Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Ossian

Old Irish

"little deer"

Ossian, or Osian, from the Old Irish name Oisin, was the son of Finn in Irish legend that was transformed into a Scottish hero in the Ossianic poems of James Macpherson in the eighteenth…

Ostadar

Basque

"rainbow"

Ostadar is one of the few names relating to rainbows that is definitively masculine in its original language. Beyond its lovely meaning, Ostadar has a fabulous ring to it and is ripe for greater use…

Otello

Otello is a masculine Italian name best known as the Italian form of Shakespeare's character Othello. The name gained prominence through Giuseppe Verdi's opera 'Otello,' based on Shakespeare's…

Othmar

Othmar is a masculine name of Germanic origin with ancient roots. Derived from the Old High German elements 'ōt' meaning 'wealth, fortune, possession' and 'mari' meaning 'famous,' the name…

Otik

Otik is a masculine name with Slavic origins, likely functioning as a diminutive form of names like Otakar, Otto, or Ottokar. This short, distinctive name carries a friendly, approachable quality…

Ottaviano

Italian

"eighth"

A more elaborate spin on the handsome Italian name Ottavio, from Latin Octavius.

Ottavio

Italian, “eighth”

Spirited Italian form of Octavius

Ottomar

Ottomar is a rare masculine name with Germanic origins. It combines the elements 'ot' or 'otto' meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity' and 'mar' meaning 'famous' or 'renowned,' creating the meaning 'famous…

Ottone

Ottone is a masculine name with Italian origins, serving as the Italian form of Otto or Otho. It derives from Germanic roots, meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' Historically significant, Ottone was…

Oved

Oved is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'worshipper' or 'servant.' It appears in the Bible as the name of the son of Boaz and Ruth, who became the grandfather of King David. The name…

Ovid

Latin, meaning unknown

Ovid is the English form of the Roman family name Ovidius, which possibly comes from the word for sheep. It is the usual English name for the first-century poet Publius Ovidius Naso.

Owain

Welsh variation of Eugene or Celtic "well-born; born of sheep"

"well-born; born of sheep"

Owain is much more unusual than its brother name Owen, and feels a little more rugged, a little more adventurous and ancient. Possibly an Old Welsh form of the Latin Eugenius, or, deriving from other…

Owyn

Owyn is a masculine name with Welsh and Celtic roots, serving as a variant spelling of Owen. The traditional name derives from 'Eugene' or the Welsh 'Owain,' meaning 'well-born,' 'young warrior,' or…

Ozymandias

Greek variant of Ramses, Egyptian

"begotten by Ra, the Sun God"

Percy Bysshe Shelley got the name for one of his most famous poems -- a sonnet about the insignificance of man's labors in the vastness of time -- from the Greek name for Ancient Egyptian pharaoh…

Paciano

Spanish from Latin

"peaceful"

Paciano is an appealing twist on all the newly fashionable names that suggest peace.

Pacorro

Pacorro is a distinctive masculine name with Spanish and Latin American origins. It may be a variation of Paco, which itself is a familiar form of Francisco (Francis). The suffix '-orro' adds an…

Paddrick

Paddrick is an uncommon masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Patrick. The original name derives from Latin 'Patricius,' meaning 'nobleman' or 'of the patrician class,' and has strong…

Paden

English

"path hill"

This could be a new variation on the megapopular Braden-Caden-Haden bunch, or a nonmilitaristic form of Patton.

Padraic

Padraic is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, serving as a traditional Irish variant of Patrick. Derived from the Latin 'Patricius' meaning 'nobleman,' it honors Ireland's patron saint, Saint…

Padraig

Irish

"patrician, noble"

Parents of Irish heritage are increasingly looking for more authentic Gaelic names, and this is a native spin on Patrick. Pronunciation will be confusing for many Americans, though: It's POR-rick.…