Character Names For Me

Maycie

Axelle

French feminine form of Axel

"father of peace"

Putting the emphasis on the "elle" softens a name that seems at once futuristic and medieval.

Bennet

Variation of Bennett, English form of Benedict, Latin, "blessed"

"blessed"

This spelling of Bennett is typically seen as a surname, but gets moderate use as a first name for baby boys and girls.

Bethania

Greek

"house of figs"

The Greek variation of the Biblical place name Bethany was given to a handful of baby girls in 2022.

Binnie

Celtic

"crib, wicker basket"

Like Minnie and Winnie, eccentric enough to appeal to the iconoclastic parent.

Birgitta

Scandinavian variation of Bridget, Gaelic, or feminine form of Birger

"strength or exalted one; help, rescue"

Not to be confused with the Hungarian and German Brigitta, Birgitta is often considered the classic Scandinavian form of the Irish Bridget, used in Iceland, Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden, and…

Braden

Braidyn

Braidyn is a feminine name that represents a modern, feminized spelling variation of the masculine name Braden or Braedon. With Irish and Gaelic origins, the name derives from elements meaning…

Brayden

English or Irish

"broad hill or salmon"

One in the currently modish aden family of boys' names beginning to be used for girls as well as boys. The name Brayden was given to 15 baby girls in the US last year....and over 5000 baby boys, so…

Braylin

American invented name

An invented name that feels like a mix between Brayden and Raelynn.

Briette

Briette is a feminine name with French influences, likely derived as a diminutive form of Brigitte or Brigitta. These names ultimately trace back to the Celtic name Brigid, meaning 'exalted one' or…

Brinna

Brinna is a feminine name with Celtic and Hebrew roots. As a variation of Brenda, it stems from the Old Norse 'brandr' meaning 'sword' or 'flame.' In Hebrew contexts, it may be connected to the name…

Britley

Bronwyn

Welsh

"white breast"

One of the loveliest of the Welsh names , striking the perfect balance between being familiar and unusual. In Wales, the female spelling is always Bronwen, but Americans usually see a "y" as adding…

Brylin

Brynslee

Caelia

Latin

"heavens"

The feminine form of Caelius, from caelum "skies, heavens".

Casper

Cate

English diminutive of Catherine

"pure"

Time was, even C-starting Catherines who called themselves Kate spelled it with a K, but Cate Blanchett changed all. Cate is now as acceptable as (but not as well used as) Kate. Cait might be short…

Cellie