Have you fantasized about grand battles, magical forests and worlds filled with magic?
If you’ve read fantasy books, played video games or seen movie universes such as Middle Earth, Hogwarts or Azeroth, then you’ve probably been in awe of the names of the unforgettable protagonists and antagonists of these places.
So, why not a little of that magic in your own life?
A fantasy boy name doesn’t just sound unique and bold, it tells a story.
Whether you prefer names that are mythological, like those from classics, or that seem to be part of a tale of their own, the perfect name is waiting to become your next hero.
To make your search easy, I’ve thrown together a phenomenal list of 300+ fantasy boy names.
They are names, full of magic, mystery and significance, whether in The Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones or anything else.
Get ready to find the name that feels like it was written in the stars for your little hero.
Table of Contents
Badass Fantasy Boy Names
- Cassius – (Latin) Hollow
- Otis – (German) Wealthy
- Royal – (English) Royal
- Draco – (Greek, Latin) Dragon
- Lucius – (Latin) Light
- Nash – (English) By the ash tree
- Ralph – (English, German) Wolf-counsel
- Titus – (Latin) Title of honor
- Jethro – (Hebrew) Excellence
- Ford – (English) Dweller at the ford
- Nero – (Latin) Stern
- Keanu – (Hawaiian) Coolness or The cool breeze
- Achilles – (Greek) Thin-lipped
- Ferris – (Irish, English) Strong man, Ironworker
- Booker – (English) Scribe
- Jago – (Spanish, Cornish) Supplanter
- Helios – (Greek) Sun
- King – (English) Monarch
- Drake – (English) Dragon, Male duck
- Tripp – (French) One who tripped
- Caesar – (Latin) Cut
- Smith – (English) Blacksmith
- Thor – (Norse, Scandinavian) Thunder
- Link – (British) Ring, Link
- Finn – (Irish) White, Fair
- Perseus – (Greek) To destroy
- Lennox – (Scottish) Elm grove
Cool Fantasy Boy Names
- Devlin – (Irish) Unlucky
- Manny – (British) God is with us
- Leon – (Greek) Lion
- Ramsey – (English) Low-lying land
- Chance – (French, English) Chancellor, Good fortune
- Baldwin – (German) Brave friend
- Wilde – (English) Undomesticated, Uncultivated
- Edward – (British) Wealthy guard
- Franklin – (English) Free landholder
- Prince – (Latin) Prince
- Kepler – (German) Hooded cloak
- Guthrie – (Scottish) Windy place
- Wild – (German) Hunter, Untamed
- Raiden – (Japanese) Thunder, Lightning
- Patrick – (Latin) Noble, Patrician
- Aston – (English) Noble stone, Eastern settlement, Ash tree settlement
- Hopper – (English, Dutch) Leaper, Dancer, Hop grower
- Kirby – (English) Church settlement
Whimsical Fantasy Boy Names
- Hansel – (German) God is gracious
- Ron – (Scottish) Mountain of strength, Ruler’s counselor
- Derry – (Irish) Like an oak
- Mannix – (Irish) A little monk
- Ganesh – (Sanskrit) God of the multitude
- Baird – (Scottish) Minstrel, Poet
- Nix – (Greek) Night
- Elendil – (Quenya) The elf friend
- Murtagh – (Irish) Sea-warrior, Mariner, Navigator
- Thurston – (Scandinavian) Thor’s stone
- Janus – (Latin) Doorway
- Connell – (Irish) Strong as a wolf
- Hercules – (Greek) Glory of Hera
- Neptune – (Latin) Roman god of the sea, God of water
- Thom – (Aramaic) Twin
- Morten – (Scandinavian) Dedicated to Mars, Moor town
- Lee – (English) Pasture, Meadow
- Gabriel – (Hebrew) God is my strength
- Aquarius – (Latin) Water carrier
- Morpheus – (Greek) Shaper of dreams
Celestial Fantasy Boy Names
- Sagan – (Slavic, Polish) Wise one, Victorious person
- Astraios – (Greek) Starry one
- Rasalas – (Arabic) The northern (star) of the lion’s head
- Saturnus – (German) Saturn
- Celestino – (Latin) Belonging to heaven
- Namid – (Ojibwa) Star dancer
- Ilmari – (Finnish) Air, space
