Character Names For Me

Feather

Word name

Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.

Lenya

Variation of Lenja, Olena, Helen, Yalena, German, Russian, Greek

"shining torch"

A friendly sounding choice with European charm, Lenya has a number of possible origins. On one hand, it can be seen as an anglicization of the German compound name Lenja, created by blending Lena…

Reinette

French

"little queen"

Reinette was the childhood nickname of Madame La Pompadour, perhaps a cute short form for Regina or Reina but hardly worthy of the full name on the birth certificate today.

Wyn

Wyn is a feminine name with Welsh origins, though it can also be used for males in its original context. Derived from the Welsh word "gwyn" meaning "fair," "blessed," or "white," Wyn embodies…

Renny

Irish

"little prosperous one"

This name may be interpreted as an offbeat Anglicized form of the Gaelic Rathnait, though it could also be considered a diminutive of Renee, Renata, Lorenza, Lauren, Lorena, and similar. Influencers…

Covie

Starry

English word name

"starry"

A glittering alternative to Stormi.

Rikki

Feminization of Ricky, English diminutive of Richard or Frederick

"dominant ruler; peaceful ruler"

Ricki has also been used, but like Vikki and Nikki, Rikki has also had its day.

Starlet

Starlet is a feminine English word name that evokes images of both celestial beauty and Hollywood glamour. Derived from 'star' with the diminutive suffix '-let,' it literally means 'little star,'…

Valda

German

"battle heroine"

Seventies comic-book-heroine-style name.

Cashmere

Word name, English from Hindi

"fine, downy wool"

Cashmere is soft, luxurious — and way out of the ordinary. One of the unique names found in The Hunger Games series, you might be surprised to learn that this fabric name has been appearing in the US…

Adelya

Adelya is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It may be derived from the Germanic name Adelaide, meaning "noble kind," or could be a variant of the Russian name Adelina. In Tatar…

Vanya

Diminutive of Ivana, Russian, Bulgarian, Indian

"God is gracious; deity of the forest and the wild"

Used as both a diminutive for Ivana, and as a given name in Bulgaria, Vanya has a cool sharp sound that could work internationally. It has been used from a character in the TV show and comic book The…

Addyson

Spelling variation of Addison

"son of Adam"

Variation of the very trendy Addison, perhaps lending itself more obviously to the nickname Addy.

Madalynn

Variation of Madeleine, French

"of Magdala"

Too trendy and too prone to needing to be spelled every time. Just go with the classic (and classy) accepted spellings: Madeleine, Madelyn, or Madeline.

Tommie

Diminutive of Thomasin, Aramaic

"twin"

Sweet and cuddly, but with a hint of edginess, Tommie is a unisex nickname that fits right in with the likes of Scottie, Stevie, and Frankie. Ultimately from the Aramaic Teʾoma , meaning "twin", it…

Carrington

English, Scottish surname

"from Carrington"

This habitational surname works as a modern way to honor a Carrie, Carolyn, or Caroline. Actress Beverly Garland had a daughter named Carrington.

Brynne

Brynne is a feminine name with Welsh and Irish Celtic origins. It's derived from elements meaning 'hill' or 'mound,' often interpreted as signifying strength and protection. Sometimes considered a…

Melantha

Greek

"dark flower"

The th sound both softens and complicates this Melanie relative.

Rianne

Dutch

"bitter; beloved; drop of the sea + grace"

Popular Dutch name derived from a combination of Maria (Ria) + Anne, or as a short form of Marianne.