Male Fae Name Generator

Court names for fae princes, lords and knights

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Browse 500 male fae names, from Celtic figures like Lugh and Arawn to court titles such as The Thorn Prince and Lord of the Autumn Court. Built for romantasy heroes, villains and tabletop fae lords.

About male fae names

Male fae names carry more weight than the light, flowery names given to garden fairies. The men of the faerie courts are princes, lords, knights and huntsmen, and their names tend to sound old, cold and a little dangerous. Many of the oldest come straight from Celtic myth. Lugh of the Long Arm and Midir belong to the Irish Tuatha Dé Danann, Finvarra is the fairy king of Connacht in Irish folklore, and Arawn rules the otherworld of Annwn in the Welsh Mabinogi, where Gwydion works his magic.

Modern romantasy adds a second layer. Authors coin names such as Rhysand and Cardan from soft consonants and flowing endings, then pair them with a court, a season or a house. This list follows the same conventions with given names like Kierath and Ivoren, house names like Nightwillow and Hollowcrown, and full styles such as Lord of the Autumn Court.

The third convention is the epithet. In many stories the fae guard their true names, so a lord is known only by a title: The Thorn Prince, The Hollow King, Warden of the Hawthorn Gate. Mix the three types freely. A given name for friends, a house name for court records and a title for enemies gives one character real depth.

How to choose male fae names

  • Match the name to the court. Winter and Unseelie lords suit hard sounds and words like rime, thorn and dusk, while Summer and Seelie princes suit brighter names such as Solan or Orelian.
  • Use a title when the true name should stay hidden. An epithet like The Gloaming Lord works in dialogue and keeps the given name back for a later reveal.
  • Say the name aloud with its rank. Prince Kierath or Lord Malric should be easy to pronounce, because readers and players will repeat it often.
  • Borrowing from myth? Read the figure's story first. Arawn, Midir and Gwydion arrive with reputations that informed readers will expect you to honor or deliberately twist.
  • For a tabletop campaign, give each court one naming style so players can tell at once where a stranger's loyalties lie.

Frequently asked questions

What are good male fae names?

Good male fae names sound old and courtly. From this list, try Finvarra, Gwydion, Ivoren Vale, Rhodric Thornfall or a title such as The Antlered Prince. Pick a myth name for an ancient being and an invented one for a character who is entirely your own.

What is the difference between a male fae name and a male fairy name?

Fairy names lean small and playful, built from flowers, dew and light. Fae names in the court tradition are darker and more formal, with Celtic roots, house names and ranks such as prince, lord and knight. If your character is a tall, dangerous courtier and not a winged sprite, a fae name fits better.

Are these names from A Court of Thorns and Roses or The Cruel Prince?

No. The invented names are written in the style of popular romantasy and are not presented as canon from any series. The myth names, such as Lugh, Nuada and Arawn, come from Irish and Welsh tradition and are far older than any novel.

Can a fae lord have a surname?

Yes, though it usually works as a house or court name and not a family name in the human sense. Names like Eskil Winterbourne or Malric Hollowcrown tie a character to a lineage, while a style such as Heir of the Hollow Hills ties him to a place. Use whichever tells your reader more.

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A: 31 names

  • Abartach
  • Adder
  • Aengus of the Brugh
  • Aeren
  • Aeren Swiftwater
  • Aillen
  • Alberich
  • Aldaric
  • Aldaric Thornmantle
  • Alverin
  • Alverin Coldmantle
  • Amaros
  • Amaury Sun-Blessed
  • Amergin
  • Andrath
  • Andrath Bittersea
  • Anthelion
  • Anthelion Skyhallow
  • Aodhán
  • Arawn
  • Arawn, King of Annwn
  • Archduke of Evening
  • Arvel
  • Arvel Wyldemoor
  • Athelan
  • Athelan Reedmere
  • Aureth
  • Aureth Lysmoor
  • Aurien
  • Aurien Elmshadow
  • Austol Grey-Cloak

