This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Popular Culture.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Judalon f Popular Culture, English (Rare)Meaning unknown. The name was probably invented, as it was first the name of a character in the 1952 film "The Iron Mistress". The film was successful at the box office, and so the resulting exposure of the name made it possible for prospective parents to take a liking to the name and bestow it upon their daughters.... [
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Jyn f Popular CultureJyn Erso is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed by English actress Felicity Jones in the 2016 film Rogue One.
Kaänga m & f Popular CultureName of a feral comic book character competing with Tarzan from 1940 to 1954.
Kachō m & f Japanese, Popular CultureThe given name of
Momoze’s blonde haired half sister and
Fūgetsu’s twin in Hunter X Hunter. Kachō’s name comes from the first half of the proverb
Kachō Fūgetsu, which literally means ‘
Flowery Bird’, in the Japanese language.
Kachorra f Popular CultureKachorra is both the name of a 2003 telenovela from Argentina and the nickname of its titular character Antonia Guerrero. It is derived from a feminine wording of the Portuguese word for dog,
cachorra.
Kagerō m & f Japanese (Rare), Popular CultureThis name can be used as 景郎, 陽炎 or 蜉蝣 with 景 (kei, kage) meaning "scenery, view," 郎 (ryou, rou, otoko) meaning "son," 陽 (you, hi) meaning "daytime, heaven, male, positive, sunshine, yang principle," 炎 (en, honoo) meaning "blaze, flame, inflammation," 蜉 (fu), an outdated kanji meaning "kind of ant, may fly" and 蝣 (yuu), another outdated kanji meaning "may fly."... [
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Kagome f & m Japanese, Popular CultureFrom Japanese kanji 籠目 (
kagome) that indicates the shape of the holes in a traditional basket (hexagon), the woven material and the basket itself which was often used as a birdcage. Kagome can derive also from 香籠 (
kagome) an obsolete combination meaning "fragrance; incense".... [
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Kahili f & m Hawaiian, Popular CultureFrom the name of Hawaiian feathered regalia used to symbolize the ali'i (nobility). It also coincides with the Hawaiian name of several plants, such as the crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), the kahili ginger (Hedychium gardnerarium), and the red silky oak (Grevillea banksii)... [
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Kahlan f Literature, Popular Culture, EnglishCreated by American author Terry Goodkind for his epic fantasy book series 'The Sword of Truth'. Kahlan Amnell is one of the main protagonists and the love interest of Richard Cypher/Rahl, the main protagonist... [
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Kairi f Popular CultureKairi is a character in the action role-playing game 'Kingdom Hearts' by developer Square Enix and Disney. Her name was created for the game, with developer Tetsuya Nomura deriving it from the Japanese
kai (海) "sea", though her full name is homophonous with the Japanese
kairi (海里) "nautical mile".
Kalgara m & f Popular Culture, JapaneseKalgara is a minor but significant character in One Piece, who is known as one of the greatest warriors in the existence of Shandora as a whole. His name is a mix of Calgary and
Calogero.
Kanaya f Popular CultureKanaya is the name of one of the main characters in webcomic Homestuck. It comes from the
Sanskirt counterpart of Virgo, which is called Kanya.
Karai f & m Popular Culture, English (American, Modern, Rare)Possibly taken from the Japanese adjective 辛い
(karai) meaning "spicy, hot; strict, harsh, severe," belonging to a fictional (female) character in various installments of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and related media, introduced in 1993, and a (male) character in the anime 'Naruto Shippūden' who first appeared in episode 286 (broadcast in 2012 in Japan).... [
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Katana f English (Rare), Popular CultureCommonly associated with the Japanese word (刀) referring to a single-edged sword, derived from a combination of 片 (kata) meaning "one-sided" and 刃 (na) meaning "edge." The name is borne by a fictional superheroine in the DC Comics universe... [
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Katara f Popular CultureThe name of a character in the animated television series
Avatar: The Last Airbender. Her name was apparently taken from the Arabic word قطرة
(qatra) meaning "raindrop, droplet".
