I feel that a character’s name should hold a meaning that connects the character to their part in the overall story. The names of the characters in The Realm are just as important as the story itself. Here are the names in The Realm and their origins. I tried to stay, for the most part, with Irish or Scottish names where I could. I feel they sound mystical and mysterious. My wife Allyson also had a big hand in choosing these names and I could not have done half of what I have done in this series without her.
James is an evolution of the name "Jacob" in Hebrew, which means Supplanter.
The lead character needed as strong name. As far as the meaning it's sort of an interpretation and will be explored in season 2.
Sorcha is common to both the Irish and Scottish Gaelic languages, and is derived from a word meaning "brightness".
This was mostly in reference to James, as she would brighten his life up for the better. She is written almost as an angelic character who is ‘cast’ from heaven.
Melvina means 'Armored chief'. Also, gentle lady.
Melvina is a tough character but she also has a royal and gentle side that made this name work.
Maedoc is ancient Irish. The meaning is unknown but Saint Máedóc (also known as Áedán) of Ferns was a 7th-century Irish bishop.
This character is meant to be an enigma, we are not sure who side he is on.
Bradwr is a Welsh name. It means traitor.
‘nuff said?
Kyan is based on the Irish name "Cian" pronounced "KEE-an" meaning ancient and enduring.
This was appropriate as her family is from a long line of guardians to the Selene head of order since nearly the beginning. On a side note, the characters full name is "Kyan Naidraug". Her surname simply being ‘guardian’ spelled backwards.
Dustin originates from an English surname, which is derived from a Norman personal name, which is probably derived from the Old Norse Þorsteinn (Torsten). This Norse name is composed of elements meaning "Thor" and "stone". In ancient Germanic languages, 'Dustin’ also means "brave fighter" or "valiant fighter".
This character has a long way to go in season two but we can see already him switching sides and aptly suiting his name.
Professor Aydin Warlock was just to play against the whole witch concept of the story. Modern day male witches do not like to be referred to as warlocks. In the middle ages warlock meant "Oath breaker"
