Sebastian

Meaning: (Revered, From the Latin name Sebastianus which meant "from Sebaste". Sebaste was the name a town in Asia Minor, its name deriving from Greek σεβαστος (sebastos) "venerable" (a translation of Latin Augustus, the title of the Roman emperors). Saint Sebastian was a 3rd-century Roman soldier martyred by arrows after it was discovered he was a Christian. Due to the saint's popularity, the name came into general use in medieval Europe, especially in Spain and France. It was also borne by a 16th-century king of Portugal who died in a crusade against Morocco.)

Origin: (Greek, German, Polish, English)

Pronunciation: (ze-BAHS-tee-ahn (German), sə-BAS-chən (English), se-BAHS-tyahn (Polish)

Gender: Male

I have used this name in a novel before as well. As you can see from the meaning it is an old fashioned name but it is still used to this day. I think of The Never Ending Story Movies when I hear and see the name Sebastian. I can see an author/writer using this name for a Prince or as someone of importance.