Kes f Popular CultureThe name of a character in Star Trek, as well as the name of Billy's kestrel in the play
Kes.
Khai f Popular CultureKhai Malik is the daughter of famous model Gigi Hadid and pop singer Zayn Malik after Gigi’s Palestinian grandmother
Khairiah Daher Hadid. Khairiah is also the middle name of Gigi’s sister Bella Hadid, another model.
Kida f Popular CultureFrom the animated movie "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" where it was short for Kidagakash.
Kipo f Popular CultureThe probably fabricated name of the protagonist in the T.V series "Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts"
Kirie f Japanese, Popular CultureFrom Japanese 桐 (
kiri) meaning "paulownia, princess tree, empress tree, foxglove-tree" combined with 絵 (
e) meaning "picture, painting". Other kanji combinations are also possible. This name is borne by the character Kirie Goshima (五島桐絵
Goshima Kirie), the protagonist of the horror manga series
Uzumaki by Junji Ito... [
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Kirika f Popular CultureJapanese feminine given name comprised of the Kanji 霧 (kiri) meaning "fog, mist" or 桐 (kiri) meaning "paulownia" and 花 (ka) meaning "flower, blossom" or 香 (ka) meaning "incense, smell, fragrance" or 夏 (ka) meaning "summer"... [
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Kirumi f Popular CultureBorne by character Kirumi Tojo (東条 斬美) in the visual novel adventure game 'Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony', made up of the verb 斬る
(kiru) meaning "to kill, cut/slice (off)" and 美
(mi) meaning "beauty."... [
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Kisara f Popular Culture, JapaneseThe name's meaning is unknown, but it is the name of a character in the manga and anime series "Yu-Gi-OH". In both she was the human form of the "Blue Eyes White Dragon".
Kiwi f English, Popular CultureDerived from the kiwi fruit and/or the kiwi bird. A notable character in the 2022 anime “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” is named Kiwi.
Klee f Popular CultureDerived from German
Klee meaning "clover". This is the name of a playable character in the 2020 video game
Genshin Impact.
Kodian f Popular CultureKodian is the name of a female character in the online role-playing game World of Warcraft.
Korra f Popular CultureThe name of the main protagonist of the animated television series
The Legend of Korra. Her name is apparently a respelling of the name
Cora.
Kotonoha f Popular CultureKotonoha means "language" in Japanese. This is the name of a character from the visual novel and adapted anime
School Days.
Kousagi f Japanese, Popular CultureMeans "little rabbit" in Japanese. One fictional bearer of this name is Kousagi Tsukino, a character who only appears in the Materials Collection's side story of the popular Shōjo manga Sailor Moon; she is the second daughter of Usagi Tsukino and Mamoru Chiba.
Kreia f Popular CultureKreia is a fictional character in the RPG 'Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords' (2004). She's a Force sensitive elderly woman with mysterious motives, and a member of the main player's party... [
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Kurapika m & f Japanese, Popular CultureKura, which means the darkness, is the variant of Kuro. Pika means the glittering light. So this name means "the glittering light in the darkness". This is the name of a character in the manga HunterXHunter, aka HXH... [
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Kuvira f Popular Culture, Hindi (Rare)Apparently meant to be derived from the Sanskrit word वीर
(vīrá) meaning "hero, heroic, powerful". This is the name of an antagonist from the animated series 'The Legend of Korra'.
Kynareth f Popular CultureThis is the name of a goddess of nature, rain, air and the heavens in the 'Elder Scrolls' game series. She is a variant of another in-game goddess,
Kyne... [
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La f Literature, Popular CultureMeaning unknown. This name is borne by a character in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan series. La is the queen and high priestess of Opar, a lost city in the jungles of Africa.
La'an f Indian (?), Popular CultureUsed in the television series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds for the character of La'an Noonien-Singh, a descendant of the character Khan Noonien Singh. (see:
Noonien)
Labolina f Swedish (Modern), Popular CultureProbably as a feminine form of
Laban. 'Lilla spöket Laban' (known in English as 'The Little Ghost Godfrey') is a Swedish children's book character. Labolina is the name Laban's little sister.
