Fantasy OC - PC Names - Female

Anthemia

Anthemia is a rare feminine name with Greek roots, derived from 'anthemon' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom.' It shares origins with words like 'anthology' (a collection of flowers) and 'chrysanthemum.'…

Anthemya

Anthemya is a rare feminine name with Greek influences, potentially derived from 'anthem' (originally meaning a song of praise) or 'anthemion' (a floral ornament). The name carries a poetic, musical…

Anthia

Anthia is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the Greek word "anthos" meaning "flower" or "blossom." In Greek mythology, Anthia was an epithet of Hera, queen of the gods,…

Anthymia

Anthymia is an extremely rare feminine name with ancient Greek origins. It derives from the Greek word 'anthemon,' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom,' combined with elements suggesting 'spirit' or 'mind.'…

Antinea

French after the Greek name for the Queen of Atlantis

In Pierre Benoit's novel, Antinea is a beautiful and charming queen with a hideous secret: She has a cave wall with 120 niches carved into it, one for each of her lovers. Only 53 have been filled;…

Antonina

Slavic, Italian and Nordic from Latin

"priceless"

Despite the popularity of Anthony and its masculine variants, female derivatives of its source – the Roman family name Antonius , of unknown meaning – have never caught on in the same way. Sister…

Anunciada

Anunciada is a feminine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin with deep religious significance. It derives from the Latin word 'annuntiare' meaning 'to announce' and is directly connected to the…

Anwen

Welsh

"very fair, beautiful"

Anwen is one of the simplest and best of the classic Welsh girls' names, more unusual than Bronwen but with the same serene feel.

Aoife

Irish Gaelic

"beautiful, radiant"

Aoife, pronounced EE-fa, is derived from the Irish word aoibh , meaning "beauty." Aoife was borne by several different heroines of ancient Irish legend. In one tale, she was the fiercest woman…

Aolanis

Aolanis is an uncommon feminine name with an ethereal, melodic quality. Likely a modern creation, it may draw inspiration from Hawaiian naming traditions (similar to names like Leilani) or could be a…

Aphra

Hebrew, variation of Aphrah

"dust"

Aphra would make an interesting choice-- especially since it's the name of the first professional female writer in English, the seventeenth century's Aphra Behn. Born in 1640, she was a prolific…

Aphria

Aphria is a rare feminine name with classical Greek origins, likely derived from Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. The name carries an ethereal, almost mythical quality with its soft sounds…

Apollonia

Feminine variation of Apollo, Greek mythology name

"destroyer, strength; father's light"

This name of a third-century Christian martyr has an romantic, appealing feel in the modern world. It first came to American attention via Prince's love interest in the film Purple Rain . It could…

Appolinia

Appolinia is a feminine name that originated as a variant of Apollonia, which is derived from the Greek god Apollo, deity of music, prophecy, and healing. This elegant name has roots in ancient Greek…

Aprelle

Aprelle is a feminine name derived from April, which itself comes from the Latin "aperire" meaning "to open," referring to the opening or blossoming of flowers in spring. This elegant variation adds…

Arabel

English variation of Arabella, Latin; Scottish

"yielding to prayer; lovable"

There were only SIX baby girls named Arabel in the US last year, astonishing when you consider the popularity of Arabella, used for over 1300 baby girls, and Arabelle, given to over 100. As isabel is…

Aracelia

Aracelia is a lyrical feminine name with Latin and Spanish roots. It appears to be a variation of Araceli, which derives from the Latin phrase 'ara caeli' meaning 'altar of heaven' or 'altar of the…

Araminta

Literature, compound of Arabella and Aminta, Greek

"loveable; unyielding + defender; unfading"

Araminta is a poetic and enchanting eighteenth-century invention with plenty of elegance and a touch of old-fashioned clunkiness. It first appeared in William Congreve's 17th century comedy The Old…

Aramintha

Aramintha is an elegant feminine name with classical roots, derived from the Greek name Araminta or Aramantha, which relates to the amaranth flower – symbolizing immortality and unfading beauty. This…

Arava

Hebrew

"willow"

Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning.