Girl Characters

  1. Cat
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Catherine, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "pure"
    • Description:

      May be the most modern, stylish Catherine nickname: more unusual than Kate or Cate, with an animal and word name edge. Cat Power is a trendy folksinger.
  2. Gray
    • Origin:

      Color name
    • Description:

      This color name, spelled either Gray or Grey is rapidly catching on. Actress Jenny von Oy recently called her daughter Gray Audrey.
  3. Cairo
    • Origin:

      Place name, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "the strong; the conqueror"
    • Description:

      On trend for boys but with plenty of unisex appeal too, the place name Cairo was put on the map for girls when model Beverly Peele chose it for her daughter. Given to around 50 girls each year, it hasn't caught on just yet but with its similar sounds to Kaia and Skyler, it might do in the future.
  4. Seven
    • Origin:

      Numerical word name
    • Description:

      Seinfeld's George threatened to name his future child Seven, and then singer Erykah Badu actually did it.
  5. Reeva
    • Description:

      Reeva is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Sanskrit 'reva,' meaning 'flowing' or referring to the sacred Narmada River in India. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Reva, from the Hebrew word for 'rain' or 'water.' The name gained some recognition following South African model Reeva Steenkamp, whose life ended tragically in 2013. Reeva has a gentle, flowing quality with its soft consonants and melodious sound. The double 'e' gives it a distinctive spelling while maintaining an intuitive pronunciation. Though not among the most common names in English-speaking countries, Reeva appeals to parents seeking a name that feels both modern and timeless, with cross-cultural appeal and a feminine essence.

  6. Brae
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "slope of a hill"
    • Description:

      A newly hatched cousin of Bree and Brea, with a touch of Bailey and Brynn there too, Brae feels like a name that could catch on. However, a 'bray' is also the sound a donkey makes.
  7. Coralia
    • Origin:

      Romanian, Italian, Galician and Spanish variation of Coralie, French from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "coral"
    • Description:

      Coralia was the name of a dancing mermaid in a 19th century ballet. As Cora — which has another root and means maiden — rises, so may elaborations and related names such as Coralie, Coraline, and Coralia.
  8. Caterina
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Katherine
    • Description:

      If your ancestry is Italian, you may want to consider this elegant twist on a classic.
  9. Corin
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "spear"
    • Description:

      Corin is a Shakespearean male name that could easily be adapted for a girl, making a strong update for Corinne or Karen.
  10. Katica
    • Description:

      Katica is a feminine Hungarian name that serves as a diminutive form of Katalin (the Hungarian equivalent of Katherine). The name carries a delicate, melodic quality with its distinctive Eastern European flair. In Hungarian, the suffix "-ica" adds an endearing, affectionate tone, making Katica feel warm and approachable. The name derives ultimately from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose meaning remains debated but may relate to "pure" or "each of the two." While Katica is relatively common in Hungary and some surrounding regions, it remains quite rare in English-speaking countries, giving it an exotic appeal. The name combines cultural authenticity with a pleasant, accessible pronunciation that travels well across language boundaries.
  11. Nyx