Names Categorized "Shadowhunters characters"

Alaric is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Gothic *Alareiks, meaning "ruler of all". The name is composed of the elements alls meaning "all" and reiks meaning "ruler, king". This etymology is s...

Alastair is a Scottish masculine given name, an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, which itself is a Gaelic adaptation of Alexander. Etymology The name ultimately derives from the Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandr...

Alec is a Scottish form of the given name Alexander, commonly used as a short form of Alexander or as an independent given name.Etymology and HistoryAlec is a shortened version of Alexander, which itself is the Latinized...

Alexander is a masculine given name of Greek origin, Latinized from the Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), which means "defending men" or "protector of men." It is composed of the Greek elements ἀλέξω (alexo), meaning "...

Aline is a feminine given name used in English, French, and Portuguese. It originated as a medieval short form of Adeline, which itself derives from the Old High German name Adelina, composed of the element adal meaning...

Anna is a feminine given name, the Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means “favor” or “grace.” Used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament, it appears in the Hebrew Bible as the mother of the prophet Samuel (1 Sa...

Etymology and OriginsArati is an alternate transcription of the Hindi/Marathi आरती (Aarti), a feminine given name deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. The name derives from the Sanskrit ārātrika, referring to a ritual of of...

Camille is a Latin-French unisex name that functions primarily as a feminine given name in English, while remaining unisex in French. It is the Camilla form of the Roman Camillus, a name likely of Etruscan origin with un...

Catarina is the Portuguese, Galician, and Occitan form of Katherine. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Aikaterine, whose etymology is debated: it may stem from the name of the goddess Hecate, from Greek aikia me...

Clarissa is a Latinate form of Clarice. Its roots lie in the Latin name Clara, meaning “clear” and “bright,” combined with the suffix -issa (equivalent to -ess). The name thus carries connotations of clarity and luminosi...

Cleophas is the form of Clopas used in several versions of the New Testament, particularly in Latin and English Bible translations. The name Clopas, of uncertain Aramaic origin, appears in John 19:25 as the husband of on...

Dorothea is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "gift of God," derived from the Greek elements δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift" and θεός (theos) meaning "god." The name represents the feminine form of the Greek na...

Dot is a feminine given name, most commonly used as a short form (hypocorism) of Dorothy. Dorothy itself is the English form of Dorothea, which originated from the Greek name Δωρόθεος (Dorotheos), meaning "gift of god" –...

EtymologyElaine is a feminine given name originating from an Old French form of Helen, which itself derives from the Greek name Helenē, possibly meaning 'torch' or 'light'. Some scholars have also proposed a Welsh etymol...

Elias is the Hellenized form of the name Elijah, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Eliyyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh." It is used in several languages including English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish,...

Emil is a male given name of Indo-European origin, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which itself comes from the Latin word aemulus, meaning "rival" or "eager." The name also has a secondary etymological conne...

Gretel is a German diminutive of Grete, which itself is a short form of Margaret. Ultimately derived from the Greek word margarites meaning "pearl," the name spread across Europe through the veneration of several saints...

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)....

Imogen is a female given name of English origin, chiefly used in the United Kingdom and Australia. The name originates from Shakespeare's Cymbeline (1609), where Imogen is the virtuous daughter of King Cymbeline. Shakesp...

Iris is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word "rainbow". In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger to the gods, often depicted as a link between heaven and earth. The name began...

Isabelle is a feminine given name used predominantly in French, English, Dutch, German, and Swedish contexts. It is the French form of Isabel, which itself derives from the medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth.EtymologyThe...

Jace is a modern masculine first name of American origin, functioning primarily as a short form of Jason. It has roots in the ancient Greek name Iason, meaning "healer" or "to heal," derived from Greek iasthai. While ori...

Jem is an English diminutive of Jeremy (and formerly of James). As a short form, it originated in medieval England, where nicknames and pet forms were commonly created by shortening longer names. Over time, Jem became es...

Jeremiah is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning "Yahweh will exalt." The name comes from the roots רוּם (rum) meaning "to exalt" and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God.E...

Jocelyn is a unisex given name of Germanic origin, used in English and French. It derives from a Frankish masculine name, variously recorded as Gautselin, Gauzlin, and many other spellings. The name combines the Germanic...

John is a very common male name in the English language, ultimately of Hebrew origin. It is the English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (...

Jonathan is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from Yehonaṯan (יְהוֹנָתָן), meaning "Yahweh has given." The name appears in the Old Testament as the eldest son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Acco...

Konrad is a German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Slovene form of Conrad. The name Conrad is derived from the Old German elements kuoni "brave" and rat "counsel, advice", giving the meaning "brave counsel". Etymology and His...

Lily is a feminine given name derived directly from the name of the flower, which has long been a symbol of purity, innocence, and beauty. The word itself traces back through Old English lilie to Latin lilium, ultimately...

Lucian is the English and Romanian form of Lucianus, a Roman family name derived from the praenomen Lucius, which in turn comes from Latin lux meaning "light." Lucian is most famously associated with Lucian of Samosata,...

Etymology Luke is the English form of the Latin name Lucas, which itself derives from the Greek Λουκᾶς (Loukas). The name is likely a shortened form of Λουκανός (Loukanos), meaning "from Lucania"—Lucania being a region i...

Lydia is a feminine given name with roots in Greek antiquity. It means "from Lydia" — the name of an ancient kingdom in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). The region was said to be named after the semi-legendary king Lydos,...

Magnus is a masculine given name derived from the Latin word magnus, meaning "great". It originated as a cognomen in ancient Rome and later evolved into a given name during the Middle Ages. The name was popularized in Sc...

Maia is a feminine given name with deep roots in Greek and Roman mythology, as well as continued use in modern languages such as Portuguese and Georgian. In Greek, the name derives from the word μαῖα (maia), meaning "goo...

Maureen is a female given name of Irish and English origin. It is an anglicized form of Máirín, the Irish diminutive of Mary. The name Máirín, often affectionately used, was rendered as Maureen by English speakers, event...

Max is a short form of names like Maximilian, Maxim, or, in English, Maxwell. It also coincides with the informal word for maximum. Virtually all forms of Max ultimately derive from the Latin cognomen Maximus, meaning “g...

Midori is a Japanese given name, derived from the word midori（緑）, meaning green. The name is associated with nature, vitality, and freshness, reflecting the deep cultural appreciation for greenery in Japan. As a given...

Robert is a masculine given name of ancient Germanic origin, widely used across many languages and cultures for centuries. It derives from the Proto-Germanic *Hrōþiberhtaz, composed of the elements hruod meaning "fame, g...

Samuel is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemuʾel), traditionally interpreted to mean "name of God"—from the roots shem (שֵׁם, meaning "name") and ʾel (אֵל, meaning "God"). An alternative...

Victor is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "victor, conqueror". The name directly translates from the Latin word victor, which remains in use in modern English with the same meaning.Etymology and HistoryTh...