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Names for my characters

SquishyWitch
By SquishyWitch
Updated Thu May 18 2023
Names I plan on using for stories I write or for video game MCs.
  1. Apollo

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "destroyer; strength; father's light"

    • Description:

      With mythological names rising, the handsome son of Zeus and god of medicine, music, and poetry among many other things might offer an interesting, and melodic option. Similar in style to Atlas and Atticus and similar in sound to Arlo, Paolo, Paul, and Ollie, Apollo entered the US Top 1000 back in 2012, and was propelled upwards after it was chosen by Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale in 2014.
  2. Arlie

    • Description:

      Arlie is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Arlo, which means 'hill' or 'fortified hill'. While traditionally used for boys, Arlie has evolved into a unisex name with increasing popularity for girls. Its charming, friendly sound gives it a folksy, approachable quality reminiscent of rural America. In the United States, Arlie enjoyed modest popularity in the early 20th century before declining, but has seen a slight resurgence as parents seek vintage yet uncommon names. The name carries a sweet, unpretentious quality with its soft sounds and friendly ending, making it appealing for parents looking for something simultaneously traditional and distinctive.
  3. Ayden

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aidan, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little and fiery"

    • Description:

      Ayden in all its variations is becoming more unisex. Still, there were only 47 girl Aydens born last year vs. 3600+ baby boys with the Ayden spelling alone.
  4. Airelle
    • Bradden

      • Description:

        Bradden is a masculine name with Germanic and English roots. It appears to be an expanded form of Brad (itself a short form of Bradley or Bradford), with the -en suffix adding a contemporary touch. The original elements in names like Bradford mean 'broad clearing' or 'wide ford.' Bradden maintains the strong, masculine qualities of Brad while offering a more complete, distinctive sound. It remains relatively uncommon, making it appealing to parents seeking a familiar-sounding yet distinctive choice for boys. The name conveys a sense of strength and reliability while avoiding overuse. Bradden's appeal has grown modestly since the 1990s as parents increasingly seek variations on traditional names.

    • Erin

      • Origin:

        Irish

      • Meaning:

        "from the island to the west"

      • Description:

        First-wave Irish name and place name—the poetic name for Ireland—now supplanted by newer alternatives such as Maeve and Delaney.
    • Freysi
      • Garrett

        • Origin:

          Irish variation of Gerard

        • Meaning:

          "spear strength"

        • Description:

          Garrett, also spelled with one 't', is an Irish-inflected name that was in the Top 100 in the nineties, but has now slipped in popularity.
      • Lyall
        • Maerwen
          • Roisin

            • Origin:

              Irish

            • Meaning:

              "little rose"

            • Description:

              No, the pronunciation--ro-SHEEN--isn't immediately obvious to the non-Gaelic viewer, but the sound of this shiny Irish version of Rose is pretty enough to make it worth considering. Very popular in its native Ireland, it's one of many Irish girl names finding a wider audience. Earlier generations Anglicized at as Rosaleen, but we stay stick to the original.
          • Tristan

            • Origin:

              Celtic

            • Meaning:

              "noise or sorrowful"

            • Description:

              Tristan -- known through medieval legend and Wagnerian opera -- has a slightly wistful, touching air. This, combined with the name's popular "an" ending, makes Tristan very appealing to parents seeking a more original alternative to Christian.
          • Wren

            • Origin:

              English

            • Meaning:

              "small bird"

            • Description:

              Wren, a lilting songbird name, could be the next Robin. Wren entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2012 and is among the new wave of popular English names for girls.