So many of us are absolutely obsessed with the fantasy genre. From movies and shows to books, fantasy tales help us to escape and bring us a sense of wonder and joy. Getting wrapped up in a new fantasy series is such a positive thing for so many people that we think the genre is worthy of being used for baby name inspiration.
There are so many beautiful and interesting baby girl names that can be found in the fantasy genre. From simple and sweet to unusual and surprisingly gorgeous, fantasy series like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter offer up lots of awesome name options for baby girls. Keep scrolling to see some of our favorites.
Eowyn
A beautiful noblewoman from the J.R.R. Tolkien series The Lord of the Rings, Eowyn is a beloved character. The name Eowyn comes from the Old English language and means, "horse joy," so if you're a horse lover, it's a beautiful option.
Luna
Luna Lovegood is a quirky character in the Harry Potter franchise. She's endeared by fans, and we absolutely love her name. Luna, of course, means "moon" in Latin. It's also associated with the astrological sign of Cancer.
Daenerys
Daenerys is a beautiful and unique name that came to widespread fame when the series of Game of Thrones premiered. Based on the character in the books by George R.R. Martin, Daenerys is known as a powerful woman who becomes queen and manages to gain the loyalty of many.
Leia
Leia is a name that the whole world knows from the Star Wars franchise. The film series has an incredibly devoted following. The name is simply a French version of the name Leah, which means, "open meadow," in Old English, but means, "weary," in Hebrew.
Morgana
The name Morgana reminds us of the enchantress from the legend of King Arthur. It's an Italian translation of the name Morgan, which originally comes from the Old Welsh language. The name is related to the sea.
Tauriel
Tauriel is a really cool and unique name for a baby girl. The name originated as a character in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In the fictional Sindarin language from the book, it means, "forest maiden."
Esme
We first noticed the name Esme when we read the Twilight book series. It's so pretty and has a lovely meaning, too. It's of French origin and means "esteemed" or "loved.
Fleur
Fleur is simply the word for "flower" in French, but it can also be used as a name, as it is in the Harry Potter series. It first became used as a name in England in the Middle Ages.
Willow
The name Willow is so darling and it's been used in the fantasy genre on various occasions. Back in the '80s there was a movie named Willow written by George Lucas and Willow was also a character in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series.
Auryn
Auryn is one of the prettiest names we've heard in a while. It's of Celtic origin and was used in the 1984 film, The NeverEnding Story. It means "golden," and rather than referring to the color, it refers to the actual precious metal.
Arya
Arya is an absolutely precious name for a baby girl. It's the name of a beloved character in the the Game of Thrones series, belonging to a girl who is fiercely independent, brave and determined. The name means "lion" in Hebrew.
Jamie
Jamie is a name that can be used for a boy or a girl, so it's a cute option if you like gender-neutral names. It's been used for characters in both Game of Thrones and Diana Galbadon's Outlander series.
Violet
Violet is a gorgeous name for a baby girl. It, of course, is the name of a vibrant flower, and it just so happens to also be the name of a main character in the A Series of Unfortunate Events book series by Daniel Handler a.k.a. Lemony Snicket.
Freya
We adore the name Freya because it sounds pretty but it's also quite unique in the U.S. In Norse mythology, Freya was actually a goddess of fertility. The name is used in the fantasy book series, Magnus Chase.
Prudence
Prudence is a sweet name that has a vintage sound that we love. It's also the name of a pretty fierce witch in the Netflix original series, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and the series Charmed, which is also about witches.
Mina
Mina is a really beautiful name that sounds sweet and cute, but as your daughter grows, it will also mature with her. It's actually the name of a type of flower found in Iran. The name appears in the story Dracula, and Mina is also a name in the fantasy film The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
Lyra
The name Lyra is so interesting and unusual while still being quite pretty. It was used in the The Golden Compass book series by Philip Pullman, which was later turned into a feature film. It's the Greek word for the musical instrument known as a lyre and it's also the name of a constellation.
