In my previous post I compiled a list of English names for male characters, but since I know that you probably write about a few ladies too, here’s another list just for them. ;) (Although just like in the other list, a few are unisex, like Kelsey). I chose English names because they're one of the most versatile ethnicities for naming, so they can be used in many genres of writing. If you're creating a character I hope you'll give this list a skim, and who knows—you might find the one! A Addison – Adam’s child Afreda – elf counselor Ailith – noble battle Ainsley – from the field of hermits Alfreda – wise counselor Alma – caring; fostering Alvar – army of elves Amanda – one who deserves love Amice – friend Andrea – daring Angela – God’s messenger Anice – grace; favor Annis – chaste Arietta – little song Ashley – meadow of ash trees Ashlyn – meadow of ash trees Ashton – ash tree settlement Aspen – the aspen tree Audie – of noble strength Audrey – of noble strength Avery – elf ruler B Batilda – bright battle Beatrice – voyager Berenice – victory bearer Beverly – beaver field Bliss – blissful; joyful Blythe – joyful Braeden –broad hill Braelyn – ? Breena – fairy land Brighton – bright town Brucie – forest sprite C
Cade – juniper Cadence – beat, rhythm Callie – free woman Camellia – flowering plant Camilla – priest’s attendant Cassandra – shine upon mankind Cecilia – blinded Cedrica – battle chieftan Celeste – sublime Channel – channel Channing – ? Chauncey – chancellor; secretary Chelsea – born on a pier Cherish – guard, treasure Clara – bright and clear Clarissa – bright and clear Claudia – feeble woman Corliss – cheerful; goodhearted Cydney – woman from a large island D Dabria – angel of death Dae – day Dale – living in a valley Dana – from Denmark Danette – from Denmark Danita – from Denmark Daralis – beloved Daria – owner of goodness Darlene – dear, darling Dee – ? Ditte – fighting to be rich Donella – dark-haired elfin girl Duette – two of a kind Dulcina – rose E Eadu – wealth Eadwynn – rich friend Earlene – noble woman Ebba – boar Ebony – like dark smooth wood Eda – abbreviation of letter E Edeva – expensive present Edie – fighting to be rich Edit – fighting to be rich Edmunda – prosperous protector Edwina – rich friend Edyta – fighting to be rich Egberta – bright sword Elfreda – elf counselor; elf Elga – elfin spear Ella – beautiful fairy-woman Ellette – little elf Elmina – noble Elvina – friend of elves Emilia – competitor; rival Enola – ? Erline – the elfin Ethel – graceful and noble woman Ethelinda – noble snake Ethelyn – graceful and noble woman Eugenia – woman well-born Evelyn – hazelnut Everly – from a wild boar meadow F Faerydae – gift from the fairies Farah – beautiful; pleasant Fay – fairy or elf Faylinn – fairy kingdom Fira – fiery; ardent Fleta – fleet; fast G Garnet – dark and red gem Gayle – cheerful; jovial Gelsey – jasmine Gidget – giddy Gina – queen Goditha – holy war Golda – golden girl Gunilda – battle Gunnhild – battle maid H Hadley – field of heather Haley – meadow of hay Harley – meadow of the hare Harper – harp player Hawkins – hawker of goods Hazel – hazelnut tree Heather – flowering plant Héloise – sun Hilaria – joyful Hildred – battle counsel Hollis – near the holly bushes Hulda – lovable I Idla – battle Ina – ? Ingrith – Ing’s beauty Isabella – promise of God Ivory – creamy-white woman Ivy – ivy tree J Jacey – ? Jaden – ? Jayla – Jay bird Jaylee – Jay bird Jaylyn – Jay bird Jetta – jet black mineral Jolenta – violet K Kandi – pure; sincere Keaton – where hawks fly Kelby – child’s town Kelsey – from the island of ships Kenley – royal meadow Kimber – royal fortress Kinsey – royal victory Kip – pointed hill L Laila – guardian angel Laken – from the lake Lane – from a narrow lane Lark – skylark Lee – clearing; meadow Letha – oblivion; forgetfulness Liliana – gracious lily Lilli – flower Linden – linden tree hill Lindsey – Lincoln island Linn – like a twinflower Long – dragon Lorelle – elfin Laura Lorica – protective shell Luella – famous elf Lufu – love Lulie – sleepy M Madison – good child of Maud Magge – pearl Marden – meadow with a pool Marissa – of the sea Marley – from the lake meadow Marlow – drained lake Maurelle – dark and elfin Maven – is knowledgeable Mercia – border people Mertie – from a sea town Mildred – gentle strength Myla – merciful N Naida – water nymph Nerida – flower; sea nymph Nissa – friendly elf Nita – gracious Nora – honor Nyx – water sprite O Odile – elfin spear Olivia – olive Orla – elfin queen P Paige – young servant Paisley – from a glade Payton – settlement of pagans Perl – gemstone Piper – playing the pipe Polly – rebellious woman Posy – small bunch of flowers Presley – field of a priest Priscilla – old-time; ancient Q Questa – a quest R Radella – elfin counselor Reilly – from a meadow of rye Rhyannon – pure maiden; nymph Rosalie – rose Roseanne – gracious rose Rosetta – little rose Rosina – little rose Rossa – beautiful flower Rylan – from the lands of rye S Sable – sable; sleek Sapphire – the sapphire gemstone Satchel – maker of sacks Scarlett – red cloth vendor Sebille – a fairy Serena – incredibly calm Shaylee – fairy princess of the field Shelby – ledge estate Shelley – meadow on a river bank Shirley – sunny meadow Sigourney – victorious conqueror Sinnie – sun gift Siusan – lily Star – star Susane – lily Swete – sweet Synnove – present of the sun T Tana – fairy queen Tania – fairy queen Tanika – ? Taya – cloth cutter Taylor – tailor Tenanye – cheerful fairy queen Thelma – ? Theode – nation; people Timothea – honoring God Tina – like a river Twila – dusk; daybreak Tyler – tile maker U Unity – unity Utta – wealthy V Vanessa – ? Velma – resolute protector Veronica – victory bearer Viola – violet flower W Wendy – ? Wesley – western meadow Whitley – from a white clearing Wilda – feral; wild Willow – willow tree Winifred – who makes friends with peace Winnie – who makes friends with peace Wynne – fair Z Zanna – lily Zenith – highest point; peak Zola – ? Names taken from Top 100 Baby Names or Baby Names.
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