#female name suggestions

[namesforwriters]

Music Inspired Names (fem)

Aida ~ Arabic, Italian, meaning "reward," "happy."

Aida is the name of a famous, tragic opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Set in Ancient Egypt, Aida is an Ethiopian princess who is captured and enslaved by the Egyptians. She and Radamès, an Egyptian military captain, fall in love. pronunciation: ay-ee-da, aid-ah

Allegra ~ Italian, meaning "cheerful," "lively," "playful."

Derived from the musical term "allegro" indicating the tempo, or speed, at which a piece should be played. Allegro usually indicates a lively and fast tempo. pronunciation: ah-leg-grah

Aria ~ Italian, meaning "air."

An aria is a piece of music written for a single voice or singer. Arias are most commonly associated with opera productions and refer to both male and female solos. Arias are usually part of a larger work and can be accompanied by instruments or sung without. pronunciation: ah-ree-ah

Bell ~ Old English, meaning "to roar," "to make loud noise."

Most know this word as the name of an instrument. A bell is used in both music and in other parts of life. Bells are commonly used in Christian churches to signal the beginning of service, and bells are also known to come in many shapes, sizes, and tones. pronunciation: bell

Cadence ~ Latin, meaning "a falling."

The term "cadence" is used, in Western music theory, to describe the end of a musical phrase in which a melody or harmony comes to a resolution. It always feels like closure, like a conclusion. pronunciation: kay-dence

Calliope ~ Greek, meaning "beautiful-voiced."

Calliope, in Greek mythology, is one of the nine Muses; goddesses of the arts and music. Calliope was the leader of the Muses and ruled over epic poetry. pronunciation: cah-lie-ah-pee

Carmen ~ Spanish, Latin, meaning "garden," "song."

Carmen is a French opera composed by Georges Bizet. Set in Spain, the story tells of a soldier, Don José, who abandons his post and sweetheart for the fearless, free-spirited, fiery, Romani girl Carmen. pronunciation: car-men

Carol ~ French, English, meaning "circle dance," "joyful song."

A carol is a type of song that is usually festive and sometimes religious in nature. Originally, many carols were upbeat and easy to dance to. pronunciation: care-ol

Cecilia ~ Latin, meaning "blind," also spelled as "Caecilia."

Cecilia is the Catholic patron saint of music. It is supposed that Cecilia was a Roman noble lady who was forced to marry despite her vow of virginity. At the wedding, Cecilia sang to God in her heart, and later, her husband Valerian promised to respect Cecilia's vow. Both she and her husband experienced Catholic martyrdom. pronunciation: seh-see-lee-ah, kae-kil-ee-ah

Celeste ~ French, meaning "heavenly."

Sometimes called a "celesta," a celeste is a musical instrument similar to a glockenspiel and resembling an upright piano. More tinkling, soft, and bell-like in sound and tone than a piano, the most famous music piece using a celeste is Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy." pronunciation: seh-lest

Chantelle ~ French, meaning "singer."

Derived from the French verb "chanter," meaning "to sing," Chantelle is a wonderful name with a musical meaning. It can also be spelled as Chantel, and Chantal. pronunciation: shawn-tell

Clio ~ Greek, meaning "to recount," "to celebrate."

Clio, in Greek mythology, is one of the Nine muses; goddesses of the arts and music. Clio is mainly the muse of history, but is also occasionally considered the muse of lyre playing. pronunciation: clee-oh, cl-eye-oh

Demi ~ Italian, meaning "half."

In music, "demi" is rarely used on its own. In music theory, demi can sometimes be used to describe half of something. A demi-cadence (a half resolution), or a demisemiquaver note (half of a sixteenth note, so a thirty-second note). pronunciation: deh-mee

Giselle ~ French, meaning "pledge."

Giselle is the name of a popular ballet. It is considered a masterwork in classical ballet, and is not only one of the most-performed, but most challenging productions in the world of ballet. It tells the tragic, romantic story of young Giselle and a disguised noble, Albrecht. pronunciation: jih-zelle

Harmony ~ Greek, meaning "concord," "agreement," "joint."

Harmony is a huge concept and part of Western music, largely relating to the layering of complimentary notes and passages on top of a melody to create chords, textures, tonalities, and unique sounds in music. Harmonies can be both simple and complex. Sometimes the term "harmony" is used to refer to an ensemble line that is not the melody. pronunciation: har-mon-ee

Hilde ~ German, meaning "ready for battle," "battle woman."

Derived from Hildegard, Hildegard von Bingen was a composer, writer, philosopher, visionary, and medical writer from Germany in the Middle Ages. She is one of the best-known composers of sacred Christian music in the world and one of the best-recorded as well. pronunciation: hill-dah, hill-deh-gard

Kassia ~ Greek, Latin, meaning "hollow."

Sometimes seen as Cassia or Kassiani, Kassia was a Byzantine-Greek composer and poet who lived over 1,200 years ago. She is unique for being the sole female composer to exist in Byzantine liturgy with over 50 hymns and over 260 verses attributed to her. pronunciation: kah-see-ah

Lauda ~ Italian, meaning "praise."