LaCienega f Popular CultureFrom Spanish
la ciénega meaning "the swamp". LaCienega Boulevardez is a character in the American animated television series
The Proud Family, named for La Cienega Boulevard, a street in Los Angeles, California.
Lacus f Popular CultureMeans "lake" in Latin. This is the name of one of the major female characters found in the Japanese anime 'Gundam SEED' & 'Gundam SEED Destiny'.
Laika f Popular Culture, PetMeans "barker" in Russian. This was the name of a Soviet dog who became one of the first animals to go to space.
Lain f Popular CultureThe name of the main character in
Serial Experiments Lain (1998), a Japanese anime television series.
Laleña f Popular CulturePerhaps a contracted form of
Lotte and
Lenya. It was invented by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan for the title character of a 1968 song, which was allegedly inspired by the Austrian actress Lotte Lenya (1898–1981).
Leeloo f Popular CultureShort form of
Leeloominaï, which is revealed to mean "precious stones" in the (fictional) Divine Language. Leeloominaï, called Leeloo, is the heroine of the 1997 sci-fi movie "The Fifth Element"... [
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Leeloominaï f Popular CultureMain character in "The Fifth Element" (1997). The name is revealed to mean "precious stones" in the characters fictional language, the Divine Language. She goes by
Leeloo... [
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Leliana f Popular CulturePossibly based on the Italian name
Lelia, in turn modeling itself on the elaboration
Liliana. In the award-winning video game franchise "Dragon Age," the character Leliana is a respected, and feared, spymaster who aids the protagonist(s).
Liaoki m & f Popular CultureMeans "sunflower", means gender neutral, this is the sunflower named Liaoki made in 2019
Lightning f & m Popular CultureFrom lightning (n.) visible discharge of energy between cloud and cloud or cloud and ground, late Old English, "lightning, flash of lightning," verbal noun from
lightnen "make bright," or else an extended form of Old English
lihting, from
leht. Lilliandil f Popular CultureCoined by Douglas Gresham for a character in the 2010 film version of
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, which he produced. In the Chronicles of Narnia books by C.S. Lewis (Gresham's stepfather), the character is unnamed, known only as Ramandu's daughter... [
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Lolth f Popular CultureLolth, from R.A.Salvatore's, is the dark elf goddess of spiders and their ruler. She is often described as a beautiful female drow, or as a giant spider with a drow head.
Lumen f Popular CultureThis is the name of a fictional character from the television series "Dexter".
Lumine f Popular CultureDerived from Latin
lumina, meaning "lights" or alternatively it may be taken from English
lumine, meaning "to illuminate". This is the name of the female main character from the 2020 video game
Genshin Impact.
Lunamaria f Popular CultureUsed for a character in the Japanese anime metaseries 'Mobile Suit Gundam SEED', first released in 2002. It was probably inspired by the similar-sounding phrase
lunar maria "broad, dark areas of the moon" (Latin:
Maria Lunae), ultimately from Latin
luna "moon" (compare
Luna "goddess of the moon") and
mare "sea" (plural
maria; applied to lunar features by Galileo and used thus in 17th-century Latin works... [
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Lusamine f Popular CultureDerived from the name of the balsamine plant, influenced by the Japanese transcription of the name. This is the name of a character from the video games Pokemon Sun and Moon. Lusamine is the president of the Aether Foundation and the game's main antagonist.
Lyja f Popular CultureMeaning unknown. It is the name of a character that is featured in the Marvel comics series.
Lyza f Popular CultureAlternative spelling of
Liza. It is the name of the protagonist’s mother in the anime Made in Abyss.
Maka f Popular CultureThis is the lead protagonist of the manga and anime series Soul Eater. Her name is written in katakana (the Japanese foreign word writing system), so it has no meaning whatsoever. As a word though, maka means "to scatter, sprinkle, or sow seeds" in Japanese (which has nothing to do with her as far as I know).
