This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Literature; and the ending sequence is l.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Adanedhel m LiteratureMeans "elfman, half-elf" in Sindarin, from the elements
adan "man" and
edhel "elf".
Adanel f LiteratureA character in JRR Tolkien's works. Likely from the fictional Sindarin language, a compoound of
adan "man, human" and the feminine suffix
el.
Adrahil m LiteratureTwo characters in JRR Tolkien's works. Likely from the fictional Adûnaic language, although its meaning is uncertain.
Ailinel f LiteratureUsed by J.R.R. Tolkien, this is a
Quenya name of unknown meaning. It likely comes from
ailin meaning "lake" combined with the feminine suffix
el.
Aiwendil m LiteratureAnother name for the wizard
Radagast from JRR Tolkien's works. The name means "friend of birds, lover of birds" in the fictional Quenya language, from
aiwë meaning "a small bird" and the suffix
ndil meaning "devoted to".
Alaizabel f LiteratureThe Haunting Of Alaizabel Cray (2004) is a Gothic steampunk horror/alternate history novel by Chris Wooding about a young man and an amnesiac girl fighting a cult in an alternate Victorian era London.
Alibel m Arthurian CycleA strong knight who served King Claudas of Gaul, fighting in Claudas’ war against Arthur. His brothers were Brumand (Brumant), Canart, and Cadant.
Almiel f LiteratureUsed in "The Lord of the Rings" by
Tolkien. It means "blessed maiden".
Amandil m LiteratureA fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Amandil was the leader of the Faithful in Númenor, and came to be the eighteenth and last Lord of Andúnië... [
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Anadil f LiteratureThe character Anadil from
The School For Good And Evil by Soman Chainani bears this name.
Annael m LiteratureMeaning unknown, it possibly combines the Quenya and Sindarin components
anna meaning "gift" and
el meaning "star". This name was used by J.R.R. Tolkien for an elf in his book "The Lord of the Rings", released in 1954.
Aredhel f LiteratureMeans "noble elf" in Sindarin. This was the name of an Elf in Tolkien's book 'The Silmarillion'.
Arthegall m LiteratureIn Sepnser's "The Faerie Queene",
Arthegall is a brave knight who is first introduced as the lady knight
Britomart’s future husband in Book III and who later goes on his own journey as the protagonist of Book V (in order to free
Eirena from the clutches of
Grantorto), where he represents the virtue of justice... [
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Asphodel f LiteratureFrom the name of the flower. J. R. R. Tolkien used this name on one of his characters in
The Lord of the Rings.
Asriel m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, LiteratureVariant of
Azriel used in the Geneva Bible (1560), Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.... [
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Astarael f LiteratureAstarael is the seventh of the seven bells used by necromancers and the Abhorsen in Garth Nix's Old Kingdom trilogy. Astarael is the Weeper, the bell that throws everyone who hears her deep into Death.
Astriel f LiteratureIn the Sindarin (Elvish) language of JRR Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” series, this name is translated to “princess of ash”, derived from “ast” (meaning “ash, dust, sand”) & “-riel” (a common, feminine suffix meaning “princess”).
Aulendil m LiteratureA fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Aulendil was the third child and the second son of
Vardamir Nólimon, the short-reigning second King of Númenor.... [
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Azaghâl m LiteratureA fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien, Azaghâl was king of the Broadbeam Dwarves, one of the seven Dwarf clans, and Lord of the Dwarven realm of Belegost in the Blue Mountains in the First Age.
Berúthiel f LiteratureA character mentioned in JRR Tolkien's works. The name is derived from the fictional Sindarin language, and possibly means "angry queen", from a combination of
bereth meaning "queen, spouse" or "supreme, sublime",
ruth meaning "anger", and the feminine suffix "-iel".
Bevel m LiteratureA word meaning “a slope from the horizontal or vertical in carpentry and stonework; a sloping surface or edge,” coming from the French for “to gape.” Flannery O'Connor used it for two characters in her 1955 short story "The River."
Bliobel m Arthurian CycleOne of Arthur’s knights in Arthour and Merlin, who participated in the battle against Rions’ (Ryons) Saxons at Carhaix.
Bronnil m Arthurian CycleIn Robert Mannyng’s chronicle, a Saxon lord who allied with Mordred and was slain at the final battle against Arthur.
