Writing Adolescent Fiction/Character names/Micronesian

Usage note

Micronesia, sensu lato, is an ethno-linguistic grouping (teamed up with Polynesia and Melanesia) that includes Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan, Tinian, and Rota), the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia. Some definitions also include the island nations of Nauru and Kiribati as part of Micronesia. The word can also refer to the country known as the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), which includes Chuuk, Pohnpei, Yap, Kosrae, and Ulithi.

Most people in Micronesian countries today have English first names (John, Jim, Paul, Peter, Tom, Brandon, Brian, Kate, Julie, Mary, Anne, Jessica, Taylor, Michelle, etc.), but there are a few first names peculiar to these ethnic groups.

Girls’ names

Achina (Chuukese)
Andelina (Chuukese)
Emelihter (Pohnpeian)
Isa (Guamanian)
Lihen (Pohnpeian)
Mihter (Pohnpeian)
Runica (Marshallese)
Tana (Chuukese, Guamanian)
Tulpe (Kosraean)
Yoana (Pohnpeian: Joanna)
Daiana ( Chuukese )
Weireen ( Chuukese )
Welryn ( Chuukese )
Lorleen ( Chuukese )

Boys’ names

Adai (Guamanian)
Adao (Guamanian)
Alik (Kosraean)
Cent (Marshallese)
Eiken (Pohnpeian)
Falthin (Yapese)
Hostino (Kosraean)
Kasian (Chuukese)
Langidrik (Marshallese)
Lepalik (Kosraean)
Likiaksa (Kosraean)
Lipiak (Kosraean)
Malem (Kosraean)
Marz (Chuukese)
Oldak (Palauan)
Polpisil (Pohnpeian)
Sa (Kosraean)
Salik (Kosraean)
Salpasr (Pohnpeian)
Tano (Guamanian)
Tulensru (Kosraean)
Nely (Chuukese)

Guamanian (Chamorro) surnames

Most people in Guam have Hispanic, Filipino or other Pacific Islander surnames, but there are some with native names:

Acfalle
Aflague
Aguan
Agulto
Aguon
Ayuyu
Alepuyo
Alig
Angoco
Apatong
Atalig
Atoigue
Attao
Babauta
Baccam
Balajadia
Chaco
Charfauros
Chargualaf
Chatfaurus
Faisao
Fegurgur
Feharang
Gogue
Gogui
Gumataotao
Hocog
Laguana
Limtiaco
Lizama
Mafnas
Manglona
Manibusan
Mantanona
Masga
Matanane
Mesngon
Namauleg
Naputi
Nauta
Nededog
Ogo
Ooka
Pinaula
Pocaigue
Quenga
Quichocho
Quichuchu
Quidachay
Quinata
Quinene
Quitano
Quitugua
Songao
Taga
Taijeron
Taimanao
Taimanglo
Tainatongo
Taisacan
Taisague
Taisatano
Taisatingfong
Taitague
Taitano
Taitingfong
Tajalle
Tatlahe
Tedtaotao
Terlaje
Topasna
Toves

Northern Mariana Islander surnames

The majority of Northern Mariana Islanders have Hispanic or Filipino surnames.

Ada
Angui
Apatang
Aquiningoc
Arriola
Atalig
Attao
Ayuyu
Babauta
Borja
Camacho
Cing
Dela Cruz
De Leon Guerrero
Delos Reyes
Demapan
Duenas
Falig
Fejeran
Fitial
Fujihira
Guerrero
Hocog
Igibara
Iginoef
Igisaiar
Igisomar
Igitol
Iguel
Ilo
Inos
Itaman
Itibus
Kaipat
Kaneshi
Kapileo
Kileleman
Laniyo
Lifoifoi
Limes
Lisua
Litulumar
Lizama
Magofna
Malite
Manahane
Mangabao
Mangarero
Manglona
Maratita
Masga
Matagolai
Mesngon
Mettao
Muna
Naputi
Nekaifes
Ngeskebei
Norita
Odoshi
Ogo
Ogumoro
Olaitiman
Olopai
Olupumar
Pangelinan
Parung
Pinaula
Pua
Rabauliman
Rangamar
Rapugao
Rebuenog
Repeki
Rogolifoi
Romolor
Sablan
Sakisat
Santa Maria
Santos
Saralu
Satur
Saures
Selepeo
Seman
Somol
Songao
Taga
Tagabuel
Taimanao
Taisacan
Taisakan
Taitano
Taman
Tebuteb
Teregeyo
Terlaje
Tomokane
Torres
Wabol

