Where are all my fellow Fourth Wing girlies? Rise up!
This collection of names was inspired by my love for the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros. Whether you are trying to find a name for your latest fanfiction, fantasy novel, or little one on the way, I think these carry the same brooding warrior energy.
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Alternatives to Xaden
- Xander — defender of men
- Zephyr — west wind
- Orion — rising in the sky
- Alaric — ruler of all
- Draven — of the raven
- Caspian — of the sea
- Cassian — hollow, empty
- Nikolai — victory of the people
- Soren — stern, severe
- Darius — possessor of good
- Evander — good man
- Leander — lion man
- Theron — hunter
- Ezekiel — God strengthens
- Malakai — my messenger
- Valerian — strength, health
- Calix — chalice, cup
- Thane — warrior lord
- Corvin — raven
- Xavier — bright, splendid
- Lucien — light
- Axel — father of peace
- Bastian — venerable, revered
- Aldric — noble, powerful ruler
- Emeric — powerful ruler
- Lennox — elm grove
- Maddox — son of Madoc, fortunate
- Zayne — God is gracious
- Reign — rule, sovereign power
- Cain — spear, acquired
- Caden — spirit of battle
- Damon — to tame, subdue
- Damien — to tame, conquer
- Onyx — black gemstone
- Obsidian — volcanic black glass
- Phoenix — dark red, reborn from ashes
- Xenith — highest point
- Joaquin — God will establish
- Edan — fire, flame
- Riordan — royal poet
- Quillan — cub, young warrior
- Zion — highest point, monument
- Zeke — God strengthens
- Zavier — bright, new house
- Gage — pledge, oath
- Huxley — inhospitable place
- Alix — defender of men
- Dixon — son of Dick, powerful ruler
- Arrick — noble, honorable ruler
- Jade — stone of the side
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