Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Buffy 2-syllable girl’s name of Hebrew origin and means: God’s promise.

Anne is a female name of Hebrew origin and means: Gracious Gift.

Alexander (Xander’s full first name), a 4-syllable boy’s name of Greek origin, means: Defender; helps. Alexander’s ethnic backgrounds include: Scottish, Swedish, English/Welsh, German.

Willow, a 2-syllable girl’s name of Old English origin, means: Of the Willow Tree; Graceful.

Giles, a 1-syllable boy’s name of Greek origin, means: Bearded Companion; Kid; Protector. Giles’s ethnic backgrounds include: Irish.

Rupert, a 2-syllable boy’s name of Germanic origin, means: One With Bright Fame. Rupert’s ethnic backgrounds include: Irish.

Dawn, a 1-syllable girl’s name of Anglo-Saxon origin, means: The Break of Day; Pure.

Tara, a 2-syllable girl’s name of Gaelic origin, means: A Hill; a Rocky Tower; Crag. Tara’s ethnic backgrounds include: Irish.

Anya, a 2-syllable girl’s name of Slavic origin, means: Grace.

Daniel (Oz’s first name), a 2-syllable boy’s name of Hebrew origin, means: My Judge is the Lord. Daniel’s ethnic backgrounds include Scottish, Swedish, Swiss, Hebrew, English/Welsh, French, German and Hispanic. It’s religious association is biblical (see 2Ki 24:1).

Joyce, a 1-syllable unisex name of Latin origin, means: To be Merry; Delight.

Faith, a 1-syllable girl’s name of Latin origin, means: Belief; Faithful; Trusting.

Riley, a 2-syllable unisex name of Old English/Gaelic origin, means: Of the Rye Meadow; Courageous.

William (Spike’s name before he became a vampire), a 2-syllable boy’s name of Teutonic origin, means: A Determined Protector; a Helmet. William’s ethnic backgrounds include Irish, Scottish and English/Welsh.

Drusilla: A female name derived from the Greek name Drousille, which Bailey translates "dewy eyes." The word signifies "dew, moisture, pure water"; and, figuratively, what is tender, delicate, young. French, Drusille; German, Drusille; Italian, Drusilla; Latin, Drusilla.

Amy, a 2-syllable girl’s name of Latin/French origin, means: Beloved; loved. Amy’s ethnic backgrounds include English/Welsh.

Ethan (Rayne), a 2-syllable boy’s name of Hebrew origin, means: Firm; Permanent.

Gwendolen (Post): A Welsh female name. Sometimes translated "The Lady of the Bow"; others translate the name "white-browed."

Hank (Summers), a 1-syllable boy’s name of Teutonic origin, means: Ruler of the estate.

Gloria (Glory), a 3-syllable girl’s name of Latin origin, means: Glorious.

Adam, a 2-syllable boy’s name of Hebrew origin, means: Earth.

Warren, a 2-syllable boy’s name of Teutonic/Anglo-Saxon origin, means: A Game Warden; a loyal Protector.

Jonathan, a 3-syllable boy’s name of Hebrew origin, means: The Lord is Gracious; Gift of God.

Andrew, a 2-syllable boy’s name of Greek origin, means: Manly; with Strength.