Underused Names for Book Characters

Heaven

Word name

Among the children named Heaven are the daughters of TV personality Brooke Burke and rap singer Lil' Mo, who also has a daughter named God'iss Love. Some parents have taken to using Nevaeh…

Evolet

Modern invented name

This name coined for a character in the movie 10,000 BC , feels right on trend right now, given the popularity of Evie, Eva, Evelyn etc. In the movie, the name’s meaning is given as "the promise of…

Engracia

Spanish from Latin

"endowed with God's grace"

Charming alternative to the overused Grace.

Pella

Scandinavian, diminutive of Petronella, or Hebrew

"stone or marvel of God"

This rare name crosses cultures. With the popularity of Ella and Bella, perhaps we'll hear more of Pella one day soon?

Alzea

Modern invented name

Though rapper Chingy's (real name: Howard) Alzea is a boy, this name seems more appropriate for girls.

Evella

Invented literary name

Though it doesn't have historic roots--it was created by L. Frank Baum for a Princess character in his book Ozma of Oz --Evella could fit well into the Eve-Eva-Evelyn group now coming back into favor.

Ozma

Literary invention

Princess Ozma was the leading character of L. Frank Baum's book Ozma of Oz and could provide a fun way to nickname Ozzie for a girl. Alternatively, it may occasionally be used as a variation of the…

Elixyvette

English combination of Elizabeth, Alexis, and Yvette

"pledged to God + defender + yew tree"

Elixyvette is part Elizabeth, part Alexis, part Yvette -- and a total mess. Few people go to such lengths to make a name different. Aren't you glad?