I like using names to paint rich pictures of my characters. This time I’m looking for a earthy, mirthful name, and though I have a handful that I feel encompass the vibe well enough, I’d love to hear more suggestions so I can see my options!
This character is comfortable in herself and has an impression like a warm sun setting. A lively, resolute sort of woman with soul and self-respect. When I picture her I think of terracotta clay, spices, busy marketplaces, striped sashes, and joyous dancing. She is a working-class woman who is both strong in body and spirit. Hearty and loves to laugh unabashedly.
I feel like an earth, mirthful, and brave name would be best for her. Names like [name_f]Azure[/name_f], [name_u]Sorrel[/name_u], [name_f]Cinnabar[/name_f], [name_f]Saffron[/name_f], [name_f]Miriam[/name_f], [name_f]Winnie[/name_f], and [name_f]Rhoswen[/name_f] come to mind. If you find any names with a similar vibe, please post them here!
I can picture her as literally any of the names in your list, but [name_f]Miriam[/name_f] seems dreamy and earthy as you suggested. I love [name_f]Miriam[/name_f] for her, and here are two of my suggestions:
[name_f]Rhiannon[/name_f]
[name_f]Niamh[/name_f] ([name_f]Neeva[/name_f])
[name_f]Saffron[/name_f] and [name_f]Miriam[/name_f] seem to fit your description, but just in case you want some more ideas, I’ve managed to come up with a few:
[name_f]Alette[/name_f] - variation of [name_f]Alethea[/name_f], means ‘truth’
[name_u]Artemis[/name_u]
[name_f]Ceres[/name_f] - [name_m]Roman[/name_m] version of the Greek goddess of the harvest
[name_f]Clover[/name_f]
[name_f]Delta[/name_f]
[name_f]Emese[/name_f] - mother
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] - life
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] - healer, calm
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]Idra[/name_f] - fig tree
[name_u]Indigo[/name_u] - color name, blue
[name_f]Jade[/name_f]
[name_u]June[/name_u]/[name_f]Junia[/name_f]
[name_f]Maple[/name_f] - tree name
[name_f]October[/name_f]
[name_f]Oriel[/name_f] - golden
[name_f]Riva[/name_f] - maiden
[name_f]Rosalyn[/name_f]
[name_f]Sienna[/name_f] - reddish clay color
[name_f]Summer[/name_f]
[name_f]Terra[/name_f] - earth (you said “earthy”)
[name_f]Tova[/name_f] - good, pleasing
[name_f]Zephyrine[/name_f] - west wind