A lauda was the singular most important form of sacred music in the late Medieval to Renaissance times in Italy. The lauda is largely considered the precurser to the modern Christmas carol. Laude are characterized by their simple melodies sung in the vernacular, which at the time, was Latin. pronunciation: lau-dah, lah-dah

Lyra ~ Greek, meaning "lyre."

Derived from "Lyre," Lyra is a feminine name related to the Ancient Greek stringed instrument. Lyres were usually played as accompaniment to epic poetry and story telling. The Ancient Greeks tended to strum the stings like a guitar, but other cultures plucked the strings like a harp. pronunciation: lie-ra

Madrigal ~ Latin, meaning "song for unaccompanied voices."

This term has a couple meanings when it comes to music. The earlier type of madrigal was a Medieval, Italian music form composed for two voices. Later, during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, madrigals were secular compositions written for two to eight voices with no instrumental accompaniment. pronunciation: mad-rih-gahl

Melody ~ Greek, meaning "singing," "chanting."

The term melody can describe the main tune of rhythms and pitches that make a song or piece. The foreground of a piece of music, the melody is arguably the most important element of composition. pronunciation: mel-oh-dee

Meret ~ Egyptian, meaning "she who is beloved."

In Ancient Egyptian mythology, Meret is the goddess of music, dancing, singing, and joy. She helps maintain cosmic order through music. She is usually seen with a blue lotus flower or papyrus reed. pronunciation: mehr-eht, mehr-iht

Musette ~ French, meaning "little bagpipe."

Derived from both "Muse," the name for the nine Ancient Greek goddess of music, literature, sciences, and the arts, as well as a type of French bagpipe, Musette is a great music-inspired name. pronunciation: moo-zette, myoo-zette

Octavia ~ Latin, meaning "eighth."

Octavia is a name taken from the Latin octave, meaning "eight." In music, an octave is a range of typically eight notes. The first and eighth note are always the same, with one higher than the other in pitch. pronunciation: oct-ehve

Scheherazade ~ Persian, meaning "exalted one," "noble lineage."

Known best as as the storyteller from the narrative A Thousand and One Nights, Scheherazade is also the name of an orchestral work composed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, which is acclaimed to have one of the most beautiful violin solos ever written. Scheherezade is not only a beautiful name, but also has nickname potential. pronunciation: sheh-hair-eh-zahd-eh, sheh-hair-eh-zahd-ee, sheh-hair-eh-zahd

Sirena ~ Greek, meaning "enchanter."

In Ancient Greek mythology, sirens were humanlike beings who often took on the appearances of beautiful women. They lived in the seas, singing in alluring voices, and luring men to their deaths. In modern tales, sirens and mermaids are sometimes described as the same creature. Sirena is derived from "siren." pronunciation: sir-een-ah

Symphonia ~ Greek, meaning "agreement."

"Symphonia" was sometimes used to describe various instruments, including bagpipes, drums, and a hurdy-gurdy. In more common knowledge, a "symphony" is an extended musical composition from Western classical music. Some of the most famous symphonies are Beethoven's Fifth, Mozart's 40th, and Dvoř��k's Ninth. pronunciation: sim-phone-ee-ah

Thalia ~ Greek, meaning "the joyous," "the flourishing."

Thalia, in Greek mythology, is one of the Nine muses; goddesses of the arts and music. Thalia is the muse of comedy, or, stories that have happy endings. She's sometimes portrayed with a horn or trumpet in hand. pronunciation: t-ah-lia, th-al-ia

Viola ~ Latin, Italian, meaning "violet," "of the arm."

The viola is a musical instrument slightly bigger than and lower in pitch than a violin. A traditional string quartet usually has two violins, a viola, and a cello. Overshadowed by the violin, violas are nevertheless beautiful instruments. pronunciation: vie-oh-la, vee-oh-la

These name lists are intended to help writers and artists. There is no expectation of credit, and these lists aren't meant to be the end-all be-all lists of possible names. There are millions out there, and this is just for fun!

If you have a suggestion for a name list, or want to see something specific, feel free to submit a request!

And if you see something that is wrong (a pronunciation, a meaning, an origin), again, feel free to let me know!

[thewriteadviceforwriters]

50 Dark Academia Names For Your Female Characters + Meanings & Origins

Alecto - unceasing in anger (Greek mythology)

Ariadne - most holy (Greek mythology)

Cassiopeia - she who entangles (Greek mythology)

Circe - hawk (Greek mythology)

Drusilla - dewy-eyed (Roman)

Eris - strife (Greek mythology)

Fionnuala - fair shouldered (Irish)

Galatea - she who is milk-white (Greek mythology)

Hekate - will (Greek mythology)

Idony - ancient wisdom (Scandinavian)

Isolde - ice battle (Arthurian)

Kore - maiden (Greek mythology)

Lenore - light (Spanish/French)

Lilitu - monstrous woman (Mesopotamian mythology)

Maeve - she who intoxicates (Irish)

Nyx - night (Greek mythology)

Orion - rising (Greek mythology)

Pandora - all-gifted (Greek mythology)

Queenie - noble queen (English)

Rhaenyra - dark reign (Game of Thrones)

Selene - moon goddess (Greek mythology)

Themis - justice (Greek mythology)

Ursula - little female bear (German)

Valeria - strength (Roman)

Willow - willow tree (English)

Xanthe - golden flower (Greek)

Yseult - ice battle (Arthurian)