- Marx – (German) Of Mars, The god of war, Warlike
- Astraeus – (Greek) Star
- Seager – (British) Sea spear
- Lintang – (Indonesian) Star
- Rees – (Welsh) Enthusiasm, Ardent, Fiery
- Somerville – (British) Summer town
- Chander – (Indian) Moon
- Jiemba – (Australian) Venus, The laughing star
- Sterne – (German) Stern, Star
- Aadhira – (Indian) Moon
- Hesperos – (Greek) Evening, Evening star
- Taurean – (Latin) Bull
- Sirius – (Latin, Greek) Burning, Glowing, Dog star
- Kepler – (German) Hooded cloak
- Donati – (Latin) Given by God
- Cosmo – (Greek, Italian, English) Order, Beauty, Universe
- Antares – (Greek) Brightest red star
- Sol – (Hebrew, Spanish, Norse) Prayed for, Sun
- North – (British) North
Trending Fantasy Boy Names
- Maximo – (Latin) Greatest
- Wilder – (German) Untamed, Wild
- Rigel – (Arabic) Foot
- Baker – (British) One who bakes
- Howard – (German) Brave heart
- Jackson – (English) Son of Jack
- Finlay – (Irish, Scottish) Fair-haired hero
- Crosby – (Irish) Village with crosses
- Radley – (English) Red meadow
- Lowell – (French) Young wolf
- Elliot – (Hebrew) The Lord id my God
- Valentine – (French) Strength, Health
- Zephyr – (Greek) West wind
- Atlas – (Greek) Bearer of the heavens
- Starling – (British) Bird, Starling
- Keller – (German surname) Cellar
- Santana – (Spanish) Holy
- Aries – (Latin) A ram
- Storm – (English) Tempest, A violent weather disturbance
- Phoenix – (Arizona, Greek) Dark red
- Cash – (English) Money case, Hollow
- Beck – (English) One living beside a small stream
- Michael – (Hebrew) Who is like God?
- Ross – (English, Scottish) Upland, Peninsula
- Dion – (Greek) Child of heaven and earth
Cute Fantasy Boy Names
- Silas – (Aramaic, Latin, Greek) Of the forest, Prayed for
- Ravi – (Hindi) Conferring
- Dax – (French) Leader
- Ike – (Hebrew) Laughter
- Buddy – (British) Friend
- Cisco – (Spanish) Frenchman, Free man
- Gray – (British) Gray-haired
- Andy – (Latin) Man or warrior
- Buster – (British) Tough guy
- Lincoln – (English) Town by the pool
- Sully – (Irish) Dark eyed
- Rocky – (English, Italian) Rock, Rest
- Jax – (English, Hebrew) Son of Jack, Supplanter, Holder of the Heel, God is gracious
- Mervyn – (Welsh) Sea hill
- Devin – (Irish) Poet
- Jules – (Latin, Greek) Youthful, Soft, Downy
- Remy – (French, Latin) Oarsman
- Cody – (English) Helpful, Pillow
- Ash – (English) Ash tree
- Marty – (Latin) Of Mars
Modern Fantasy Boy Names
- Creed – (British) Guiding principle, Doctrine, Belief
- Lebron – (French) Brown-haired one
- Darwin – (English) Dear friend
- Carmelo – (Spanish, Italian, Hebrew) Garden
- Fitzgerald – (Irish, Scottish) Son of Gerald
- Spike – (English) A very large nail
- Kendrick – (English, Scottish) Royal ruler, Champion
- Carver – (English) Wood carver
- Morrison – (English) Son of Morris
- Landry – (French, English) Ruler
- Cristiano – (Brazilian) Christian man
- Faulkner – (English) Falconer
- Austen – (Latin) Great, Magnificent
- Roosevelt – (Dutch) Rose field
- Bond – (English) Peasant farmer
- Thurgood – (Puritan) Thorough good, Thor
- Armstrong – (English, Scottish) Strong arms
- Porter – (English, French) Doorkeeper, Carrier
- Ellington – (English) Ellis’ town
- Manning – (Irish) Monk
Handsome Fantasy Boy Names
- Soren – (Danish, Norwegian) Stern
- Ambrose – (Latin) Immortal
- Vincent – (Latin) Conquering
- Dante – (Latin) Enduring
- Roman – (Latin) Citizen of Rome
- Orson – (Latin, English) Bear cub
- Lev – (Hebrew, Russian) Heart, Lion
- Conrad – (German) Brave counsel
- Matthias – (Aramaic) Gift of God
- Desmond – (Irish) One from south Munster
- Anders – (Scandinavian) Strong, Manly
- Romeo – (Italian) Pilgrim to Rome, Roman
