Potential Character Names - Male
- Pike
Origin:
American animal nameMeaning:
"pike, a fish"Description:
The field of nature names is constantly expanding to include all species of flowers and trees and animals and birds and even fish. In addition to its appeal for anglers, Pike recalls Zebulon Pike, the explorer who discovered and gave his name to Pike's Peak.
- Branley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"raven meadow"Description:
The suffix Bran is familiar as raven-related since Game of Thrones, and the -ley suffix has been popular since the 1990s heyday of Ashley.
- Praxis
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"practical"Description:
In mythology, another name for Aphrodite -- but the rare feminine name that sounds better for a boy.
- Baldemar
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"bold and renowned"Description:
The name of a monk who is the patron saint of blacksmiths -- not a twentieth-century occupation or baby name.
- Paz
Origin:
Hebrew; SpanishMeaning:
"gold; peace"Description:
Paz is an appealing Spanish name meaning "peace", derived from the Latin "pax". It's usually feminine in Spanish, but could also make an interesting literary choice for a boy, honoring the writer Octavio Paz.
- Prentis
Description:
Prentis is a masculine name of English origin, derived from the word "apprentice," which historically referred to someone learning a trade or craft under a master. As a surname-turned-first-name, Prentis follows the tradition of occupational surnames becoming given names. The name has a distinguished, professional quality with a slight vintage appeal. While uncommon as a first name, Prentis has an established history of usage, particularly in English-speaking countries. It offers a distinctive alternative to more common names while maintaining a recognizable sound and spelling. The name suggests qualities of learning, growth, and professional development.