Re: California
in reply to a message by Poetgirl
It could work for your character since it's a story, and some people really do have very unusual naming tastes. From your description of her father, I agree that California would probably be an unlikely choice though.
Other ideas:
Calandra
Calanthia
Amaranta
Ambrosia
Alastriona
Assumpta - An Irish name with Latin roots.
Concepta - Another name that has been used in Ireland that has Latin roots. Her nickname could be Connie.
Fidelma - Irish name w/ Latin roots.
Finola
Grania
Cliona
Talulla
Delfina
Desideria "Desi"
Edelmira
Elodia
Emigdia "Emi"
Herminia
Zoraida
Zenaida
Emperatriz
Olimpia / Olympia
Florinda
Fidelia
Paloma
Pacifica
Nydia
Leocadia "Cadie"
Other ideas:
Calandra
Calanthia
Amaranta
Ambrosia
Alastriona
Assumpta - An Irish name with Latin roots.
Concepta - Another name that has been used in Ireland that has Latin roots. Her nickname could be Connie.
Fidelma - Irish name w/ Latin roots.
Finola
Grania
Cliona
Talulla
Delfina
Desideria "Desi"
Edelmira
Elodia
Emigdia "Emi"
Herminia
Zoraida
Zenaida
Emperatriz
Olimpia / Olympia
Florinda
Fidelia
Paloma
Pacifica
Nydia
Leocadia "Cadie"
This message was edited 11/7/2009, 3:53 PM