Carbonel m LiteratureTransferred use of the surname
Carbonel. This name was used in Barbara Sleigh's Carbonel series where Carbonel is a black cat who was owned by a witch.
Celebrindal f LiteratureAn alternate name of the character
Idril from the works of JRR Tolkien. The name means "silver foot" in the fictional Sindarin language, from the name elements
celeb meaning "silver" and
tâl meaning "foot".
Claribell f Arthurian CycleClaribell is the lover Phedon kills out of rage. Her story is told in Book 2, Canto 4 of "The Faerie Queene". ... [
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Déagol m LiteratureMeans "apt to hide, secretive" in Old English. This name was invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for a minor character in his novel 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954). This is the Old English translation or cognate of the "true" Westron name
Nahald (as Tolkien pretended that his writings were translated from the fictional 'Red Book of Westmarch')... [
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Devorgill f LiteratureAnglicized form of
Derbforgaill used by Lady Gregory in 'Cuchulain of Muirthemne' (1902), her translation of the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology... [
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Dolwethil f LiteratureMeans "dark shadow-woman" from Sindarin
doll "dark, dusky, misty, obscure" combined with
gwâth "shade, shadow, dim light" and the feminine suffix
il. In the works of J. R. R. Tolkien this was another name of
Thuringwethil, a vampire of Angband.
Doriel m & f Hebrew, LiteraturePossibly means "God's generation" in Hebrew, in which case it would be derived from Hebrew
dor "generation" (see also
Dor) combined with Hebrew
el "God"... [
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Dragonel m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureDragonel the Cruel is a malevolent knight who abducted the lady Rohais from the knight Arguisiaus of Carhaix, wounding Arguisiaus in the process. Dragonel intended to force Rohais into marriage, but Perceval encountered him, defeated him, and sent him to Arthur’s court.
Duzabel f Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureA princess from Turtus, kidnapped and held for ransom by giants named Fidegart and Purdan. She was rescued by Arthur’s Sir Garel. Her parents were King Amurat and Queen Klarine.... [
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Eärendil m LiteratureMeans "lover of the stars" or "illuminator" in Quenya, borrowed from Old Norse
Earendel. Earendil was an Elvish mariner who sailed the Belegaear (Great Sea).
Echel m Arthurian CycleOne of Arthur’s warriors in Welsh legend, killed by the boar Twrch Trwyth at Llwch Ewin during the epic hunt.
Edrahil m LiteratureEdrahil was an Elf of Nargothrond. While Celegorm and Curufin were able to persuade others to stay behind when it became known that Finrod intended to accompany Beren on his quest for the Silmaril in payment for a debt, Edrahil was one of a group of Elven warriors to remain loyal to him and accompanied him on his quest... [
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Eöl m LiteratureName used (coined?) by J. R. R. Tolkien for an Elf in The Silmarillion. Meaning unknown; it is neither Quenya nor Sindarin, but may be derived from an Avarin language.... [
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Estel m LiteratureEstel is the Sindarin word for 'hope'. This name was given to the character Aragorn in Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' when he lived with the Elves in Rivendell and Imladris.... [
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Fauviel m & f Arthurian CycleGawaine’s horse in Les Merveilles de Rigomer, from the French word fauve, meaning “beast”.
Gawaine lost the horse when he was robbed and imprisoned at the castle Fors Graviers, but recovered it when he slew Lord
Bauduins of Wanglent, who had somehow come into possession of it... [
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Favel m Arthurian CycleA Saxon warrior slain by Gareth in a skirmish near Camelot, during the Saxon invasion of Britain.
Fíriel f LiteratureA fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Fíriel was a Númenórean noblewoman, the daughter of Orontor, a member of the Faithful's faction and a friend of Elendil. When her father departed, she was left as a maiden in the household of Elendil... [
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Flordibel f Arthurian CycleHeroine of Der Pleier’s Tandareis and Flordibel. The daughter of the King of India, she was sent to Arthur’s court as a child to serve Guenevere.
Florimel f Literature, TheatreCombination of Latin
flos meaning "flower" (genitive
floris) and
mel "honey". This name was first used by Edmund Spenser in his poem
The Faerie Queene (1590; in the form
Florimell)... [
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Florimell f LiteratureForm of
Florimel used by Edmund Spenser in his poem
The Faerie Queene (1590-1596), in which she was a lady in love with the knight Marinell, who initially rejected her... [
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Francagel m Arthurian CycleOne of the twelve companions who accompanied Alexander from Greece to Britain, where Arthur knighted them all at the outset of Count Angrs’ rebellion, he seems to have been with Alexander’s party when it penetrated Windsor to capture Angrs.
