Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Constantin

Latin

"steadfast"

More likely to be spelled Constantine, this was the name of the first Christian emperor of the Roman empire, as well as three Scottish kings. Previously thought of as too bulky and unwieldy a name…

Corban

Spelling variation of Corbin

This spelling just barely made it into the Top 1000 for 2013, but nonetheless was an on-the-rise name for the year.

Corben

Corben is a masculine name with English origins, typically considered a variant spelling of Corbin. The name derives from the Old French word "corbeau" meaning "raven" or "crow," symbolizing…

Corbinian

Latin

"crow/raven"

A subtle nature name which would nevertheless make for a bold choice, saint’s name Corbinian derives from Latin corvus ("crow; raven"). It’s a traditional yet rare choice in parts of southern…

Corcoran

Irish

"ruddy-faced"

Corky was a sitcom moniker of the fifties, Corcoran a better fit for these times.

Cordaro

Cordaro is a masculine name with possible Italian origins, though it remains uncommon even in Italy. It may derive from Italian surnames or place names, potentially related to 'cordaro' meaning 'rope…

Cordas

Cordas is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It possibly derives from Latin 'chorda' meaning 'string' or 'cord,' which could suggest musical connections or symbolic ties that bind.…

Cordell

English occupational name

"maker or seller of rope or cord"

This is a name that deserves more attention. Cordell is an occupational name that, through its similarity in sound to Cornell, Denzel, Dashiell, Boswell and Maxwell, feels both on-trend and upmarket.

Cordero

Spanish

"lamb"

Sounds more like a car than a baby name. Some sources related it to the English surname Carter, which would be more stylish these days.

Cordovan

Spanish

"native of Cordoba; Cordovan leather"

This strong sounding choice is associated with a type of tanned leather that takes its name from the city of Cordoba in Spain, the region in which it was originally made. Cordoba itself is sometimes…

Corentin

French, Breton

"tempest, hurricane"

Corentin is an intriguing saint's name fashionable in France but virtually unknown here-- which you may consider a big plus. St. Corentin possessed a magical fish that regenerated itself each night,…

Corien

Corien is a masculine name that appears to have Dutch origins. It may be a variant or diminutive form of Cornelis, the Dutch form of Cornelius, which comes from Latin and means 'horn' or…

Coriolan

French from Latin, place-name

Coriolan is a name sometimes used in modern France, derived from the ancient Roman Coriolanus, taken from a now-vanished city. Gaius Marcius Coriolanus was a Roman general whose life was the basis…

Coriolanus

Ancient Roman, meaning unknown

Coriolanus comes from Corioli, the name of a Volscian city. The Shakespearean play Coriolanus is based on the life of Ancient Roman general Caius Marcius Coriolanus.

Cormac

Irish

"charioteer"

Both offbeat and upbeat, this evocative traditional Irish name that runs through Celtic mythology is known here via award-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy (born Charles). The author's adopted name is…

Cormag

Cormag is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic and Celtic origin, a variant of Cormac. The traditional Cormac derives from the elements 'corb' meaning 'charioteer' and 'mac' meaning 'son,' thus…

Cormic

Cormic is a variant of the more common name Cormac, which has Irish and Gaelic origins. The name is derived from 'corb' meaning 'charioteer' and 'mac' meaning 'son', essentially translating to 'son…

Cormoran

English invented name

Cormoran first popped up as the name of a Cornish giant in the 18th century fairy tale Jack the Giant Killer , which drew on ancient British folklore. Today, though, it is more familiar as the name…

Cormorant

English from Latin

"sea raven"

Cormorant is definitely one of the most unusual of the newly fashionable animal names, and one of the rare bird names for boys.

Cornelious

Spelling variation of Cornelius

"horn"

Cornelious is an elaborated spelling variant of Cornelius, a masculine name with ancient Roman roots. The name derives from the Roman clan name Cornelius, possibly stemming from the Latin word…