Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Amyntor

Greek

"defender"

An obscure mythological name which belongs to several minor figures in Greek legend. The father and son of Hephaestion, a close companion of Alexander the Great, also bore the name.

Anan

Hebrew, Akan

"cloud; fourth-born child"

Little-known name from the Old Testament.

Ananias

Hebrew

"God has given"

Ananias is a New Testament name of three different figures. The two good ones were a high priest and a disciple of Paul. The not good Ananias was the husband of Sapphira who conspired to deceive the…

Anastasios

Greek

"resurrection"

A Greek name more familiar in English speaking countries in its feminine form, Anastasia, this masculine version bears further consideration. The traditional nickname is Sakis, as used by notable…

Anatol

Anatol is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the name Anatolius, which means "sunrise" or "from the east." It is particularly popular in Eastern European countries, especially Russia,…

Andon

Andon is a masculine name with Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Greek origins. It derives from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "man" or "warrior." In Bulgarian traditions, it's associated with Saint…

Andonios

Andonios is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing a traditional variation of Antonios (the Greek form of Anthony). The name derives from the Roman family name Antonius, which may have meant…

Andreas

Original New Testament Greek variation of Andrew

"strong and manly"

Andreas is a beautiful name, with the patina of an Old Master painting, one that could make a dashing namesake for an Uncle Andrew. In Europe, Andreas is currently in the Top 20 in Norway and is also…

Andrei

Russian form of Andrew

"manly"

Russian, Belarusian, Romanian and Bulgarian form of Andrew

Andrius

Andrius is the Lithuanian variant of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." This masculine name carries strong historical and cultural significance throughout…

Androcles

Greek

"glorious man"

Mythological name with a fabulous meaning. Sure it's weighty, but so is Aphrodite; Andy is an easy nickname choice to make this name more wearable in the classroom.

Androgeus

Greek

"man of the earth"

Androgeus was a Cretan prince—the son of King Minos. He is known for being murdered in Athens, although the way in which he died is contested.

Andrus

Estonian

"strong and manly"

Estonian variation of Andrew.

Aneirin

Welsh

"very golden or noble"

Aneirin is the original form of the more common Aneurin (which was a mistaken spelling used after the 17th Century). Aneirin was one of the first great Welsh poets who flourished in the 6th Century.…

Angaros

Persian, courier

Angaros is a rarely used unisex name related to Angel.

Aniketos

Aniketos is a masculine name of Greek origin meaning 'unconquered' or 'invincible.' This powerful ancient name derives from the Greek elements 'a' (not) and 'niketos' (conquerable), literally…

Ansel

German

"with divine protection"

Ansel, primarily associated with the great western photographer Ansel Adams, famed for his magnificent photographs of the Yosemite Valley, could make a creative artist-hero choice. For Adams it was a…

Anselm

German

"with divine protection"

A somewhat solemn appellation, Anselm is a saint's name, connected to the twelfth century archbishop of Canterbury, and in modern times tied to the German neo-expressionist painter Anselm Kiefer.

Anselme

Anselme is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from 'ans' meaning 'god' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection,' thus signifying 'divine helmet' or 'protected by God.' It's the French…

Anselmo

Italian from German

"with divine protection"

Lighter Latin version of Anselm.