Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Ifan

Ifan is a masculine Welsh name that serves as a Welsh variation of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Pronounced roughly as 'IV-an,' it has been used…

Ifor

Welsh

"archer"

Ifor seems to make more sense in its Anglicized version, Ivor.

Ifrain

Ifrain is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant of Ephraim, which has Hebrew origins meaning "fruitful" or "productive." This alternative spelling may have emerged in…

Ignate

Ignate is an uncommon masculine name that likely derives from Latin roots, possibly related to 'Ignatius,' which comes from the Latin word 'ignis' meaning 'fire.' This connection gives the name…

Ignatios

Ignatios is the Greek form of Ignatius, a masculine name with ancient Roman origins derived from the Latin word 'ignis' meaning 'fire.' This powerful association gives the name connotations of…

Ignatius

Latin

"fiery"

The striking Ignatius is making a truly surprising comeback, sparked by its selection by not one but two celebrities — Cate Blanchett and Julianne Nicholson. With its fiery qualities and magical…

Igor

Old Norse via Russian

"warrior"

Musical association with Igor Stravinsky, but also Dr. Frankenstein's right-hand man.

Igoryok

Igoryok is a masculine Russian diminutive form of Igor, a name with Norse origins that came to Russia through Scandinavian influence. The base name Igor derives from the Norse name Ingvar, meaning…

Ikaros

Ikaros is a masculine name derived from Greek mythology, an alternate spelling of Icarus, the figure who flew too close to the sun with wings made by his father Daedalus. This rare name carries…

Ikavod

Ikavod appears to be a variant spelling of Ichabod, a Hebrew name meaning 'the glory has departed' or 'no glory,' found in the Bible. The biblical Ichabod was named to mark the capture of the Ark of…

Ikhyd

Notably used by rapper M.I.A. for her son in 2009.

Iku

Japanese

"nourishing"

Iku is an easily assimilated Japanese name.

Ilan

Hebrew

"tree"

Because of its meaning, a symbolic name given to boys born on TuB'Shevat, the New Year of the Trees, or Arbor Day.

Ilar

Ilar is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of the Welsh name Ilar, related to Hilary, which derives from the Latin 'hilaris' meaning 'cheerful' or…

Ilias

Greek, from Hebrew

"Yahweh is God"

The Greek form of Elijah.

Ilkin

Turkish and Azerbaijani

"first"

Authentically spelled İlkin, this would be an unusual (to English speakers) pick for a firstborn boy.

Illarion

Illarion is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the name Hilarion, which comes from the Greek word 'hilaros' meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful.' The name has historical significance through…

Imanoel

Imanoel is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Emmanuel or Immanuel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is with us.' This alternative spelling may have evolved in specific cultural…

Imanuel

Imanuel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, being a variant spelling of Emmanuel or Immanuel, meaning "God is with us." This powerful and spiritually significant name appears in the Bible, notably…

Immanuel

German variation of Emmanuel

In the US, Emmanuel has held steady around the Top 200 for a quarter century now, but this variation has dropped off the Top 1000 for three of the past seven years. It was Number 974 in 2016.…