650+ Boy Names That End in -en

  1. Benjen
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      The Westerosi equivalent of Benjamin -- meaning it's a "Game of Thrones" name, for non-fans -- is most prominently borne in George R.R. Martin's novels by Benjen Stark, younger brother of Eddard Stark and a member of the Night's Watch.
  2. Whitten
    • Origin:

      Variation of Witten, German surname
    • Meaning:

      "son of the white-haired or pale one"
    • Description:

      Whitten is a stylish patronymic surname derived from Witt and Witte — German and Dutch nicknames-turned-surnames describing people with white-blonde hair or a pale complexion. Cool-guy nickname Whit only adds to the appeal.
  3. Karsen
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Carson
    • Meaning:

      "son of the marsh-dwellers"
    • Description:

      Carson is finally beginning to fall slightly after a nearly 2-decade reign of popularity, and we suspect its many spelling variations will follow suit.
  4. Naren
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "superior man"
    • Description:

      Might translate, thanks to Darren connection.
  5. Iben
    • Origin:

      German, Frisian, and Scandinavian form of Ivo
    • Meaning:

      "yew wood"
    • Description:

      This unusual (to the American ear) unisex name is used throughout Scandinavia and Germany. It can be a Frisian and German variation of Ivo, derived from the elementiwa element, meaning "yew". It is also related to the Danish word ibenholt which means "ebony".
  6. Arthyen
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "bear"
    • Description:

      Cornish form of the Welsh name Arthen, meaning "bear".
  7. Tommen
    • Origin:

      Literary name
    • Description:

      Essentially the Westerosi version of Thomas, Tommen was the name of the third Baratheon king in HBO's Game of Thrones. Though he met a gruesome end that was tragic even by the dark standards of the smash series, his name is friendly and familiar enough that it might find some use among fans of the show.
  8. Caelen
    • Jiren
      • Alten
        • Drayden
          • Zolten
            • Origin:

              Variant of Zoltan
            • Meaning:

              "Sultan; ruler"
            • Description:

              Zolten is a variant spelling of Zoltan, which is currently in the Top 50 in Hungary, its country of origin. We recommend you stick with the original spelling, which remains extremely rare.
          • Efren
            • Donatien
              • Jeyden
                • Origin:

                  Variation of Jayden
                • Meaning:

                  "thankful"
                • Description:

                  This version of Jayden is most common in Puerto Rico.
              • Jarden
                • Perhonen
                  • Origin:

                    Finnish
                  • Meaning:

                    "butterfly"
                  • Description:

                    This is one of the few butterfly names that is distinctly masculine, found as a surname in Finland.
                • Kelen
                  • Gawen
                    • Lynden