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Fantasy Style Names

  1. Thalia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "to flourish"

    • Description:

      Thalia was one of the Three Graces in Greek mythology, and also the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry, making this a Hellenic choice worthy of consideration.
  2. Thaniel

    • Origin:

      Short form of Nathaniel, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God has given; gift"

    • Description:

      While Nathan, Nat, and Nate are familiar nicknames to Nathaniel, and also used as stand alone options, Thaniel is a rarer choice. It is borne by a character in the popular novel The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley.
  3. Theia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "goddess, godly"

    • Description:

      Theia is the Titan of sight and the shining light of the clear blue sky. She is the consort of Hyperion, and mother of Helios, Selene, and Eos. The name is more familiar in its Anglicized version, Thea.
  4. Torian

    • Description:

      Torian is a modern masculine name that may have evolved as a variant of names like Torin or Dorian. The suffix '-ian' typically means 'belonging to' or 'related to' in Latin-derived naming patterns. Some suggest it could be connected to the name Tory (meaning 'from the craggy hills' in Irish Gaelic) with an added suffix. The name has been documented in the United States since the late 20th century, with modest usage that increased somewhat in the 1990s and early 2000s. While not among the most common names, Torian has maintained consistent usage across diverse communities in the United States. The name has a contemporary feel that aligns with the trend toward distinctive-sounding names with strong consonants and rhythmic syllables.
  5. Torin

    • Origin:

      Irish, Spanish, French

    • Meaning:

      "little chief, little hill, mound; holding fast; bull"

    • Description:

      Though it has a Scandinavian ring (a la Thorfinn), Torin is in fact a multicultural choice, an occasional feature in the UK Top 1000, and given to around 150 boys in the US each year. Connected to nature, power, and astrology, it is a distinctive yet trendy sounding choice.
  6. Tressa

    • Origin:

      Cornish

    • Meaning:

      "third"

    • Description:

      More unusual than Tessa, this would make an interesting, meaningful and attractive choice for a third child.
  7. Tristana

    • Origin:

      Celtic mythology name, feminine variation of Tristan

    • Meaning:

      "sorrow"

    • Description:

      A more substantial but less-popular feminization of Tristan, the originally-male mythological name now used for girls as well as boys.
  8. Uriela

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God's light"

    • Description:

      That difficult Ur- sound cancels out the feminine appeal of the rest of the name.
  9. Urien

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "of privileged birth"

    • Description:

      Too close to the name of a bodily fluid.
  10. Ulyssia
    • Vanora

      • Description:

        Vanora is an elegant feminine name with Celtic roots, particularly associated with Scottish and Irish heritage. Often considered a variant of Guinevere (King Arthur's queen), Vanora carries the meaning 'white wave' or 'fair phantom.' In medieval Scottish history, Vanora appears as an alternative name for Queen Guinevere in some Arthurian legends. The name possesses a lyrical quality with its flowing sounds and balanced syllables. Though uncommon in contemporary use, Vanora offers a distinctive alternative to more familiar Celtic names while maintaining authentic historical connections. Its melodic sound and romantic associations with Arthurian legend give it a timeless, slightly mystical quality that appeals to parents seeking a name with historical depth and elegant sound.

    • Vespera

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "evening star"

      • Description:

        Said to refer to either Jupiter or Venus, either of which would be preferable as a name.
    • Vasilis
      • Xanthus

        • Origin:

          Latin, from Greek, variation of Xanthos

        • Meaning:

          "golden-haired"

        • Description:

          Spelt Xanthos in Greek, this alternate name for Apollo has a noble sound (pronounced ZHAN-thus) and can always be shortened to Xan.
      • Xara
        • Xylia
          • Yadira

            • Origin:

              Spanish, meaning unknown

            • Description:

              Feminine name consistently popular in the Latino community.
          • Yseult

            • Origin:

              French variation of Iseult, Celtic

            • Meaning:

              "fair, light-skinned"

            • Description:

              Variation of Isolde, the name of a great Celtic heroine. The mononymous French singer Yseult is the most notable bearer today.
          • Yakira
            • Yeira

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