Character Names- Male {Supernatural/Fantasy Edition}

Cello

Word name

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

Cyriacus

Greek

"of the lord"

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

Viridian

English

"blue green color"

Unusual and beautiful blue green color and name possibility, a la Cerulean.

Lysandros

Greek

"liberator"

This grand name combines "lysis" (freedom) and "andros" (man). Lysander is a related, and more recognizable, variation.

Fairlay

Fairlay is an uncommon masculine name with likely Scottish or English origins. It appears to be a compound name combining 'fair' (beautiful, light, or just) with 'lay' (meadow or song), suggesting…

Jupiter

Latin

"godfather"

Jupiter's partner Juno has entered the mainstream, so it's possible that her divine mate could follow. But not necessarily for boys — Jupiter is currently mostly female in the US, thanks to its…

Aragon

Spanish place name

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.

Cathal

Irish

"battle rule"

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…

Silvius

Latin

"wood, forest"

With the rise of ancient Roman names, the now-obscure Silvius may be rediscovered. Sleek and silvery, Silvius was the name of several legendary kings and an early saint. It survives in the…

Zephyrus

Zephyrus comes from ancient Greek mythology, where Zephyrus was the god of the west wind, considered the gentlest of the wind deities. The name literally means 'west wind' or 'western one' in Greek.…

Drystan

Welsh

"sad, tumult"

The Welsh form of Tristan, and the name of a counselor to King Arthur.

Vilgot

Swedish

"God's will"

Vilgot may seem like an ancient Germanic name, but it's only been around since the end of the 19th century. It's most famous bearer is the late Vilgot Sjöman, a famed Swedish film director and…

Halcyon

Greek

"kingfisher bird"

Heaven, Peace, Serenity: parents seem especially attracted to word names that signal paradise, but Halcyon sounds quite feminine, and might conjure up the sleeping pill Halcion.

Siddharth

Sanskrit

"one who has accomplished a goal"

Siddhartha Gautama was one of the real names of Buddha, making this an impressive and weighty name among the Buddhist community. Among Hindis, Siddharth is strongly associated with the Brahmin caste.…

Nemo

Greek

"nobody"

One of the best known early Nemos was the captain in Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea , while the more familiar modern one is the animated little orange fish in the Disney movie. Unusual name…

Aric

Norse variation of Eric

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

Cadoc

Welsh

"battle"

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…

Banyan

Indian

"the God tree"

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

Praxis

Greek

"practical"

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

Farren

Farren is a masculine name with Celtic and Irish origins, though it's used for both genders in some regions. Derived from the Irish surname Ó Fearáin, it means 'adventurous,' 'wanderer,' or sometimes…