Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male
- Aram
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"high elevated"Description:
Aram is a popular Armenian name with a pleasing sound that became known in this country through the works of William Saroyan, namely the 1940 book of short stories, My Name in Aram, centering on Aram Garoghlanian, a boy of Armenian descent growing up in Fresno, California. Saroyan also named his son Aram.
- Arbel
Origin:
Hebrew place nameDescription:
In Israel, Mount Arbel is a mountain in the lower Galilee. Jewish parents have adopted it as a name for their sons and daughters for the mountain's historic and religious significance.
- Archimedes
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"master planner"Description:
Archimedes of Syracuse was a famous Ancient Greek thinker, especially in the fields of mathematics and sciences. He made important contributions to geometry and calculus. His name was a perfect choice, meaning "master planner" or "master thinker". This off-the-beaten-track choice of name was given to 10 little boys in the US in 2014. We recommend it to more parents, especially those with a penchant for all things ancient or mathematical.
- Ardal
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"high valor"Description:
An anglicized spelling of Irish Ardghal, this name is most famously borne by Ardal O'Hanlon, an actor, author and stand-up comedian best known for his role as Dougal Maguire in the comedy series Father Ted.
- Arek
- Arend
- Arfon
Origin:
Welsh place nameDescription:
Arfon is a centuries-old name the area of north-west Wales closest to Anglesey (in Welsh, Môn), so its name literally means "facing Anglesey". Its main town is Caernarfon, "fortress in Arfon". It is sometimes used as a local pride name by parents with a connection to the area.
- Arfryn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"on a hill"Description:
This name fits with the trend for geographic names like Easton and Cove. In Wales it's more commonly found in placenames and businesses than on people.
- Argento
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"silvery"Description:
A more distinctive alternative to Angelo.
- Argider
Origin:
BasqueMeaning:
"beautiful light"Description:
Argider is a somewhat used boys' name in Basque-speaking parts of Spain.
- Argo
Origin:
Greek mythology nameDescription:
The name of the ship sailed by Jason in his search for the Golden Fleece is now more often used for starch, trucks, and heavy machinery.
- Argus
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"watchful guardian"Description:
In mythology, a creature with a hundred eyes, making it a better name for a camera than a baby.
- Argyros
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"silver"Description:
An intriguing Greek name with an appealing meaning.
- Arham
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"merciful"Description:
Rising Muslim boy name.
- Aric
Origin:
Norse variation of EricDescription:
This poor lad will spend his life saying, "No, it's Aric, not Eric. Aaric, Arick, Arik Arric, Arrick.
- Aridio
Origin:
Spanish, PortugueseMeaning:
"dry"Description:
Variation of Aridius.
- Aridius
Origin:
RomanMeaning:
"dry"
- Arik
- Arionas
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"moon creature on high"Description:
Modern Greek form of Arion
- Aristedes
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"son of the best"Description:
This name of an early Greek Christian philosopher comes with a wizened, ancient air about it. Still, perhaps the nickname Ari might help it work for a baby to grow into.