When expecting, the first thing one wants is to find the right name for their little one. This task becomes stressful with over a million options to choose from, finding the one that best fits the requirements. Names are known to be personality predictors, identifying the kind of shortcomings or successes a person would face just by it.
The name that your child gets shapes the pattern of their life, not just in terms of their personality, but also how a person is perceived. Surprisingly, just like for fashion, there seem to be baby name trends as well. The recent trend calls for unique baby names, shifting away from the more common ones. The best way to find one is to go wild and creative when picking one.
Fantasy Male Names With Meaning
Here are some tips for choosing the right baby name:
- Choose wisely, making sure it is a name that will be easier to pronounce.
- Get to know the meaning of the name before picking it.
- Get inspired by your favorite TV show, Novel or Character and name your child after them.
- Shortlist the names to make it easier to choose from.
- If you are fond of middle names and want to give your child one, make sure it goes well with their first name.
- Make sure your child does not grow up to hate it.
↓ 100. Punnuh
The character Punnuh belongs to a very famous South Asian folklore, a love story between Sassui and Punnuh. The story was about a wife ready to face any hardship to meet her husband. Also have a look at these 20 Cute Outfits Ideas for Baby Boys 1st Birthday Party.
↓ 99. Conan
Conan The Barbarian is a fictional hero that has been adapted to novels and screenplays. He is a sword and sorcery hero created by Robert Howard. In Celtic, the name means High and wise.
↓ 98. Aladdin
The famous story of Aladdin was actually inspired by the original Arab tale which was included in One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of tales. The name is usually chosen by Muslims meaning Nobility of Islamic Faith.
↓ 97. Ged
Introduced in A Wizard of Earthsea, Ged is first portrayed as an arrogant boy who grows into a wise and powerful magician.
↓ 96. Darth
One of the most famous Star Wars characters, Darth Vader was penned down by George Lucas who explained that Darth was a version of dark while Vader is another word for Father.
↓ 95. Sokka
From a children’s cartoon Avatar, Sokka was a warrior and a great one at that and also helped strategize during wars.
↓ 94. Floki
Flóki Vilgerðarson was a part of the Vikings and the first one to aim to sail towards Iceland. Gustaf Skarsgård plays the character on screen. In Norse, the name means Heroic Viking.
↓ 93. Aang
Aang or the Avatar is another Cartoon based fictional character who was a kind and goofy person even after facing a number of overwhelming losses. The name means both calm and to rise.
↓ 92. Peter
Despite being a common and sober name, Peter is a childhood favorite and has been inspired by Peter Pan. The meaning of Peter is to fade away gradually.
↓ 91. Aryan
Coming from Sanskrit, the name Aryan means noble or high. It has been used in the Sanskrit literature in the form of Arya or Aryan to describe one who commits noble deeds.
↓ 90. Ben
Obi-Wan or Ben Kenobi is another Star Wars character that you could name your little one after. Ben means a high mountain peak.
↓ 89. Lancelot
Lancelot is a part of the Arthurian Legend and is a knight of the Round Table. He was one of the most trusted knights and was known to be handsome. In French the name means Servant.
↓ 88. Oberyn
Known for his fighting skills and temperament, Oberyn Martell was a prince in Game of Thrones.
↓ 87. Malfoy
Draco Malfoy is a popular fictional character and a favorite among both children and adults alike. The character is a part of JK Rowling’s famous Harry Potter. Malfoy in French means bad faith while Draco was a cruel ruler of Athens.
↓ 86. Asriel
Asriel has been a part of the bible and also has a Hebrew origin meaning the Right of God. On the other hand, Lord Asriel is a character in His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman.
↓ 85. Fyn
The name has Scottish origins and means “Fair-haired Warrior”. Huckleberry Finn has been a great part of literature through the novel Adventures of the Huckleberry Finn, giving all the more reasons to name your little one that.
↓ 84. Achilles
A Greek hero of the Trojan, Achilles was known for his courage and loyalty.
↓ 83. Derek
There should not be a reason for your little one to be called McDreamy, right? Who does not love Dr. Shepherd of Grey’s Anatomy? Another great reason is that it means the gifted ruler.
↓ 82. Sauron
The main character of Lord of the Rings, he was one of the most trusted of servants.
↓ 81. Odin
Belonging to the German Mythology, Odin is a respected God.
↓ 80. Mahiwal
Sohni Mahiwal is another tragic play of South Asia, specifically Pakistan. The story is of how Sohni swam each night to meet her lover across the river. Mahiwal means buffalo herder and was the name of Sohni’s lover.
↓ 79. Roland
From The Dark Towers Series, Roland Deschain was a gunslinger. He put himself at risk to protect those around him and was great at hunting. The name means famous land.
↓ 78. Angel
Confused how this one made to the list? Well, it is not a female name anymore as seen in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. David Boreanaz plays the character on screen and is quite loved.
↓ 77. Logan
The name has been quite a popular one and was ranked at #21 during 2012 and now it seems to be resurfacing again for some reason. Logan is Wolverine of X-men, while the name essentially means hollow.