Zelda - dark battle (Germanic)

Zephyrine - from the west wind (Greek)

Aella - whirlwind (Greek mythology)

Brynhild - armored battle maiden (Norse mythology)

Catriona - pure (Scottish Gaelic)

Deirdre - sorrowful (Irish)

Elspeth - God's promise (Scottish)

Felicity - good fortune (Latin)

Gwendolyn - white ring/circle (Welsh)

Harlow - rock clearing (English)

Idalia - from Idalium (Greek mythology)

Jericho - scent of beauty (Hebrew)

Kalliope - beautiful voice (Greek mythology)

Lumen - light (Latin)

Morana - death (Slavic mythology)

Nerissa - mermaid (Greek mythology)

Octavia - eighth (Roman)

Persephone - bringer of death (Greek mythology)

Quintessa - fifth (Latin)

Seraphina - fiery serpent (Hebrew)

Theda - goddess (Greek)

Umbriel - shade (Roman mythology)

Xenia - hospitality (Greek)

[goddessofbees]

✨Genderbend time✨

Now I tried picking names that would fit with them the most, if anyone has a better name that would be awesome!

[clownimal]

Inktober Day 7: Restless

[bleedingredridinghood]

[purerae]

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YANDERE!FEM DELINQUENT X GN!READER //  PT1

req by ;; anon <3

warnings ;;  love triangle, threats (not to reader), yandere behaviour, smoking, possessive behaviour etc, reader is student council president

a/n ;; there will be another part where it’s going to be a male delinquent x reader and there’ll be a love triangle <3!!

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˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ YANFEM!DELINQUENT who fell in love with you first yell when she saw you trudge over to her and her friends and berate them for littering and skipping class.. the smart outspoken student president matching with her, the confident rude delinquent? Its perfect!

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ YANFEM!DELINQUENT who notices your smile dropping but quickly coming back when she walks up to you. ‘Cute.. they’re scared of me.”

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ YANFEM!DELINQUENT who gets a bit shocked when she realises you’re not scared of her but see her as an annoyance? that’s perfect, she loves a good challenge <3

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ YANFEM!DELINQUENT who gets detentions often so she can be ‘disciplined’ by you. the teachers honestly gave up on her so they forced the student president to ‘control’ her. unlucky for you babes.

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ YANFEM!DELINQUENT who grins when you scold her. Tilting her head with furrowed as she pretends to listen carefully to your words but all she is doing is analysing your face. Your eyes, your lips, the way you style your hair, the way how your uniform looks so tidy compared to hers. the way where she imagines it all off.

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ YANFEM!DELINQUENT who scoffs as she sees you arguing with another delinquent, and the delinquent was one of her biggest rivals. Couldn’t you see how rude he was?! She would never do that to you!

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ YANFEM!DELINQUENT who shoves past the kids who make fun of you for being too ‘stuck-up’. She reassures you that she finds it cute and they’re just stupid.

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ YANFEM!DELINQUENT who roughly threatened a girl for sitting too close to you during class. So what you guys had a project due together? Didn't that weirdo know that you belonged to her??

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ YANFEM!DELINQUENT who knows she’s pretty, but no one hits her up due to her criminal activities and their fear of her. She uses it to her advantage. You could be her first everything <3

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ YANFEM!DELINQUENT who gives you a necklace with her initials on it. Ordering for you to wear it. It looks expensive so you ask where’d she get it from. “Huh?! Don’t worry your pretty little head about it~ I got connections baby!”. she stole it from some random jewellery shop.

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ YANFEM!DELINQUENT who forces you to skip a class to light a cigarette and then blow it into your mouth. You gasp loudly and she just giggles as she hears you cough up a fit. ‘So so adorable!’ 

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ YANFEM!DELINQUENT who love love loves seeing you flustered. constantly backing you into a wall, always making her friends sit by you in the cafeteria, winking slyly when you confront her about all of this.

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ YANFEM!DELINQUENT who will make sure to make you hers. That pesky boy trouble maker is just a bump in her plan. No one compares to her. No one will be good for you, except her.

“Babe I barely hit him~ I just kissed his cheek with my fist!”

purerae<3

[rebornofstars]

hello!! just wondering whether anyone would be interested in a September-based art & writing event focussed on celebrating the female characters in the LU fandom?

i've been thinking about trying to organise something like this for a few months now, but i'm finally speaking up, because this morning i had an idea...

we could call it:

✨Sepfember✨

anyway, if you'd be interested in a september event, let me know!

[fayevalcntine]

The whole framing of Lestat as the sole symbol of patriarchy that fandom is so desperate to put him in doesn't work unless you deliberately ignore how he was also a victim of rape and abuse before he was turned. People want him to be fit into this strict role of "father figure/violent husband/perpetrator" that is only that and not even a whole person, and in doing so they need to push aside the fact that despite being his family's provider, he was also pushed into that role when his father forbid him from joining a monastery or gaining an education that he wanted. Lestat wanted to run away with a theater group as a kid, and actually managed to do so once Gabrielle gave him her blessing and monetary support in order to go to Paris. He didn't always want to be the provider, he was forced into that role and became despondent when he thought he would never get a chance to leave his home.

