Fantasy OC - PC Names - Male

Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.

Whatever its merits as a name, Haman is a Biblical villain, a member of the Persian king's court who plotted to slaughter the Jews. His plan was foiled by Queen Esther and Haman was hanged. Not a role model you want for your child.

A chief member of the tribe of Benjamin, and another obscure Old Testament name that few parents, even those tired of Aaron and Zachary, would consider. But with a pronunciation that rhymes with Gannon, it has the strong, straightforward, two-syllable sound that's in step with modern style.

British filmmaker Hanif Kureishi brought this name to the Western world.

This name from the ancient Gilgamesh Epic would be a challenging choice; Hamish makes a more user-friendly option.

Variant of Enoch with little appeal.

Those "Where's Gretel?" jokes will get old pretty fast.

Abraham's brother in the Old Testament.

A possible new entry in the Hayden-Corbin two-syllable boys' name club.