100 Aesthetic Character Names

It is an art in itself to find a perfect name for characters, be they brooding anti-heroes, whimsical dreamers, or mysterious enigmas.

An aesthetic name- one that has a lovely sound of its own, a meaningful background, or poetic lilt- will make for an unforgettable character.

Here is a list of some beautiful, evocative names to help bring your characters alive and leave lasting impressions in the minds of your readers.

aesthetic character names

Amaris – “Child of the moon” (Hebrew, Spanish)

Elowen – “Elm tree” (Cornish)

Seraphine – “Fiery, burning one” (Hebrew)

Isolde – “Fair lady” (Welsh, Germanic)

Lorien – Inspired by Tolkien’s realm of dreams and enchantment

Calista – “Most beautiful” (Greek)

Aurelius – “Golden” (Latin)

Sylvaine – “From the forest” (French)

Celestine – “Heavenly” (Latin)

Evadne – “Pleasant water” (Greek)

Soren – “Stern, severe” (Danish)

Ophelia – “Help” or “serpent” (Greek)

Zephyr – “West wind” (Greek)

Rowan – “Little red one” (Gaelic) or a tree name

Elysia – “Blissful, from Elysium” (Greek)

Lucien – “Light” (Latin)

Caspian – Inspired by the Caspian Sea, a name of adventure

Noctis – “Night” (Latin)

Vespera – “Evening star” (Latin)

Aisling – “Dream, vision” (Irish)

Orion – A mighty hunter from Greek mythology

Calliope – “Beautiful voice” (Greek)

Dorian – “Of the Dorian tribe” (Greek)

Lyra – Inspired by the lyre, a celestial constellation

Ephraim – “Fruitful, productive” (Hebrew)

Thalassa – “Sea” (Greek)

Cyril – “Lordly, masterful” (Greek)

Viatrix – “Voyager, traveler” (Latin)

Zaira – “Radiance, blooming flower” (Arabic)

Sable – “Black” or a luxurious fur

Anouk – “Grace” (Dutch, French)

Lazarus – “God has helped” (Hebrew)

Selene – “Moon goddess” (Greek)

Valerian – “Strength, health” (Latin)

Elara – One of Jupiter’s moons, also a Greek mythological figure

Nashira – “Bearer of good news” (Arabic)

Aether – The personification of the upper sky in Greek mythology

Isabeau – A medieval French form of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God”

Ronan – “Little seal” (Irish)

Freyja – Norse goddess of love and beauty

Casimir – “Bringer of peace” (Slavic)

Valkyrie – “Chooser of the slain” from Norse mythology

Eowyn – Inspired by Tolkien, meaning “horse joy” (Old English)

Solene – “Dignified, solemn” (French)

Magnus – “Great” (Latin)

Melisande – “Strong in work” (Germanic)

Tirian – Inspired by C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia

Ione – “Violet flower” (Greek)

Lior – “My light” (Hebrew)

Zephyrus – The Greek god of the west wind

Ariadne – “Most holy” (Greek)

Odessa – Possibly derived from The Odyssey, meaning “long journey”

Phineas – “Oracle” (Hebrew)

Azriel – “God is my help” (Hebrew)

Tindra – “To twinkle” (Swedish)

Mireille – “To admire” (French)

Osiris – Egyptian god of the underworld

Hesper – “Evening star” (Greek)

Lorien – Inspired by Tolkien’s land of golden woods

Kaelith – A mystical, ethereal-sounding name

Nimue – The Lady of the Lake from Arthurian legend

Leif – “Heir, descendant” (Old Norse)

Vanya – “Gracious gift of God” (Russian, Slavic)

Zosima – “Full of life” (Greek)

Eluned – “Idol, image” (Welsh)

Alaric – “Ruler of all” (Germanic)

Sapphira – “Sapphire” (Greek)

Dante – “Enduring” (Latin)

Virelai – A type of medieval French verse

Galadriel – Inspired by Tolkien, meaning “maiden crowned with a radiant garland”

Ephira – A unique name inspired by oceanic themes

Iskander – Persian form of Alexander, meaning “defender of men”

Selwin – “Friend in the hall” (Old English)

Xanthe – “Golden, yellow” (Greek)

Morwen – “Maiden” (Tolkien-inspired, Welsh roots)

Nereus – “Old man of the sea” (Greek)

Corwin – “Heart’s friend” (Welsh)

Orlaith – “Golden princess” (Irish)

Caelum – “Sky, heavens” (Latin)

Nyx – Greek primordial goddess of the night

Oberon – The king of the fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Halia – “The sea” (Greek)

Ziven – “Vibrant, full of life” (Slavic)

Erelis – A blend of elegance and mysticism

Maelis – “Chief, prince” (Breton)

Thaniel – Short for Nathaniel, meaning “gift of God”

Soraya – “The Pleiades” (Persian)

Faelan – “Little wolf” (Irish)

Iskiel – A unique celestial-sounding name

Tindra – “Twinkling” (Swedish)

Jareth – A magical name from Labyrinth

Eulalia – “Sweetly speaking” (Greek)

Amadeus – “Lover of God” (Latin)

Elric – “The king” (Old English, Germanic)

Ophira – “Gold” (Hebrew)

Tirzah – “Delight, pleasantness” (Hebrew)

Ciaran – “Dark-haired” (Irish)

Bellamy – “Fine friend” (French)

Eowen – A variation of Eowyn, meaning “horse friend”

Zenith – “The highest point” (Arabic, English)