Potential Character Names - Male
- Praxis
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"practical"Description:
In mythology, another name for Aphrodite -- but the rare feminine name that sounds better for a boy.
- Madigan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"little dog"Description:
A jovial and jaunty Irish name, the title of a long-gone TV crime drama, this would make an appealing choice. Slight downside: Maddy is already a mega-popular nickname for Madeline/Madelyn and Madison, so this Mad- name might not feel as distinctive as the stats would suggest.
- Branley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"raven meadow"Description:
The suffix Bran is familiar as raven-related since Game of Thrones, and the -ley suffix has been popular since the 1990s heyday of Ashley.
- Piet
Origin:
Dutch, diminutive of Pieter or Peter, GreekMeaning:
"rock"Description:
Wonderful nickname name most often associated in this country with Dutch modernist painter Mondrian. Pronounced PEET.
- Baldemar
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"bold and renowned"Description:
The name of a monk who is the patron saint of blacksmiths -- not a twentieth-century occupation or baby name.
- Prentis
Description:
Prentis is a masculine name of English origin, derived from the word "apprentice," which historically referred to someone learning a trade or craft under a master. As a surname-turned-first-name, Prentis follows the tradition of occupational surnames becoming given names. The name has a distinguished, professional quality with a slight vintage appeal. While uncommon as a first name, Prentis has an established history of usage, particularly in English-speaking countries. It offers a distinctive alternative to more common names while maintaining a recognizable sound and spelling. The name suggests qualities of learning, growth, and professional development.