Gaming baby names

Names tagged with “Gaming” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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8 names

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Jinx
Literary
84
A curse or bad luck; derived from the jinx concept meaning a person or thing that brings misfortune. Modern usage popularized through pop culture and gaming.
Arthas
Literary
84
Created for World of Warcraft lore, the name carries an archaic quality suggesting nobility and darkness. No confirmed etymological root in historical languages.
Link
English
55
From Old English 'hlence' meaning connection or ring. Also associated with linking or chain, symbolizing connection and bonds.
Eramis
Literary
42
A fictional character name from Destiny video game lore, created for the Fallen alien race antagonist.
Arceus
Mythological
42
From Greek 'arkhē' (origin/rule); primarily known as the Legendary Pokémon of creation. Modern invented name with classical roots.
Alisaie
Literary
42
A created name from Final Fantasy XIV, likely blending Alise (Old German 'noble') with -ae suffix for fantasy elegance
Roxas
Spanish
40
From Greek Roxana meaning 'dawn' or 'bright star'. Popular in Spanish-speaking cultures and modern fantasy media.
Aloy
Literary
40
Created for the protagonist of Horizon Zero Dawn (2017). The name evokes 'alloy' (a blend of metals) and may reference mythological connections to light and radiance.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024