Fantasy Character Names

Character names suited for people in a fantasy book, movie, video game, or other setting.
  1. Naemaris
    • Adrastea
      • Origin:

        Ancient Greek
      • Meaning:

        "inescapable"
      • Description:

        In Greek mythology, Adrastea (or Adrasteia) was a nymph who helped raise the infant Zeus. It was also sometimes used as an alternate name for several other goddesses, and is the name of one of the moons of Jupiter.
    • Aerith
      • Origin:

        Modern invented name
      • Description:

        Aerith Gainsborough is a lead character in the video game Final Fantasy. The name was invented by the developers as a translation for the character's original Japanese name Earisu.
    • Aeronwy
      • Aimon
        • Alastriona
          • Origin:

            Irish: feminine form of Alasdar
          • Description:

            Spelled Alastríona in its native language, this Irish cousin of Alexandra is little-known but fairly intuitive.
        • Alienor
          • Origin:

            French, meaning unknown
          • Description:

            Also seen as Alyenor and Eleonore, this is an old French name dating back to the Arthurian romances and still heard today.
        • Allaire
          • Origin:

            French surname, possibly meaning "cheerful"
          • Meaning:

            "cheerful"
          • Description:

            Allaire, a last name in France. could make a first, with its light and airy feel.
        • Alondra
          • Origin:

            Pet form of Alejandra or Spanish
          • Meaning:

            "lark"
          • Description:

            A Spanish TV show made this one popular, along with single-named Mexican singer, Alondra.
        • Alwyn
          • Origin:

            Welsh river name
          • Description:

            This Welsh river name has possibilities as a place name and nature name that is rare and uncommon.
        • Amandine
          • Origin:

            French, diminutive of Amanda
          • Meaning:

            "much-loved"
          • Description:

            This fragrant, almond-scented name has hardly been heard in this country, which is a pity--we've loved it since John Malkovich used it for his now grown daughter.
        • Amarantha
          • Origin:

            Flower name; Greek
          • Meaning:

            "unfading"
          • Description:

            Amarantha is a rare botanical name whose mythical equivalent was believed to be immortal. The Italian and Spanish form is the somewhat-more-acccessible Amaranta.
        • Aneira
          • Origin:

            Welsh
          • Meaning:

            "much snow"
          • Description:

            This airy Welsh name, which has only been in use since the early 20th century, is formed of the intensifying prefix an- plus eira ("snow"), making it a wintry nature name.
        • Aneirin
          • Origin:

            Welsh
          • Meaning:

            "very golden or noble"
          • Description:

            Aneirin is the original form of the more common Aneurin (which was a mistaken spelling used after the 17th Century). Aneirin was one of the first great Welsh poets who flourished in the 6th Century. He was said to be the Prince of Bards.
        • Anwen
          • Origin:

            Welsh
          • Meaning:

            "very fair, beautiful"
          • Description:

            Anwen is one of the simplest and best of the classic Welsh girls' names, more unusual than Bronwen but with the same serene feel.
        • Anwyn
          • Aodh
            • Origin:

              Gaelic
            • Meaning:

              "fire"
            • Description:

              Aodh, the name of the Celtic sun god meaning "fire", was common in early Scotland. It's also the origin of the wildly popular Irish name Aidan (originally Aodhán). Its pronunciation varies depending on region: AY or EE are Irish pronunciations, and in Scotland it's closer to UH, and has been Anglicized as Hugh.
          • Ardelle
            • Ardith
              • Origin:

                Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "flowering field"
              • Description:

                Ethereal combination of Arden and Edith, with a sweet naturey meaning.
            • Areli
              • Origin:

                Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "the voice of God"
              • Description:

                Most common among the Jewish community and Spanish-speakers, Areli might be a great choice for parents looking for a name with Biblical roots that still sounds trendy and wears well across cultures.