1. Alexandra
Female Greek name meaning “defender and helper of humankind,” the name Alexandra represents a noble warrior, a paladin or fighter who acts as a stalwart protector of justice.
2. Alexa
Means “defending men,” the name Alexa is suitable for a defensive paladin, fighter, or barbarian. However, confers a subservient undertone, implying that she is more of a follower than leader.
3. Althaia
Means “healing,” Althaia fits a cleric or paladin, or perhaps a professional healer, either of body, spirit, or both.
4. Amaltheia
Means “to soothe,” Amaltheia makes for a perfect name for the calming presence of a party, whether that be a bard, druid, or cleric.
5. Amara
Means “grace,” it is a slick name that would fit well for someone who is agile and dextrous, especially in their movements. Rogues and monks are good candidates, but any suitably agile, graceful person fits the name.
6. Anastasia
Means “will rise again or resurrect,” an Anastasia is a complicated name. It can be the name of a healer cleric, or one who has martyred themselves and returned. For a darker angle, it could even be a necromancy wizard or warlock.
7. Andromeda
Means “ruler of man,” Andromeda is a good name D&D character name for a leader of any sort, but it’s cosmic associations make it especially good for sorcerers and warlocks.
8. Angelina
Means “an angel or messenger of God,” Angelina makes a particularly good name for devout people, most especially clerics, but it can also work well for especially pious adventurers who are good with their words, like bards.
9. Aphrodite
Derived from the Greek goddess of beauty and sexual love, Aphrodite is an excellent name for a charming bard or rogue, or for anyone with a lustful appetite or especial beauty. Another meaning for the name means “born from sea foam,” so it can also suit a sailor or other seafarer.
10. Aretha
Means “moral and virtuous, or excellent,” Aretha name can broadly apply to anyone with a strong ethical code, especially those with rigid adherence to said code, like a paladin or monk.
11. Ariana
Means “Very Holy,” Ariana works not only for clerics and paladins, but for any characters whose devotion to their god is extreme or innate, perhaps even bordering on zealous.
12. Ariadne
Derived from a Cretan goddess associated with the Labyrinth, and also means “most holy,” Ariadne is an interesting and complex name that would fit with any character devoted to an obscure, or perhaps occult, religion, making it suitable for some clerics and warlocks.
13. Athena
Derived from the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, Athena is a natural name for a warrior, especially one who uses wit in combination with skill, rather than brute strength. Monks, fighters, and some rangers fit this archetype the best.
14. Berenice
Means “Victorious,” Berenice is a good name for a warrior who will win at any cost, and works well as a name for barbarians and uncompromising fighters.
15. Calista
Derived from a mythological ex-follower of Artemis, means “the most beautiful.” Calista is a good name either for a beautiful bard, or for an especially graceful ranger or other bow-wielder.
16. Callie
Means “beautiful,” the whimsical sound of Callie makes for an excellent light-hearted bard or, perhaps, especially charismatic magic-user, like a sorcerer or warlock.
17. Calliope
Derived from one of the Greek muses, this female Greek name means “beautiful voice.” A perfect name for a singing bard, but it is also possible that a sorcerer or warlock’s magic could be the source of such a name.
18. Cassandra
Means “she who entangles men, insightful seer, or one who shines among humanity,” Cassandra is one of the most versatile names for a D&D Greek female character name, being appropriate for any especially talented person, though it serves a wizard best.
19. Cora
Means “maiden,” Cora is a good name for any person who is young or naive, or whose talents arise from natural, rather than trained, sources, making it a good name for sorcerers, druids, and some bards.
20. Cynthia
Derived from the moon goddess, Cynthia is a good name for people who operate best at night, making it good for rogues, but also for some dark wizards and warlocks.
21. Danae
Means “she who judges” or “bright,” Danae is a good name for a bright, but perhaps slightly pompous, person. Those whose focus is in study, like wizards or some clerics and bards, fit especially well.
22. Daphne
Means “water nymph” or “laurel tree,” Daphne is a great name for a druid or ranger who is especially attuned to the natural world.
23. Demi
Means “Follower of Demeter,” who is the goddess of agriculture, Demi is a good name for druids and rangers, but also for farmers or ranchers. The name association also means it especially suits people who fall outside of the gender binary.
24. Dorothy
Famously associated with a famous aloof wanderer, means “Gift of God,” Dorothy is a good name for a young and naive cleric or druid, but also works generally for people who still have a lot to learn.