Galadhriel f LiteratureMeans "tree-garland" from Sindarin
galadh "tree" and
riel "crowned maiden." Within Tolkien's writings, this is essentially a variant of
Galadriel, due to those outside of Lórien sometimes mistaking the Sindarin
galad "light, radiance" for
galadh "tree."
Gauriel m Arthurian CycleA knight who married a fairy ruler, but lost her (and his own handsome features) when he revealed her existence to others. To reclaim her, he had to journey to Arthur’s court, defeat three knights, and take them to her land of Fluratrone... [
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Giramphiel f Arthurian CycleA goddess, in Diu Crône, who hated Gawain because he had stolen a magic belt from her husband, Sir Fimbeus. When Gawain visited her castle, she maliciously told him of an adventure to be found in the country of Aufat (Aufrat) – in truth, the “adventure” was a terrible dragon, which Gawain nonetheless managed to defeat.... [
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Girshel m Georgian (Rare), LiteratureMeaning uncertain. According to a Russian source, the name comes from the Yiddish name
Hershel, which seems unlikely in the Georgian context. Instead, it is more likely that the name is either Turco-Persian in origin, or fully Persian.... [
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Glóredhel f LiteratureMeans "Elf of the golden light" in Sindarin. This was the name of
Hador's daughter and oldest child in J. R. R. Tolkien's 'The Silmarillion'.
Glorfindel m LiteratureMeans "golden tress" (i.e., "having tresses of gold") from Sindarin
glaur "golden light" and
finnel "braided tress of hair" (archaic
findel). In 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien this was the name of a noble Elf of Gondolin and Imladris.
Glorfinniel f LiteratureMeans "maiden having hair of gold" from Sindarin
glaur "golden light" combined with
find "hair, lock of hair, tress" and the feminine suffix
iel, from
iell "girl, daughter, maid"... [
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Goodwill m Literature, English (African), Southern AfricanFrom the English word
goodwill, derived from Middle English
gode meaning "good" and
will "wish, will, volition", which was originally a nickname applied to an amiable person with a favourable disposition towards others... [
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Hiril f LiteratureA character mentioned in JRR Tolkien's works. The name is derived from the word
hiril meaning "lady" in the fictional Sindarin language.
Imrahil m LiteratureMeaning unknown; probably originates from the Númenórean language. In Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, Imrahil is the Prince of Dol Amroth and the uncle of
Boromir and
Faramir... [
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Isagel f Swedish (Rare), Literature, AstronomyIsagel is a fictional character and spaceship pilot appearing in Swedish author Harry Martinson's poem of science fiction 'Aniara', published in 1956. Isagel is also the name of an exoplanet (HD 102956 b) orbiting the star
Aniara (HD 102956).
Joringel m German (Rare), LiteratureDiminutive of
Jorin. This is the name of one of the title characters of the German fairy tale Jorinde and Joringel, collected by the Brothers Grimm. Joringel is a young man whose bride-to-be Jorinde is turned into a nightingale by a witch, and he rescues her with the help of a magic flower.
Lancel m LiteratureCreated by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series "A Song of Ice and Fire" and the television adaptation "Game of Thrones". In the series, Lancel Lannister is the son of Kevan and a squire to King Robert Baratheon.
Lanval m Arthurian CycleFrom Norman French
l'an val meaning "the valiant man". In Arthurian romance Lanval is a knight at the court of King
Arthur. The character originates in one of the
lais of Marie de France, written in the late 12th century.
Lirael f LiteratureCentral character in the fantasy novel by Garth Nix, the second in his
Old Kingdom Trilogy. Lirael is daughter of the Abhorsen Terciel and the Clayr Arielle.
Lirazel f LiteratureThe name of the title character in Lord Dunsany's fantasy novel
The King of Elfland's Daughter (1924).
Lothíriel f LiteratureMeans "flower garlanded maiden" in Sindarin, from
loth meaning "blossom, flower" and
riel meaning "garlanded maiden". In 'The Lord of the Rings', Lothíriel was the daughter of Imrahil, the Prince of Dol Amroth... [
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Marguel f Arthurian CycleA variation of
Morgan, an enchantress or fairy, probably derived from the Welsh
Modron and, ultimately, from the Celtic goddess
Matrona, and she may have been influenced by an enchantress in Irish mythology called
Morrigan, an Irish crow-goddess of war (
Morgan, like
Arthur, occasionally took the shape of a raven or a crow).
