Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Gaius

Latin

"to rejoice"

Stately Gaius (pronounced GUY-us) was in the name of many ancient Romans, including Julius Caesar. Little-used before the year 2000, it now feels like a fresh possibility in the revival of Latin…

Galador

Greek

"milk; gift"

A seldom used name invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for Lord of the Rings, this boys' name makes good use of the 'Gal' prefix and 'Dor' suffix to craft an appealing and unique alternative to Theodore.

Galan

Galan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, creating a rich tapestry of meaning. In Welsh tradition, it means 'enemy' or 'foe,' while in Spanish contexts, 'galán' translates to…

Galand

Galand is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, including Old French and Germanic roots. It may relate to the French 'galant' meaning 'courteous' or 'chivalrous,' or possibly connect to…

Galenus

Galenus is a masculine name with impressive classical heritage, derived directly from the name of the renowned Greek physician Claudius Galenus (commonly known as Galen), whose medical theories…

Galo

Spanish from Latin

"from Gaul"

Hispanic name of two saints, celebrated on July 1 and October 16.

Galt

Norse

"high ground"

A literary surname that's short, to the point, and very rare. It combines several origins: Scandinavian meaning "high ground", Scottish meaning "stranger", and English meaning "wild boar" (hello,…

Galton

English

"a rented estate"

A fresher alternative to Dalton.

Galven

Galven is a masculine name with unclear but potentially Celtic or Germanic origins. It may be related to the Welsh name Galvin (meaning "sparrow" or "little hawk") or could be a variant of Galvin,…

Galvin

Irish

"a sparrow"

More common as a surname, Galvin is a possible alternative to Gavin and Calvin.

Gamal

Arabic

"God is my reward"

Near Eastern name with lots of opportunities for variation and improvisation.

Gannon

Irish

"fair-skinned, fair-haired"

The name of a historic Irish leader, Gannon has a solid, yet spirited feel. It was one of the fastest-rising names of 2014, but that trend didn't continue. One pop culture influence was the name of…

Garald

Garald is a masculine name of Germanic origin, related to names like Gerald and Gerold. It combines the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power,' suggesting a…

Garance

French color and botanical name

Garance is the vivid deep red color that comes from the madder flower and that has become a fashionable name for baby girls in France in recent years. While it's virtually unknown in the US and other…

Gareth

Welsh

"gentle"

Gareth, the name of a modest and brave knight in King Arthur's court, makes a sensitive, gently appealing choice, used more in its native Wales than anywhere else. The name Gareth first appeared in…

Garian

African place-name

This town in northern Libya could find a spot on the name map.

Garik

Garik is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Armenian tradition, it means 'little lamp' or 'light,' while in Russian and Slavic contexts, it functions as a diminutive form of Igor or…

Garion

Modern literary name

One of the more wearable fantasy names, the original Garion was the lead character in teh Belgariad novels by David Eddings. Since then, a small number of parents have used the name, and it has real…

Garold

Garold is a masculine name that emerged as a variant of Gerald, which comes from Germanic elements meaning "spear" and "rule" or "power." This alternative spelling gained modest popularity in the…

Garrard

Garrard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, historically functioning as both a surname and given name. It derives from elements meaning 'spear' and 'brave' or 'hardy,' suggesting strength and…