Fantasy OC - PC Names - Gender Neutral
- Akseli
Origin:
Finnish variation of Axel, ScandinavianMeaning:
"father of peace"Description:
A popular choice in Finland, where it ranks among the Top 50 boy names.
- Alain
Origin:
French, variation of AlanDescription:
Alain gives the midcentury Alan a bit of gallic dash.
- Alair
Origin:
Variation of HilaryMeaning:
"happy, cheerful"Description:
Alair is a lighter, more unusual form of Hilary.
- Alani
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"orange tree"Description:
One of those names you may not even be aware of if you haven't been paying attention to recent naming trends, Alani was given to more than 700 baby girls in the US in one recent year, to be the second most popular feminization of Alan after Alana. It's certainly the most modern-sounding female version of Alan.
- Alanis
Origin:
Female variation of AlanMeaning:
"handsome, cheerful"Description:
Singer Alanis Morissette made this twist famous. She was named for her father Alan, who is said to have spotted this version in a Greek newspaper. So far it has been pretty much a one-person name, but could make a distinctive update of Alana — especially with s-ending names making a comeback. Alanis is a Top 100 choice in Puerto Rico.
- Aldan
- Alden
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"old, wise friend"Description:
Hot young actor Alden Ehrenreich, the new Han Solo, gives this formerly-stodgy surname name an attractive new image, making it a fresh successor to Aiden or Holden. Before it got this fresh shine, Alden was among the classic Thanksgiving baby names.
- Aldin
- Aldis
- Aldyn
- Ales
- Allaire
Origin:
French surname, possibly meaning "cheerful"Meaning:
"cheerful"Description:
Allaire, a last name in France. could make a first, with its light and airy feel.
- Alver
- Amadei
- Amani
Origin:
Variation of Imani, ArabicMeaning:
"faith"Description:
Popular with Muslim and African-American parents, this virtue name also fits in with the trendy i ending names being seen at the moment. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1996.
- Amarys
- Amasa
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"burden"Description:
Amasa is a rare Biblical name borne by two figures. One is the son of Abigail and nephew of King David, who named him commander of the rebels. This Amasa met a tragic end when he was murdered by Joab. The other Biblical Amasa was one of the Children of Ephraim.
- Ambelin
Origin:
Australian AboriginalDescription:
This name is connected to Ambelin Kwaymullina, an Indigenous Australian teen fiction author. Ambelin could be a nice alternative to Amber or Ember, if you can get past the fact it sounds very similar to Anne Boleyn.
- Amethyst
Origin:
Gem and Color nameDescription:
As flower names become more unique, so can gem names move beyond Ruby and Pearl to names like Topaz, Sapphire, and Peridot. Amethyst, the purple birthstone for February, has never been in the Top 1000, but could have some appeal, joining similarly-hued Violet and Lilac, all of which make great names for Aquarius babies or names for February babies.
- Amiel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is with my people"Description:
Amiel is a biblical name with lots of connections to those with a creative spirit, including director Jon Amiel, French pop singer Thierry Amiel, and medieval troubadour Gaubert Amiel. Ami (which means friend in French) is an obvious (and beautiful) nickname option.