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The Hunger Games Names!

  1. Delly

    • Description:

      Delly is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive form of names like Adele, Cordelia, or Delilah. With English origins as a nickname, it has occasionally emerged as a given name in its own right. The name has a cheerful, friendly quality with its bouncy sound and '-ly' ending. Delly gained some recognition following the popularity of Australian basketball player Matthew Dellavedova, nicknamed "Delly." As a standalone name, it remains uncommon, making it distinctive without being unrecognizable. The name evokes a sense of warmth and approachability with its informal, endearing quality. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across different languages and cultures.
  2. Effie

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Euphemia, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pleasant speech"

    • Description:

      Effie is the old-fashioned short form for Euphemia. It shares a vintage charm with Hattie and Letty although is much rarer than either. Effie is a character in The Hunger Games and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
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    • Flavius

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "yellow, blond"

      • Description:

        Flavius is an ancient Roman family name associated with a dynasty of emperors. It has an appealingly flavorful first syllable, and is the name of a stylist in the Hunger Games series.
    • Fulvia

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "blond one"

      • Description:

        This name of the wife of Mark Antony (no, not Marc Anthony) in ancient Rome sounds a tad too anatomical for a modern girl.
    • Finnick
      • Gale

        • Origin:

          Nature name

        • Description:

          Gale for boys is more a storm name than a short form of Abigail. Since Gale has resurfaced as the name of Liam Hemsworth's daring character in The Hunger Games, it has new force for boys.
      • Glimmer

        • Origin:

          Word name

        • Description:

          Glimmer is shimmery but a little too showy, as is Glitter, a character on a TV sitcom-- while Glimmer appears in The Hunger Games.
      • Gloss
        • Hazelle

          • Description:

            Hazelle is a delicate feminine name that represents an elaborated form of Hazel, derived from the English word for the hazelnut tree and its light brown color. The additional '-le' ending gives the name a softer, more ornate quality while retaining the natural woodland charm of the original. Hazel has experienced a significant revival in recent decades, and Hazelle offers a more distinctive variation on this trend. The name evokes images of nature, warmth, and earthy elegance. While less common than the standard spelling, Hazelle appeals to parents seeking a name with natural origins but with a touch more uniqueness and flourish in its presentation.
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          • Johanna

            • Origin:

              Hebrew

            • Meaning:

              "God is gracious"

            • Description:

              Johanna is the version of this name used in Holland, Germany, and Scandinavia. The extra h makes Johanna a slightly more dignified version of Joanna.
          • Jackson
            • Katniss

              • Origin:

                Literary and botanical name

              • Description:

                Katniss Everdeen is the heroine of the popular Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, whose name comes from the (very real) edible aquatic plant of the genus Sagittaria. Katniss's father tells her that if she "finds herself," she'll never go hungry. Other unusual botanical names in the series include Primrose, Posy, Rue, and Clove, all for girls. Several of the boys' names come from ancient Rome: Cato, Seneca, Flavius, Caesar. Katniss the name has less appeal than Katniss the heroine, though it's definitely more attractive than Renesmee.
            • Lavinia

              • Origin:

                Latin, from ancient place name Lavinium

              • Description:

                Lavinia is a charmingly prim and proper Victorian-sounding name which actually dates back to classical mythology, where it was the name of the wife of the Trojan hero Aeneas, who was considered the mother of the Roman people.
            • Leeg
              • Lyme
                • Madge

                  • Origin:

                    Diminutive of Margery or Margaret

                  • Meaning:

                    "pearl"

                  • Description:

                    A super diminutive nickname name, and sometime Madonna nickname – it was how the British tabloids referred to her when she moved to London in the 1990s, which she found annoying until then husband Guy Ritchie said it stood for 'Your Majesty'. Madge Undersee is Katniss's best friend in The Hunger Games books.
                • Mags

                  • Description:

                    Mags is typically a diminutive or nickname for Margaret, which derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' While primarily used as a familiar form, Mags has occasionally been given as a legal first name. It carries a friendly, unpretentious quality with its short, crisp sound. The name projects a casual confidence and approachability. Mags has been more common in the United Kingdom and Ireland than in the United States. As a standalone name, it began appearing occasionally from the mid-20th century onward, though it remains relatively uncommon. The name offers a blend of traditional roots with a modern, no-nonsense feel, making it appealing to those who prefer straightforward, unfussy names with historical connections.

                • Mitchell

                  • Origin:

                    English variation of Michael

                  • Meaning:

                    "who is like God"

                  • Description:

                    Mitchell has had something of a roller coaster ride, showing some panache in the forties and fifties, when it was seen as a sharper alternative to Michael with its cool Mitch nickname, slipping a bit, then resurfacing in the 90s when it reached as high as Number 71. Mitchell Pritchett is one of the leading characters on the TV sitcom Modern Family.