Malicia f Popular CultureMalicia the name of the character Rogue in the French version of the X-Men. Malicia, or Rogue, was created by Chris Claremont and Michael Golden. She is a young woman whose real name is Anna Marie; her power, which is to absorb life energy via skin contact, is both a strength and a burden.
Manako f Japanese (Rare), Popular CultureThis could be a combination of Ma meaning "Genuine, Real, True" and Na meaning "Side dish, Vegetable" or it could be made with Mana meaning "Love", and Ko at the end meaning "Child". There are other possible kanji too, the ones I mentioned are generic and more likely to be used than others... [
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Mandaliet f Popular CultureThe expression 'manda liet' appears to be a combination of the imperative of the Latin 'mando' and the middle high German 'liet.' This can be translated as "joyful song" or "dance-song."... [
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Mantis f & m Popular CultureFrom Greek mántis, meaning "soothsayer" or "prophet". This is also the name of and order of large insects that catch their prey using their powerful forelegs. Two fictional bearers of this name is Mantis, a supervillain in Jack Kirby's "Fourth World", and Mantis, a superheroine and member of The Avengers.
Maquia f Popular CultureThe name of the main character, a young, orphaned Iorph girl, in the 2018 Japanese animated high fantasy drama film 'Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms'.
Masuzu f Popular Culture, JapaneseMasuzu Natsukawa is a female character in 'Oreshura' or 'My Girlfriend and Childhood Friend Fight Too Much' in English. The kanji in her name could be perceived as "Genuinely Refreshing", or "Sincerely Cool"... [
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Meenah f Popular Culture, Literature, Arabic (?)Used by a character in the webcomic Homestuck, Meenah Peixes. It's likely a variant of
Meena, but with an additional letter to fit the Homestuck troll naming criteria (6 letter first name, 6 letter surname).
Megara f Greek Mythology, Popular CultureEither a variant of
Megaera or derived from either the Ancient Greek city Megara in West Attica, Greece, or the Ancient Greek colony in Sicily Megara Hyblaea, both derived from
megaron, from
megas 'large, great, marvelous', referring to a large hall.... [
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Megurine f Popular CultureMegurine Luka, codenamed "CV03", is a Vocaloid software developed by Crypton Future Media.
Mendoza f Popular CultureThe female protagonist of The Company series by Kage Baker. She is probably named after the city in Argentina.
Merilee f Popular Culture, EnglishVariant of
Merrily, ultimately from English "merrily" meaning "showing happiness or enjoyment".
Donnie Iris released a song called "Sweet Merilee" in 1981.
Meronym f Literature, Popular CultureThis is the name of a character from the book "Cloud Atlas" written by David Mitchell, which was adapted to film (with the same title) in 2012. The author of the book probably derived the name from the English word
meronym, which is a linguistic term used to refer to a part of the whole... [
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Merryweather f Popular CultureFeminine variant of
Meriwether influenced by the phrase "merry weather". A notable fictional bearer of the name is one of the three good fairies from Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' (1959).
Meulin f Popular Culture, LiteratureName of Meulin Leijon, a character from the webcomic Homestuck. The name was chosen for the character as a pun on "mewling", which refers to the sound cats make.
Mhysa f Popular Culture, LiteratureMeans "mother" in Ghiscari, a language invented for The Song of Ice and Fire book series by GRR Martin, and also used in the TV show Game of Thrones based there upon. Not used as a given name in the books and TV series, it is a title only.
Midna f Popular CultureMidna is one of the main characters in the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, she is the Twilight Princess. Her name comes from the English word midnight.
Miffy f Popular CultureMiffy is a fictional rabbit appearing in a series of picture books drawn and written by Dutch artist Dick Bruna.... [
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Mikuri f & m Japanese, Popular CultureFrom Japanese 実栗 (mikuri) the Japanese word for the simplestem bur-reed or branched bur-reed also known as Sparganium erectum, which comes from combining 実 (mi) meaning "berry, fruit, nut, real" with 栗 (kuri) meaning "chestnut"... [
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Mikuru f Japanese, Popular Culture (Rare)Mikuru has multiple kanji possibilities, but for the notable character Mikuru Asahina (in popular light novel, manga, and anime 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya') her name means "yet to come". There's also a gravure idol called Mikuru Natsuki.
