my Character names

Finty

Diminutive of Fintan, Irish

"white fire, white bull"

This perky Irish nickname originated as a short form of Fintan, an ancient saint's name. The most notable bearer today is actress Finty Williams (born Tara Cressida Frances), daughter of Dame Judi…

Gwendaline

Gwendaline is an elaborated form of Gwendolen or Gwendolyn, names with Welsh origins meaning 'white ring,' 'white bow,' or 'blessed ring.' This extended variation adds a romantic, vintage quality to…

Midori

Japanese

"green; beautiful bird"

In Japan, color names are used to symbolize human qualities, and the green hues of Midori name are said to represent fame. While it is a unisex choice in its native Japan, Midori is predominantly…

Nanetta

Nanetta is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive form of names like Anne, Anna, or Nan. With Italian or French influences, it essentially means "little Ann" or "graceful little one," as Ann…

Panayiota

Greek

"devotee of the Virgin Mary"

Form of Panagiota

Petunia

English

"trumpet-shaped flower"

Literary heritage: the "Loony Tunes" girlfriend of Porky Pig. But with the increasing popularity of all kinds of unusual botanical names, Petunia may be a name we start to hear more of.…

Pinkie

Diminutive of color name Pink

"pink"

Aside from the singer, there aren't many people around named Pink or Pinkie or Pinky -- zero, in fact. In its heyday in the late 19th century, Pinkie was probably used for someone with pink skin, not…

Prudy

Short form of Prudence, English virtue name

"caution"

Prudy does not improve on Prudence.

Prunella

Latin

"small plum"

Most ella names are hot, but this is one that won't catch fire because of the disagreeable connotations of prunes.