B: 12 names

  • Baelin
  • Baron of the Bitter Shore
  • Belisar
  • Belisar Goldenoath
  • Bleddyn
  • Bodb Derg
  • Bran of the Silver Branch
  • Brannoch
  • Brannoch Heathfire
  • Brennor Wolf-Sworn
  • Bricriu
  • Brieuc

C: 36 names

  • Cadan
  • Caderyn
  • Caderyn Gorsefell
  • Cadfael
  • Cador
  • Caerwyn
  • Caladon
  • Caladon Bramblecrown
  • Calderin of the Summer Isles
  • Calix
  • Calloran
  • Cambrin
  • Cambrin Foamgate
  • Caoilte
  • Casvelyn of the Ninth Tide
  • Caswallawn
  • Cathbad
  • Cathmor
  • Cathmor Ravenshade
  • Cermait
  • Champion of the Noon Court
  • Conaire
  • Conchobar
  • Consort of the Winter Queen
  • Corbie
  • Corriven Salt-Crowned
  • Corvael
  • Corwyn
  • Corwyn Ashgrave
  • Count of the Long Evening
  • Crédne
  • Cú Roí
  • Cuan
  • Cupbearer to the Hollow King
  • Cúscraid
  • Cynddylan

D: 13 names

  • Daemar
  • Daemar Blackswan
  • Daithí
  • Degaré
  • Destan
  • Destan Greywater
  • Donn
  • Donn of Tech Duinn
  • Dorrin
  • Dorrin Greyalder
  • Duke of Dusk and Embers
  • Duke of the First Frost
  • Duke of the Ninth Wave

E: 38 names

  • Eachann
  • Earl of the Whispering Wood
  • Edern
  • Ednyfed Owl-Eyed
  • Einion
  • Eirik Frost-Sworn
  • Eisirt
  • Elcmar
  • Eldan
  • Eldan Silverbirch
  • Elegast
  • Elidyr
  • Elior
  • Elior Summerglade
  • Elouan of the White Wood
  • Emeron
  • Emeron Rosewrack
  • Emrith
  • Emrith Oakenveil
  • Emyr
  • Envel of the Sorrowing Wood
  • Eochaid
  • Eogabal
  • Eoghan
  • Equinox
  • Eredan
  • Eredan Oathbriar
  • Erevan
  • Erevan Eveningstar
  • Erwan
  • Eskil
  • Eskil Winterbourne
  • Étar
  • Ethal
  • Eventide
  • Evran
  • Evran Silverbough
  • Ewen the Fair

F: 21 names

  • Faelor
  • Faelor Emberwick
  • Falconer to the Summer King
  • Falken
  • Falken Hawkmoor
  • Fearchar
  • Fearghal
  • Feidhlim
  • Fer Fí
  • Feren
  • Ferran
  • Ferran Marshlight
  • Fiach
  • Fiachna
  • Fingal
  • Finvarra
  • Finvarra, King Under Knockma
  • Flann
  • Flint
  • Florien
  • Fráech

G: 29 names

  • Gaelen
  • Gaelen Brightmoor
  • Galahan
  • Galahan Whitestag
  • Galdren Hawk-Handed
  • Gale
  • Garnet
  • Garrowen Oak-Crowned
  • Gerens
  • Gildas Silver-Tongue
  • Gilfaethwy
  • Gloam
  • Goldemar
  • Goll
  • Gorlois
  • Gorran Stag-Rider
  • Goshawk
  • Goulven
  • Gradlon
  • Graelent
  • Guingamor
  • Gurvan Winterborn
  • Gwawl
  • Gwenole of the Morning Hill
  • Gwern
  • Gwydion
  • Gwyn of the Tor
  • Gwythyr
  • Gyrfalcon

H: 25 names

  • Hadrien
  • Hafgan
  • Hafgan of Annwn
  • Halric
  • Halric Hoarwood
  • Hareth
  • Hareth Cinderbough
  • Harper of the Hollow Hall
  • Harrier
  • Hart
  • Hedrek Hound-Caller
  • Hefeydd
  • Heir of the Hollow Hills
  • Heir of the Seelie Court
  • Hellequin
  • Herald of the Spring Court
  • Herla
  • Herla of the Endless Ride
  • Heron
  • Hervé the Long-Wintered
  • Hoarfrost
  • Horn-Bearer of the Wild Hunt
  • Huntsman of the Twilight Court
  • Huon
  • Huon Horn-Bearer