- Bastian – (Latin, Greek) Man of Sebastia
- Nikolai – (Russian) People of victory
- Joaquin – (Hebrew, Spanish) God will judge, Established by God
- Aldo – (Italian, German) Old, Wise
- Langston – (English) Tall man’s town
- Damon – (Greek) One who tames, Subdues
- Truman – (English) Loyal one
- Javier – (Spanish) New house
- Tennyson – (English) Son of Dennis
- Kareem – (Arabic) Noble, generous
- Fox – (English) Fox, a bushy tailed wild animal
- Sullivan – (Irish) Dark eyes
Popular Fantasy Boy Names
- Tobias – (Greek, Hebrew) God is good
- Nathan – (Hebrew) Given
- Chase – (French) To hunt
- Malcolm – (Scottish) Devotee of Saint Columba
- Kane – (Celtic) Warrior
- Marcus – (Latin) Warlike
- Jonathan – (Hebrew) Gift of Jehovah
- Travis – (French) Tollgate-keeper
- Preston – (English) Priest’s estate
- Trevor – (Welsh) From the large village
- Denzel – (Cornish) From the high stronghold
- Kelvin – (Scottish) Narrow or wooded river
- Jimmy – (Hebrew) Supplanter
- Horace – (Latin) Timekeeper
- Phillip – (Greek) Lover of horses
- Regis – (French) Kingly
- Davis – (Hebrew) Beloved
- Miles – (Latin, English) Soldier, Merciful
- Dave – (Hebrew) Beloved
- Connor – (Irish) Lover of hounds
- Leo – (Latin) Lion
- Jack – (English) God is gracious
- Tyson – (French) Firebrand, Son of Tye
- Logan – (Scottish) Little hollow
- Drew – (Greek, Welsh) Strong, Courageous, Wise
- Carson – (English, Scottish) Son of the marsh dwellers
- Ray – (German, English) King, Roe, Counsel, Ray of light
Hipster Fantasy Boy Names
- Gilbert – (German) Shining pledge
- Eames – (English) Son of the uncle
- Homer – (Greek) Security, Pledge
- Lester – (British, Latin) From Leicester, Roman town, Camp
- Brando – (Italian) Firebrand, Sword
- Sterling – (English) Of the highest quality, Little star
- Coltrane – (Irish) Descendant of Coltarán
- Arthur – (Celtic) Bear
- Dexter – (Latin) Right-handed, Skillful, One who dyes
- Wolf – (German) Wolf
- Harry – (English) Estate ruler
- Edison – (English) Son of Edward
- Walter – (German) Commander of the army
- Duke – (English) British nobleman
- Gable – (French) Triangular shape in architecture
- Elvis – (Norse) All wise
- Mercury – (Roman) Messenger of the gods, Quicksilver
- Tao – (Chinese) Large waves, Way, Ceramics, Pottery
- Mars – (Latin) God of war
- West – (British) Western stream
Classic Fantasy Boy Names
- Felix – (Latin) Happy, fortunate
- Cyrus – (Persian) Sun
- Isaac – (Hebrew) Laughter
- Rufus – (Latin) Red-head
- Fletcher – (English) Arrow-maker
- Victor – (Latin) Conqueror
- Fergus – (Scottish, Irish) Man of force
- Samson – (Hebrew) Sun
- Hector – (Greek) Holding fast
- Winston – (English) Wine’s town
- Forrest – (English) Dweller near the woods
- Roland – (German) Famous throughout the land
- Duncan – (Scottish) Dark warrior
- Wilfred – (English) Desires peace
- Ulysses – (Latin, Greek) Odyssey, Voyage, Wrathful
- Roger – (German) Famous warrior
- Cyril – (Greek) Lordly
- Leonard – (German) Brave lion
- Edgar – (English) Wealthy spearman
- Flint – (English) Born near outcrop of flint
- Castor – (Greek) Pious one
- Marshall – (French) One who looks after horses
Short Fantasy Boy Names
- Locke – (English) Enclosure, Fortified place
- Elmo – (Italian, German) Protector
- Don – (Scottish) Proud chief
- Kale – (German) Free man
- Issa – (German) Strong-willed
- Gabe – (Hebrew) Hero of God, God is my strength
- Thane – (Scottish) Clan chieftain
- Dirk – (German) Ruler of the people
- Brick – (English) Good person, Building stone
- Holmes – (English) From the island in the river
- Dwight – (Latin, Greek) God of wine, Heavenly, Mountain lands
- Cid – (Spanish) Lord
- Steve – (Greek) Garland, Crown, Wreath of honor
