Potential Character Names - Male

Piet

Dutch, diminutive of Pieter or Peter, Greek

"rock"

Wonderful nickname name most often associated in this country with Dutch modernist painter Mondrian. Pronounced PEET.

Pike

American animal name

"pike, a fish"

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,…

Praxis

Greek

"practical"

In mythology, another name for Aphrodite -- but the rare feminine name that sounds better for a boy.

Prentis

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,…

Roan

Spelling variation of Rowan, Irish, Frisian, English word name

"little redhead; rowan tree; raven; animal with a coat of two interspersed colors"

This sleek, warm-hued spelling spin on Rowan was chosen by Sharon Stone for one of her three sons back in the 2000s and it has since risen in popularity in the US. While it remains a long way behind…

Willoughby

English

"farm near the willows"

Willoughby is an energetic last-name-first route to the popular short form Will, livelier than any of the two-syllable options. It could be picked up by parents attracted to the Willow sound for…