Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Wye

Wye is an unusual masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the River Wye in England and Wales, following the tradition of geographical place names. Alternatively, it could…

Wykleff

Wykleff is a unique masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of Wycliff or Wycliffe. The name likely derives from the surname Wycliffe, which was notably carried by the 14th-century…

Wyne

Wyne is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. It could be a variant spelling of Wine, derived from Old English 'wine' meaning 'friend' or 'protector,' or related to Welsh 'gwyn'…

Wyre

Welsh

"winding river"

A geographical name of Celtic origin, which is borne by two British rivers: the Afon Wyre in Wales and the Wyre in Lancashire. A notable bearer is the Welsh journalist and BBC correspondent Wyre…

Wystan

English

"battle stone"

Dignified first name of poet W. H. Auden, less exposed than his currently stylish surname.

Xaime

Xaime is a masculine name that represents a Galician and Portuguese variation of James. Originating from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), which evolved through Latin Jacobus to the Spanish Jaime and…

Xaiver

Xaiver is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Xavier. The traditional name Xavier derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house,' and gained prominence…

Xalbador

Xalbador is a rare masculine name of Basque origin, traditional to the distinctive language and culture found in the region spanning northern Spain and southwestern France. The name is a variant of…

Xalvador

Xalvador is a distinctive masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Salvador, which means 'savior' in Spanish. The replacement of 'S' with 'X' gives the name an exotic and…

Xanthos

Greek

"golden-haired"

This alternate name for Apollo has a noble sound and can always be shortened to Xan.

Xanthus

Latin, from Greek, variation of Xanthos

"golden-haired"

Spelt Xanthos in Greek, this alternate name for Apollo has a noble sound (pronounced ZHAN-thus) and can always be shortened to Xan.

Xarles

Xarles is a masculine name that originates as a Basque variant of Charles, which derives from Germanic roots meaning 'free man' or 'warrior.' The distinctive 'X' spelling reflects the Basque…

Xaverio

Variation of Xavier, Basque

"new house"

Xaverio is a variation of international Xavier, combining the cool X- initial, with the on-trend -O ending. It is yet to catch on, however.

Xavian

Variation of Xavier

"new house"

A spin on the Basque name Xavier, Xavian was likely created with names like Damian, Adrian, and Julian in mind. Also spelled as Xavion, Zavion, and so on. A recent year saw 92 boys receive the name,…

Xaviell

Xaviell is a masculine name that represents a creative variation of Xavier. It combines the traditional Spanish name Xavier (derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning "new house") with…

Xavion

Xavion is a modern variant of the name Xavier, which derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning "new house." The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early…

Xenophon

Greek

"foreign voice"

This name of an ancient Greek historian sounds too long-ago and faraway to consider for a modern child.

Xenos

Greek

"hospitality, guest"

One of the more accessible X names, though Xeno or Zeno might sound more modern.

Xerxes

Persian

"hero among heroes"

The two X's may be a challenge for even the most intrepid baby namer. Xerxes was the name of two early kings of Persia and the Handel opera Serse or Xerxes is loosely based on Xerxes I.

Ximenes

Spanish variation of Simon

The J spelling -- both are pronounced as if they started with H -- is more common, but the X has more flair.