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I'm in a bit of a jam if you will, with naming my latest protagonist. I want a name, (or two names if you put them together as a first and last name) that mean either ''new light' or 'new future' or 'he who rises from shadows'. The closest thing I've come is Asher Phoenix. The name Asher means 'happy' and Phoenix is a bird that rises or is reborn so if you put the two together and (ignore the 'mythical bird' bit') it means 'happiness reborn' Which suits my purpose (and my protagonists character arch), but I'm not exactly satisfied.
Do you guys think the name works, if not, then do you have any suggestions or advice?

Hey, there! I am excited about this question. Character naming can be very important when you have a special meaning at which you're aiming. Here are some suggestions:

Asier: a male name meaning "the beginning"

Aviv: a unisex name meaning "springtime, freshness, youth"

Dagny: a unisex name meaning "new day, new beginning"

Navin: a male name meaning "new, novel"

Neander: a male name meaning "new man"

Neo: a unisex name meaning "new"

Neon: a male name meaning "new"

Tadesse: a male name meaning "revived"

Tan: a male name meaning "new start"

Altan: a surname or unisex name meaning "red dawn"

Ray: a surname or a male name meaning "ray of light"

Light: can also be a last name

So for example, you could do something like "Dagny Altan," "Navin Ray," etc.

I suggest looking at places like Nameberry.com for more ideas. This link (https://baby.lovetoknow.com/baby-names/ ... an-rebirth) may also be interesting for you.


Hope this was helpful!