His new life prior to being turned is pretty much the antithesis to the whole "Lestat is a manly man who would sooner throw up than be compared to a woman" spiel: he lived with another man in Paris while also being an actor, having left his family and "responsibility" to them. The only family member he was ever close to was his mother, all the other male members shunned or ridiculed him. Add onto that the fact that his turning firmly placed him within the role of the damsel/victim: he's kidnapped from his bed by a stranger, taken into a tower and left to rot while being fed on for a week, before then being raped and violently turned all while never even being asked if he would consent to it in any normal circumstance. But you of course have to ignore all of this if you want him to only represent the aggressor/patriarch while Louis is the helpless unhappy matriarch of the family.

My issue isn't that I think Louis isn't a victim, it's that it's not unrealistic for Lestat to be an aggressor/abuser while also displaying traits that aren't regularly assigned to stereotypical depictions of male characters. He's abusive to Claudia while also having been a victim of abuse from his own family. He's not a good maker/teacher, but he also didn't even have one when he was turned. He's the provider/attempted protector of the family and seemed to like being that, while also having run away from his own family prior to this to act in a theater in Paris. He's a rich white man while also being obviously effeminate in public spaces, even to Tom's own bigoted humor.

Like Louis' own complicated story with being his family's benefactor and provider, you can't firmly place Lestat as being one thing or another in terms of gender ideals without deliberately ignoring parts about him that don't fit this. And I don't think it's an absolute necessity, when even in Louis' own story, Lestat isn't stripped of his effeminate mannerisms or behavior while also being the abusive maker/father/lover.

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Water & Beach-Themed Names & Pronouns List

Names:

🤍 Masculine Names:

🐚Caspian - Origin: Caspian Sea

🐳Kai - Origin: Hawaiian - Meaning: "Sea"

🐚Ren - Origin: Diminutive of Rene or Japanese - Meaning: "Water lily; Lotus"

🐳Maxwell - Origin: Scottish - Meaning: "Great steam"

🐚Clyde - Origin: Scottish River Name

🐳Alon - Origin: Hebrew; Filipino Word - Meaning: "Oak tree; Wave"

🐚Solomon - Origin: Christianity; Hebrew - Meaning: "Underwater bridge; Peace"

🐳Earwyn - Origin: English - Meaning: "Friend of the sea"

🐚Salmon - Origin: Hebrew; English; French - Meaning: "Salmon; Peace"

🐳Mortimer - Origin: French - Meaning: "Dead sea; Stagnant sea"

🖤 Feminine Names:

🫧Cordelia - Origin: Latin; Celtic - Meaning: "Heart; Daughter of the sea"

🦑Mira - Origin: Latin, Slavic, Arabic, Sanskrit - Meaning: "Admirable; Peace; Female ruler; Ocean"

🫧Maya - Origin: Greek; Central American Indian empire name; Latinate Variation of May; Spanish, diminutive of Amalia; variation of Maia; Hebrew - Meaning: "Water"

🦑Talia - Origin: Hebrew; Australian Aboriginal - Meaning: "Gentle dew from heaven; By the water"

🫧Tallulah - Origin: Choctaw, Irish - Meaning: "Leaping water, Lady of abundance"

🦑Maren - Origin: Latin - Meaning: "Sea"

🫧Sabrina - Origin: Celtic, Latin name for the River Severn

🦑Marina - Origin: Latin - Meaning: "From the sea"

🫧Guinevere - Origin: Welsh - Meaning: "White shadow; White wave"

🦑Jennifer - Origin: Cornish variation of Welsh Guinevere - Meaning: "White shadow; White wave"

🩶 Neutral/Androgynous Names:

🌊Haf - Origin: Welsh; Icelandic - Meaning: "Summer; Ocean"

🦈Current - Origin: Water current - Meaning: "The motion of the Ocean"

🌊Siren - Origin: Greek Mythology

🦈Tasi - Origin: Chamorro; Christianity - Meaning: "Ocean; Sea"

🌊Dipsi - Origin: Hindu; Bislama - Meaning: "Light; Ocean"

🦈Daria/Darius - Origin: Persian - Meaning: "Sea; Possessing Goodness"

🌊Pelagic - Origin: Greek - Meaning: "Of, Relating to, or living or occuring in the open sea; Oceanic"

🦈Mer - Origin: The Word Mermaid/Merman; Spanish - Meaning: "Ocean; Sea"

🌊Wave - Origin: English - Meaning: "Arched form of water or sound"

🦈Bahari - Origin: Swahili - Meaning: "Sailor; Ocean"

Pronouns:

Nature Themed:

Sea/Foam

Wave/Waves

Moon/Moon

Tide/Tidal

Cur/Current

Co/Coral

Bub/Bubble

Wa/Water

Oce/Ocean

Sea/Sea

La/Lake

Ri/River

Aqua/Aquatic

Coa/Coast

Tide/Pool

Sho/Shore

La/Lagoon

Dead/Zone

Deep/Blue

Hurri/Hurricane

Isla/Island

Nau/Nautical

Ocean/Floor

Sur/Surface

Under/Water

Tsu/Tsunami

Al/Algae

Bac/Bacteria

Kel/Kelp

Sea/Glass

Animal Themed:

