The Elder Scrolls Girl Names

Gormlaith

Gaelic

"blue princess or illustrious lady"

Gormlaith was the wife of the 11th century ruler of Ireland Brian Boru. The name is also used in Scotland. Despite its beautiful meaning, many will find the hard "gorm" sound too much to get past.

Illia

Illia is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic countries, it can be a feminine form of Ilya (the Slavic variant of Elijah), meaning 'Yahweh is God.' It also appears in Greek…

Marise

French diminutive of Marie

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Derived from Marie, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from…

Maven

Word name or Hebrew

"one who understands"

In English, the word 'maven' refers to an expert or connoisseur, someone who possesses deep knowledge. Comedian Tracy Morgan brought this name into the spotlight when he chose it for his daughter,…

Mirri

Australian Aboriginal

"the sun"

This cute as a button name stems from the Goonayandi word for the sun and can be used as a unisex name.

Sapphire

Hebrew, Greek, and Latin jewel name

"blue"

Sapphire goes waaaaay beyond Ruby and Pearl. This September birthstone, occasionally used a century ago, might be worth a reappraisal, perhaps as a Sophie/Sophia alternative. Sapphire is the…

Serana

Serana is a lyrical feminine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant of Serena, derived from the Latin "serenus" meaning "clear, tranquil, or serene." The name also appears in the…

Varona

Varona is a feminine name with possible Spanish or Slavic origins. In Spanish contexts, it may be related to "varón" meaning "male" or "man," making it an intriguing gender-crossing choice for girls.…

Ysolda

Ysolda is an uncommon feminine name with likely Norse or Germanic origins. It may be related to the Old Norse name Ísold or Isolde, famous from the medieval romantic legend of Tristan and Isolde. The…