Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Runar

Norwegian and Icelandic

"warrior of lore"

Despite its ancient sound and meaning, this is a relatively modern coinage from two ancient Norse elements. A strong and striking choice.

Rupheo

literary name from Chaucer

In Virgil's Aenid, Ripheus is "the most just" of all the Trojans. He dies defending Troy. Dante and Boccaccio also reference the hero. Chaucer calls him Rupheo, a possibility with a spirited sound.…

Rurik

Russian variation of Roderick, German

"famous ruler"

Russian form of Roderick given to a small number of American boys each year.

Ruslan

Slavic from Turkic

"lion"

A fairly common name in many Slavic countries, especially Russia – perhaps in part because it sounds close to the name of the country, although the two words are unrelated etymologically. The name…

Ruvim

Russian and Ukrainian form of Reuben, Hebrew

"behold, a son"

The Russian and Ukrainian form of the Biblical Reuben has a slightly sharper sound than its international counterparts, though it keeps that appealing ROO beginning. Also transcribed as Rufim, it is…

Rygar

Rygar is an uncommon masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the 1980s video game character of the same name, a warrior hero in the classic arcade game by Tecmo. Unlike many…

Ryk

Ryk is a compact masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots. It functions as a shortened form of names containing the element 'ric' or 'ryk,' meaning 'ruler,' 'power,' or 'kingdom.' This…

Rysio

Rysio is a masculine Polish diminutive name derived from names like Ryszard (the Polish equivalent of Richard). This affectionate nickname carries a warm, friendly connotation in Polish culture. The…

Ryu

Japanese

"dragon"

This attractive mini-name combines multiple trends: the R initial, vowel-ending boy names, and a fantastical meaning.

Ryun

Ryun is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Ryan (Irish for "little king"), a Korean name meaning "dragon," or a Japanese name with various meanings depending…

Saad

Aramaic

"help, support"

A traditional name in the Arabic world.

Saar

Hebrew

"storm"

With its appealing double-a configuration, this is the name of an Israeli kibbutz on the Galilee beach. For girls, Saar is a popular modern name in the Netherlands, a shortened form of Sarah.

Sabean

Sabean is a rare masculine name with ancient historical connections. It derives from 'Saba' or 'Sheba,' referring to the ancient kingdom of Saba (located in present-day Yemen). The Sabeans were a…

Sabellius

Latin

"Sabine"

At one time, the name Sabellius was given to someone with Sabine origins — i.e., from the Apennine Mountain region of ancient Italy.

Sabian

Variation of Sabin, Latin

"from the Sabines"

Sabian is a relative of Sabin and Sabina, both referring to the Sabines, an ancient Italian people. Sabin is also a Quranic name of one of the "People of the Book". About a dozen baby boys were named…

Sabien

Romanian, Bulgarian, Basque, from Latin

"from the Sabines"

Sabien is a masculine name with diverse cultural connections, possibly relating to the ancient Sabine people of Italy or deriving from Latin 'sapiens' meaning 'wise.' The name may also be a variation…

Sabinien

Sabinien is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from 'Sabinus,' which referred to a member of the ancient Sabine people who lived in the central Apennine Mountains of ancient Italy. The name…

Sabio

Sabio is a masculine name with Spanish origins, derived directly from the Spanish word meaning 'wise' or 'sage.' This straightforward connection to wisdom gives the name a thoughtful, intellectual…

Sabir

Arabic

"patient"

An Arabic name with Quranic connections -- it represents one of the essential qualities -- that would have no trouble assimilating. Sabira or Sabirah is a form used for girls, and Sabri can be used…

Sacheverell

English

"roebuck leap"

Over the top for even the most ardent Anglophile. Sacheverell Sitwell was a member of the prominentliterary Sitwell family.