Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Penrod

German

"famous commander"

This name of a famous Booth Tarkington novel is alien in today's world.

Pequin

Pequin is an unusual masculine name likely derived from the pequin pepper (also spelled piquin), a small but intensely hot chili native to Mexico. As a given name, it remains exceptionally rare with…

Perben

Perben is an uncommon masculine name with possible Scandinavian or Dutch origins. It may be a variation of names like Perben, Pärben, or derived from elements meaning 'per' (Peter) and 'ben' (son…

Perceval

Perceval is a masculine name with ancient Arthurian roots, originating from Welsh mythology and medieval romance literature. It comes from Old French "Perceval" or Welsh "Peredur," though its exact…

Percival

French

"one who pierces the valley"

There are several Percivals scattered through the Harry Potter series, which might help transform the old-fangled, fussy image it has accrued. Actually, the original Percival was the one perfectly…

Peredur

Welsh

"hard spears"

This was the name of several figures from Welsh mythology, and was also used by 12th-century chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth in his Arthurian tales, borne by a hopeful knight. The character of…

Peregryn

Peregryn is a distinctive masculine name with roots in Latin. It derives from the word 'peregrinus,' meaning 'traveler,' 'pilgrim,' or 'foreigner.' This name carries connotations of adventure,…

Perequin

Perequin is an uncommon masculine name that may have origins in medieval Spanish or French naming traditions. It possibly developed as a diminutive or variant form of names like Pere (the Catalan…

Perhonen

Finnish

"butterfly"

This is one of the few butterfly names that is distinctly masculine, found as a surname in Finland.

Pericles

Greek

"far-famed"

Ancient Athenian statesman whose name was once used in the US mostly for enslaved people, following a trend for names of ancient figures.

Perico

Spanish

"stone"

Cooler and rarer than Pedro, but also has a slightly industrial sound.

Perion

Perion is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from ancient Greek, potentially related to names like Periander, meaning 'very manly.' Alternatively, it could be a variation…

Perses

Greek

"destroyer"

In Greek mythology, Perses was a Titan and the father of Hecate, goddess of magic and the Underworld. His name derives from Ancient Greek pertho ("to destroy").

Perseus

Greek

"to destroy"

Perseus is an up-and-coming name with a plenty going for it, so it's no wonder it's almost tripled in usage since the 2010s. Given to nearly 170 boys in the US in a recent year, Perseus ticks the…

Perth

Scottish

"thornbush thicket"

There's a Perth in Scotland and a bigger one in Australia; this name could make a statement similar to Heath.

Pessach

Pessach is a masculine name of Hebrew origin directly referring to the Jewish holiday of Passover (פֶּסַח in Hebrew). The name derives from the word meaning 'to pass over,' commemorating the biblical…

Petar

Petar is the South Slavic variant of Peter, a masculine name derived from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Particularly common in Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and other…

Peteris

Peteris is the Latvian variation of the name Peter, which derives from the Greek word 'petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Common in Latvia and other Baltic countries, Peteris carries the strong,…

Petrik

Petrik is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Slovak, Czech, and other Eastern European cultures. It functions as a diminutive form of Peter, which derives from the Greek 'Petros'…

Petronio

Italian surname related to Peter

"rock, stone"

The first name Peter has many relatives across the world, and this is an Italian surname form.