Fantasy OC - PC Names - Female

Brina

Yiddish

"brown"

A name heard in the Jewish community and another addition to the color name list.

Brinhild

Brinhild is a feminine name with strong Norse and Germanic roots, being a variant spelling of Brunhild or Brynhild. In Norse mythology, Brynhild was a valkyrie and shield-maiden of extraordinary…

Brinhilda

Brinhilda is a feminine name derived from Germanic origins, representing a variant of Brunhilda or Brynhildr. The name combines elements meaning 'armor' or 'protection' (brun/bryn) with 'battle' or…

Brinhilde

Brinhilde is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Brunhilde or Brynhild, with deep Germanic and Norse mythological roots. In Norse legend, Brynhild was a valkyrie and shield-maiden of…

Brinna

Brinna is a feminine name with Celtic and Hebrew roots. As a variation of Brenda, it stems from the Old Norse 'brandr' meaning 'sword' or 'flame.' In Hebrew contexts, it may be connected to the name…

Briona

Variation of Briana, English

"strong, virtuous and honorable"

Briona is another of the increasingly popular Bri picks, a cross between Briana and Briony.

Brisa

Spanish

"breeze"

Brisa is commonly used in Latino families, all but unheard of in others.

Briseida

Variation of Briseis

Variation of Greek mythology name Briseis.

Briseis

Greek

In Greek mythology, Briseis is a princess captured by Achilles during the Trojan War, who later becomes the object of the dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon which drives the plot of Homer’s Iliad…

Brissa

Brissa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Spanish word 'brisa' meaning 'breeze,' giving it a light, natural connotation. Alternatively, it could be a…

Britannia

Latin

"Britain"

Hail Britannia? We think not.

Britta

Scandinavian, variation of Birgit or Britt

"strength or exalted one"

If you want a pan-Scandinavian name with energy and style that could have been a winner, if not for the sound-alike water filtration company Brita.

Brona

Irish

"sorrow"

Brona is an Anglicized form of Bronach or Bronagh, the name of a sixth century mystic and follower of Saint Patrick. The name is attracting some modern notice in the US via the character Brona Croft…

Bronagh

Irish

"sorrow"

Bronagh, along with Anglicized form Brona, is a popular name in Ireland. It's the name of a sixth century mystic as well as a modern television character on Penny Dreadful.

Bronia

Bronia is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Poland and other Eastern European countries. It typically functions as a diminutive of longer names like Bronislava, which combines…

Bronja

Bronja is a feminine name with Slavic origins, most commonly found in Poland, Russia, and other Eastern European countries. It's derived from the Slavic word "bronya" meaning "armor" or "protection,"…

Bronwen

Welsh

"white breast"

Bronwen is widespread in Wales, but still rare enough here to sound somewhat international — we think Bronwen is a real winner. (Note: the Bronwyn spelling is an Anglicization, since the -wyn ending…

Bronwyn

Welsh

"white breast"

One of the loveliest of the Welsh names , striking the perfect balance between being familiar and unusual. In Wales, the female spelling is always Bronwen, but Americans usually see a "y" as adding…

Bronya

Polish

"protection"

Short form of Bronisława, usually spelt Bronia in Poland.

Brunhild

Norse

"armed for battle"

One of the Valkyries, still clad in heavy armor.