Looking for cool character names or baby names for writers that feel fresh, unique, and a little irresistible? Let’s get into it, babe!!
When Sarah J. Maas shared that she Googles the hottest baby names for her characters… girl, we got you. I’ve been compiling baby name lists for nearly a decade, and while I always knew writers used them for inspiration, I’ve never actually created a post just for writers. We’re fixing that TODAY.
Below, you’ll find 200 cool names for characters – female, male, and unisex – perfect for novels, stories, or even future baby names. If you’re a writer or author, I hope this list sparks inspiration in your storytelling. Us book girlies seriously appreciate what you do!!
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Female Character Names
- Ailith – noble
- Alivia – peaceful; olive tree
- Allegra – joyful; lively
- Alouette – lark (songbird)
- Amarissa – charming; beloved
- Andromeda – ruler of men; mythological princess
- Astoria – star; place of stars
- Aveline – hazelnut; desired
- Avianna – bird; lively
- Ayla – moonlight; halo; oak tree
- Bellavita – beautiful life
- Bette – pledged to God
- Betony – herb name; healing plant
- Boheme – free spirit; unconventional
- Brigit – exalted one; strength
- Bronwyn – fair breast; fair and blessed
- Calanthe – beautiful flower
- Calista – most beautiful
- Cambrie – from Wales; youthful
- Cerise – cherry; red
- Clio – glory; muse of history
- Cosima – harmony; order of the universe
- Cova – small cave; shelter
- Deirdre – sorrowful; mythological heroine
- Delphi – from Delphi; oracle
- Desideria – desired; longed for
- Diantha – divine flower
- Dove – peace; purity
- Edyth – rich gift; blessed
- Eira – snow; mercy
- Elara – shining light; mythological moon
- Eleni – torch; shining light
- Ellery – joyful; cheerful
- Eloria – shining light; golden
- Elowen – elm tree
- Esra – helper; aid
- Evanthe – fair flower
- Ever – eternal; steadfast
- Fable – story; legend
- Fauna – goddess of nature; animals
- Freyja – noble woman; goddess of love and beauty
- Gilda – golden; blessed
- Henna – reddish-brown; fragrant
- Isolde – ice ruler; mythological heroine
- Janie – God is gracious
- Keziah – cassia tree; fragrant spice
- Kianna – divine; heavenly
- Koralie – coral; precious
- Kyla – narrow; strait; beauty
- Lilibet – consecrated to God; diminutive of Elizabeth
- Lilit – night; beauty; mystic
- Linnea – twinflower; linden tree
- Livy – life; protection
- Livya – life; vitality
- Lumi – snow; light
- Lunaria – moon; moonlight
- Maelis – princess; chief
- Madelief – daisy flower
- Marilla – shining; radiant
- Nella – bright; shining light
- Nephele – cloud; sky
- Nerina – sea nymph; from the sea
- Niamh – bright; radiant; mythological heroine
- Nicoletta – victory of the people
- Nivara – new; fresh
- Nivea – snow-white
- Noble – high-born; honorable
- Novalie – new life; fresh
- Novi – new; young
- Oceania – ocean; vast sea
- Olga – holy; blessed
- Oliva – olive tree; peace
- Olympia – from Mount Olympus; divine
- Oriana – golden; dawn
- Pepper – spice; spirited
- Petra – rock; strong foundation
- Ravinia – from the ravine; strong
- Rosalith – rose; shining
- Ryssa – little stream; strength
- Sakura – cherry blossom; beauty
- Salome – peace; peaceful
- Senna – brightness; flowering plant
- Skyla – shelter; heavenly
- Solara – sun; solar
- Sorcha – bright; radiant
- Suvi – summer; warmth
- Sylvana – forest; woods
- Tabby – striped; lively
- Tallulah – leaping water; abundance
- Terra – earth; land
- Tovah – good; pleasing
- Tulua – earth; flower
- Twyla – twin; woven
- Ursa – bear; strength
- Vexia – lively; spirited
- Viv – life; alive
- Ynes – holy; pure
- Zadie – princess; fortunate
- Zella – happy; blessed
- Zola – earth; strong
Male Character Names
- Alarick – ruler of all
- Aleksey – defender of mankind
- Anberlin – radiant; inspired
- Anders – manly; warrior
- Atlas – bearer of the heavens
