Lareth

Lareth is a proper noun used primarily in fantasy contexts as a given name for fictional characters and, less commonly, as a surname in fan works. The name appears across different media, including role-playing game materials and fantasy literature, but there is no single figure universally associated with it.

The etymology of Lareth seems to be a constructed blend of syllables common in fantasy naming conventions, rather than a name with a documented historical origin.

In fiction and games, Lareth has been used for characters ranging from nobles and scholars to antagonists. The name is chosen for its archaic or formal resonance, and the backstories, affiliations, and personalities of Lareth characters vary widely by author and edition.

Because the name occurs in multiple, unrelated works, there is no single canonical portrayal or backstory for Lareth. The term functions more as a stylistic option within fantasy naming than as a fixed character type.

Notable uses of the name are scattered across older and newer fantasy works, reflecting its utility as a versatile, male-presenting name within imagined worlds.