Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Braham

English

"flood plain"

Rarely heard name that could sub for Graham.

Brandeis

Place-name from Czech town of Brandy's

Possible hero name, via Louis Brandeis, an influential lawyer and the first Jewish justice of the U. S. Supreme Court.

Branok

Cornish

"crow"

Derived from Cornish brano , meaning "crow; raven".

Brant

German

"sword"

Brant, a no-nonsense one-syllable name, had some popularity in the early 1970s, but has been off the lists for a decade. Now, with similarly brisk names like Chase, Jace, Bryce, and Grant finding…

Brencis

Brencis is a Latvian male name derived from the German name Franz, which ultimately comes from the Latin 'Franciscus' meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man.' In Latvia, it gained recognition as a distinct…

Brevin

Modern invented name

If you're tired of Kevin and Devin, you might consider the newly coined Brevin.

Brishan

English Traveller, Romani

"born during a thunderstorm"

A name given by the Traveller community in England to a child born when it is raining.

Broder

Scandinavian

"brother"

One of the more unfamiliar Nordic choices, a perfect set-up for the nickname Brody.

Brom

Diminutive of Bromley, English

"broom meadow"

Attached to one of the heroes of Christopher Paolini's megapopular fantasy novel Eragon , this name sounds strong yet sensitive. Paolini's character is named after another bestselling fantasy author…

Bron

Polish diminutive of Bronislaw

Crisply appealing.

Brone

Irish

"sorrow"

An old saint's name that, even with the post-Aidan wave of Irish names, is a bit too close to crone.

Brynjar

Old Norse

"warrior armor"

An attractive Nordic name most common in Iceland. It was derived from the Old Norse elements bryn , meaning "armor," and her , "warrior" or "army." Brynjar Leifsson is a member of the band Of…

Brynmor

Welsh

"great hill"

Derived from the Welsh place name Brynmawr, this adventurous sounding name, feels at once as rugged as its meaning but with a hint of gentleness, thanks to the unisex Bryn . While this name wouldn't…

Byram

English variation of Byron

Why not stick with the original.

Caddock

Welsh

"battle"

Anglicized form of Cadoc, a Welsh saint's name.

Cadel

Cadel is a masculine name with Celtic and Welsh origins. Derived from the Welsh word 'cad' meaning 'battle,' it conveys strength and warrior-like qualities. Historically, it has connections to the…

Cadell

Welsh

"battle"

Cadell is a surname that is unlikely to win many supporters, except perhaps from parents looking for an alternative to Caden. But while Cadell is more distinctive, that L ending is weaker and less…

Cadmos

Cadmos is a masculine name from ancient Greek mythology, where Cadmus (the more common spelling) was the legendary founder of Thebes and bringer of the alphabet to Greece. The name possibly derives…

Cadmus

Greek

"one who excels"

Cadmus is the name of the serpent-slaying hero of Greek mythology who also founded the city of Thebes and is credited with inventing the alphabet. Its ancient feel might appeal to modern parents…

Cadoc

Welsh

"battle"

St Cadoc was an early Welsh churchman, who gave his name to several villages in Wales, and according to his Life knew King Arthur. Less popular than other C__C names like Cormac and Cedric, Cadoc…