Mildrith f Literature, Popular CultureHypothesized older form of
Mildred (see
Mildrið). This is the name of protagonist Uhtred's first wife in Bernard Cornwell's book series "The Saxon Stories," as well as the TV show "The Last Kingdom" (based on the books).
Millhiore f Popular CultureTaken from Italian "millefiori" meaning "a thousand flowers". It also comes from a type of honey in Italy, made by pollen gathered by the bees from many kinds of flowers. Millhiore Firianno Biscotti from the anime Dog Days is a fictional bearer of this name.
Mimiteh f Omaha-Ponca (?), Popular CulturePossibly a variant of
Mi'mite, an Omaha name of uncertain meaning, or a variant of the Omaha name
Mi'mitega meaning "new moon". This is the name of a Native American vampire in Scott Snyder's comic book series
American Vampire (2010-).
Mimsie f Popular CultureA character in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mimsie Pott, and a character in The Last Mimzy.
Mipha f Popular Culture(Legend of Zelda video game) Mipha is based on the notes ‘mi-fa’ on the keyboard (E and F respectively) and means melody. Mipha is also an element of water symbol.
Mirage f Popular CultureFrom early 19th century, from French, from
se mirer ‘be reflected’, from Latin
mirare ‘look at’.
Miruto f & m Japanese, Popular CultureFrom Japanese 海 (mi) meaning "sea", 魅 (mi) meaning "fascination, charm", 看 (mi) meaning "to watch, to care for", or 見 (mi) "to see", combined with 松 (ru) meaning "pine" or 瑠 (ru) meaning "lapis lazuli", and 斗 (to) which refers to a Chinese constellation, 兎 (to) meaning "rabbit, hare", or 都 (to) meaning "metropolis, capital, all, everything"... [
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Missandei f Literature, Popular CultureMissandei is the name of a freed slave character from the Song of Ice and Fire books by GRR Martin and the TV show Game of Thrones based upon the former. ... [
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Mithian f Popular CultureOf unknown origin and meaning, this name is likely taken from the town of Mithian (Mydhyan) in Cornwall. This was the name of a princess in the BBC series
Merlin.
Moka f Popular CultureMoka Akashiya is a fictional title character from the Japanese manga and anime series Rosario + Vampire.
Mokey f & m Popular Culture (Rare)Borne by a main character in Jim Henson's TV show "Fraggle Rock". A variant was also borne by a main character in the cartoon animated series "The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible", where three young archeologists are sent back to ancient Eurasia and experience the stories from the bible.
Momoze f Popular Culture, JapaneseMomoze is one of
Nasubi’s daughters in Hunter X Hunter. Her name is inspired by
Momo, which is both the Japanese word for
peach and a colloquialism of the Tibetan word for
dumpling.
Monomon f Popular CultureBorne by a character from Hollow Knight, a 2017 metroidvania video game by Team Cherry. Monomon the Teacher is one of the Dreamers who is involved in the Knight's quest to destroy the Infection.
Moonbeam f Popular Culture (Rare)Derived from the word "moonbeam", which describes the brilliant silver light the full moon shines down. This name was borne by a character from the Filmation Associates company "Happily Ever After"... [
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Moonee f Popular CultureThis is a name invented for the 6 year old main character of the 2017 movie The Florida Project.... [
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Muffet f Popular Culture, EnglishName of the title character in the nursery rhyme, Little Miss Muffet, and possibly derived from the surname
Muffet. This name is also used as a nickname, such as in Muffet Hemingway (born Joan Whittlesey Hemingway) and Muffet McGraw (real name Ann McGraw, née O'Brien).