Wha/Whale

Shar/Shark

Jell/Jellyfish

Fi/Fish

Sea/Horse

Tur/Turtle

Sea/Seal

Or/Orca

Sea/Dragon [Leafy Seadragon]

Dol/Dolphin

Clown/Fish

Blue/Tang

Ott/Otters

Sea/Lion

Octo/Octopus

Squi/Squid

Wal/Walrus

Lob/Lobster

Spon/Sponge

Be/Beluga

Angel/Fish

Mana/Manatee

Star/Fish

Eel/Eel

Sea/Urchin

Cuttle/Fish

Barra/Barracuda

Man/Manta

Ray/Ray

Croco/Crocodile

Mythology/Legend Themed:

Sea/Serpent

Ocean/Dragon

Si/Siren

Mer/Mermaid [Merman, Merfolk & Merbeing Also Work]

Sing/Singing

So/Song

Lu/Lure

Kra/Kraken

Levi/Leviathan

Loch/Ness

Ap/Apsara

Ka/Kappa

Ni/Nixies

Ca/Calypso

The/Thetis

Ne/Nereids

Oce/Oceanids

Na/Naga

Na/Naiad

Po/Poseidon

Tri/Trident

Tri/Triton

In/Indra

Nep/Neptune

Va/Varuna

Ce/Cetus

Ich/Ichtyo [Ichtyocentaurs]

Sea/Monster

Sel/Selkie

Ma/Makara

Beach & Pool Themed:

Flip/Flop

Mock/Mocktail

Mo/Mojito

Be/Beach

Sta/Stand

Swi/Swim

Ba/Ball

To/Towel

Sun/Sunscreen

Bo/Boat

Beach/Side

Pool/Noodle

Beach/Chair

Bu/Bucket

Palm/Tree

Tree/Tree

Sun/Sun

Sha/Shade

Sha/Shadow

Pool/Pool

San/Sand

Go/Goggles

Sur/Surf

Sun/Sunset

Re/Resort

Salt/Salt

Sand/Sandcastle

Ya/Yacht

Fi/Fishing

Fin/Fins

Emoji Themed:

🐢/🐢s

🐍/🐍s

🐙/🐙s

🦑/🦑s

🪼/🪼s

🦐/🦐s

🦞/🦞s

🦀/🦀s

🐡/🐡s

🐠/🐠s

🐟/🐟s

🐬/🐬s

🐳/🐳s

🐋/🐋s

🦈/🦈s

🦭/🦭s

🐊/🐊s

🌴/🌴s

🐚/🐚s

🪸/🪸s

🍹/🍹s

🦩/🦩s

🛟/🛟s

⚓/⚓s

🪝/🪝s

🏝️/🏝️s

🌅/🌅s

🏖️/🏖️s

⛱️/⛱️s

🩴/🩴s

🫧/🫧s

🌊/🌊s

🍧/🍧s

🧊/🧊s

🍨/🍨s

🍦/🍦s

🥤/🥤s

🍸/🍸s

🍹/🍹s

🦩/🦩s

🛟/🛟s

⚓/⚓s

🪝/🪝s

🏝️/🏝️s

🌅/🌅s

🪨/🪨s

🌙/🌙s

🌑/🌑s

🌒/🌒s

🌓/🌓s

🌔/🌔s

🌕/🌕s

🌖/🌖s

🌗/🌗s

🌘/🌘s

👡/👡s

🥽/🥽s

🏄/🏄s

🚣/🚣s

🤿/🤿s

🪸These weren't requested, just decided to post some things as well until we start to get requests!

🪼All of the dividers are from: saradika.tumblr.com! Thank you so much for these beautiful dividers! ^^

~ Created Mainly By: 🧨⛓️📻 {{ Wilbur/Alastor }}

[namesforwriters]

Mythology Inspired Names: Ancient Greek (fem)

Andromeda ~ Greek, meaning "mindful," "mindful of her husband."

Andromeda was the princess of Aethiopia who suffered Poseidon's wrath after her mother insulted the Nereids. The Greek hero Perseus rescued Andromeda and married her. pronunciation: an-draw-med-ah

Ariadne ~ Greek, meaning "most holy."

Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete and helped the hero Theseus escape the Minotaur by providing him a string with which he navigated the Labyrinth. Ariadne married Dionysus after Theseus abandoned her. She is now the immortal goddess of labyrinths and paths. pronunciation: Ar-ee-ahd-ney

Artemis ~ Greek, meaning "safe," "stable," "great," "the shooter."

Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, the moon, forests, and chastity. An Olympian goddess as well as the twin of Apollo, Artemis spends most of her time with her faithful hunters. pronunciation: ar-teh-miss

Asteria ~ Greek, meaning "of the stars," "starry one."

Asteria was a Titaness who helped shelter her sister Leto when she went into labor with twins, Artemis and Apollo. Asteria defied Hera's orders by sheltering Leto, allowing the Olympian twins to be born. Asteria was also the mother of Hecate. pronunciation: ah-steer-ee-ah, ah-steh-ree-ah

Athena ~ Greek, meaning "mind," "of Athens."

Athena was the Olympian Greek goddess of wisdom, war, weaving, and crafts who sprung from the mind of Zeus fully formed. Her symbol is an owl and she is the patron deity of the city of Athens. pronunciation: ah-thee-nah

Aura ~ Greek, meaning "breeze."