25. Eleanor
Means “light-hearted or a shining light,” Eleanor is a good name for a sophisticated or jovial person, and is a smart name for a charismatic, well-meaning wizard or, perhaps, warlock.
26. Elena
Means “bright, shining light,” Elena is a freer shortening of Eleanor, making it good for free-spirited, innocent people, such as many druids and clerics.
27. Eleni
Means “sun ray,” Eleni can be a good name for a healing cleric, but also works just as well for a fire-mage like a wizard or sorcerer.
28. Eliana
Means “my God has answered,” Eliana is an interesting and deep one to use for older, pious people, like wise, aging clerics or paladins, or some monks.
29. Ella
Means “beautiful, fancy, and light,” Ella makes for a good aristocratic bard or charming rogue.
30. Evangeline
Means “messenger of good news,” Evangeline is suitable for especially moralistic clerics or paladins, but could be a bard in the hire of a royal as town cryer.
31. Georgia
Means “farmer,’ this is a good name for a hardy person who came from a simpler life. Because of this, it makes for a good name fighters and barbarians, and some monks.
32. Helena
Means “beautiful,” or “shining, bright light,” Helena derives her name from Helen of Troy, evoking feelings of war. As such, it works well for a bard or sorcerer, especially those with martial expertise.
33. Hermione
Means “messenger of the gods,” Hermione can be a cleric. However, it’s modern associations evoke intelligence more than piety, and as such, Hermione is a good name for a wizard or studious warlock.
34. Hera
Deriving her name from the Greek Queen of the Gods, and also meaning “protector,” Hera is a great name for a paladin, or maybe a very protective fighter, who is also a natural-born leader.
35. Ida
Deriving from Mount Ida and meaning “dilligent,” Ida works as a name for tougher people, like fighters and barbarians, and works especially well for dwarves and half-orcs.
36. Iris
A beautifully complex name, means “colorful,” or “rainbow,” and also refers to the colorful part of the eye. An inherently magical name, this name suits sorcerers, druids, and warlocks.
37. Jacinta
Means “beautiful,” and having a flair, Jacinta works well for a showy bard, but also has the appropriate mystique for a ranger.
38. Katherine
Means “pure,” and associated with several rulers, Katherine makes for a good moralistic leader to any party, and works for a paladin or high-minded monk.
39. Khloe
Taken from an alternate name for Demeter, and meaning “verdant and blooming,” Khloe is an obvious choice for a druid or ranger.
40. Lois
Meaning “great,” Lois is a confident name and, as such, suits haughty fighters and barbarians, but can also work for greater-power-induced warlocks.
41. Lydia
Deriving from a place name, and quite beautiful, Lydia works for anyone in tune with the earth or their homeland, working especially well for a druid or barbarian.
42. Margaret
Meaning “pearl,” Margaret is a good name for someone with refined tastes, but who is hardened anyway, like a knight or general. Fighters, monks, and some warlocks make good use of this name.
43. Maya
Meaning “water” and associated heavily with magic, Maya is a name for an female D&D character that is an elemental sorcerer or wizard, or an especially water-drawn druid.
44. Melanie
Meaning “having dark skin” as well as “dark and beautiful,” this name is suitable for outsiders, like rangers or druids, but also could be taken more literally, in the case of a drow or duregar.
45. Melissa
Means “honeybee,” and referring to a mythological nymph, Melissa is a name for a soothing druid or cleric, especially whose focus is on healing or support.
46. Melody
Meaning “song,” Melody is a perfect name for a charming, traditional bard, or perhaps a silver-tongued rogue.
47. Mya
A shortening of the name Maya, meaning “water,” Mya is a good name for a druid, ranger, or elemental sorcerer.
48. Myra
Meaning “sweet-smelling oil,” Myra is a good name for a seductive bard or rogue, or could be used by a magic-user who specializes in spells that defuse a situation.
49. Myrine
Meaning “swiftly bounding,” Myrine is a good name for an isolated monk, or perhaps a ranger.
50. Nicole
Means “victorious and triumphant,” Nicole is a good name for someone who loves a glorious battle, like a fighter, barbarian, or paladin.
51. Nike
Derives from the “goddess of victory,” Nike is a good name for a fighter or barbarian, but also evokes a swiftness that lends itself well to some rangers.