Musashi m & f Japanese, Popular CultureThis name combines 武 (bu, mu, take.shi) meaning "military, warrior" with 蔵 (sou, zou, osa.meru, kaku.reru, kura, sashi) meaning "own, possess, storehouse", the combination also being read as Takezō.... [
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Mystique f & m English, Popular CultureFrom the adjective in the English language. Means to have a "a special quality or air that makes somebody or something appear mysterious, powerful, or desirable." It is a French loanword deriving from the Middle English
mystik, from the Latin
mysticus 'of or belonging to secret rites or mysteries; mystic, mystical', from the Ancient Greek
mustikos (μυστικός) 'secret, mystic', from
mustēs (μύστης) 'one who has been initiated'.... [
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Nabooru f Popular CultureMeaning unknown, possibly based on
Nabu or
Noboru. The name of a character from "The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time". Nabooru is a Gerudo warrior.
Nadeshiko f Japanese (Modern, Rare), Popular CultureFrom 撫子
(nadeshiko), generally referring to any flower belonging to the Dianthus genus but can also refer to a lovable, caressable child. It is derived from 撫で
(nade), the continuative form of classical verb 撫づ
(nadzu) meaning "to stroke, caress," combined with a continuative suffix
shi and 子
(ko) meaning "child."... [
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Nakia m & f Popular Culture, African AmericanBriefly charted on American popularity lists due to the short-lived television police drama series 'Nakia' (1974), which starred Robert Forster as a Navajo deputy sheriff, "who was often in conflict with his people's customs and white man's law"... [
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Nakoma f & m Ojibwe, Popular CultureAllegedly means "I do as I promise" in Chippewa (according to another source, "we will stand together"). It was borne by the wife of 19th-century fur trader Peter Abadie Sarpy (a member of the Iowa tribe of Native Americans)... [
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Natla f Popular CulturePossibly derived from an Aramaic term meaning "that which is lifted". This name is borne by Jacqueline Natla, the main antagonist of the Tomb Raider video game series.
Navi f Popular CultureFrom the companion fairy character from the video game
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Nayru f Popular CultureSupposedly means "love" or "wisdom" in ancient Hylian, a language in the 'Legend of Zelda' universe. In the games, Nayru is one of the goddesses responsible for the creation of Hyrule.
Nebula f Astronomy, Popular CultureMeans "mist, fog, vapor" in Latin, ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root
*nebh- "cloud". In astronomy, a nebula is an interstellar cloud of gas and dust where stars are formed. ... [
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Nefera f Popular CultureFrom Egyptian
nfr meaning "perfect, complete". This is the name of a character from Monster High.
Neytiri f Popular CultureMeans "she who seeks the spirits" in Na'vi, the language used in the film 'Avatar' (2009).
Nightmare m & f Popular CultureFrom the English word
nightmare referring to a bad dream seen in the mind while sleeping. This is the name of a character in
Marvel Comics.
Nights f & m Popular CultureDerived from the English word "nights". This is the name of the main character in the SEGA video game franchise "NiGHTS". In the games, NiGHTS is a genderless flying jester who must fight off a nightmare lord and his minions to protect the world of dreams by fusing with human children to gain their powers.
Nikila f Popular CultureNikila was the Toa of Lightning from the First Toa Team . ( From the series BIONICLE by Greg Farshtey . )
Nilin f Popular CultureNilin is also the name of the main character in the video game 'Remember Me' as Nilin Cartier-Wells. Whether the game developers invented her name or not is unknown.
Nimona f Popular CultureThe name of a shapeshifter in the eponymous graphic novel by ND Stevenson (2015) and a film by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane (2023). The main shape of the shapeshifter is a teenage girl but she can assume the shape of any animal or human, including male ones.
Nocturna f Literature, Popular CultureDerived from Latin
nocturnus meaning "of or belonging to the night, nocturnal", from the Latin
noctū "by night". This name appeared in the 1979 camp comedy-horror film
Nocturna, also as the DC comics character Nocturna, a daughter of Dracula, created by writer Doug Moench and artist Gene Colan in 1983.
Novis m & f Popular Culture, Literature, English (Rare)In literature/popular culture, Novis is a member of the Council and Adam's Creator in the Mageri Series by Dannika Dark. Novis has also been used as a male and female name in the United States since as early as 1912.