↓ 76. Ilynbig
If you are a huge fan of warriors and knights and would not mind naming your son after one, this name seems like quite a unique one.
↓ 75. Majnu
Majnu refers to someone having an unsound mind and is used to refer to people who are deeply and madly in love. The reference to it comes from a Persian narrative dated back to 7th Century of Laila and Majnu which has been called as the Romeo and Juliet of the Eastern Region.
↓ 74. Apollo
The famous Greek God of music, art, law, beauty and more was named Apollo. He was born to Zeus and Leto and was also known as the God of sun and light. The name means strength and Father Lion.
↓ 73. Jon Snow
Pronounced as John, the name has a super cool backstory to it. We bet your kid would grow to love, especially for its association with Game of Thrones.
↓ 72. Bjorn
Vikings is a historical drama series set between Denmark and Sweden. Bjorn Ironside is one of the first rulers of Munsö Dynasty. The name means bear, the animal.
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↓ 71. Romeo
The name that surely needs no explanation, right? The famous Shakespeare play of Romeo and Juliet is acclaimed worldwide. The name Romeo basically means The Pilgrim to Rome.
↓ 70. Aasimar
Descended from angels and celestials, Aasimar is a race of creatures in the Dungeons and Dragons.
↓ 69. Claudius
A Roman emperor, Claudius was an efficient ruler. Additionally, in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, King Claudius was a primary antagonist.
↓ 68. Othello
One of Shakespeare’s famous plays, it is based on the themes of jealousy, love, and betrayal.
↓ 67. Joey
If you want your kid to grow up having the best sense of humor and a group of cool friends, you could totally consider this name. The name means a young child in Australian origin.
↓ 66. Jack
The character played by Johnny Depp in the Pirates of the Caribbeans, it is also an important card, ranked below the Queen.
↓ 65. Gandalf
From the Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf is a wizard considered the wisest.
↓ 64. Han
Looks like the Star War characters are definitely making it to the list of fantasy male names. This one means a gift from God.
↓ 63. Sheldon
If you have watched the Big Band Theory, you surely know how smart Sheldon Cooper is. The name means a steep-sided valley.
↓ 62. Homer
Ensure your kid’s sense of humor by naming him behind one of the best Simpson characters.
↓ 61. Caesar
Belonging to the Roman Empire, Julius Caesar was quite a well-known ruler of his time. He has been portrayed in the five series of novels called Emperor. The name itself means hairy which has been derived from Latin.
↓ 60. Abdel-Malik
Mentioned in the Quran, Malik is one of the names of Allah meaning The King. Hence, the child should be named Abdel-Malik meaning the King’s Servant.
↓ 59. Frodo
Frodo was the name of the protagonist in the famous Lord of the Rings meaning wise.
↓ 58. Daryl
If you have watched the Walking Dead, you will surely want to consider this one. It definitely has a cool sound to it and means dearly loved.
↓ 57. Rory
Rory Williams was the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who. The name means the Red-Haired King.
↓ 56. Elliot
From the Law & Order, Elliot Stabler is an investigator. The name has been derived from Elijah who was a Prophet chosen by God.
↓ 55. Tyrion
Portrayed by Peter Dinklage, the character is one of the most loved Games of Thrones Characters. It means from the Land of Eoghan.
↓ 54. Jibril
Mentioned in the Holy Quran, Jibril is a name given to an Angel who would be sent with revelations.
↓ 53. Ross
Remember Rachel and him? The name has a Gaelic origin meaning headland.
↓ 52. Hermes
Not like the brand, but rather the God from Greek Mythology who was the God of trades, commerce and more.
↓ 51. Joffrey
Joffrey, better known as Joffrey Baratheon has been played in A Clash of Kings and A Storm of Swords, however, the more popular portrayal is in the Game of Thrones. In German it means God’s peace.
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↓ 50. Yunus
The name has been mentioned in the Quran referring to Prophet Yunus, while the name has a Hebrew origin meaning Dove. Here are 20 Swag Outfits for Kids for a Perfect Look.
↓ 49. Lelouch
A prince in the Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion series, Lelouch has the power of the Geass. In French, it means Red lamp.
↓ 48. Aragorn
Another one from the Lord of the Rings, the name means unexplained.
↓ 47. Chandler
If you have watched Friends and have loved it as much as, you could name your child after one of the characters. The name refers to someone who deals in equipment.
↓ 46. Zeus
Here is another Greek God name that is quite a popular baby boy name as well. According to Greek Mythology, Zeus was the highest of all Gods. The root meaning is that to shine but another meaning is that of the sky.
↓ 45. Khal
From an American Fantasy novel, Khal means a sovereign leader.
↓ 44. Casper
The name has been traced to Christian tradition and was also used as a personal name by the Chaldeans. However, it is also said to be a Persian name. The name also came to be known after its use in the comic film, Casper – The Friendly Ghost. The traditional meaning of the name defines it as ‘Treasurer’.