Aura is the name of the goddess of the breeze, as well as the proper name for a type of wind nymph. Aurae are often confused with ghosts, as their bodies are composed of fog, but are generally gentle beings. pronunciation: au-ra

Calliope ~ Greek, meaning "beautiful-voiced."

Calliope is one of the nine Muses, and the muse of epic poetry. She is considered the wisest and chief of all Muses. She and her sisters are the daughters of Zeus and the followers of Apollo. The Greek hero Orpheus is her son. pronunciation: cah-lie-ah-pee

Calypso ~ Greek, meaning "she who conceals."

A Titaness in some myths, a nymph in others, Calypso was the daughter of the Titan Atlas. Using her enchanted singing, Calypso trapped Odysseus on her island home Ogygia for seven years. In some stories, Calypso herself is cursed to never be able to leave. pronunciation: Cah-lip-soh

Cassandra ~ Greek, meaning "shining," "shining upon man."

Cassandra was a Trojan priestess and princess with whom Apollo gifted the ability of prophecy. However, after she broke her promise to marry him, Apollo cursed her to where no one would ever believe her prophecies. pronunciation: cah-sand-drah

Circe ~ Greek, meaning "bird."

Circe was an incredibly powerful enchantress in Greek mythology known for transforming her enemies, and men, into animals. Odysseus and his crew encountered her. pronunciation: ser-see, keer-kah

Clio ~ Greek, meaning "to recount," "to celebrate."

Clio is one of the nine Muses and the muse of history. Often referred to as "The Proclaimer," Clio is usually depicted with a book, an open scroll, or a set of tablets. Her son is the hero Hyacinthus. pronunciation: Clee-oh, cl-eye-oh

Daphne ~ Greek, meaning "laurel."

Daphne was a naiad, a water nymph, from Greek mythology. Daphne came under the attentions of Apollo after Eros cursed him out of anger, a curse that would make Apollo fall in love with Daphne while she would only ever run away. Apollo chased after her, and Daphne prayed for help. Just before he caught her, Daphne was transformed into a laurel tree. pronunciation: daff-nee

Demeter ~ Greek, meaning "earth mother."

Demeter is the Olympian goddess of agriculture, grain, and the harvest. She is also the mother of Persephone and is usually depicted with a cornucopia. pronunciation: dem-ee-ter

Echo ~ Greek, meaning "echo," "sound."

Echo was a mountain nymph famous for falling in love with Narcissus, a man who fell in love with his own reflection. Echo was cursed by Hera to only be able to repeat the last words spoken to her. Unable to tell him how she felt, she watched him die before dying herself. pronunciation: eh-ko

Eirene ~ Greek, meaning "peace."

In Greek mythology, Eirene is the goddess and personification of peace. The daughter of Zeus, her sisters are the goddesses of justice and law. pronunciation: eye-reen-ee, eye-reen

Electra ~ Greek, meaning "amber."

Electra was the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, king and queen of Mycenae. She helped her brother Orestes murder their mother in revenge for their father's death. pronounced: el-lec-tra, il-lec-tra

Eris ~ Greek, meaning "strife."

As the goddess of strife, discord, and chaos, Eris existed more as a concept and personification than a true goddess in Ancient Greece. It was her golden apple led to the Judgement of Paris, and then, the Trojan War. pronunciation: air-iss, ear-iss

Gaia ~ Greek, meaning "land," "earth," also spelled as "Gaea."

Gaia, in Greek mythology, is the primordial goddess of the earth. She is the mother of all life, including the Titans, the Cyclopes, the Giants, and many other monsters. Gaia has been depicted as both ruthless and benevolent. pronunciation: gay-uh, gi-uh

Hecate ~ Greek, meaning unknown, also spelled "Hekate."

Despite her unknown origins, Hecate is well known in Greek mythology as the goddess of magic, crossroads, transitions, necromancy, and ghosts. She was also worshipped as a protector of the household. pronunciation: heh-kah-tee

Helen ~ Greek, exact meaning unknown, also seen as "Helene," "Helena."

Helen of Troy was thought to be the most beautiful woman in the world. Daughter of Zeus, Helen was originally married to Menelaus before either eloping with or being kidnapped by Paris, which caused the Trojan War. pronunciation: hel-en

Hemera ~ Greek, meaning "day."

Despite being the daughter of Erebus, god of darkness, and Nyx, goddess of the night, Hemera is the goddess of the day. She was a fairly minor deity in the Ancient Greek faith, and her Roman counterpart is Dies. pronunciation: heh-mair-uh

Hera ~ Greek, meaning "beloved."

Hera, Olympian and wife to Zeus, was the Queen of the Gods and goddess of marriage, family, and women. Hera is the protector of women in childbirth, but is also known for her violently jealous nature. Her symbol is the peacock. pronunciation: hair-uh, hear-uh

Hestia ~ Greek, meaning "hearth," "fireplace," "alter."

Originally the eldest of the Olympian gods, Hestia humbly decided to step down for Dionysus. Hestia is goddess of the hearth, the home, and domesticity. Hestia is a virgin goddess, her oath so strong even Aphrodite holds no power over her. pronunciation: hes-tee-ah, hes-chia

Iris ~ Greek, meaning "halo of the moon," "rainbow."

