Fantastical Girls' Names

Fantasy gives us an escape from the real world in many ways. Not only does it give us the adventures we could only dream of, but it also gives us names we don't normally approach in real life. 

Fantastical names stem from works of fantasy and science fiction whether they be novels, video games, or movies. The ordinary names from these mediums do not count, though. A name has to sound unconventional in order to have a strong tie to its source material. However, a name must also sound usable. If it's too tied to its source material (i.e. Cinderella, Rapunzel), it doesn't count.

Here are some fantastical girls' names that offer an escape from the ordinary:

Amora

Arrietty

Arwen

Arya

Astraea

Aurora

Bellatrix

Belle

Cassia

Cinder

Cress

Daenerys

Denna

Eevee

Eilonwy

Elektra

Elora

Elsa

Glinda

Halo

Hermione

Inara

Jubilee

Jyn

Katniss

Khaleesi

Korra

Lara

Lumen

Luna

Lux

Lyra

Marvel

Merida

Minerva

Morgana

Nova

October

Phoenix

Primrose

Rey

Ripley

Rogue

Rosalina

Rue

Sakura

Saphira

Scarlet

Sookie

Tris

Valkyrie

Vesper

Winter

Winry

Yuna

Zelda

What names would you add?

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