undefined's list "Strong Female Character Names" of 3 great name ideas: Myka - Selina!

Strong Female Character Names

Myka is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Mika, which has roots in several languages including Japanese where it means 'beautiful fragrance,' Hebrew where it's a feminine form of Michael meaning 'who is like God,' or as a short form of Michaela. The name has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels both modern and distinctive. Myka offers a unique twist on more common names while maintaining an approachable sound and pronunciation. The name received additional recognition through the character Myka Bering in the television series 'Warehouse 13,' helping to introduce it to a wider audience.

Myka

Sharp and spiky with international potential, as a feminine name, Nikita has its roots in Hindi, Marathi, and ultimately Sanskrit. It comes from niketa, meaning "home, habitation", and may also be spelled as Nikitha. 
 
Alternatively, it is a traditionally masculine name from its Russian roots, deriving from the Greek name Niketas, meaning "victory". It took on a new image, however, when it was used on the female spy/assassin in the movie and TV series La Femme Nikita back in the 90s.
 
Appearing in the US charts a few times back in the 70s, it had its peak in 1986, when it climbed nearly 700 places up the list, from #956 to #250. An impressive leap, but why? The song Nikita by Elton John (released towards the end of 1985) may well be the cause — and yes, the singer knew full well it was a Russian masculine name. 
 
These days, Nikita is a gender neutral choice in the US, given to around 30 girls and 30 boys in a recent year. Elsewhere, the balance is different and it remains a popular masculine name in Russia and a familiar female choice in India.

Nikita

The Selina spelling swims below the Top 1000, which it fell off more than 15 years ago. Still, more than 160 baby girls were named Selina in 2023, compared with over 1300 named Selena and more than 1000 called the fashion-friendly Celine. 

The Selina spelling was used for the Julia Louis-Dreyfus character on Veep and is also the spelling used by Catwoman alter-ego Selina Kaye. 

While Selina looks as if it might be pronounced sel-eye-na and undoubtedly is by some bearers, its proper pronunciation is sel-ee-na.