Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Arvind

Arvind is a masculine name with Sanskrit origins, derived from the word 'aravinda' meaning 'lotus.' In Hindu tradition, the lotus flower holds deep spiritual significance as a symbol of purity,…

Asaf

Hebrew

"collector"

The modern Hebrew form of Asaph, which was the name of several characters in the Old Testament.

Asgeir

Asgeir is a masculine Norse name rooted in Old Norse elements 'áss' meaning 'god' and 'geirr' meaning 'spear'. This name has deep historical connections to Viking culture and Norse mythology, where…

Asger

Danish

"spear of God"

It looks unfamiliar at first, but we think this strong Danish name is worthy of further consideration. It has a great meaning and is unusual without being a mouthful or too challenging. To us it…

Ashbel

Hebrew

"flowing"

This Biblical name, which comes complete with cool nickname Ash, belonged to a son of Benjamin. Ashbel Smith was an American medical student befriended by James Fenimore Cooper when they were in…

Ashlar

English word name, a type of masonry

An unusual variation on the "ash" names, Ashlar is a great choice for those who know their architecture - Ashlar is a type of fine-cut masonry work.

Ashur

Assyrian

"who is happy"

In ancient myth, Ashur was the supreme deity of the Assyrian Empire, the ruler of the gods, the god of war, and the creator of all things.

Asmund

Manx, Scandinavian, Norse

"God is the protector; divine protection"

Ultimately derived from the Old Norse Ásmundr, Asmund is the Scandinavian and Manx form, predominantly used in Denmark, Sweden and Norway. In the case of Norway, however, it is much more popularly…

Asten

Asten is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from Old English elements, potentially related to names like Austin or Austen, or have Germanic roots connecting to eastern…

Astevan

Astevan is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Esteban, the Spanish form of Stephen. The name ultimately derives from the Greek 'Stephanos,' meaning 'crown' or 'garland,'…

Aston

English

"eastern settlement"

Has an upscale aura, perhaps due to the luxury James Bond Aston Martin car.

Astraios

Greek

Variant of Astraeus

Astrophel

Literary name

"star lover"

Invented by 16th-century English poet Sir Philip Sidney for the hero of his sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella , this name is derived from the Greek elements aster "star" and philos "lover".…

Athanasios

Greek

"immortal"

A bold choice outside its its native Greece where it would feel familiar. Athanasius is the spelling Americans are more familiar with — St. Athanasius of Alexandria is considered one of the founders…

Aubelin

French

"white, dawn"

A rare French name deriving from Latin albus "white", also related to the French word for "dawn", aube .

Auberon

English, French, German

"elf ruler, bright elf; noble bear"

Rarely heard in the US, Auberon has a gentle autumnal feel rare in a male name. A Shakespeare-adjacent choice, Auberon started out as as a pet form of Auberi, the French form of German Alberich.…

Audamar

Germanic

"famous wealth"

An audacious sounding ancient name belonging to an 8th-century Swiss saint, an abbot of Saint Gall.

Audric

French variation of Aldric, Germanic

"old, wise ruler"

A historic name seeing some modern use among French-speaking parents.

Audrick

Audrick is a masculine name that combines elements of traditional Germanic naming patterns. It likely blends the prefix "Aud-" (meaning "wealth" or "fortune" in Old Germanic languages) with the…

Aurel

Aurel is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Aurelius' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded'. Popular in Romania, France, and other European countries, it carries an elegant, classical feel.…