Nunnally m & f English (American, Rare), Popular CultureTransferred use of the surname
Nunnally. A notable bearer was the American filmmaker Nunnally Johnson (1897-1977). It was used for a female character in the Japanese anime television series 'Code Geass' (2006-2007) and its sequel (2008).
Nyanko f Popular CultureName of an antagonist in Sailor Moon. Composed of "nyan", an otomonopoeia and Japanese equivalent to "meow", and "ko", meaning "child".
Ochako f Popular CultureIn the case of the character Ochako (Ochaco) Uraraka (麗日 お茶子) from 'My Hero Academia', her name is made up of お茶
(ocha), the honorific form of 茶
(cha) meaning "tea," and 子
(ko) meaning "child."
Offred f Literature, Popular CultureThe main protagonist in 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood. Her name is derived from the phrase
of Fred because she belongs to man named Fred. The puns to the words
offered (as a sacrifice) and
off-red (because of her red dress) are intended.
Onyxia f Popular CultureOnyxia is the name of a dragon in the MMORPG World of Warcraft. The name comes from the precious stone onyx and means "claw" or "nail".
Ororo f Popular CultureOroro Munroe is one of the main protagonists in Marvel's X-Men line of comics, where she is better known by her 'mutant' name
Storm. As a mutant she has the ability to control the weather... [
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Padmé f Popular CulturePossibly derived from
Padma, meaning "lotus" in Sanskrit. Padmé Amidala is a fictional character in the 'Star Wars' saga, created by George Lucas.
Panja m & f Popular Culture, JapaneseThe name of Leo the Lion’s dad in Japanese and some international dubs for many instalments of the Jungle Emperor
Leo franchise. It is a variant of
Panch, meaning “Five” in Hindi and Sanskrit... [
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Patchouli f Popular Culture, English (Rare)Patchouli comes from the bushy herb of the mint family and bears tiny pink-white flowers. A bearer of this name is Patchouli Knowledge, a character from the Touhou Project.
Peach f English (Modern), Popular CultureDerived from the name of the fruit, which itself derived its name from Late Latin
persica, which came from older Latin
malum persicum meaning "Persian fruit." In popular culture, this is the name of the Nintendo video game character Princess Peach, whom Mario often rescues from the evil Bowser.
Pebbles f Popular Culture, English (Modern, Rare)Pebbles Flintstone is a character in the classic American cartoon series
The Flintstones (1960-1966). The series and the character are largely responsible for the occasional use of this name from the latter 20th century onwards.
Perpugilliam f Popular CultureThis is the full first name of Peri Brown, a companion to the Fifth and Sixth Doctors in 'Doctor Who'. The character claims that her name means "she who lives in the hills", though the accuracy of this is unknown as she does not specify the name's language or origin.
Petratishkovna f Popular CultureFull name of the character Tish from the early 2000s show The Weekenders. It was said to mean "girl with one nose", but the elements of the name could come from other names such as Petra (meaning of "stone") or Tish (from Letitia, meaning of "joy, happiness")... [
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Phileine f Dutch, Literature, Popular CultureThe use of Phileine as a feminine first name in The Netherlands is due to the 2003 film "Phileine Zegt Sorry" (English: "Phileine Says Sorry"). The film is based on a book written by Dutch author Ronald Giphart (b... [
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Ponyo f Popular CultureIn the popular animated movie by Hayao Miyazakio, Ponyo is a goldfish who becomes human, daughter of prestigious ruler Fujimoto and the goddess of mercy, known as Gran Mamare.
Porrim f Popular Culture, LiteratureUsed by Porrim Maryam, a character in the webcomic Homestuck. The name itself comes from Porrima, the traditional name of the star system Gamma Virginis, which resides in the Virgo constellation
Praline f Popular CultureA form of confection, Praline was used as a character's name in the 2000 movie Where the Heart Is.
