kas' favourite 'romantasy' baby boy names

Ames

Latin

"friend"

One of those place and surname names that hasn't be used much as a first name yet -- but could soon. You could think of it as a fun, one-syllable twist on Amos. Ames is also notable as a surname that…

Anastasios

Greek

"resurrection"

A Greek name more familiar in English speaking countries in its feminine form, Anastasia, this masculine version bears further consideration. The traditional nickname is Sakis, as used by notable…

Anatole

Greek

"from the east, rising sun"

Anatole is one of the unique boys' names with an unusual-ish feel but an uncertain provenance, with a meaning related to sunrise and thus to fire. While it's Greek in origin, it is associated more…

Andri

Icelandic

"snowshoe, ski"

Similar to Andrew, but with a refreshingly different origin and meaning, Andri is a charming Icelandic name, derived from an old word for "ski", "skier", or "snowshoe", making it a wonderfully,…

Arlan

Arlan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Germanic elements 'arn' (eagle) and 'land,' suggesting 'eagle land.' Alternatively, it could be a variation of Harlan,…

Arliss

Hebrew

"pledge"

Best remembered as one of the boys in "Old Yeller" and the title of a late 1990s HBO sitcom, "Arliss," featuring sports agent Arliss Michaels. Also sometimes heard as a girl's name and a surname (as…

Artemas

Greek

"gift of Artemis, goddess of the hunt"

This name has a nice mythological, historical, Three Musketeers-ish ring.

Asta

Norwegian

"divine strength"

Asta as a boy's name is inspired by the Wizard King character in the anime series Black Clover. He is a human who triumphs in a world of superheroes --an inspirational figure.

Aster

English from Greek

"star"

The name of the Aster flower, named by the English, was derived from the Greek word for star. Like many floral names, Aster is much more popular among baby girls.

Athan

Athan is a masculine name with Greek origins, often considered a shortened form of Athanasios or Jonathan. From Greek, it connects to 'athánatos,' meaning 'immortal' or 'undying.' The name carries a…

Attila

Hungarian

"little father"

English speaking countries may only associate this with the fifth-century Hun, but the name is still well-used in contemporary Hungary, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. Usually said to derive from the Gothic…

Auberon

English, French, German

"elf ruler, bright elf; noble bear"

Rarely heard in the US, Auberon has a gentle autumnal feel rare in a male name. A Shakespeare-adjacent choice, Auberon started out as as a pet form of Auberi, the French form of German Alberich.…

Aurian

Latin

"gold"

A handsome alternative to Adrian or Dorian, derived from the Latin word aurum "gold".

Avian

Avian is a modern masculine name derived from the Latin word 'avis,' meaning 'bird.' This contemporary choice emerged in the late 20th century alongside the growing trend for unique nature-inspired…

Basil

Greek

"royal"

Although Greek in origin--in the fourth century, a bishop by that name established the principles of the Greek Orthodox Church--Basil for years took on the aura of aquiline-nosed upper-class…

Bastian

Diminutive or variant of Sebastian, Latin, Greek

"man of Sebastia"

A name that sounds both arty and rough-and-tumble, Bastian can be used as either a short form or a stand-alone variant of elegant Sebastian. Also spelled as Bastien, Bastiaan, and Bastían, it notably…

Berlioz

French surname

The surname Berlioz appears across Western Europe, notably connected to French composer Louis-Hector Berlioz. The name may be familiar through the gray-furred kitten in the classic Disney film,…