Iris is a messenger of the gods as well as the goddess of the rainbow. She is usually depicted with wings and is often associated with Hera. With her rainbow association, she is also considered a minor sea and sky goddess. pronunciation: eye-ris

Maia ~ Greek, meaning "great," "mother."

Maia, in Greek mythology, is a nurturing figure who is the mother of Hermes by Zeus. One of the Pleiades, Maia and her sisters are heavily associated with Artemis, and were immortalized by Zeus as constellations in the night sky. pronunciation: may-uh, my-uh

Medea ~ Greek, meaning "planner," "schemer."

Medea was the princess of Colchis and a sorceress. She helped the hero Jason on his quest to find the Golden Fleece. After Jason abandons her, Medea kills their children out of revenge. Even before Jason's betrayal, Medea is described as poweful, but spiteful. pronunciation: med-ee-ah

Merope ~ Greek, meaning "with sparkling face," "bee-eater bird."

Merope was one of the seven Pleiades. Not considered goddesses, but rather, nymphs, Merope and her sisters were turned into a constellation to escape the attentions of the hunter Orion. Merope is the dimmest star due to her marrying a mortal man, Sisyphus. pronunciation: mer-oh-pee

Moirai ~ Greek, meaning "destinies."

Also known as The Fates, the Moirai were the three sisters Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, who spun, measured, and cut the thread of fate. They enforce the laws of the universe and ensure every being, mortal or divine, lives out their destiny. pronunciation: m-oi-r-eye, m-oi-rai

Nyx ~ Greek, meaning "night."

Goddess of the night, Nyx is a primordial deity so powerful even Zeus fears to displease her. Her offspring are generally associated with negative forces, including doom, destruction, death, distress, and retribution. pronunciation: niks

Pandora ~ Greek, meaning "gift," "all-giving."

In Greek mythology, Pandora is the first mortal woman, created by Hephaestus out of clay. A curious personality, Pandora opened a sealed pithos (jar), which released evils like disease and sorrow into the world. All but Elpis, the spirit of Hope were released. And thus, Hope remained with humanity. pronunciation: pan-door-uh

Penelope ~ Greek, meaning "bird," "weaver."

Penelope was the queen of Ithaca and the faithful wife of Odysseus. In her husband's absence, Penelope had over one hundred men vie for her attention, but remained faithful and often devised clever tricks to delay a forced choice. pronunciation: pah-nel-ah-pee, peh-nel-oh-pee

Persephone ~ Greek, meaning "bringer of destruction."

Originally named Kore (meaning "maiden"), Persephone is the goddess of springtime and Queen of the Underworld. Born to Demeter and Zeus, some versions of the myth depict her as having been kidnapped by Hades. Other versions show Persephone willingly wandering into the Underworld. pronunciation: per-seph-oh-nee

Rhea ~ Greek, meaning "earth," "flowing."

Rhea is the wife of the Titan Kronos and mother of Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus. Rhea is best known for tricking her husband Kronos when he tried to eat his youngest son. Rhea his Zeus away and when he grew, Zeus defeated his father. pronunciation: rye-ah, ree-ah

Selene ~ Greek, meaning "light," "brightness," "gleam."

In the Ancient Greek faith, Selene is the original goddess of the moon and sister to Helios, the original sun god. She is largely identified with, and later seemingly replaced by Artemis. Her Roman counterpart is Luna. pronunciation: sel-ee-nee, sel-een

Sibyl ~ Greek, meaning "divine counsel."

The sibyls were the name of oracles in Ancient Greece. Highly respected, the most famous oracle was the sibyl at Delphi. Originally, there was only one sibyl, and then more were appointed in different cities over time. pronunciation: sib-uhl

Thalia ~ Greek, meaning "the joyous," "the flourishing."

Thalia was one of the nine Muses, and the muse of comedy. Comedies in the ancient tradition were stories with happy endings, and Thalia is sometimes depicted with a comic theatre mask. pronunciation: t-ah-lia, th-al-ia.

These name lists are intended to help writers and artists. There is no expectation of credit, and these lists aren't meant to be the end-all be-all lists of possible names. There are millions out there, and this is just for fun!

If you have a suggestion for a name list, or want to see something specific, feel free to submit a request!

And if you see something that is wrong (a pronunciation, a meaning, an origin), again, feel free to let me know!

[shepherds-of-haven]

｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ Solar Corps Strike Force!! ☆｡･:*:･ﾟ

I couldn't get the idea of this music idol AU out of my head, so I went ahead and commissioned the fabulous yinyang.arts to create an idea of what the girls would look like as a pop idol group! (This is also how I discovered that I inadvertently created the female characters of ShoH in a way that exactly aligned with the Spice Girls... Scary Spice, Posh Spice, Baby Spice, Sporty Spice...)

You could read them as a K-pop girl group or as a rock band, whichever you prefer...

☆♬○♩●♪✧♩ Lavinet ♩✧♪●♩○♬☆

Leader / Main vocalist / Bassist

Known for her elegance, charm, and sophistication, Lavinet is undoubtedly the leader of the group and its main vocalist! Famous for her vocal range and strength, she's always the trendsetter and is always wearing the most expensive, latest fashions as she represents the group in interviews and events!

