Names Categorized "Narnia characters"

EtymologyAndrew is the English form of the Greek name Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), which derives from andreios (ἀνδρεῖος) meaning "manly" or "masculine," ultimately from the Greek word aner (ἀνήρ) meaning "man." The name entered E...

Aslan is a name of Turkic origin, derived from arslan meaning "lion." It has been used as a given name, byname, or title among various Turkic peoples, including Azerbaijanis, Kazakhs, Turks, Chechens, and Ossetians. The...

Bree is a feminine given name of multiple origins in English. As an anglicized form of Brígh, it ultimately derives from the Old Irish word bríg meaning "might, power." In Irish mythology, Brígh (or Brigid) was the daugh...

Caspian is a given name most famously used by author C. S. Lewis for a character in his Chronicles of Narnia series, first appearing in the 1951 book Prince Caspian. In the story, Prince Caspian is the rightful king of N...

Col is a Medieval English short form of Nicholas. The name Nicholas itself has deep historical and linguistic roots, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people," from the elements nike ("victory...

Corin is a given name with roots in Roman mythology and early Christian tradition. Derived from the Latin Quirinus, it is a masculine name, though it has also seen occasional use as a feminine form or a surname. The core...

Cornelius is a Roman masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn". It gained widespread use in the ancient world and later saw adoption across various European language...

Edmund is a masculine given name of English, German, and Polish usage. It is derived from the Old English elements ead meaning "wealth, fortune" and mund meaning "protection", thus giving the name the meaning "rich prote...

Eustace is an English given name that ultimately derives from two Greek names, Eustachius and Eustathius, which became conflated in post-classical usage. The Greek Εὔσταχυς (Eústachys) means "fruitful" or "abundant in gr...

Frank is a masculine given name with deep roots in European history. It derives from an Old German name that referred to a member of the Germanic tribe known as the Franks. The Franks settled in the regions now called Fr...

Gale 2 is an English masculine given name with two distinct origins. As a transferred use of the surname Gale, it ultimately derives from the Middle English gaile, meaning "jovial" or "pleasant." The surname likely origi...

Helen is a feminine given name derived from the Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helene). Its etymology is uncertain, but it is often associated with Greek helene meaning "torch" or "corposant", or possibly linked to selene (moon)....

Jadis is the proper name of the White Witch, the primary antagonist in C. S. Lewis's series The Chronicles of Narnia, first appearing in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950). The origin of the name is debated: Lew...

Etymology and OriginsJewel is an English given name derived from the English vocabulary word for a precious stone, which itself comes from Old French jouel, ultimately from Latin jocus meaning "game" or "delight". The na...

Etymology and OriginsJill is an English feminine given name that originated as a short form of Gillian or Jillian. Gillian itself is a medieval English feminine form of Julian, which derives from the Roman name Iulianus,...

Letitia is a feminine given name derived from the Late Latin name Laetitia, meaning "joy, happiness." The name traces back to the Roman goddess Lætitia, who embodied gaiety, prosperity, and abundance. This classical orig...

Letty is an English feminine diminutive of Lettice and, by extension, of Letitia. The name Letty has been used as an affectionate short form or nickname for these longer names, often conveying familiarity and warmth.Etym...

Lucy is a classic English feminine name derived from the Latin masculine given name Lucius, meaning "light" or "born at dawn or daylight." It is the English form of Lucia, in use since the Middle Ages. The name has been...

Mabel is an English female name derived from the Latin amabilis, meaning "lovable" or "dear". It is the medieval feminine form of Amabilis, a name borne by early Christian saints. Alongside the variant Amabel, Mabel was...

Peter is a common masculine given name derived from Greek Πέτρος (Petros), meaning “stone.” It serves as a translation of the Aramaic name Cephas (meaning “stone”), which was given by Jesus to the apostle Simon bar Jonah...