Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Vallis

French

"from Wales"

Intriguing way to signal Welsh ancestry; more unusual than Wallace.

Valo

Finnish; Malagasy

"light"

Really offbeat, upbeat multi-cultural name with light sound and meaning. Valo might make a more unique spin on Milo.

Valter

German and Scandinavian variation of Walter

Vill always sound as if you're pronouncing Walter with an affected accent.

Valther

Valther is a masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots, a variant spelling of the more common Walter or Walther. Derived from the Old German elements 'wald' (rule, power) and 'hari' (army),…

Valtin

German form of Valentin

German contracted form of Valentin.

Valtr

Valtr is a strong, masculine name with Germanic and Slavic roots. It's likely a variant of Walter, which derives from the Old German elements 'wald' (rule) and 'heri' (army), thus meaning 'ruler of…

Vance

English and Irish

"someone who lives near marshland"

Short and sharp with a nature related meaning, Vance was trending upwards in recent years thanks to the musicians Foy Vance and Vance Joy. 2024 saw it take a downwards dip however, likely due to its…

Vander

English, Dutch, Scottish, Greek

"of the; bow warrior; strong man"

Vander is likely a compound of the Dutch elements "Van Der" which prefix a variety of surnames. Meaning "of the" or "from the", they were traditionally used to denote where a family was from. Van der…

Vane

English

"banner"

He'll have to prove his humility.

Vanentin

Vanentin is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Valentine or Valentin. The original name derives from Latin "valens" meaning "strong" or "healthy," and was popularized through Saint…

Vardaan

Vardaan is a male name of Indian origin, particularly popular in Hindu communities. The name carries the beautiful meaning of "blessing" or "boon" in Sanskrit, making it an auspicious choice for…

Varden

Varden is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic and Old English roots. The name likely derives from occupational surnames related to guarding or wardenship, ultimately from words meaning "to watch…

Vardon

French

"green knoll"

Pleasant-sounding French surname.

Varfolomei

Varfolomei is the Russian form of the Hebrew name Bartholomew, which means 'son of Talmai' or 'son of the furrows.' This name has deep historical roots in Eastern Orthodox traditions, where Saint…

Vargas

Vargas is primarily a Spanish and Portuguese surname that has occasionally been used as a masculine given name. Originating from the Iberian Peninsula, its etymological roots may connect to 'varga,'…

Varian

Variation of Varius, Roman, Latin

"versatile"

Ultimately derived from the Roman family name, Varius, this name is versatile as its meaning suggests. Both ancient and modern in feel, rugged yet regal, it may appeal to those who like Adrian,…

Varnan

Varnan is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Sanskrit roots or as a variation of names like Vernon, which comes from the Latin 'vernus' meaning 'spring-like' or 'youthful.'…

Varo

Spanish

An energetic Spanish surname with serious first name potential, thanks to its trendy initial V and -o ending. A famous bearer is Spanish surrealist artist Remedios Varo (1908-1963).

Varro

Latin cognomen

The name of minor characters in Shakespeare's two of Roman plays – Julius Caesar and Timon of Athens – and a noble Spanish surname. Though probably etymologically unrelated to the Latin word for…

Varron

Varron is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the ancient Roman family name Varro, notably borne by Marcus Terentius Varro, a respected Roman scholar and writer.…