Character Names For Me

Ricki

Feminization of Ricky, English, or English diminutive of Frederica, German

"dominant ruler; peaceful ruler"

One of the earliest of the relaxed, unisex names, now relegated to oldies rock stations. Ricki is a spirited, retro nickname traditionally short for Frederica but now stands strong on its own.…

Kaelyn

Spelling variation of Kaylin

Wiley

Scottish diminutive of William, German, English

"resolute protection; from Wylye"

The Wylie spelling (with that feminine Y) is much more common among girls than Wiley, but both have been climbing the ranks. Could Wiley be the next Riley?

Dayna

Dayna is a feminine name with Slavic origins, derived from the name Dana, ultimately connected to the Hebrew name 'Daniel' meaning 'God is my judge.' It gained modest popularity in the United States…

Berlyn

Berlyn is a modern feminine name with a cosmopolitan feel, likely derived from the German city of Berlin. As a given name, it combines urban sophistication with a distinctive spelling variation that…

Lovely

English word name

"exquisitely beautiful"

Word names are often genderless, but Lovely feels particularly feminine (cue Isn't She Lovely? by Stevie Wonder). Chris Brown chose this name for his daughter, born in 2022, which may give the name a…

Olivette

Feminine form of Oliver, French, Latin

"olive tree"

A feminine form of Oliver and a diminutive of Olive, Olivette could make an interesting choice for those who love Colette and Violette, but also Olivia. It was used in the 19th century French opera…

Lucelia

English variation of Lucilia

"light"

A variant of the ancient roman Lucilia. Add an accent and Lucélia is a municipality in Brazil and the name of actress Lucélia Santos. Lucelia is a rare name and barely breaks the Social Security…

Amelina

Old German form of Emmeline and Amelia

"work"

Now that the range of names including the modern Emmeline and Amelia -- relatives of each other, but of neither Emily nor Emma -- has become so fashionable, the original root name Amelina is also due…

Bennington

Place-name

Name of pastoral Vermont town and college sounds too stiff and starchy.

Claramae

Claramae combines the classic name Clara, meaning 'clear' or 'bright' in Latin, with the traditional Mae, often used as a middle name derived from the month of May. This hyphenated-style combination…

Taisie

Scottish

"soft or gentle"

Taisie is a feminine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, typically considered a diminutive form of names like Anastasia or potentially derived from Tess or Stacy. In Gaelic contexts, it might be related…

Oda

Scandinavian, short form of Odelia

Ada, yes. Ida, maybe. But Oda, a Scandinavian version of Odelia, not really. To English speakers, it sounds too much like "odor".

Daylin

Daylin is a modern unisex name that has gained more popularity as a feminine name in recent decades. It combines the bright, optimistic imagery of 'day' with the popular '-lin' suffix found in names…

Jayline

Jayline is a contemporary feminine name that combines the popular prefix 'Jay' with the melodic ending '-line.' It emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward creating distinctive…

Kallan

Scandinavian

"stream, river"

Name with genuine roots that nevertheless feels synthetic.

Floriana

Floriana is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'flor' meaning 'flower.' It's essentially an elaborated form of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and spring. The name has been…

Maralyn

Maralyn is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Marilyn, which combines the names Mary and Lynn. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, thought to mean "sea of bitterness,"…

Calder

English

"rocky water"

One art name that sounds distinctly more masculine. Unless you're a big mobile fan, keep thinking.

Bradie

Bradie is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Brady or Brody. Originally an Irish surname meaning "spirited" or "broad island," it has transitioned to first-name usage in…