Sunday, September 18, 2016

series of given names

Years ago I created a list on blogspot for writers who were looking for certain kinds of names.  I've updated the lists to include some more. If any of you think of any more, I'll be sure to add them and credit you.

Jewel names, girls:
Amber
Crystal
Gem
Goldie/Gilda
Jade
Opal
Pearl
Ruby

Jewel names, boys:
Jasper
Rocky (this can also be a nickname for Peter)
Stone

Place names.  Note that these were all place names before they were given names.
Girls:
Brittany
India
Kenya
London
Lorraine
Lydia
Savannah

Place names, boys:
Austin
Chad
Dakota
Dallas
Denver
Hudson
Jackson
Jordan (this can also be a girl's name)
Montana
Rio
Trenton

Plant names, girls:
Daisy
Eglantine
Flora
Hazel
Heather
Hortense/Hortensia
Iris
Ivy
Jasmine
Laurel
Lily
Linden
Myrtle
Pansy
Rhoda (it means "rose")
Rose

Virtue names, girls:
Charity
Faith
Hope
Mercy
Prudence

5 comments:

Barb the Evil Genius said...

Grace is a nice virtue name.

skippercollector said...

I had completely forgotten Grace! How silly of me!

Treesa said...

As far as virtue names go, Patience, Constance and Felicity were very popular in times past, though they're not used so much anymore.
Signed, Treesa

Treesa said...

Regarding plant names, I think Holly, Poppy and Violet are still popular. There's also Fern, the little girl character from the children's book classic Charlotte's Web.
Signed, Treesa

skippercollector said...

This is an updated list with additional names for girls.

Jewel names:
Beryl
Coral
Garnet
Ivory
Jewel

Flower names:
Cherry
Ginger
Jasmine
Olive
Pepper

Virtue names:
Blythe
Chastity
Gay
Joy