10 Ten Video Game Names That Could Work In Real Life

Time to start doing Top Tens again. I used to help out for a site doing top tens, which was a lot of fun for me and can spark debate as well as letting people know what's out there. Since I no longer help out at the previous mentioned site I thought I should continue them here. Maybe making this a regular thing once a month called Top Ten Tuesdays. Tell me what you think. Anyways I wanted to start out with something fun, as well as something that's been on my mind for who knows why.

This is a Top Ten for Video Game names that aren't everyday names such as Jill or Claire (from Resident Evil and are also very common names), but more unique names that could still be used in real life and wouldn't cause major head turns and name callings. So if you are looking for a unique baby name or a video game baby name then you might want to consider one of the following names.

10. Alucard (boy)

So this one is a bit more out there on the list then the rest, mainly because it's Dracula backwards. Alucard is a character in the video game Castlevania as well as being a character in the Anime Hellsing and Dracula's son in the film Son of Dracula. This name would suit any horror buff or vampire enthusiast as well as a fan of the Castlevania series.

9. Ash (boy)

Pokemon is one of the largest franchises when it comes to games and animes, so this name would be very well known to a bunch of school kids, which might lead to name calling or envy. However I find it very simplistic and unusual at the same time. It is also a more daring video game/anime name since it's so widely known.

8. Anju (girl)

Anju is a lesser known character in the Zelda series who is sometimes referred to as the Cucco lady, but in Majora's Mask she has lost her boyfriend and asks for link's help on finding him. I think this name would be perfect for a Zelda fan who didn't want to go out and name their child just that. Everyone will know where the name Zelda came from and could lead to teasing, but Anju is lesser known and more unique.

7. Dante (boy)

This name isn't that far out there, but I don't hear it every day either. Dante is the main character in the Devil May Cry series who is described as masculine and confident, not bad traits for a person to have. But he is also a half demon which gives him that dangerous side that girls just go for. Sure you might not want to think of your son as an up and coming ladies man, but it's still a cool name that doesn't necessarily have to be just a video game name for those on the fence about naming their son solely after a video game character.

6. Aya (girl)

Aya is the protaganist in playstation game Parasite Eve. It's a lesser known game, but will work for any survival horror/rpg fan. She is a strong, beautiful female character, which is sometimes hard to find in video games. Hence why I think this would be a good video game character to name your kid after.

5. Ryu (boy)

One of the main protagonist in the Street Fighter series whose name means Dragon in Japanese. Maybe I'm a sucker for dragon's with one tattooed on my foot, but I like the idea. Dragons in Asian cultures stands for power, strength and protection, not to mention that Ryu is one kick ass character, literally.

4. Aeris (girl)

Aeris hails from the most popular Final Fantasy game: Final Fantasy VII and is one of the most beloved female character in the series. She may have come to an untimely demise, but that didn't stop her from capturing our hearts.

3. Nariko (girl)

Heavenly Sword might not have been one of the best games in history, but that doesn't stop the main character's name from being a fun, unique name. Since it wasn't a very well known game a lot of people probably won't make the connection and it would be one of those unique names that people won't know where you came up with it if you choose not to confess your geeky love for video games.

2. Raiden (boy)

This name can be found in both the Metal Gear and the Mortal Kombat series, though pronounced slightly different in both: in Metal Gear it's pronounced R-eye-din and in Mortal Kombat it's pronounced RAY-din. Either way you say it, it's a name that is heavy in video game history as well as with the trends of all the Hayden, Jaden, and Caden names out today.

1. Kairi (girl)

She is one of the seven princesses of heart in the Kingdom Heart series and seriously what little girl doesn't want to go from a normal existence to realizing she is a princess. The name can also be interpreted as sea as Kai is the Japanese word for it. She may not be the most influential video game character out there, but it sure has a nice ring to it.


Honorable mention: Arcadia (girl)
Sure not a character from a game, but there is a niche game called Skies of Arcadia as well as being a name that can show your love for arcade games.