52. Olympia
Means “heavenly,” or “goddess from Mount Olympus,” Olympia is a natural fit for a cleric or paladin, but also works well for someone who might have a godly lineage…
53. Ophelia
Means “helpful and wise,” Ophelia is the name of someone who can serve as an older base of knowledge, suiting wizards, clerics, and some more respectable fighters well.
54. Penelope
Means “weaver of thread,” and associated with Odysseus’s wife from legend, Penelope is a great name for a gentle-hearted trickster, like a rogue or illusion wizard.
55. Phile
Means “to love,” Phile is a good name for either a charming bard, or a deeply compassionate cleric or druid, or a very loyal warlock.
56. Phoebe
Means “one who shines bright and pure,” and associated with an often naive modern character, Phoebe is a good name for someone young and bright-hearted, especially a paladin or monk.
57. Phoenix
Deriving from the legendary resurrection-bird, and meaning “blood red” or “dark red,” Phoenix is a warrior’s name, suiting fighters and paladins especially. The innate darkness can be good for a rogue as well, however.
58. Rhea
Meaning “a flowing stream of water” and derived from the mother of many Greek gods, Rhea makes for a good maternal figure, and as such suits a monk, cleric, or some sorcerers.
59. Roxane
Meaning “dawn” and having an edge to it, Roxane is a good name for a noble warrior and leader, and works well for fighters and some barbarians.
60. Sara
Meaning “princess” while also being very common, Sara works well for an everywoman, and therefore it suits many fighters, barbarians, monks, and bards.
61. Selena
Means “the moon” and derived from an ancient Greek goddess, Selena is a good name for someone who operates at night, like a rogue, rogue, or some druids.
62. Sophia
Means “having great wisdom,” Sophia is an excellent name for a wizard or especially-learned bard.
63. Sofia
A variant on Sophia, meaning “having great wisdom,” Sofia is a female Greek D&D character name for a wizard or well-studied bard.
64. Sophie
Similar to Sophia, means “wisdom,” Sophie is a good name for a wizard or bard, and has a joviality befitting a young or playful person.
65. Stephanie
Means “victorious” or “crown,” Stephanie is a good name for a leader and a warrior, working excellently for a fighter, barbarian, or paladin.
66. Sousanna
Means “lily,” Sousanna is a good name for a serene character. It works very well for a druid, but also works for bards or rangers.
67. Tessa
Means “to reap or collect,” Tessa is a name with an edge. It makes for a good name for a rogue, necromancer, or perhaps a justice-oriented paladin.
68. Thalia
Means “to bloom or flourish,” Thalia is a natural fit for a druid or a ranger.
69. Thea
A soft name meaning “goddess or godly,” Thea is a good name for a sensitive cleric or paladin, or divinely-inspired monk.
70. Thelma
Meaning “ambition” or “willful,” Thelma is a good name for a strong-willed fighter, monk, or barbarian, or anyone with an unshakable desire to achieve their goals.
71. Theodora
Meaning “Gift of God” and having a Victorian feel, Theodora works for a D&D character name for either a paladin or an especially pious, regal wizard or warlock.
72.Theresa
A female Greek name meaning “harvester” or “hunter,” Theresa is a perfect name for a ranger or druid, or other naturalist.
73. Tiffany
Meaning “manifestation of God,” Tiffany is a good name for a cleric, but also has a luxurious edge that can suit a wizard or bard.
74. Vasiliki
Meaning “queen” and quite exotic, Vasiliki is a good name for a powerful and noble warrior, especially a fighter, monk, or paladin.
75. Xanthia
Meaning “yellow” and having an ethereal feel to it, Xanthia is especially useful for those who seek isolation for enlightenment, like monks or rangers, or for some warlocks.
76. Xenia
Meaning “welcoming and hospitable,” Xenia is a good name either for a bard, druid, or warlock who is especially friendly.
77. Yolanda
A mature name meaning “like a violet flower” or “modest,” Yolanda is a good name for a wise, temper soul, likely a serene monk, calm druid, or peaceful cleric.
78. Zephyra
A very mysterious name meaning “west wind,” a Zephyra is a natural traveler, and a useful D&D character name for a rogue or bard, or even a strange warlock.
79. Zoe
Meaning “life,” Zoe is a good name for someone who is very lively, especially a cleric, druid, or bard.
80. Zosime
Meaning “survivor,” Zosime is the name of someone who has endured hardship, oftentimes a warlock, ranger, or barbarian.
