Kushiel's Legacy - Male Names

Tabor

Hebrew; Hungarian

"a height; encampment"

In the Bible, Tabor is the name of the mountain that stood on the border between northern and southern Israel. This biblical place name is similar to the Hungarian name Tibor.

Millard

Latin

"caretaker of the mill"

If you're looking for a presidential first name, keep looking.

Jareth

Hybrid name

For that rare parent who's torn between Jared and Gareth.

Etienne

French variation of Stephen

"garland, crown"

It's the French Steve yet feels oh so much more debonair. Well-used and still a popular classic in French-speaking lands, but one of the many French names for boys unfamiliar to most English…

Donatien

Donatien is a masculine name of French origin derived from the Latin name Donatianus, which comes from 'donatus' meaning 'given' or 'gifted.' This sophisticated name carries aristocratic connotations…

Didier

French

"desired, beloved"

Didier is kind of a Desiree for boy--a lively, confident name that's widely used in France and has definite possibilities here. It's the name of an early French saint.

Gunter

Gunter is a Germanic masculine name derived from the elements 'gund' meaning 'war' and 'hari' meaning 'army' or 'warrior'. It has historical significance in Germanic mythology and medieval…

Evrard

Evrard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'eber' meaning 'boar' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This ancient name dates back to medieval Europe and was…

Harald

Harald is a masculine name of Norse origin meaning 'army ruler' or 'leader of warriors,' composed of the elements 'har' (army) and 'vald' (rule). This ancient Germanic name has been borne by numerous…

Knud

Knud is a traditional Scandinavian masculine name, particularly common in Denmark and Norway. It's a variant of Canute or Knut, derived from the Old Norse name Knútr, meaning "knot." The name carries…

Waldemar

German

"famous ruler"

The American child given this name of four kings of Denmark, not to mention one so similar to that of the Harry Potter archvillain Lord Voldemort, might have to pay a large emotional import tax.