Character Names- Male {Supernatural/Fantasy Edition}

Some names are just suited for characters of a supernatural or fantasy background. This list is for those looking for names with a somewhat magical essence to them that is quintessential to the fantasy or supernatural genre- whether it be horror, romance, action all your go to names are right here and of course they could be used to give your baby a name that might encourage them to seek out the magic in every day life.
  1. Aaryan
    • Alden
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "old, wise friend"
      • Description:

        Hot young actor Alden Ehrenreich, the new Han Solo, gives this formerly-stodgy surname name an attractive new image, making it a fresh successor to Aiden or Holden. Before it got this fresh shine, Alden was among the classic Thanksgiving baby names.
    • Altair
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "falcon"
      • Description:

        The eleventh brightest star in the sky has a celestial feel, but also could be the name of a commercial airline.
    • Aragon
      • Origin:

        Spanish place name
      • Description:

        Equally strong, dramatic and romantic, this name of an old kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula and a modern Spanish community as well, would give a boy an instant pedigree.
    • Aric
      • Origin:

        Norse variation of Eric
      • Description:

        This poor lad will spend his life saying, "No, it's Aric, not Eric. Aaric, Arick, Arik Arric, Arrick.
    • Arrow
      • Origin:

        Word name
      • Description:

        Words are not always easy to translate into baby names, but the implications of being straight and swift lend this one great potential as a name. It also has the popular o-sound ending, which brings it further into the realm of possibility. Rising rock star Aja Volkman pulled a gender switch when she named her daughter Arrow Eve.
    • Ashwin
      • Origin:

        Sanskrit, Old English, "possessed of horses; ash friend"
      • Meaning:

        "possessed of horses; ash friend"
      • Description:

        A cultural crossover with multiple roots. Ashwin is an English surname from the Anglo-Saxon male name Æscwine, meaning "ash tree + friend". It's also a popular Hindi name: in Hindu mythology, the Ashvins or Ashwini are twin Hindu gods of the sunrise and sunset. Either way, it has a soft, strong sound and great nickname potential in Ash or Win
    • Banyan
      • Origin:

        Indian
      • Meaning:

        "the God tree"
      • Description:

        This evocative name of a dramatic tropical Indian fig tree is ready to move west.
    • Bowen
      • Origin:

        Welsh, Chinese
      • Meaning:

        "son of Owen; wave of writing, wave of literature"
      • Description:

        Bowen is a Celtic surname representing two separate Celtic strains, one Welsh and one Irish, and entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2011.
    • Cadoc
      • Origin:

        Welsh
      • Meaning:

        "battle"
      • Description:

        St Cadoc was an early Welsh churchman, who gave his name to several villages in Wales, and according to his Life knew King Arthur. Less popular than other C__C names like Cormac and Cedric, Cadoc would be an almost unique, but easy-to-pronouce choice.
    • Cassian
      • Origin:

        Latin, variation of Cassius
      • Meaning:

        "hollow"
      • Description:

        Rugged but gentle at the same time, Cassian is a saintly and stylish choice that was derived from the name Cassius. Before 2017, it was an obscure choice, given to a tiny handful of boys each year. As of 2023, however, it's become one of the top ten fastest-rising names in the US, more than doubling in usage since 2022 and edging closer towards the Top 500.
    • Castiel
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "my cover is God"
      • Description:

        Castiel, which vaulted into the Top 1000 on the wings of the angel hero of the television show Supernatural, is the name of the Angel of the day Thursday. It may also derive some appeal from the newly-fashionable "Cas" syllable, as in Cassian and Cassius.
    • Cathal
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "battle rule"
      • Description:

        The name of an ancient Irish saint is in the contemporary Irish Top 50. While it's one of the rare Irish names for boys that hasn't immigrated to the U.S., it may follow brothers Aidan and Declan to our shores. The t is not pronounced.
    • Cello
      • Origin:

        Word name
      • Description:

        If Viola is a credible girl's name, why not the mellow Cello for a boy.
    • Cyriacus
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "of the lord"
      • Description:

        A name rarely heard these days, it was the moniker of several early saints.
    • Dalton
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "the settlement in the valley"
      • Description:

        Dalton is a name with multi-faceted appeal. Many are attracted to the name's resemblance to other two-syllable n-ending favorites: Colton, Holden, and cousins. Others see it as a trendy Western name, recalling the legendary Dalton Brothers gang. It also has something of an upscale, preppy feel connected to the exclusive New York private school.
    • Deonta
      • Desmond
        • Origin:

          Irish
        • Meaning:

          "one from south Munster"
        • Description:

          Desmond is a sophisticated and debonair name, with noble ties to 1984 Nobel Peace Prize-winning Bishop Desmond Tutu, and with some great nicknames: Des/Dez, Desi/Dezi.
      • Drystan
        • Origin:

          Welsh
        • Meaning:

          "sad, tumult"
        • Description:

          The Welsh form of Tristan, and the name of a counselor to King Arthur.
      • Ethan
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "strong, firm"
        • Description:

          Ethan is a name that succeeds in being at once classic and fashionable, serious and cheery, strong and sensitive. Given a big boost via the name of the Tom Cruise character in the Mission Impossible film series, Ethan has fallen from its peak at Number 2 in 2009 and 2010, but is still popular in the US along with several other countries.