my Character names

Rikki

Feminization of Ricky, English diminutive of Richard or Frederick

"dominant ruler; peaceful ruler"

Ricki has also been used, but like Vikki and Nikki, Rikki has also had its day.

Rita

Spanish, Hindi

"pearl; truth, order"

One of the glamour girl names of the Rita Hayworth 1940s, Rita was once a Top 50 name and stayed on the SSA list until 2002. The name Rita still has enough Latin zip to be a lively, revivable short…

Roxie

Diminutive of Roxanne

Audacious offshoot of Roxanne, the wayward heroine of the musical Chicago.

Rumaysa

Arabic

"wind that scatters dust; or increase"

A beautiful and little-used Arabic name with two great meanings, depending on the Arabic spelling used.

Saffron

Spice name

"orange-yellow color; a type of crocus"

Spice names are increasingly appealing to the senses of prospective parents; this one, belonging to a precious spice derived from the crocus has a vaguely orange-scented-incense sixties feel. English…

Sakura

Japanese

"cherry blossom"

Lovely Japanese name that would certainly be appreciated in Europe and the U.S. It was rarely used in Japan until the 1990s, and draws its current popularity from the fact that it is deeply connected…

Sequoia

Native American, Cherokee

"sparrow"

This name of a giant tree, itself named for a nineteenth-century Cherokee who invented a way to write his tribe's language, makes a strong, stately statement.

Serendipity

English

"unexpected good fortune"

A unique virtue name with a sound as happy and lively as its meaning.

Shannie

Shannie is a sweet, spirited feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive or nickname form of longer names like Shannon, Shana, or Shanna. With its cheerful sound and approachable…

Shirley

English

"bright meadow"

Shirley Temple almost single-handedly lifted the gloom of the Great Depression, and in tribute (and perhaps wishing for a similarly curly-headed, dimpled darling of their own), thousands of parents…

Spring

Word name

Spring doesn't sound half as contemporary as Winter, which has become the cool season name.

Steffie

Steffie is a charming feminine diminutive of Stephanie, which itself comes from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This pet form emerged as an affectionate nickname before…

Storm

Word name

The name of one of the most powerful Marvel superheroes — and the first major black female comic book heroine — is certainly a big one to live up to! Portrayed in the live-action X-Men movies first…

Suki

Japanese or English

"loved one; lily"

As a Japanese name, Suki has the sweet meaning "loved one". It's also an English diminutive of Susanna, making it a creative and modern way to honor a Susan in your life.