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Character Names- Male {Supernatural/Fantasy Edition}

  1. Silvius

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "wood, forest"

    • Description:

      With the rise of ancient Roman names, the now-obscure Silvius may be rediscovered. Sleek and silvery, Silvius was the name of several legendary kings and an early saint. It survives in the contemporary world in its Spanish and Italian form Silvio, used for the character played by Steven Van Zandt on The Sopranos, while its traditional form appears in the Shakespeare play, As You Like It.
  2. Talon

    • Origin:

      French word name

    • Meaning:

      "large claw of a bird of prey"

    • Description:

      Despite its somewhat menacing meaning, this name has been widely used in recent years, probably due to the appeal of its trendy on ending.
  3. Theo

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Theodore

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      See the popularity graph below for the name Theo? It's been heading straight uphill since 2010, when it hopped back onto the Top 1000 after a 60+ year absence.
  4. Theodore

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Classic and elegant but with boyish charm, Theodore has become hit name in recent years, vaulting into the US Top 10 in 2021 for the first time ever and into the Top 5 in 2024. A favorite in English speaking countries, it also ranks highly across the UK and Ireland, and in Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
  5. Urien

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "of privileged birth"

    • Description:

      Too close to the name of a bodily fluid.
  6. Vilgot

    • Origin:

      Swedish

    • Meaning:

      "God's will"

    • Description:

      Vilgot may seem like an ancient Germanic name, but it's only been around since the end of the 19th century. It's most famous bearer is the late Vilgot Sjöman, a famed Swedish film director and writer.
  7. Viridian

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "blue green color"

    • Description:

      Unusual and beautiful blue green color and name possibility, a la Cerulean.
  8. Xavier

    • Origin:

      Basque

    • Meaning:

      "new house"

    • Description:

      Xavier originated is use as a given name after Saint Francis Xavier, cofounder of the Jesuit order, who got his name from the Spanish-Basque village where he was born. His birthplace was Javier, the name of which was derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning "castle" or "new house."
  9. Zephyrus

    • Description:

      Zephyrus comes from ancient Greek mythology, where Zephyrus was the god of the west wind, considered the gentlest of the wind deities. The name literally means 'west wind' or 'western one' in Greek. Historically, Zephyrus was depicted as a benevolent god who brought spring breezes, helping flowers bloom and crops grow. As a given name, Zephyrus remains extremely rare, offering unmistakable classical flair. The more simplified form 'Zephyr' has gained modest usage in recent years as parents explore nature-themed names with historical depth. Zephyrus appeals to families drawn to mythological names with poetic qualities and distinctive sounds. The name's strong 'z' beginning and flowing, classical ending create a memorable impression, while its connection to gentle winds provides a positive natural association despite its uncommon usage.

  10. Étienne

    • Origin:

      French variation of Stephen, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "garland, crown"

    • Description:

      Appealingly gentle and romantic French classic--with a lot more charm than Steve.