Names for my characters
By SquishyWitch
Updated Thu May 18 2023
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Names I plan on using for stories I write or for video game MCs.
- Tristan
Origin:
CelticMeaning:
"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:
EnglishMeaning:
"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.
- Apollo
Origin:
Greek mythology nameMeaning:
"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.
- Erin
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"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.
- Garrett
Origin:
Irish variation of GerardMeaning:
"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.
- Roisin
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"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.
- Arlie
Origin:
Spelling variation of Arley, EnglishMeaning:
"from the rabbit meadow"Description:
Arlie or Arley might be diminutives of Arlo, which means 'hill' or 'fortified hill'. The Arley spelling is used twice as often for boys in the US -- about 70 baby boys got the name last year, versus 35 girls -- while Arlie is the more popular spelling for baby girls, used for about 60 girls last year versus 15 boys.
- 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.
- Ayden
Origin:
Variation of Aidan, IrishMeaning:
"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.
- Maerwen
- Airelle
- Freysi
- Lyall
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