- Kaz – (Slavic, Japanese) Destroyer [of peace]; Hollow, Child of peace
- Hoyt – (English) Long stick
- Dodge – (British) Of Roger, Spear frame
- Thorne – (English) Thorn thicket
- Rand – (English) Living on riverbank
- Kain – (Hebrew) Acquire, Spear
- Wright – (British) Carpenter
- Dutch – (Dutch) From The Netherlands, Of the people
Unique Fantasy Boy Names
- Mario – (Italian) Warlike
- Lafayette – (French) Faith
- Rad – (English) Advisor
- Norton – (English) Northern town
- Seeley – (English) Blessed, Happy
- Vernon – (French) Place of alders, Alder grove
- Roche – (Irish) Rock, Rest
- Lawson – (English) Son of Lawrence
- Parks – (English) Park-keeper or stone
- March – (English, French) Month name, Frontier
- Reno – (Spanish) Of Moreno, Dark-haired
- Longfellow – (English) Tall one
- Atwood – (English) From the place by the wood
- Red – (British, Scottish) Red in color, Clearing, River reed
- Cotton – (English) Cottage, Hut
- Luigi – (Italian) Renowned warrior
- Perrin – (English, Greek) Dweller near the pear tree, Rock
- Ridley – (English) Cleared wood
Exotic Fantasy Boy Names
- Jacob – (Hebrew) Supplanter
- Ian – (Scottish) The Lord is gracious
- Joel – (Hebrew) Jehovah is his God
- Mark – (Latin) Warlike
- Orlando – (Italian) Famous throughout the land
- Saul – (Hebrew) Prayed for
- Ted – (Greek) Gift of god, Wealth, Fortune
- Jon – (French, Hebrew) God is gracious, God has given
- Arno – (German) Eagle
- Micah – (Hebrew) Who is like the Lord
- Hasan – (Arabic) Beautiful, Handsome
- Sam – (American, Hebrew) Told by God, Sun man
- Jason – (Greek) To heal
- Jesse – (Hebrew) The Lord exists
- Cato – (Latin) All-knowing
Nature Inspired Fantasy Boy Names
- Hosea – (Hebrew) Salvation
- Sylvain – (French) Wood, forest
- Arend – (Hebrew) Mountain of strength
- Donald – (Scottish) Proud chief
- Barney – (English, German, Slavic) Strong as bear, Defender
- Randall – (English) Shield-wolf
- Delano – (French) From the forest of nut trees
- Frasier – (Scottish) Strawberry
- Celestino – (Latin) Belonging to heaven
- Delmar – (Spanish) Of the sea
- Earnest – (German) Serious or battle to the death
- Falco – (Italian) Falcon
- Wade – (English) At the river crossing
- Huston – (British, Irish, Scottish) From Hugh’s town, Settlement on the hill
- Fairchild – (English) Fair-haired child
- Alcott – (English) Dweller at the old cottage
- Green – (Norse) Someone who lives near a village green
- Chai – (Word name) Tea
- Barret – (German) Strife, Mighty bear
- Hitchcock – (British) Son of Richard
- Dougal – (Scottish) Dark stranger
- Archer – (English) Bowman
- Monroe – (Scottish) Mouth of the Roe river
Unisex Fantasy Boy Names
- Woolf – (English) Traveling wolf
- Scottie – (English) Scot
- Talbot – (English) Command of the valley
- Eliot – (Hebrew) The Lord is my God
- Sawyer – (English) Woodcutter
- Deacon – (Greek) Messenger, Servant
- Mickey – (Hebrew) Who resembles God?
- Tommy – (Aramaic, English) Twin
- Sheldon – (English) Steep-sided valley
- Min – (Chinese) Quick
Wrap Up
And there you have it, 300+ magic and spellbinding fantasy boy names to consider in the name of your child.
Whether you’ve been drawn to a godlike name such as Aragorn, a mythic name such as Eldarion, or a fierce gaming-inspired name, there’s a name out there for the epic story you want to tell your child.
The right fantasy-inspired name set the tone for a life of adventure, excitement and limitless potential.
NOW I want to hear from you! What name from the list made you fall in love with?
Do you have a fantasy name, game or movie you wish had not been included?
Please leave your suggestions in the comments — I can’t wait to read your magical suggestions!
