Character Names For Me

Miella

Miv

Diminutive of Myfanwy, Welsh

"my precious little one"

If Liv can stand on it's own, why not Miv?

Musetta

Latin

"little muse"

A musette is both a dance and an antique instrument, but the name is most associated with the classic opera La Bohème .

Nell

English, diminutive of Helen, Eleanor, et al

"bright, shining one"

Nell, once a nickname for Helen, Ellen, or Eleanor, is a sweet old-fashioned charmer that is fashionably used today in its own right. While Nell is perfectly in tune with contemporary vintage name…

Norline

Norline is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly combining the prefix "Nor-" (found in names like Nora or Norma) with the popular feminine suffix "-line" or "-lyn."…

Odelya

Pacifica

Spanish

"tranquil"

When properly pronounced, has an alluring sound and harmonious meaning.

Paget

Paget is a feminine name originating as an English surname derived from Old French, meaning 'young servant' or 'page.' It gained limited use as a given name for girls in the 20th century, drawing…

Paxtyn

Payden

Payden is a modern variant of the name Peyton, with roots in English surname traditions. Originally meaning 'fighting man's estate' or 'Paegas settlement,' it emerged as a first name in the late 20th…

Pepa

Pepa is a feminine diminutive of Josefa or Josephine, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Joseph meaning 'God will add.' Popular in Spanish and Czech-speaking cultures, Pepa offers a warm,…

Mar

Latin

"sea"

The Spanish and Portuguese word for "sea" is a Top 100 name in Spain. In America, it's sometimes used as a nickname for names like Martina and Marina, but it could also plausibly stand on its own.

Amethyst

Gem and Color name

As flower names become more unique, so can gem names move beyond Ruby and Pearl to names like Topaz, Sapphire, and Peridot. Amethyst, the purple birthstone for February, has never been in the Top…

Misha

Russian, diminutive of Mikhail

Misha was a boys' name with a soft feminine sound and vowel ending until actress Mischa Barton turned it to the girls' side. Now Misha, like Sasha, works as well in either spelling for girls and…

Milou

Combination of Marie and Lou or Louise

Milou and her near-identical twin Malou are adorable names popular throughout Europe; they're contractions of Marie or Mary and Lou or Louise. The Malou spelling will probably be easier for English…

Peony

Flower name; Latin

"healing"

One of the rarest of the floral names, though not without some teasing potential. Peony is a historical 1948 novel by Pearl S. Buck.

Tori

Diminutive of Victoria, English, Japanese

"victory; bird"

A more modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky, Tori is used fairly frequently on its own, kept in the public eye by singer Tori Amos and actress Tori Spelling. Still, it's far from fashionable,…

Tillie

English, diminutive of Matilda

"battle mighty"

A surprise recent hit revival with cutting-edge British, Tribeca and Malibu parents; Tillie, also spelled Tilly, is cute, frilly, and sassy all at once. Tilly features in the England and Wales Top…

Elsbeth

German variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew

"pledged to God"

Although they could be easily confused, Elsbeth is a fairly unusual contracted German version of Elizabeth, while cousin Elspeth hails from Scotland. With its 'beth' ending, Elsbeth feels closer to…

Mavie

Diminutive of Mavis or Maeve, German, French, Spanish

"my life; bird song; intoxicating"

Mavie is cute as can be, and feels stylish today thanks to similar-sounding Maeve. A fairly recently invented name, it was used first in Germany, where it is alleged to be inspired by the French…