin 'violentia' meaning 'vehemence' or 'passion.' This rare…

Violetta

Italian, Russian and Hungarian variation of Violet, English

"purple"

With Violet in vogue, this vibrant international variation has been on the rise since the 2010s. Vintage and floral like its more popular sister, Violetta has a slightly softer sound and a touch of…

Viridiana

Latin

"green"

Viridiana is a frillier version of the medieval name Viridis, meaning green. Viridiana briefly made it into the top 1000 in the US in the 1990s.

Virna

Virna is a feminine name with Latin roots, possibly derived from the Roman family name Vernius or from "virens" meaning "green" or "flourishing." The name gained some recognition through Italian…

Vittoria

Italian variation of Victoria, Latin

"victory"

An appealing Italianate alternative to the classic queenly Victoria, though in Anglophone countries it will be forever misunderstood as Victoria. Could be an appealing long form for a girl called not…

Viveca

Swedish, Nordic

"alive, life; place of refuge"

This is one of the most vibrant and feminine of the names meaning life , and it's sure to gain more attention as the whole sisterhood of Viv- names rise. Celebrated Swedish actress Viveca Lindfors,…

Viveka

Swedish, Nordic; Sanskrit

"alive, life; wisdom"

A truly multicultural choice, with separate origins from Scandinavia (also spelled Viveca and Vivica), as well as India (with spiritual meaning in Hinduism).

Vivia

Italian variation of Vivian

"life"

Vivia, the fresh Italian version of newly popular name, streamlines and even vivifies the original.

Vivica

Spelling variation of Viveca

The attractive actress Vivica A. Fox has done a lot to add this version of the name into the mix.

Vivienna

American variation of Viviana, Latin

"life"

Vivienna could be viewed as a Viviana variant or a combination of the names Vivian and Vienna.

Wanaka

Maori placename

"place of knowledge"

This beautiful lakeside town in southern New Zealand would make an unusual but wearable choice for a daughter. It benefits from having a great meaning, too.

Waneta

American, meaning unknown

Rumors abound about Waneta, which is a Canadian place name. Some say it's an Anglicization of Juanita, while others claim it's a Native American name. Interestingly, Waneta is a common name among the…

Wendolyn

Wendolyn is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Gwendolyn, a name with Welsh origins meaning 'white ring' or 'blessed ring.' By dropping the initial 'G,' Wendolyn creates a slightly more…

Wiercia

Wiercia is a diminutive feminine name of Polish origin, functioning as an affectionate form of names like Wiera or Weronika (the Polish equivalent of Veronica). The suffix '-cia' in Polish often…

Wierka

Wierka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, likely functioning as a diminutive or variant form of Wiera (the Polish version of Vera). Vera derives from the Russian word for 'faith' and has been…

Wilhelmina

German and Dutch, feminine variation of Wilhelm

"resolute protection"

Wilhelmina might once have been condemned as a clunky relic best left in the past, but a steadily increasing number of parents are dusting it off for their 21st century babies. A reasonably popular…