Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Dugall

Dugall is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from 'Dubhgall,' meaning 'dark stranger' or 'dark foreigner.' Historically, this term was used by Gaels to describe Viking or Norse…

Dugan

Irish

"swarthy"

Dugan is an open, friendly, and cheery Irish surname that would be suited to a dark-haired boy.

Dulcimer

Dulcimer is an unusual masculine name derived from the musical instrument of the same name. The dulcimer, a stringed instrument played by striking the strings with small hammers, comes from the Latin…

Dumas

French

"of the little farm"

The name of the great French novelist, author of the timeless The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers , would make a surprising middle name choice.

Dumuzid

Sumerian

"loyal son"

In ancient Mesopotamia, Dumuzid was the god of shepherds and fertility and husband of the goddess Inanna. Tammuz, the Semitic transcription of the name, is more likely to be used today.

Dunbar

Irish

"castle headland"

Clear and strong, if a little heavy.

Dunham

Scottish

"brown hill homestead"

Attractive placename/surname with a somewhat aristocratic feel.

Dunstan

English

"dark stone"

A two-syllable surname feel puts this name of an important English saint in the running -- though it could sound like a confused cross between Duncan and Dustin.

Duran

Music name

The iconic rock group Duran Duran named themselves after the villain of the classic sci-fi movie "Barbarella," Dr. Durand Durand. One bit of free advice: if your last name is Duran, don't name your…

Durand

French surname

"enduring"

Durant

English and French from Latin

"enduring"

Durant's meaning signifies staying power, a good quality to impart to your child. Notables with the surname Durant include Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Will and Ariel Durant, most famous for their…

Durham

English

"hill peninsula"

Gentle and southern-inflected, redolent of the North Carolina landscape.

Durward

English occupational name

"doorkeeper"

Literary, occupational, and very neglected.

Durwin

Durwin is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'dear friend' or 'beloved friend.' It's related to the Old English name Darwin, though Durwin has maintained its…

Durwyn

Durwyn is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon and Celtic roots. It likely combines elements meaning 'hard' or 'firm' (dur-) with '-wyn,' an element meaning 'friend' or 'joy' in Old English and Welsh…

Dushan

Czech

"heartfelt, sincere"

One of the few Czech names that seems accessible here.

Duvall

French

"of the valley"

Old-timey surname that's been very rarely used.

Duwain

Duwain is a rare masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Duane or Dwayne. These names ultimately derive from the Gaelic 'Dubhán,' meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired.' The distinctive…

Dyfan

Dyfan is a masculine Welsh name with ancient Celtic origins, pronounced roughly as 'DUV-an.' The name derives from the Welsh elements 'du' meaning 'black' or 'dark' and 'ban' meaning 'peak' or…

Dyfed

Welsh place name

The historic name for the south-west corner of Wales, deriving from the British tribe of the Demetae.