Marshallese surnames

Abon
Aine
Akilang
Alee
Alik
Andrike
Anej
Aneo
Anien
Anitak
Anitok
Anjain
Anjerok
Anmontha
Anni
Antibas
Arelong
Bajo
Balos
Batlok
Bejang
Bellu
Binejal
Bobo
Bolkeim
Bunglick
Calep
Clanry
Dribo
Elcar
Erakdrik
Gold
Hanchor
Heine
Hemos
Henos
Ishoda
Jacklick
Jakeo
Jally
Janer
Jarom
Jeik
Jekkar
Jelke
Jerilong
Jetnil
Jetton
Jibas
Jibon
Jieta
Jinna
Jitiam
Joash
Joram
Joran
Jorlang
Juda
Kabua
Kaious
Kaisha
Kalles
Kaneko
Karben
Kattil
Keju
Kelen
Kilma
Kios
Konou
Korok
Kuli
Laibwij
Laiso
Lakabung
Lakjohn
Lakmij
Lalimo
Langbata
Langidrik
Langinbelik
Langrine
Lanwe
Lanwi
Latdrik
Latior
Leban
Leviticus
Libokmeto
Livai
Loeak
Lokboj
Lokeijak
Lokot
Lolin
Lomae
Lometo
Lorennij
Makroro
Malolo
Maun
Mea
Mejbon
Mojilong
Morelik
Naisher
Nenam
Note
Rakin
Rantak
Riklon
Rilang
River
Rubon
Saimon
Silk
Sorimle
Tabu
Tibon
Toring
Wase
Wonne
Zedkaia
Abner
Alex
Alfred
Allen
Andrew
Benjamin
Clarence
Clement
Daniel
David
Domnick
Edmond
Edward
Edwin
Enoch
Enos
George
Gideon
Harry
Henry
Hiram
Isaac
Jack
Jacob
James
Jesse
Joe
Joel
John
Johnny
Jonathan
Joseph
Leon
Lewis
Lucky
Luke
Luther
Maddison
Mark
Marshall
Matthew
Moses
Nathan
Ned
Paul
Peter
Phillip
Ralpho
Robert
Sam
Samson
Samuel
Thomas
Timothy
Titus
William

Palauan surnames

Adelbai
Aitaro
Andreas
Arurang
Asanuma
Basilius
Beltau
Bultedaob
Decherong
Demei
Elbelau
Emesiochel
Etpison
Eungel
Fritz
Ililau
Katosang
Kloulechad
Kloulubak
Kuartei
Kumangai
Kyota
Malsol
Mariur
Mesubed
Napil
Ngiraibai
Ngirailemesang
Ngiraingas
Ngiraked
Ngirakesau
Ngiralmau
Ngirausui
Ngirchoimei
Ngirmang
Ngirmekur
Ngirmeril
Ngirmidol
Ngiruchelbad
Ngotel
Oiterong
Olkeriil
Ongrung
Orrukem
Raikadroka
Ramarui
Rechelluul
Reklai
Remelik
Remengesau
Remoket
Rengiil
Rengulbai
Ruluked
Sbal
Sikyang
Soalablai
Subris
Tellames
Tellei
Temengil
Teriong
Tmetuchl
Toribiong
Udui
Ulengchong

Other Micronesian surnames

The majority of people in the Federated States of Micronesia have English, German, Scandinavian, Hispanic or Japanese surnames.

Akapito (Chuukese)
Akkin (Chuukese)
Alik (Kosraean)
Apaisam (Pohnpeian)
Defang (Pohnpeian)
Eperiam (Pohnpeian)
Etse (Pohnpeian)
Falan (Yapese)
Falcam (Pohnpeian)
Figir (Yapese)
Giltamag (Yapese)
Hetiback (Chuukese)
Ifamilik (Pohnpeian)
Ioanis (Pohnpeian)
Ittu (Pohnpeian)
Kihleng (Pohnpeian)
Kohper (Pohnpeian)
Kusto (Pohnpeian)
Lengsi (Pohnpeian)
Likiaksa (Kosraean)
Lipai (Pohnpeian)
Lippwe (Ulithian)
Livaie (Kosraean)
Luckymis (Kosraean)
Maipi (Chuukese)
Mongkeya (Kosraean)
Musrasrik (Pohnpeian)
Nanpei (Pohnpeian)
Narruhn (From Germany– most found in Chuuk or mixed)
Nena (Kosraean)
Otoko (Chuukese)
Palemar (Yapese)
Palsis (Kosraean)
Panuel (Pohnpeian)
Panuelo (Pohnpeian)
Pelep (Pohnpeian)
Ponapart (Pohnpeian)
Salik (Kosraean)
Setik (Chuukese)
Sigrah (Kosraean)
Silbanuz (Pohnpeian)
Silo ( Chuukese )
Susaia (Pohnpeian)
Taulung (Kosraean)
Tilfas (Pohnpeian)
Tihpen (Pohnpeian)
Tolenoa (Kosraean)
Tosie (Kosraean)
Tulensru (Kosraean)
Umandal (Pohnpeian)
Waguk (Kosraean)
Wakup (Kosraean)
Wichep (Pohnpeian)

First names as Micronesian surnames

Many people in the FSM have surnames such as these:

Abraham
Albert
Arnold
Augustine
Benjamin
Carl
Charley
Daniel
David
Edgar
Edmund
Edward
Elias
Felix
Fredrick
Fritz
George
Henry
Isaac
Jack
Jacob
James
Jimmy
Joe
Joel
John
Johnny
Joseph
Ken
Leopold
Manuel
Marcus
Martin
Mason
Mathias
Mauricio
Miguel
Mike
Moses
Norman
Pablo
Paul
Peter
Phillip
Raymond
Robert
Ruben
Rudolph
Salvador
Sam
Samuel
Seymour
Solomon
Stephen
Thomas
Timothy
Victor
William