Girl Characters
- Reeva
Description:
Reeva is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Sanskrit 'reva,' meaning 'flowing' or referring to the sacred Narmada River in India. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Reva, from the Hebrew word for 'rain' or 'water.' The name gained some recognition following South African model Reeva Steenkamp, whose life ended tragically in 2013. Reeva has a gentle, flowing quality with its soft consonants and melodious sound. The double 'e' gives it a distinctive spelling while maintaining an intuitive pronunciation. Though not among the most common names in English-speaking countries, Reeva appeals to parents seeking a name that feels both modern and timeless, with cross-cultural appeal and a feminine essence.
- Rhys
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"ardor"Description:
Less than ten percent of the babies named Rhys are girls, whereas Reese is given five times more often to girls than to boys, thanks to Ms. Witherspoon. It's a sleek and attractive name, but one that benefits from two accepted spellings that help clarify its gender identity.
- Romilly
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"citizen of Rome"Description:
Originally a surname deriving from the Roman twin Romulus, this attractive name was introduced to the English-speaking world as a first name by painter Augustus John who used it for his son. Romilly John became Admiral of the Fleet in England.
- Rue
Origin:
Botanical names or word nameMeaning:
"herb; regret"Description:
Rue has gone from Golden Girls actress to Hunger Games heroine to a fresh alternative to beloved middle name Rose. This botanical name is also a coincidental double word name, meaning "regret" in English and "street" in French. Despite these unfortunate secondary meanings, Rue has real potential to be one of the most popular new middle names for girls.
- Seven
Origin:
Numerical word nameDescription:
Seinfeld's George threatened to name his future child Seven, and then singer Erykah Badu actually did it.
- Talitha
Origin:
AramaicMeaning:
"little girl"Description:
Talitha appears in the Bible as words Jesus says to awaken a young girl whose parents feared she was dead. It has been used in the US since colonial times. Talitha is also the name of two stars in Ursa Major, where it's related to the Arabic word for "third." Talitha definitely makes a fresh spin on Tabitha or Talisa.
- Tallulah
Origin:
Choctaw, IrishMeaning:
"leaping water, lady of abundance"Description:
This hauntingly euphonious Choctaw name has re-entered the public domain, as memories of the outrageous actress Tallulah Bankhead have faded. For years, Tallulah was a name associated only with Bankhead, named for her paternal grandmother who was named after the Georgia town of Tallulah Falls.
- Tally
Origin:
Diminutive of TaliaMeaning:
"gentle dew from heaven"Description:
Nickname sometimes heard on its own, sort of an updated Sally and playmate of Hallie.
- Thalassa
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"the sea"Description:
A pretty, rarely used Greek name, Thalassa is the ancient personification of the sea, particularly the Mediterranean, who is sometimes considered the mother of Aphrodite. In 1991, a newly discovered moon of Neptune was dubbed Thalassa.
- Thora
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"thunder goddess"Description:
Thora, related to Thor, is the ancient Norse thunder goddess name that's much softer and gentler than its meaning suggests. A noted bearer is actress Thora Birch.
- Valentina
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"strength, health"Description:
Effortlessly stylish, with plenty of sweetness and strength, Valentina feels like a fresh alternative to Valerie, Victoria, or Vanessa.