names from fiction I like

Garnet

Jewel name, from the French

"pomegranate"

One of the jewel names in use a hundred years ago, due for revival along with sisters Ruby and Pearl.

Ginny

Diminutive of Virginia, Ginevra, Genevieve, or Imogen

"virgin, pure; white wave; maiden"

A nickname to Latin Virginia, French Genevieve, Italian Ginevra, English Imogen, and any other name with the 'gin' sound in there, Ginny ranked in the latter end of the US charts in the mid 20th…

Harmonie

Harmonie is a feminine name derived from the Greek word 'harmonia,' meaning 'agreement' or 'concord.' This elegant variation of 'Harmony' brings a French flair to the name through its spelling. The…

Haruka

Japanese

"distant; spring flower"

An extremely common Japanese name, especially among women.

Hel

Norse

Hel, sometimes called Hela, is the Norse goddess of death and the underworld.

Helga

Scandinavian

"holy, blessed"

A traditional Nordic name, Helga was extremely popular throughout Scandinavia in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In Germany, it was a Top 10 pick from 1924 to 1943. And it still ranks in the…

Hibiscus

Nature name, Latin from Greek

"marshmallow plant"

An overlooked floral name that would make a bold choice for a first or middle name. Hibiscus — in particular, the yellow hibiscus — is the state flower of Hawaii. Dried hibiscus is used to make tea…

Hikari

Japanese

"light"

Light, bright unisex name. Hikari is more popular for girls in Japan these days.