Names for Sci-Fi Characters
- Lynx
Origin:
Animal nameDescription:
One of the fierce new animal names new to name lists, helped by its strong x-ending.
- Lynx
Origin:
Animal nameDescription:
This big cat name is especially striking with its X ending.
- Lyta
Origin:
Variation of LitaDescription:
Spelling variation of Lita.
- Maddox
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"son of Madoc"Description:
Maddox, a previously obscure Welsh family name with a powerfully masculine image, suddenly came into the spotlight when Angelina Jolie chose it for her son in 2003. By the following year it was in the middle of the Top 1000, and it has risen since.
- Maddox
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"son of Madoc"Description:
The possibility of the nickname Maddy (or the even spunkier Moxie) makes this have some potential as a modern, unisex name for a girl - if you can get past the strongly masculine meaning.
- Mae
Origin:
Diminutive of Mary or MargaretMeaning:
"bitter or pearl"Description:
Mae, a sweet and springlike old-fashioned name, hadn't been on the national charts in forty years, but finally made it back in 2010. Mae is derived from May, the month name that was chosen for its connection to Maia, the Roman goddess of growth and motherhood.
- Matrix
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"womb; orderly mathematical arrangement"Description:
Most famous as a sci-fi action film starring Keanu Reeves, the word matrix actually derives from the Latin for "womb". Max, May or Trixie could make for cool nicknames.
- Mauve
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"violet-colored"Description:
Mauve is an offbeat color name whose soft and sentimental Victorian spirit is conveyed by the name. One of the newer color names like Blue, Gray and Plum that are increasingly being used as novel middle names.
- Maven
Origin:
Word name or HebrewMeaning:
"one who understands"Description:
Comedian Tracy Morgan added this one to the lexicon when he chose it for his daughter. In English, a maven can be defined as an expert or connoisseur. Maven feels more nameworthy than some other word choices given its similarity to the Irish Maeve or the trendy spiritual choice Haven.
- Max
Origin:
English and German diminutive of Maximilian or MaxwellMeaning:
"greatest"Description:
Max was derived from Maximilian, a Latin name that originated from the Roman family name Maximus. The character name Max in the children's classic Where the Wild Things Are had an impact on baby namers. Max is a widely used name internationally.
- Max
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"greatest"Description:
If Sam can make it as a girl's name, why not Max? Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's eldest daughter Maxima goes by Max, but you could also use it as a short form for Maxine, Maximilienne or even Margaux.
- Maxima
Origin:
Latin, feminine variation of MaximusDescription:
Max names were one of the hottest trends for boys in the mid-2010s, and are still very popular. The girl versions haven't seen so much love, unfortunately. (Or fortunately, if you love them and want them to stay rare!) Maxima got some attention in 2015 when Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan used it for their daughter, but few parents have copied them.
- Maz
Origin:
Diminutive of Mazikeen, Mazarine, invented name, FrenchMeaning:
"harmful spirits; blue"Description:
An unusual nickname for unusual names — Mazikeen, a name invented by Neil Gaiman for his Sandman comics, and Mazarine, a French color name.
- Milah
- Milani
Origin:
Variation of Milana or MelanieDescription:
Is Milani an elaboration of Italian city name Milan or is it a modern form of Melanie? While it's newly on the Top 1000, Milani is not a choice we recommend.
- Moxie
Origin:
English slangMeaning:
"aggressive energy, know-how"Description:
Like Penn Jillette, you can have your own little brash babe.
- Mylo
Origin:
Spelling variation of Milo, Latin or old GermanMeaning:
"soldier or merciful"Description:
Milo, Miles and even Myles are all well-known in the US, but the spelling Mylo is not widely used here though it ranks among the British Top 1000 names for boys. However you spell it, a friendly, jaunty name with authentic roots.
- Moxie
- Nadia
Origin:
Russian, ArabicMeaning:
"hope; tender, delicate"Description:
Nadia, an accessible Slavic favorite, has a strong run of popularity in the US in the early 2000s, partially thanks to the character on Lost called Nadia but actually named Noor, but it's since slumped down the rankings. An earlier inspiration was Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci, who won the 1976 Olympics.
- Naia
Origin:
Hawaiian, Greek, BasqueMeaning:
"dolphin; to flow; wave, sea foam"Description:
Multicultural option, equally intriguing as, but more unusual than, Maia.