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?

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Names Inspired by Ivy

Image
Ivy was one of the nature names that emerged during the Victorian Era. It ranked in the 200s in America and was a top 100 pick in England before its decline. Over the past decade, Ivy became a "j-shaped" revival, meaning it came back more popular than ever before; it entered the top 100 in 2018. Parents could be seeking Ivy as an alternative to Ava, another name that is both vintage and modern. However, Ivy has several differences. Even though the nature name is completely feminine, it feels more tailored than girly. Despite ending in the "ee" sound, Ivy sounds more confident than cute (the poison ivy and Ivy League associations could be factors). For those who find Ivy too popular, are looking for sister names, or just love the name, here are some similar names below the top 100: Aster A flower name that also possibly means "star," Aster is rising as a tailored girls' choice even though it is also rising, to a lesser extent, for boys.  Avis This short...
Read more

Disney Boys' Names

Image
What do Pinocchio, Mickey, and Peter have in common? They belong to characters in Disney animated shorts and movies.  However, as with girls' names, Disney boys' names aren't necessarily those from the movies. Instead, they reflect the values of Walt Disney; vintage names with built-in dreams that are neither childish nor heavy. These names sound child-friendly but appropriate for adults. Here are some boys' names infused with Disney values that will especially appeal to Disney fans: Arthur Arthur "Wart" is the protagonist who draws out the sword and becomes king in  The Sword in the Stone . Disney Legend Art Babbitt injects the name with more dreams. Nickname "Art" and the aardvark of children's literature and television fame add on a friendly vibe.   Calvin Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes comics might bring up childhood memories. On the accomplished side, there's Protestant reformer John Calvin (1509-1564) and former President Calvin...
Read more