Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Harrald

Harrald is a masculine name with strong Norse and Germanic roots, representing a variant spelling of Harald or Harold. The name combines ancient Germanic elements meaning "army" and "ruler" or…

Harrys

Harrys is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Harris or Harry. Originally derived from Henry (meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the household"), this spelling variation adds a…

Hartigan

Irish

"descendant of Arthur"

In Cool Names, we cite this as an "Artist Name," for twentieth-century abstract painter Grace Hartigan, though for you it may just be an upbeat Irish surname.

Harun

Arabic

"exalted"

Arabic form of Aaron, featured in the tales of The Thousand and One Nights . The name Harun also appears several times in the Quran.

Harutyun

Armenian

"resurrection"

Common in Armenia, but virtually unheard of in the United States.

Hashim

Hashim is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'crusher' or 'breaker', historically referring to one who breaks bread to share with others—a symbol of generosity. The name carries significant…

Hashir

Hashir is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'one who gathers' or 'collector.' In Islamic tradition, Al-Hashir is one of the names of Allah, signifying 'The Gatherer' who will gather humanity…

Hasin

Hasin is a masculine name with multicultural origins, found primarily in Arabic, Bengali, and other South Asian naming traditions. In Arabic, it may relate to 'hasan' meaning 'good' or 'beautiful,'…

Haskel

Yiddish variation of Ezekiel

Rarely used cerebral-sounding name that is actually the Yiddish form of Ezekiel.

Hasnain

Arabic

"handsome, beautiful; fine, well"

A Top 1000 name in England and Wales, Hasnain combines Husain and Hassan into one name.

Hasperus

Hasperus is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, likely derived from Hesperus (Ἕσπερος), the personification of the evening star in Greek mythology. The name literally means 'evening' or…

Hassin

Hassin is a masculine name with Arabic origins, possibly derived from names like Hassan or Hussein, which have deep historical significance in Islamic tradition. Hassan means "handsome" or "good" in…

Haukur

Icelandic

"hawk"

The Icelandic word for "hawk" and recent addition to the Icelandic name pool. It was derived from the Old Norse word haukr , also meaning "hawk."

Havard

Norwegian

"protector"

An unusual yet accessible Scandinavian choice, though it might be confused with Harvard.

Havelock

Scandinavian

"sea competition"

A name from medieval romance with an endearingly clunky sound, à la Sherlock. The most famous modern wearer was twentieth-century psychologist/sexologist Havelock (born Henry) Ellis.

Haviero

Haviero is a distinctive masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of the Spanish name Javier or Xavier. The unusual spelling with the initial 'H' gives it a unique quality while…

Havin

Havin is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Kurdish culture, it means 'honey' or 'sweet,' while some sources suggest it means 'hope' or 'life' in certain Middle Eastern contexts. The…

Hayate

Japanese

"smooth; sound of the wind; hurricane; sudden sound"

Hayate is most common among Zillennial men in Japan, where it's also the name of a train service. The meaning varies depending on which kanji combination is used, but its association with wind and…

Hayim

Hayim is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'life.' It's the traditional Hebrew spelling of what is often rendered as 'Chaim' or 'Haim' in English. The name has deep significance in Jewish…

Hayward

English occupational name

"guardian of the hedged enclosure"

Possible Hayden alternative.