Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Herrado

Herrado is a masculine name of Spanish and Germanic origin. It likely derives from the Germanic elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'rad' meaning 'counsel' or 'adviser,' suggesting someone who…

Herrick

German

"war ruler"

When you like Eric, but wish it were longer; also the name of a great early English poet.

Herrold

Herrold is a rare masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from elements meaning 'army' and 'power' or 'ruler.' It likely evolved as a variant spelling of 'Harold,' a name brought to England by…

Herron

Herron is a masculine name that primarily emerged from a surname of Scottish and English origin. The surname derives from the bird name 'heron,' which was used as a nickname for someone tall and thin…

Herschel

Herschel is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, derived from 'Hirsch' meaning 'deer' or 'stag,' symbolizing gentleness and swiftness. It was traditionally used as a diminutive of the Hebrew name…

Hershel

Hebrew

"deer"

Gentle meaning and bona fide Hebrew history, but feels old-mannish, like Herman and Menashe.

Heschel

Heschel is a masculine name with Jewish roots, derived from the Yiddish 'Heshel,' which itself likely comes from the biblical name Hezekiah, meaning 'God strengthens' or 'God is my strength.' The…

Heskel

Heskel is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, representing a variant of Ezekiel or Yechezkel, meaning 'God strengthens' or 'God will strengthen.' Common in Jewish communities, particularly among…

Hesperios

Greek

"evening, evening star"

One of the many variations of Hesperos, in Greek mythology the personification of the Evening Star.

Hesperos

Greek

"evening, evening star"

Hesperos or Hesperus is the personification of the evening star in Greek mythology; in Roman myth, that role is held by Venus. There's a Longfellow poem called "The Wreck of the Hesperus" about a…

Hesperus

Greek

"evening, evening star"

Hesperus or Hesperos is a figure in Greek mythology who is the personification of the Evening Star or Venus, the son of the dawn goddess Eos. There's a Longfellow poem about a tragic shipping voyage…

Heulfryn

Welsh

"Sunny hill"

This Welsh name presents some pronunciation/spelling challenges but has a lovely sound and meaning. The name has been used in the South Korean multiplayer game Mabinogi for one of the human healer…

Heyward

Heyward is a distinguished masculine name of English origin that began as a surname meaning 'fence guardian' or 'hedge warden.' Derived from the Old English terms 'hege' (hedge) and 'weard'…

Hidalgo

Spanish

"nobleman"

Hidalgo is the name of a minor planet, and, on Earth, the Spanish word for a nobleman, but we don't see much crossover potential.

Hideo

Hideo is a masculine Japanese name with several possible meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Common interpretations include 'excellent man,' 'splendid hero,' or 'shining…

Hieremias

Hieremias is a masculine name representing a Latin or Greek variant of Jeremiah, which derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'Yahweh has uplifted' or 'appointed by God.' This classical form of the name…

Hierome

Hierome is a masculine name that serves as a rare variant of Jerome, which derives from the Greek Hieronymos meaning 'sacred name.' This uncommon spelling reflects older French or medieval European…

Hieronimos

Hieronimos is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, representing a variant of Hieronymus, which derives from the Greek elements 'hieros' meaning 'sacred' and 'onyma' meaning 'name.' This…

Hieronun

Hieronun is an extremely rare masculine name with possible roots in Greek or Latin naming traditions. It may be a variant or derivative of Hieronymus (Jerome in English), which comes from the Greek…

Hieronymous

Greek

"sacred name"

A name used in Germany and Holland as a form of Jerome, it's the unlikely moniker of fictional detective Hieronymous "Harry" Bosch.