Fantasy OC - PC Names - Female

Dulcinea

Spanish

"sweetness"

Miguel de Cervantes invented this elaborate-sounding name -- which roughly translates as "sweetness" -- for the beautiful maiden Don Quixote is obsessed with in his great novel. Even in the fictional…

Dulcinia

Variation of Dulcinea, Spanish

"sweetness"

Dulcinia is a rare variation of this name from Don Quixote . Neither variation was used for any baby girls in the US last year.

Duna

Hungarian river name or Icelandic

"eiderdown"

Duna refers the Hungarian word for the Danube River or to the Icelandic term for the down of a duck. Duna also bears a resemblance to both Dune and Djuna. In this era of word names and invented…

Dunja

Serbian

"quince"

Dunja is an intriguing Eastern European name that's at once striking but not difficult for English speakers.

Dunya

Russian

"well-regarded"

Courageous sister of Raskolnikov in Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment .

Dusana

Slavic

"spirit or soul"

Pretty Slavic name, with some obvious pronunciation challenges.

Dusha

Russian

"soul"

A name rarely heard outside Russia; the first syllable could cause problems.

Dusica

Dusica is a feminine name of Serbian and Croatian origin. The name derives from the Slavic word 'duša' meaning 'soul' or 'spirit,' with the diminutive suffix '-ica' adding a sense of endearment.…

Dusya

Dusya is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian-speaking cultures. It functions as a diminutive or endearing form of names like Eudoxia (meaning 'good reputation' or 'good…

Dwyn

Diminutive of Dwynwen

"wave"

Short, but still kind of a mouthful.

Dwynwen

Welsh

"wave"

St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, and her feast day on January 25 is the equivalent of Valentine's day in Wales. The short form Dwyn may be more manageable for the non-Welsh.

Dyan

English variation of Diane, French from Latin

"divine"

Dyan is an early 'creative spelling' publicized by actress Dyan Cannon, but a creative spelling can't revive an uncreative name. Modern parents would much prefer the classic Diana.

Dyana

Dyana is a graceful feminine name, a variant spelling of Diana, which has roots in Indo-European languages and is associated with the Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, and wilderness. The name…

Dyandra

Dyandra is a modern feminine name with a distinctive flair, likely derived as a creative variation of Diana or possibly blending elements of Diandra and Alexandra. With roots possibly connecting to…

Dyara

Dyara is an uncommon feminine name with obscure origins. It may be a variant of the Arabic name Diara, meaning "home" or "dwelling place," or possibly derived from similar-sounding names in various…

Dyera

Dyera is an uncommon feminine name with botanical origins. It derives from the genus Dyera, a type of tropical tree native to Southeast Asia that produces jelutong, a rubber-like substance. As a…

Dylana

English feminization of Dylan, Welsh

"son of the sea"

Feminizes Dylan — but why bother.

Dymphna

Anglicized form of Irish Damhnait

"fawn"

Dymphna – also spelled Dympna – is the distinctive name of an Irish virgin martyr. According to the legend, she was a Celtic princess who fled to Belgium to escape the abusive attentions of her…

Dyna

Dyna is a short, vibrant feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek word 'dynamis,' meaning 'power' or 'strength,' giving it energetic connotations. Alternatively,…

Dyrinda

Dyrinda is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant of Dorinda, which comes from Greek elements meaning 'gift of' and possibly relating to 'Doris,' an ancient Greek region.…