Fantasy OC - PC Names - Female

Hannelore

German

"grace + god is my light"

A pretty and substantial German smoosh name, a combination of Hanne and Eleonore. Most popular in Germany from the 1930s to the 1950s. Former German Chancellors Helmut Kohl and Helmut Schmidt both…

Hansika

Sinhalese, Hindi

"swan"

Swans are beautiful creatures, with rather unusable English names. To evoke the grace and serenity of the swan, we recommend you take a look at this Sri Lankan name.

Hanya

Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Yiddish diminutive of Hanna or Johanna

"grace; God is gracious"

Hanya, made famous by American novelist Hanya Yanagihara and German dancer and choreographer Hanya Holm, is a simple straightforward name rare in the US, where only a handful of baby girls are named…

Hara

Hindi; Greek

"to seize; joy"

In Hindi, Hara is one of the 1,008 names for the god Siva and, to English speakers, a possible feminine spin on Harry. In Greek the name is pronounced with emphasis on the last syllable, where it has…

Hariala

Hariala is an exotic feminine name that appears to have possible Indian or Sanskrit origins, though it is quite uncommon even within those traditions. The name may be related to 'Hari,' a name for…

Hariata

Hawaiian variation of Harriet

A feminissima version of a super-serious name.

Harietta

Harietta is a rare feminine name that appears to be a variant of Harriet, which itself is the feminine form of Henry, meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'estate ruler.' This uncommon spelling may have…

Harika

Turkish

"a miracle, beautiful"

Pretty and unusual.

Harissa

Arabic

"hot sauce, paste"

A North African chili pepper paste and a potential baby name due to the similarities to Marissa, Clarissa, et al.

Harleth

Surname; modern invented name

Harleth is a name which probably stems from combining the oh-so-trendy Harlow with the evergreen Elizabeth. However, literary parents may also remember the beautiful but difficult character Gwendolen…

Hartinsia

Hartinsia is an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a modern elaboration of names containing the Germanic element "hart" meaning "hard, strong, brave," such as Hartman or…

Haruka

Japanese

"distant; spring flower"

An extremely common Japanese name, especially among women.

Haruna

Japanese

"spring vegetables"

This Japanese name for girls is unrelated to several similar names, such as Harun and Aroon, which in turn are unrelated to each other. Some sources give the meaning as "spring flower" or "clear…

Haukea

Hawaiian

"white snow"

A Hawaiian option for a winter-born daughter. Derived from the elements hau , meaning "snow," and kea , "white."

Havana

Taíno place-name

Politics aside, the Cuban capital is one of the most rhythmic of place-names. The question is: can politics be put aside?

Havane

Havane is a rare feminine name with French influences, reminiscent of Havana, the capital city of Cuba. The name evokes exotic warmth and might also be connected to the color 'havane' in French,…

Havaska

Hungarian

"snowy; snowdrop"

Havilah

Biblical place-name

"to dance"

Though there are a few (male) people named Havilah in the Bible, it's also a Biblical place-name that can work as an original choice for modern girls.

Hebiba

Hebiba is a rare feminine name with possible Arabic or African origins. In Arabic, it may be related to 'habiba' meaning 'beloved' or 'darling,' a term of endearment widely used in Arabic-speaking…

Hecuba

Greek literary name

Queen Hecuba was the legendary queen of King Priam of Troy, mother of Hector, Paris, Cassandra and others. Euripedes' tragedy Hecuba depicts Hecuba's grief over the death of her daughter Polyxena,…