Marinell m LiteratureDerived from Latin
marinus meaning "of the sea" (see
Marinus). This name was used by Edmund Spenser in his poem
The Faerie Queene (1590), where it belongs to "the knight of the sea" Sir Marinell, who is the son of a sea nymph and the beloved of
Florimell.
Marsil m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureKing Marsil is a character who appears in several Arthurian romances, particularly those that focus on the legendary hero Roland, one of King Arthur’s knights.
Meneldil m LiteratureA character mentioned in JRR Tolkien's works. The name means "lover of the Heavens" in the fictional Quenya language, from
menel meaning "the heavens" and
-ndil, a suffix meaning "lover, friend".
Mescal f English (American, Rare, Archaic), LiteratureFrom the English word for the peyote cactus, from Nahuatl. It was used by American author Zane Grey for a half-Navajo, half-Spanish woman in his novel
The Heritage of the Desert (1910) and the subsequent silent film adaptation (1924), in which the character was played by actress Bebe Daniels... [
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Míriel f LiteratureMíriel is the name of two characters in Tolkien's works. It means 'jewel-garlanded maiden'.... [
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Moneval m Arthurian CycleA Knight of the Round Table who took a friendly rivalry between the Round Table and the Queen’s Knights too far.... [
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Nimrodel f LiteratureMeans "lady of the white cave" in Sindarin. In J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Unfinished Tales', Nimrodel was an elf maiden who loved the elven king of Lóthlorien, Amroth. She wished to marry Amroth, but before they were wed Nimrodel became lost on a journey and was never heard from again... [
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Níniel f LiteratureMeans "maiden of tears", composed of Sindarin
nîn "tear" and the suffix -
iel "daughter, maiden". In the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, this was a byname (or
epessë) of Niënor given by her brother Túrin in Brethil.
Númendil m LiteratureA fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Númendil was the father of Amandil and grandson of Eärendur of Andúnië, the fifteenth Lord of Andúnië.
Pantagruel m LiteratureThe first element of this name is derived from Greek πάντες
(pantes) meaning "all", which is ultimately derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all". The second element is derived from Hagarene
gruel meaning "thirsty"... [
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Paridell m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureParidell is a knight who appears in Books 3 and 4 of "The Faerie Queene". He briefly falls in love with Hellenore and has a superficial friendship with Blandamour.
Philidel f & m Literature, TheatrePerhaps based on
Philadelphia or
Fidelis. It was used by John Dryden in his opera 'King Arthur; or, the British Worthy' (1691), where it belongs to an air spirit in the service of Merlin who saves Arthur from the evil schemes of Osmond, a Saxon sorcerer, and Grimbald, an enemy earth spirit.
Pimpernel f Literature, English (Rare), Dutch (Rare)From the flower Scarlet Pimpernel, a low growing annual plant. It is well known for being the emblem of the fictional hero of the same name. Tolkien used the name for one of the Took sisters.
Pryntyl f LiteratureProbably onomatopoeic form. Pryntyl is a mermaid, the main character of Louis-Ferdinand Céline's Scandale aux abysses (1950), the name is also the title of a famous Italian song by Vinicio Capossela.
Roxil f LiteratureFrom both Bryan Davis's book series,
The Oracles of Fire and
Dragons in our Midst.
Rúmil m LiteratureMeaning unknown. In Tolkien's Legendarium this is the name of two Elves. One was a loremaster of Tirion who invented the alphabet later expanded on by
Fëanor; the other was a guard of Lothlórien, the brother of
Haldir and
Orophin.
Sabriel f & m Literature, Judeo-Christian-Islamic LegendThere are multiple explanations for the etymology of this name. One is that it is a variant form of
Sabrael. An other is that it is derived from Hebrew
sabi "stop, rest" combined with
el "God", thus meaning "(the) rest of God"... [
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Samwell m Literature, Popular CultureSamwell Tarly is the name of a character from the Song of Ice and Fire books by GRR Martin and the TV show Game of Thrones based upon the former.
