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Character names #X - 'V'

Ronnie420
By Ronnie420
Updated Tue Oct 31 2023
These are names I use for made-up characters, as a character designer. Good for animal names, but some of these you probably shouldn't use for babies. Or do! Only the government can stop you!
  1. Violet

    • Origin:

      English from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "purple"

    • Description:

      Violet is soft and sweet, yet with a vivacious edge. Today, Violet is the top flower name for girls, outranking Lily and Iris in the Top 100, and the second most popular color name for girls after Scarlett.
  2. Valentina

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "strength, health"

    • Description:

      Effortlessly stylish, with plenty of sweetness and strength, Valentina feels like a fresh alternative to Valerie, Victoria, or Vanessa.
  3. Valerie

    • Origin:

      French variation of Valeria

    • Meaning:

      "strength, health"

    • Description:

      The name of a martyred medieval saint, Valerie has been on the popularity list since its earliest publication in 1880. Though it peaked in the 1960s, remaining in the Top 100 until 1988, it still doesn't sound terminally dated; the association with the word valor gives it a sense of boldness and makes it one of the special group of girl names that mean strong.
  4. Veronica

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "she who brings victory; true image"

    • Description:

      The name Veronica projects a triple-threat image: at once saintly, sensuous, and strong. The name derives from Berenice, the Latin form of the Greek name Berenike "she who brings victory", with the spelling influenced by the Latin phrase vera icon "true image". Veronica was the name of the compassionate woman who wiped Jesus's face when he was on his way to Calvary and whose cloth was miraculously imprinted with his image: she is now the patron saint of photographers.
  5. Verity

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "truth"

    • Description:

      If you love Puritan virtue names and want to move beyond Hope and Faith and Grace, this is a wonderful choice, both for its meaning and its sound. A rare find here, though occasionally heard in England. It was used in Winston Graham's Poldark novels, was Madonna's name as James Bond's fencing instructor in Die Another Day, and made a brief appearance in Harry Potter. Not to mention being a fixture on British and Australian soaps. Verity also appears in one of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple mysteries.
  6. Viola

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "violet"

    • Description:

      Viola has plenty of positive elements going for it: the rhythm of the musical instrument, the association with the flower, the trending 'Vi' beginning and its leading role in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. With a touch of international flair, it also avoids the violent/Violet some parents have.
  7. Valeria

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "strength, health"

    • Description:

      Valeria -- the original form of the name, used by early Christians --has been experiencing significant popularity in recent years. While Valeria was nearly always on the charts, the name peaked in 2009 at #72, surpassing the longtime Franco-American version Valerie. Today Valeria and Valerie are at about equal rankings, sitting in the 150s.
  8. Valencia

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "brave, strong"

    • Description:

      This lovely orange-scented Spanish place-name would make an inventive namesake for an Aunt Valerie.
  9. Verena

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "integrity"

    • Description:

      Verena is pleasant but old-fashioned. Whether that's the outdated kind of old-fashioned or the so-out-it's-in-again kind is your call.
  10. Velvet

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a fabric characterized by a short soft dense warp pile"

    • Description:

      Velvet is a name that couldn't possibly be softer or more luxuriant. Many people have fond memories of it via the character of Velvet Brown, played by the young Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet, an intrepid young woman willing to masquerade as a boy to race her horse in a dangerous steeplechase.
  11. Venus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "love, desire"

    • Description:

      The name of a heavenly planet and the Roman goddess of beauty and love was an intimidating no-no until tennis champ Venus Williams put an athletic, modern spin on it.
  12. Vanille

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "vanilla"

    • Description:

      While Vanilla might be too bland, the French version is more flavorful.
  13. Veronique

    • Origin:

      French form of Veronica

    • Meaning:

      "true image"

    • Description:

      Veronica seems poised to rise again, along with many other V names, and with it may follow this more romantic French version.
  14. Viva

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "alive, living, life"

    • Description:

      Viva la baby with this life-affirming name, one of the appealing group of girl names that mean life. Other related life-giving names on the rise: cousins Vida and Vita, and Vivian, Aviva, and even Zoe.
  15. Victoire

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "victory"

    • Description:

      Adds French flair to Victoria, though many Americans would find pronunciation a challenge.
  16. Vendetta

    • Origin:

      Word Name

    • Description:

      A pretty word, but laced with violent imagery.
  17. Viridiana

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "green"

    • Description:

      Viridiana is a frillier version of the medieval name Viridis, meaning green. Viridiana briefly made it into the top 1000 in the US in the 1990s.
  18. Vivi

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Viv- names

    • Meaning:

      "life"

    • Description:

      Vivi is a short form of all the Vivian and Viveca forms that is sure to get a lot more attention now that a little Jolie-Pitt girl has been named Vivienne.
  19. Vermilion

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Description:

      This vivid reddish orange color name is an undiscovered possibility -- kind of a female equivalent of Cerulean for boys.
  20. Vianna

    • Description:

      Vianna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, primarily connected to Latin and Romance languages. It may derive from the ancient Roman name 'Viviana,' meaning 'alive' or 'full of life,' or relate to geographical locations like Vienna (Wien) in Austria or Viana in Spain and Portugal. The name combines melodic qualities of names like Vivian and Anna, creating a flowing, elegant sound. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, Vianna has seen modest usage in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking regions. The name carries a sophisticated European flair while remaining relatively easy to pronounce and spell. Vianna offers parents a distinctive alternative to more common names like Vivian, Brianna, or Gianna, sharing similar sounds while maintaining its own identity. Its cross-cultural nature makes it adaptable across linguistic boundaries.

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