Character Names For Me

Dill

Diminutive of Dillon, Irish

"little"

More commonly a pet form of Dillon than an independent name, but Suzanne Collins used it as such for a female character in her series The Hunger Games .

Doriana

Doriana is a feminine name with Latin and Greek origins, derived from the Greek name Doris, meaning 'gift.' It can also be considered a feminine variation of Dorian, which refers to an ancient Greek…

Drue

Drue as a feminine name is a modern spelling variation of Drew, which itself began as a shortened form of the masculine Andrew, meaning "manly" or "brave" from Greek origins. This particular spelling…

Dwyn

Diminutive of Dwynwen

"wave"

Short, but still kind of a mouthful.

Edetta

Edetta is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive or variation of Edith or Odette. This rare and distinctive name carries a vintage charm with its soft sounds and feminine ending.…

Ellera

Italian place name

This delicate Umbrian place name would make a unique path to Ellie.

Elletta

Italian word name

"elect"

An Italian word name that would make a distinctively feminine choice.

Elovie

Modern invention

Is Elovie an invented name based on Elodie and Olivie, a spin on Eloise and Lovisa (or Elovisa), or is it a rescrambling of the pet-name, Lovie, with the popular "El-" beginning? That's up to you,…

Elvia

Elvia is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the elements 'alb' or 'elf' meaning 'white' or 'fair.' It can be considered a variation of names like Elva or Alba. Popular in…

Elyn

Elyn is a feminine name with Welsh and English influences, often considered a variant spelling of Ellen or Elin. These names ultimately derive from Helen, meaning 'bright, shining light' or 'torch'…

Emalina

Emalina is a feminine name that appears to be a modern elaboration of names like Emma, Emilia, or Amelia. With its melodic four syllables and romantic sound, Emalina combines the popularity of Emma…

Emerlie

Emerly

Emerly is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative blend of popular names Emily and Everly. This contemporary combination emerged in the early 21st century as parents began seeking unique…

Emmet

English; Hebrew

"universal; truth"

Emmet is usually the boys' form of the names Emma, but it might work for a girl too if Emma and Emily are too overused for you.

Emmett

English masculinization of Emma, German

"universal"

Emmett has had an interesting and unusual gender history. A long-obscure masculinization of Emma, Emmett is now rising as a boys' name as a companion to the very popular Emma and Emily. And at the…

Erella

Hebrew

"angel"

Erella is a rare Hebrew name, also found as Erela and Erelah, that is derived from the unisex Erel, a form of Ariel used in modern Israel.

Esker

English

"sandy ridge"

A geographical term for a long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel, caused by glaciation.

Espen

Estia

Modern Greek and Italian form of Hestia

"hearth, fireside"

Estia is a quietly used name that manages to sound both homely and mythological, and both earthy and starry at the same time. It is the modern Greek and Italian form of Hestia, the Greek goddess of…

Eupraxia

Greek

"good conduct"

This rare name, used by a Byzantine saint, is not as attractive as other Greek "Eu" name like Eugenia, Eulalie and Eudora. This probably belongs in the footnotes of the history books.