Character names from the Eras series

Callum

Scottish form of Columba, Latin

"dove"

Callum is a gentle, charming name of Scottish origin, that is a popular choice across the UK. In the US, it was a rare option until the late 2000s, however, since 2017 it's been rising up the ranks.…

Cross

English word name

"cross"

Evocative word name that's refreshingly straightforward. Overtones of Christianity and penalty. More subtle option: Cruz.

Viyan

Viyan is a distinctive masculine name with Kurdish origins, meaning "love" or "beloved." In Kurdish culture, the name carries deep significance, representing affection and cherished relationships.…

Rupert

German variation of Robert

"bright fame"

Rupert is a charming-yet-manly name long more popular in Britain (where it's attached to a beloved cartoon bear) than in the U.S. Yet we can see Rupert as a more stylish, modern way to honor an…

Gustave

Gustave is a masculine name of Swedish and French origin, derived from the Old Norse elements 'Gautr' (referring to the Geats people of southern Sweden) and 'stafr' meaning 'staff' or 'support.' The…

Malachy

Irish version of Malachi, Hebrew, or Secundus, Latin

"my messenger; second"

This spelling, which came to the attention of readers of the best-selling Angela's Ashes as the name of author Frank McCourt's father and brother, the latter of whom wrote a bestseller of his own,…

Brannigan

Brannigan is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Branagáin, meaning 'descendant of Branagán.' The element 'bran' in Celtic languages refers to 'raven,' giving the name…

Aberdeen

Scottish place-name

Amiable, undiscovered geographic option.

O'neill

O'Neill is primarily known as an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Niall,' derived from a legendary High King of Ireland named Niall of the Nine Hostages. As a first name, it represents a modern…

Winthrop

English

"friend's village"

Proper Bostonian.