Character Names For Me

Edeline

Variation of Adeline, French from German

"noble, nobility"

An Old French variation of the popular Adeline and Adelina, Edeline may appeal to those who want something rare-but-familiar, to anyone looking to honor and Edward or Edith, or to those who want…

Maryette

Kayce

Variation of Case or Casey

Kayce is a unisex name that was the fastest-rising boy name of 2022 — thanks to a male character on the hit show Yellowstone. This particular Kayce pronounces the name like Casey, which feels…

Kailee

Variation of Kaylee

Spelling variant Kailee has never been as popular as the y spelling of the name.

Helaine

French variation of Helen

Like twins Helene and Elaine, a relic of the 1930s to 40s French Renaissance of names.

Fate

Short form of Lafayette, French, English word name

"faith; predestined, destiny, chance"

Fate was in the US Top 1000 for boys in the late 19th century, not as a word name but as a short form of the old French name, Lafayette. In the contemporary landscape however, it may well be…

Nessy

Nessy is a charming feminine name with Scottish connections, most famously associated with the Loch Ness Monster (affectionately called 'Nessy'). Beyond this whimsical association, it often functions…

Mylie

Mylie is a contemporary feminine name that gained popularity in the early 21st century. It can be considered a variant spelling of Miley, which itself emerged as a diminutive of the name Miles. The…

Sayde

Sayde is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Sadie, which itself originated as a diminutive form of Sarah. Sarah comes from Hebrew meaning "princess." Sayde offers a slightly more…

Doll

English, diminutive of Dorothy

"gift of God"

An old-fashioned Dorothy short form — today we prefer Dolly, Dot, or Dottie.

Creighton

Tiernan

Irish

"little lord"

An old Irish surname cousin of Tierney that makes an unusual and appealing Irish gender switch.

Ellyn

Ellyn is a feminine name with Welsh origins, functioning as a variation of Ellen or Helen. The name derives from the Greek 'Helene' meaning 'torch' or 'bright light.' Throughout history, Ellyn has…

Karson

Variation of Carson, English and Scottish surname

"son of the marsh-dwellers"

Karson is a respelling of the classic surname-turned-first name Carson, which some feel makes it more modern. As a gender neutral name, this name leans heavily toward the male side, though slightly…

Dally

Dally is a charming feminine name with multiple origins. As a diminutive of names like Dallas or Dahlia, it carries a playful, affectionate quality. In English, 'dally' means to waste time or play…

Collyn

Kolya

Kynslee

English, variation of Kinsley

One of many "yooneek" spelling variants of the increasingly popular Kinsley.

Maybrie

English, modern invented name combining "May" and "Bree"

"Bree"

"May" is a hot sound in girl names — just look at the rise of Maeve — which makes it ripe for creative new inventions. This cheerful, breezy number has been low-key on the US charts since 2011.

Corlyn