Siglorel m LiteratureThis is the name of a Muslim Saracen killed by the Archbishop Turpin in "La Chanson de Roland," the poem about the noble defense of the French army against the Muslim Saracens. Siglorel was a sorcerer, who, allegedly, had "gone to the devil and back."
Solal m French (Modern), LiteratureTransferred use of the Jewish surname. It was first used as a given name by Albert Cohen on the titular character of his 1930 novel
Solal of the Solals.
Sylviianel f LiteratureThe name of the main character in Robin McKinley's 1975 middle fiction/fantasy novel Pegasus.
Tanaquill f LiteratureVariant of
Tanaquil used in Edmund Spenser's poem
The Faerie Queene (1590), where it belongs to a daughter of Oberon who becomes the fairy queen
Gloriana.
Tar-Amandil m LiteratureThis name is from a character by J. R. R. Tolkien, present in the book The Fall of Númenor: And Other Tales from the Second Age of Middle-Earth (2022) edited by Brian Sibley. Tar-Amandil is the third king of Númenor, from the line of Blessed Eärendel... [
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Tengil m Swedish (Rare), LiteratureFrom Old Norse
þengill meaning "prince, king". Tengil is the main antagonist in Swedish author Astrid Lindgren's novel 'The Brothers Lionheart' from 1973.
Tessibel f Literature, English (American, Rare, Archaic)From the fictional character Tessibel Skinner, occurring in the books 'Tess of the Storm Country' (1909) and 'Tess, The Secret of the Storm Country' (1917) by Grace Miller White. There were also four films where Tessibel appears.
Thel f LiteratureMeans "will, desire, wish" in Greek. This name was invented by the poet William Blake, who used it for the heroine of his 'Book of Thel' (1789).
Thingol m LiteratureThe King of Doriath and High King of the Sindar in 'The Silmarillion' by J.R.R. Tolkien. He was the husband of Melian and father of Luthien. His name, which is an honorific, means "Greycloak" in Quenya from
thind "grey" and
coll "mantle".
Thiriel m LiteratureIn the mythological writings of William Blake, Thiriel is the first son of Urizen. There is a possible confusion with Tiriel, the protagonist of the first prophetic book, of that name.
Thranduil m LiteratureKing Thranduil is a fictional character in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. He is a supporting character in The Hobbit, and is referenced in The Lord of the Rings. Means "harsh spring" in Sindarin Elvish.
Tindómiel f LiteratureA character mentioned in JRR Tolkien's works. The name is derived the fictional Quenya language, likely meaning either "daughter of twilight" (from
tindómë meaning "twilight" and "-iel", a feminine suffix sometimes meaning "daughter of") or "morning star" (from
tindómë and
el meaning "star").
Titurel m Arthurian CycleThe name of the Grail King in Wolfram von Eschenbach's 'Parzival'. Also the title of another work by Wolfram von Eschenbach (preserved only fragmentary).
Umbriel m LiteratureProbably derived from Latin
umbra meaning "shadow". This name was created by Alexander Pope for a "dusky, melancholy sprite" in his poem 'The Rape of the Lock' (1712). A moon of Uranus bears this name in his honour.
Undómiel f LiteratureUndómiel means 'Evenstar, Evening Star' in Quenya Elvish. Undómiel is the sobriquet of Arwen the beautiful half-elf in Tolkien's books.
Vorondil m LiteratureA character mentioned in JRR Tolkien's works. The name is derived from the fictional Quenya language, and possibly means "ever-friend", from
voro meaning "ever" and
ndil meaning "friend, lover, devoted to".
Watchful m English (Puritan), LiteratureMeaning, "watching or observing someone or something closely; alert and vigilant." Referring to watching and waiting for the end-times.
Ygramul f LiteratureA character from 'The neverending story' by Michael Ende; Ygramul The Many (
Ygramul, die Viele in German), is a creature that lives in the land of Dead Mountains.
Yll m LiteratureYll is the name of a Martian in the story
Ylla in the Martian Chronicles written by Ray Bradbury.
Zimraphel f LiteratureMeans "jewel daughter" in Adûnaic, from Adûnaic
zimra, "jewel" and
phel, which probably means "daughter". Zimraphel is a translation of the Quenya name
Míriel... [
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Zirphil m LiteratureMeaning unknown. This is the name of the protagonist of the fairy tale "Princess Camion" by Mademoiselle de Lubert. Zirphil is a young prince who is given a doll named Camion, who is really an enchanted princess, to be his wife.