Elisedd

Welsh, "benevolent, kind"

If you like ancient names or are naming characters in a fantasy novel, Elisedd might be a new one to consider. An Old Welsh name, borne by royalty, it’s likely pronounced as eh-lih-seth and is one of the sources of contemporary favorite Ellis. Strong but gentle, it has the pleasant meaning of “benevolent, kind”.

While it may feel inaccessible outside of its native Wales, it may nevertheless be an intriguing alternative to Elias and Elliott, or even as a masculine honor name for Elizabeth.