☆♬○♩●♪✧♩ Briony ♩✧♪●♩○♬☆

Main dancer / Backup vocalist / Guitarist

Known for her pep and high energy, Briony supports Lavinet's vocals and entertains the crowd with her cheery physicality and boundless enthusiasm! She has a bit of a tomboyish, carefree, youthful persona, but still enjoys cutesy accessories! Diehard fans know that she enjoys training at a kickboxing gym when she's not on tour with the "Strikers!"

☆♬○♩●♪✧♩ Shery ♩✧♪●♩○♬☆

Maknae / Backup dancer / Keyboardist

Known as the baby of the group, Shery might sport the biggest fanbase, as fans adore her for her shy, lovely personality and gentle demeanor! She's the girliest and cutesiest of the group and enjoys lace, ruffles, pastels, and is known for collecting tea sets and accoutrements, leading some to refer to her as the group's "doll"!

☆♬○♩●♪✧♩ Ayla ♩✧♪●♩○♬☆

Rapper / Drummer

Known as the dark horse and punk of the group, Ayla stands out with her rocker outfits, leather chokers, shredded jeans, and tough, street-wise demeanor! While less favored by corporations and sponsorships for her rebellious personality, coarse language, and various piercings, Ayla is adored by fans for bringing edge to the group, hyping the crowd up as she pours her heart into her high-energy performances. She's issued several challenges to rivals to try and defeat her group in Battle of the Bands, and has never lost yet due to her fiery passion!

☆♬○♩●♪✧♩ Tallys ♩✧♪●♩○♬☆

Manager

The manager of the group, Tallys remains behind the scenes as she organizes and coordinates the Strikers' schedule, events, and business negotiations. Although she's not officially a member of the band, she's garnered her own fanbase for her cool composure and quiet refinement!

I hope you enjoy! 🥰

[writing-with-sophia]

Hello! I am currently working on a short story about fairies. Do you have any tips for creating good character names? For both fantasy and humanoid characters. Thanks! <3

Create fantasy character names

Hello everyone, it's been a while since we last met! I apologize for neglecting the blog during this time. I had a lot of tasks to complete during the past academic year, which made it impossible for me to continue maintaining the blog. However, now that summer has arrived, I'm back!

Creating character names for a fantasy short story, especially for fairies and humanoid characters, can be an exciting creative process. Here are some tips to help you come up with good character names:

Tip 1: Consider name meanings

Research the meanings behind names or words related to your character's traits, backstory, or role in the story. Is your character mischievous, wise, or courageous? Is she/ he a fairy, an elf, or human? Choose names with meanings that align with your character's essence. For example, a fairy character with healing abilities could be named Althea, meaning "healing" in Greek.

Tip 2: Consider the setting and culture

Think about the world in which your story takes place. Consider the culture (folklore, mythology, etc.), geography, and time period of your fantasy realm for inspiration. Let these elements influence the naming conventions and styles. You can also adapt or modify existing names or use them as a starting point. For example, a Nordic-inspired setting might feature names like Bjorn or Astrid, while a magical realm could have names like Elara or Orion.

And remember, you should avoid names that are too modern or that don't fit the setting or time period of your story. This helps maintain the immersive quality of your fantasy realm.

Tip 3: Word association and connotations

tart by brainstorming words or concepts associated with your character's personality, role, or attributes. Play around with the sounds and meanings of those words to create unique names. For instance, if your character is strong and courageous, you might combine words like "valor" or "brave" to create a name like Valoran or Bravon.

Tip 4: Experiment with phonetics and letters

Fantasy character names often have a distinct and memorable sound. Play with different combinations of vowels and consonants to create names that are sonically pleasing. You can also experiment with accents, apostrophes, or unique letter combinations to add flair. However, be careful not to make the names too difficult to pronounce or remember, as they may distract readers.

Tip 5: Naming patterns and traditions

How about creating naming patterns or traditions within your fantasy world? Certain cultures or species might have specific naming customs or preferences. For example, elves might have melodic and nature-inspired names, while dwarves might have names reflecting their craftsmanship or lineage. If you have multiple fairy or humanoid characters in your story, you can also develop a consistent naming system specific to the world you've created (for example: Hunter x Hunter). It could involve specific prefixes, suffixes, or naming conventions that reflect the culture or species of your characters.

Tip 6: Keep a list and brainstorm

Maintain a running list of name ideas as you brainstorm. Jot down any interesting names or word combinations that come to mind, even if they don't immediately fit a specific character. This list can serve as a resource for future stories or characters. You can also read other fantasy books or stories to gather inspiration for character names. Analyze how other authors have created names that reflect their characters' personalities, species, or world-building.

The most important thing is embracing your creativity, have fun with the process, and strive to choose names that are both memorable and meaningful for your fairy and humanoid characters in your short story.

If you want to reference some names for my fantasy characters, please click here.

[cyramountain]

underused male names:

magnus / wilder / frank

ziggy / wade / titus

robin / sterling / sullivan

aramis / orlando / desmond

westley / cillian / rex

ares / ozzy / viggo

zaccheus / odysseus / fulton

[tastycitrus]

the idea of the demon's canon name just being demon is really funny

[tomboymikayla]

What’s a good subreddit name for women who love sexualized female characters?

[trainflyhigh]

i feel so so crazy