I: 14 names

  • Idran
  • Ilbreac
  • Ilbreac of Assaroe
  • Ilian
  • Ilian Summerwine
  • Isarn
  • Isarn Rimeholt
  • Isembar Oathbinder
  • Iskander
  • Ithel
  • Iubdan
  • Ivarin
  • Ivoren
  • Ivoren Vale

J: 4 names

  • Jet
  • Jorund
  • Jorund Wolfsmere
  • Judicael

K: 22 names

  • Kaelor
  • Kaelor Stormveil
  • Kalen
  • Kalen Driftmere
  • Kasimir
  • Kasimir Blackrose
  • Kaveth Night-Sworn
  • Keeper of the Moon Road
  • Kelric
  • Kelric Wolfhallow
  • Kestrin
  • Kestrin Windhover
  • Kierath
  • Kierath Nightwillow
  • King Beneath the Barrow
  • King of Foxes
  • King of the Apple Isle
  • King of the Winter Court
  • Knight of Briar and Frost
  • Knight of the Silver Bough
  • Kyran
  • Kyran Owlwater

L: 33 names

  • Labraid
  • Laith
  • Laith Moonwake
  • Lammas
  • Lanval
  • Lanval of Avalon
  • Launfal
  • Laurin
  • Laurin of the Rose Garden
  • Lioran
  • Lioran Sunderleaf
  • Llefelys
  • Lludd
  • Llwyd
  • Lochlann
  • Lóegaire
  • Lorathen the Twice-Exiled
  • Lord of Ash and Amber
  • Lord of Misrule
  • Lord of Stags and Storms
  • Lord of the Autumn Court
  • Lord of the Drowned Orchard
  • Lord of the Glass Isle
  • Lord of the Longest Night
  • Lord of the Rath
  • Lucaris
  • Lucaris Dawnmantle
  • Lugaid
  • Lugh
  • Lugh of the Long Arm
  • Lynx
  • Lysan
  • Lysan Morningfrost

M: 30 names

  • Mac Cecht
  • Mac Cuill
  • Mac Gréine
  • Madern Truth-Bender
  • Maël
  • Maelgwn
  • Malo of the Bitter Sea
  • Malric
  • Malric Hollowcrown
  • Margrave of the Marsh Lights
  • Marquess of Midnight
  • Marren
  • Marren Tidewrack
  • Marten
  • Master of Hounds
  • Matholwch
  • Mavrin
  • Mavrin Crowfeather
  • Meliard the Summer-Born
  • Melwas
  • Merek
  • Merek Hartshorn
  • Midir
  • Midir of Brí Léith
  • Midwinter
  • Mongán
  • Morfran
  • Muldumarec
  • Myghal Red-Handed
  • Myrddin

N: 11 names

  • Naevin
  • Naevin Starbriar
  • Neirin
  • Neirin Whitebarrow
  • Nera
  • Nerian
  • Nerian Saltmeadow
  • Nisien
  • Nuada
  • Nuada of the Silver Hand
  • Nyvane Star-Sworn

O: 15 names

  • Ogier
  • Ogier of Avalon
  • Ogma
  • Onyx
  • Orelian
  • Orelian Sunspire
  • Orfeo
  • Orfeo the Harper
  • Orrin
  • Orrin Foxhollow
  • Osiran
  • Osiran Goldmere
  • Ossian
  • Oswyn
  • Oswyn Ambergate

P: 12 names

  • Pasco of the Mistle Bough
  • Pellam
  • Perian
  • Perian Larkspire
  • Petroc
  • Piper of the Green Road
  • Prince of Midsummer
  • Prince of Nettles and Wine
  • Prince of Ravens
  • Prince of Salt and Starlight
  • Prince of the Last Harvest
  • Prince of the Unseelie Court