↓ 43. Patrick
Want your kid to be as funny as Patrick Star, name him after the character which means noble.
↓ 42. Stewie
From the family guy, Stewie is a super hilarious character. The name refers to someone who may be spiritually intense.
↓ 41. Fox
Agent Fox Mulder is a fictional character played in X-files and refers to a dog-like animal.
↓ 40. Humbert
From Nabokov’s novel Lolita, Humbert was the narrator and Professor. The name has a German origin meaning bright warrior.
↓ 39. Victor
The dictionary defines Victor as someone who defeats an enemy. Victor was the main character in Shelley’s novel Frankenstein.
↓ 38. Xavier
Pronounced as Zay-vee-ir, the name is known to have different versions and origins of it. It has originated from Spanish and Arab roots and means bright or splendid. The name was part of the Marvel Comics as the character Professor X or Professor Charles Xavier.
↓ 37. Albus
If you have read Harry Potter, you must be familiar with Dumbledore. Albus has a Latin meaning which is bright.
↓ 36. Ali Baba
From the famous Arab tale Ali Baba and the 40 thieves, Ali Baba was a woodcutter who had learned the secret of the thieves. Ali in Arabic means High or Elevated.
↓ 35. Nuh
This is a Quranic name for boys and refers to one of the Prophets. It has derived from Noah and means rest.
↓ 34. Cullen
Cullen gained popularity when it was used in the Twilight series which was penned down by Stephanie Meyer. The name essentially means handsome and rightly so.
↓ 33. Nigel
A wizard from Harry Potter, the name means champion.
↓ 32. Ferthgil
The name, meaning Thunder, is that of a Realm of Wonder character.
↓ 31. Parson
This name refers to the Servant of a priest.
↓ 30. Albert
Someone who is bright.
↓ 29. Barney
The name denotes strength, especially that of a bear.
↓ 28. Calvin
A hyperactive, comic character, the name means the little bald one.
↓ 27. Hugo
A Harry Potter Character. Hugo – Mind.
↓ 26. Spike
A vampire on the show Buffy, the name means a pointed end.
↓ 25. Walter
From Breaking Bad, the name denotes ruler of the army.
↓ 24. Robin
The name is that of a bird and refers to the character Robin Hood.
↓ 23. Sylvester
Remember the sneaky cat? Sylvester means wild in Latin.
↓ 22. Eli
According to the Books of Samuel, Eli was a spiritual figure, a High Priest responsible for delivering God’s messages. The name Eli means ascent and has a Hebrew origin.
↓ 21. Oliver
Meaning the Olive Tree, Oliver Twist is a famous English Novel.
↓ 20. James Bond
James – one who follows.
↓ 19. Donald
Donalds or Great Chief is a children’s favorite cartoon character.
↓ 18. Harry
Harry is another form of the name Henry and is also used to address Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex. Despite being named Henry Charles Albert David, he is more commonly known as Prince Harry. Additionally, the name is also used in of JK Rowling’s fictional series called Harry Potter. The meaning of it is of someone with power or a ruler.
↓ 17. Paladin
Paladin or the twelve peers were warriors of the Charlemagne court. The name essentially means servant or government official.
↓ 16. Dexter
Originally a surname referring to one who dyes.
↓ 15. Gai
How about a short and simple name? It is half for Gai-Jin, which in Japanese means foreigner. Gai-Jin was the title of a James Clavell novel. Another meaning of the name Gai is Valley and has a Hebrew origin.
↓ 14. Mike
A Twilight character, the name means Gift from God.
↓ 13. Yuvan
Here is another name derived from Sanskrit epic and is another name of Lord Shiva. The name means strong, healthy and young.
↓ 12. Jacob
From the Twilight series, Jacob was a shape-shifter. In the Old Testament, Jacob is the son of Isaac.
↓ 11. Karin
With a name having a literal meaning that of pure, why would it not be a great pick?
↓ 10. Emmett
Emmett Cullen was another Twilight character. The name means strong, tall and powerful. Don’t miss out these Beautiful Babies Winter Dressing ideas.
↓ 9. Bastian
A character in The Neverending Story, Bastian means Man of Sebastian.
↓ 8. Kush
Kush has been derived from the name Kusha, who was the son of Rama and Sita in Ramayana, a Sanskrit epic.
↓ 7. Atreyu
Found in a German novel, the name means son of all.
↓ 6. Zile
A character in Fire Emblem, the name Zile has an Indian origin meaning District.
↓ 5. Ubba
Ubba was a 9th Century Viking and the name has been derived from Latin which means city dweller. The character has been portrayed in a number of modern fiction.
↓ 4. Oskar
From the 2005 novel “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close”, it means God Spear.
↓ 3. Sherlock
A name that needs no introduction. Played by Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock is a person that solves mysteries.
↓ 2. Arlo
A name meaning troops or army, Arlo was a character in the series Justified, played by Raymond Barry.
↓ 1. Luke
Started from humble beginnings, Luke became one the best Jedi. The name means “From Lucania”.