Purin f Popular CultureFrom Japanese 歩
(pu) meaning "step" and 鈴
(rin) meaning "bell". It can also mean "pudding". One fictional bearer of this name is Purin/Pudding/Buling Huang/Fong from Tokyo Mew Mew... [
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Purslane f Popular CultureFrom the name of the herb ("a small, fleshy-leaved plant that grows in damp habitats or waste places, in particular
Portulaca oleracea, a prostrate North American plant with tiny yellow flowers"), the origin of which is uncertain... [
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Pusheen f Popular CultureFrom Irish
piscín meaning "kitten". It is the name of a popular animated kitten who became famous on Tumblr. She was created by Claire Belton and Andrew Duff in 2010, and has since grown into an empire of toys, books, and other characters.
Pyewacket m & f Literature, Popular Culture, PetAn imp in form of a dog reported by Mathew Hopkins in his 1647 pamphlet "The Discovery of Witches". Also the cat familiar of the witch in the 1958 movie Bell, Book and Candle.
Quorra f Popular Culture, EnglishVariant of
Cora. It is the name of several characters in popular culture, including a protagonist in the films 'TRON' and 'TRON Legacy', and a figure in 'Star Trek'.
Raffina f Popular CultureDerived from the French word
raffiné, meaning
refined. This name is born by Puyo Puyo character Raffina.... [
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Ranfa f Popular CultureIt means "orchid flower" in Japanese. It is the Japanese version of the Chinese name LANHUA. One fictional bearer of this name is Ranfa/Lanhua from the anime Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch
Rarity f & m English (Rare), Popular CultureFrom the English word,
rarity, "a thing that is rare, especially one having particular value as a result". A
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic character bears this name.
Reis m & f Popular CultureMeaning unknown. It was first used in Final Fantasy Tactics, Reis is the lover of Beowulf and in order to protect him she gets herself turned into a Dragon and later when she is human again is called a Dragon Kin... [
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Reisen f Japanese, Popular CultureFrom Japanese 冷戦 (Reisen) meaning "Cold War" or 醴泉 (Reisen), meaning "Fountain", or 霊蟾 (Reisen) meaning "Spirit Toad". A bearer of this name is Reisen Udongein Inaba, a character from the Touhou Project.
Remina f Japanese (Modern), Popular CultureFrom Japanese 麗 (
rei, here pronounced
re) meaning "beautiful, lovely", combined with 美 meaning "beautiful", and 奈 (
na), a phonetic character popularly used in feminine names... [
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Revy f Popular CultureName of the main female protagonist of the anime Black Lagoon. In the anime, Revy is short for Rebecca.
Rey m & f English, Popular CultureVariant of
Ray. More commonly used for boys, it began being used for girls following the release of 'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens'.
Rinoa f English, Popular Culture, JapaneseA main character in the videogame Final Fantasy VIII. The name is believed to either be a variation of the Irish ríoghan meaning "queen," or the Japanese translation of
Lenore.
Romanadvoratrelundar f Popular CultureThis is the full name of one of the fourth Doctor's companions from the British TV series "Doctor Who", generally known as
Romana. Although the first part is a real name, the rest was probably invented by the series' writers.
Ronette f English (Rare), Popular CultureDiminutive of
Veronica, which experienced some popularity in the United States in the wake of the 60s girl group The Ronettes. The lead singer of the band's name at birth was Veronica Bennett.... [
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Rouge f Popular CultureMeans "red" in French, though it can also refer to the type of make-up. A famous fictional bearer is Rouge the Bat, a character in the Sonic games.
Rukia f Japanese, Popular CultureThe meaning of this name is unknown. It may be the Japanese pronounciation of the name
Lucia, but also may refer to the Japanese name of the flower of regret which is "rue"... [
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Rukio f & m Popular CultureThe name of Leo’s daughter, who appears in some instalments of the Jungle Emperor
Leo franchise.
Runo f Japanese, Popular CultureFrom Japanese 琉 (ru) meaning "gem", 瑠 (ru) meaning "lapis lazuli", or 松 (ru) meaning "pine" combined with 乃 (no) meaning "from, is, your" or 野 (no) meaning "field". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well... [
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