Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Myrkjartan

Norse

"sea warrior"

An Old Norse name derived from the Irish Muircheartach "sea warrior". Kjartan is a modern variant.

Myron

Greek

"fragrant, an aromatic shrub, myrrh"

One of many M names -- including Murray, Melvin, Morton, Milton, and Marvin -- given to first-generation Jewish boys to replace the old-fashioned Moses. Now we'd pick Moses over any of them. Myron…

Nabil

Arabic

"highborn"

Pleasant and accessible and not as widely-used as some other African names .

Nadir

Arabic

"precious, scarce"

A relatively popular Arabic name that featured in the French Top 500 for much of the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st. It is also used as a given name in Turkey, Iran and Israel, as…

Naem

Naem is a masculine name with Arabic and Middle Eastern origins, related to the more common spelling Na'im (نعيم). The name carries the beautiful meaning of 'comfort,' 'tranquility,' or 'bliss' in…

Naethan

Naethan is a modern variant of Nathan, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'gift' or 'he has given.' This creative spelling adds a distinctive touch to the traditional name while maintaining its…

Nahir

Hebrew

"clear, bright"

Positive meaning -- and a choice of spelling variations.

Nahum

Hebrew

"comfort"

An underused Biblical name borne by a New Testament prophet, Nahum feels like a good option for parents looking for a rare but traditional name that fits in with current trends. Derived from the…

Naim

Scottish; Arabic

"river with alder trees; happy"

Naim, also sometimes spelled Naime, is a pleasant choice that may have some confusing pronunciation issues in English-speaking countries (where may will say this name as "name"). But don't let that…

Nairn

Scottish

"river with alder trees"

Scottish nature name that could prove a tongue- twister for the younger set.

Nakos

Native American, Arapaho

"sage, wise"

Interesting Native-American choice that could be taken for Greek.

Namir

Hebrew, Arabic

"leopard"

A worldly choice that translates well, Namir is an animal-related choice in Hebrew and Arabic.

Nandor

Hungarian, Scandinavian

"bold voyager"

Interesting and energetic international form of Ferdinand.

Naor

Hebrew

"cultured and enlightened"

Certainly qualities desired for our sons.

Narain

Hindi

"protector"

Another name for the Hindu god-Vishnu.

Narayan

Narayan is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin with deep spiritual significance in Hinduism, where it is one of the names of Lord Vishnu, the preserver in the Hindu trinity. The name combines 'nara'…

Narses

Narses is a masculine name with ancient Byzantine and Persian origins. Most famously borne by a 6th-century Byzantine general and eunuch who served under Emperor Justinian I, the name has significant…

Narve

Dutch

"healthy, strong"

Harv and Marv are out, and this difficult Dutch choice doesn't fare any better.

Nasim

Arabic

"breeze, fresh air"

A traditional Arabic choice, used on girls and boys, with a bright, fresh, and nature connected meaning. Naseem is an alternative Arabic and Urdu form, while Nesim is used in Turkey. Though unisex,…

Nasmith

English

"nail maker"

This is an occupational surname for one who made nails and has been used by one Berry to honor a Canadian World War I hero, Col. George Nasmith. Other related names with the same meaning nclude…