Q: 2 names

  • Quillan
  • Quillan Rookmoor

R: 19 names

  • Raithe
  • Raithe Coldspring
  • Ranald, Warden of the North Gate
  • Regent of the Thorn Throne
  • Renwick
  • Renwick Sorrowfield
  • Rhodric
  • Rhodric Thornfall
  • Rhydian
  • Rime
  • Riwal
  • Roarke
  • Roarke Blackfen
  • Roebuck
  • Rowarn
  • Rowarn Hornbeam
  • Ruairí
  • Ruan
  • Ruvan

S: 22 names

  • Saevel
  • Saevel Whitewillow
  • Salaun the Songless
  • Samhain
  • Sarovan Moon-Drowned
  • Senchán
  • Seneschal of the Morning Court
  • Shrike
  • Sigmall
  • Solan
  • Solan Dawnmarch
  • Solstice
  • Son of the Summer Queen
  • Stellan
  • Stellan Evermist
  • Steward of the Revel
  • Struan the Unforgiven
  • Suibhne
  • Swordbearer of the Dusk Court
  • Sworn Knight of the Summer Court
  • Sylvar
  • Sylvar Greenmantle

T: 82 names

  • Talan
  • Talan Hawkbriar
  • Tam Lin of Carterhaugh
  • Tanguy
  • Tarn
  • Taveric
  • Taveric Stormhallow
  • Tavian
  • Tavian Bloodroot
  • Teiran
  • Teiran Harrowmere
  • Teyrnon
  • Thane of the Frozen Mere
  • Thayer
  • Thayer Stagmoor
  • The Antlered Prince
  • The Ash-Handed Lord
  • The Barrow Prince
  • The Beggar King Under the Hill
  • The Blackthorn Regent
  • The Bramble Earl
  • The Crownless Prince
  • The Drowned Prince
  • The Dusk Marquess
  • The Ember Prince
  • The Exiled Prince
  • The Foxglove Baron

T, continued

  • The Frostbound Heir
  • The Gilded Liar
  • The Gloaming Lord
  • The Green Knight
  • The Grey Huntsman
  • The Harvest Lord
  • The Hawthorn King
  • The Hemlock Viscount
  • The Heron Lord
  • The Hollow King
  • The Holly King
  • The Honey-Tongued Prince
  • The Hound-Master
  • The Ivory-Crowned Heir
  • The Lantern Lord
  • The Last Summer King
  • The Laughing Prince
  • The Masked Earl
  • The Midwinter Knight
  • The Mirror Duke
  • The Moth-Winged Duke
  • The Nightingale Earl
  • The Oak King
  • The Oathbound Knight
  • The Piper at Dusk
  • The Raven Duke
  • The Revel King

T, continued

  • The Rime Duke
  • The Rowan Knight
  • The Salt King
  • The Silver-Handed King
  • The Sleeping King
  • The Starless Knight
  • The Swan Prince
  • The Thistle Earl
  • The Thorn Prince
  • The Thrice-Crowned
  • The Twilight Consort
  • The Unsmiling King
  • The White Stag Prince
  • The Widowed King
  • The Wolf-Eyed Prince
  • Theodric
  • Theodric Yewhallow
  • Thorn
  • Tiberan, Heir of the Dusk Throne
  • Tigernach of the Nine Hazels
  • Tithe-Lord of the Seventh Year
  • Torquil
  • True Thomas
  • Tuan
  • Tuireann
  • Turlough
  • Tydorel
  • Tyolet

U: 5 names

  • Uaithne
  • Ulrian
  • Ulrian Mistlethorn
  • Umber
  • Umbriel

V: 11 names

  • Valcor Thorn-Hearted
  • Valen
  • Varen
  • Varen Duskorchard
  • Vaudrin Cairnwood
  • Vesperon
  • Veydran Storm-Crowned
  • Vireon
  • Vireon Sunwillow
  • Voran
  • Voran Deepwinter

W: 2 names

  • Warden of the Hawthorn Gate
  • Wyndral Wintermark

X: 1 name

  • Xanthir the Glamoured

Y: 6 names

  • Yann the Fox-Hearted
  • Yew
  • Yonec
  • Yorath of the White Hart
  • Yule
  • Yvain

Z: 4 names

  • Zarek
  • Zarek Vellacourt
  • Zorion
  • Zorion Embermere