- Audric – noble ruler
- Azrael – helper of God; angel of death
- Barnaby – son of consolation
- Bash – brave; bold
- Booker – scribe; scholar
- Brixton – stone of Brixi; strong
- Brooks – small stream; waterside
- Cade – round; barrel; trickster
- Calix – cup; chalice; vessel
- Caspian – of the Caspian Sea
- Cerulean – sky blue; calm
- Cole – dark; swarthy
- Cosmo – harmony; universe
- Cricket – small; lively
- Denali – high one; great mountain
- Devereux – from the river bank; strong
- Draven – hunter; strong
- Dupre – from the meadow; noble
- Eldin – old friend; wise protector
- Elric – ruler of all; noble ruler
- Emmerick – industrious ruler; powerful leader
- Etienne – crown; garland
- Ezra – helper; aid
- Everhart – brave; strong boar
- Felix – happy; fortunate
- Fender – protector; shield
- Fitz – son of; noble lineage
- Francois – free man
- Gavriel – God is my strength
- Griffith – strong lord; chief
- Gunnar – bold warrior; fighter
- Hale – hero; healthy
- Hendry – ruler of the home; estate ruler
- Huxley – heart’s meadow
- Ignatius – fiery; ardent
- Ivor – archer; bow warrior
- Jethro – abundance; excellence
- Jonquil – golden flower; beauty
- Kadyn – fighter; spirit
- Kael – mighty warrior
- Kane – warrior; fighter
- Kellen – mighty warrior
- Killian – strife; bright-headed
- Kieran – little dark one
- Kiernan – little dark one; lordly
- Lars – crowned with laurel
- Leander – lion-man; brave
- Ledger – tribe spear; record keeper
- Linden – linden tree; protective
- Lupine – wolf-like; strength
- Lysander – liberator; free man
- Maddix – fortunate; benefactor’s son
- Mars – god of war; strength
- Maverick – independent; nonconformist
- Merrick – fame; power; ruler
- Moss – plant; life; grounded
- Nero – strong; powerful
- Nicodemus – victory of the people
- Nox – night; darkness
- Noxar – dark; mysterious
- Oaks – strong tree; stability
- Oberon – noble; king of the fairies
- Ocean – vast sea; endless
- Odric – prosperous ruler
- Oleander – flowering tree; noble
- Orin – pale; fair; light
- Pike – pointed; spear; strong
- Pip – seed; little one
- Quillian – cub; strong; youthful
- Rafe – wolf counsel; wise
- Rami – archer; loving
- Reeves – steward; guardian
- Rhodes – from the island of roses
- Rhydian – strong; red-haired
- Ronan – little seal; protector
- Rye – grain; resilient
- Sacha – defender of mankind
- Salix – willow tree; flexibility
- Seb – revered; short for Sebastian
- Shepherd – guide; protector
- Sinclair – bright; illustrious
- Sorrel – reddish-brown; nature
- Tariq – morning star; he who knocks at the door
- Thalos – strong; mythical hero
- Thane – chief; nobleman
- Tillium – from the linden tree; protector
- Van – from; of the family
- Varren – protector; strong
- West – western land; adventure
- Wilde – untamed; free spirit
- Wolfe – wolf; protector
- Yorick – farmer; earth worker
- Yves – yew tree; archer
- Zabriel – God’s messenger; angelic
- Zebastian – venerable; revered
Non Binary Character Names
- Alix – noble; truth
- Angel – messenger; divine
- Aspyn – aspen tree; strength
- Billie – resolute protector
- Blue – calm; serene; loyal
- Cardi – joyful; spirited
- Coda – conclusion; harmonious ending
- Cove – small bay; safe harbor
- Dylan – son of the sea; born from waves
- Ember – glowing coal; warmth; spark
- Finn – fair; white; courageous
- Fox – clever; sly; cunning
- Grey – neutral; calm; wisdom
- Hollis – dweller near the holly trees
- Indie – independent; free spirit
- Jazz – lively; vibrant
- Jules – youthful; downy
- Lux – light; illumination
- Ozzie – divine power; strong
- Quill – writer; feather; creativity
- Reigh – ruler; kingly
- Rivers – flowing water; life-giving
- Sage – wise; prophetic
- Sonny – little son; cheerful
- Sparrow – small bird; freedom
- Teddie – wealthy protector; gift of God
- Thistle – hardy; protective; nature
- Wren – small songbird; joyful
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