Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Halbert

Halbert is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Albert with the added 'h' prefix. The name combines Old Germanic elements 'hal' (meaning whole or healthy) with 'beraht'…

Halcyon

Greek

"kingfisher bird"

Heaven, Peace, Serenity: parents seem especially attracted to word names that signal paradise, but Halcyon sounds quite feminine, and might conjure up the sleeping pill Halcion.

Haldan

Scandinavian

"half Danish"

If you fit this definition, this might be a clever choice, especially as a middle name.

Haldane

Haldane is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from a surname meaning 'half-Dane' or 'half Danish,' referring to someone of mixed Norse and Scottish ancestry. This distinctive name carries…

Halden

Halden is a masculine name with Norwegian and English roots. It originates as a place name meaning 'half valley' or 'half dale,' derived from Old Norse elements. While not among the most common…

Haldor

Norse

"Thor's stone"

This, like many Norse and Scandinavian names , remains icebound, though with the unexpected rise of such ancient Scandinavian mythology names as Odin, Thor, and Freya, we may see Haldor rise again.

Halfdan

Halfdan is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, literally meaning "half Danish" or possibly "half Dane." Historically significant in Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Norway and Denmark, it was…

Halian

Native American

"youthful"

A Julian derivative, via Spanish conquistadors, that could be a more unusual yet still reasonable substitute for that current favorite.

Halifax

Place-name

If you want to honor your grandfather Hal but can't work up much enthusiasm for his full name Harold, consider the more stylish (if a bit pretentious) capital of Nova Scotia.

Hallam

English surname

"at the rocks"

A relatively rare English place and surname, Hallam could make a distinctive but usable boy's name. Hallam was the surname of the beloved Cambridge friend whose death Alfred, Lord Tennyson, mourns in…

Halldor

Halldor is a masculine name of Norse origin, combining the elements 'hallr' meaning 'stone' or 'rock' and 'Thor,' the name of the Norse god of thunder. This powerful combination creates a name…

Halloran

Gaelic

"male descendant of a pirate or stranger from overseas"

Halloran could be your solution if you love the nickname Hal, but not Harold or Henry.

Halston

English

"hallowed stone"

This choice feels more familiar than other hall-related English surnames, thanks to designer Halston, the single-named disco-era society playmate of Liza and Elton.

Halvard

Halvard is a masculine name of Norse origin, combining the elements 'hallr' meaning 'rock' or 'stone' and 'vörðr' meaning 'guardian' or 'protector.' This powerful combination creates a name that…

Halvdan

Halvdan is a masculine Norse name with deep historical roots in Scandinavia. Derived from the Old Norse elements 'halfr' meaning 'half' and 'danr' referring to 'Dane' or 'Danish,' the name…

Halward

Halward is a masculine name of Old Norse and Germanic origin, combining elements meaning 'rock' or 'stone' with 'guardian' or 'protector.' This powerful etymology creates a name that suggests…

Hamal

Arabic

"lamb"

Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.

Haman

Persian

"illustrious"

Whatever its merits as a name, Haman is a Biblical villain, a member of the Persian king's court who plotted to slaughter the Jews. His plan was foiled by Queen Esther and Haman was hanged. Not a…

Hamel

Hamel is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It primarily functions as a surname that has occasionally crossed over into first name territory. In French origins, Hamel derives from Old…

Hamid

Arabic

"praiseworthy"

Hamid is an Arabic name, derived from one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam — Al-Hamid. Meaning "praiseworthy", it is therefore a name with religious significance. Alternative forms of the name…