Fantasy OC - PC Names - Female

Belicia

Belicia is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely derived from elements meaning "beautiful" or "blessed." It may be considered a variation of names like Belicia, Felicia, or Belinda. This elegant…

Belinda

Spanish or German

"pretty one, or, serpent"

Belinda, cousin of Linda and Melinda, enjoyed a brief return to the Top 1000 from 2005 through 2013, only to fall off again in 2014. A name that some may consider a modern spin on the midcentury…

Belita

Spanish and Basque diminutive of Isabella, Italian

"pledged to God; beautiful"

A nickname for Bella or Isabella, from Isabelita.

Bellanca

Bellanca is a feminine name with Italian origins. It's derived from the Italian word 'bianca' meaning 'white' or 'fair,' with a slight modification in spelling that gives it a more melodic quality.…

Bellona

Latin

"fighter"

A beautiful name with a combative meaning (from the Latin bellare "to fight"), belonging to a Roman goddess of war. Bellona has never appeared on the SSA list, but it could be an intriguing option…

Belphoebe

Invented literary name

"beautiful shining one"

The name of the character in Edmund Spenser's "The Faerie Queene" whom the poet intended as a representation of Queen Elizabeth I. While it will no doubt thrill your daughter's English professor, the…

Beltania

English invented name

An invented name inspired by the Irish/Scottish May Day festival of Beltane. And perhaps a modern way to honor a Tania?

Belva

Latin

"beautiful view"

Has a decidedly middle-aged image.

Belvia

Belvia is a feminine name with possible Latin derivation, likely related to 'bellus' meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty.' It may also connect to names like Belva or represent a variant of Sylvia. This…

Beneba

American variation of Abena, Akan, Ghanaian

"born on Tuesday"

Beneba was used by enslaved people as a form of Abena, the Akan day name for girls born on Tuesday. A notable current bearer is Australian writer Maxine Beneba Clarke, who is of Afro-Caribbean…

Benedeka

Benedeka is a feminine name of Hungarian origin, derived from the Latin name Benedictus, meaning 'blessed.' It represents the feminine Hungarian form of Benedict, a name with deep religious…

Benedicta

Latin

"blessed"

Saintly, and a Mother Superior to boot.

Beneste

Jèrriais

"goodness"

The name was used in the Channel Island, Jersey. It is believed to be derived from the Latin root word "Bene" meaning good.

Beneta

Beneta is a feminine name with roots in Latin and Romance languages. Likely derived from 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed,' it shares origins with more common names like Benita and Benetta. The name…

Benicia

Spanish

"blessed one"

There are several fine Ben-beginning boy's names, such as BENJAMIN and BENEDICT, but girls names like this and BENJAMINA don't fare as well.

Benilde

French variation of Latin

"good"

The strong and unusual name of a medieval (male) saint and a contemporary (female) novelist, Benilde Little.

Benna

Benna is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In some contexts, it's considered a variation of Bena, which has African roots meaning "truthful." In others, it may be a diminutive of names…

Bennath

Cornish

"blessing"

Many Cornish names in use today are taken directly from the dictionary, as is the case with Bennath, a noun meaning "blessing." Despite its similarity to the male name Bennett, Bennath is most…

Benthe

Dutch short form of Benedicta, Latin

"blessed"

Benthe is a popular Dutch abbreviation of the feminine for Benedict.

Berengaria

Latin

"bear spear"

Berengaria was one of the medieval queens of England - married to Richard I (also known as Richard the Lionheart). She was originally from Navarre (in modern northern Spain) and despite being the…