Ender

Ender is a modern masculine name that gained popularity after the publication of the 1985 science fiction novel 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. In the novel, Ender is the nickname of the protagonist Andrew 'Ender' Wiggin.

The name Ender is not derived from any traditional name or language. It is believed to have been created by the author as a shortened form of 'Andrew' or a play on the word 'ender', meaning one who ends or finishes something.

In the novel, Ender is a gifted child soldier trained to lead Earth's military forces against an alien threat. The name Ender reflects his role as the potential 'ender' of the conflict.

After the book's immense popularity, the name Ender began to be used as a given name, particularly for baby boys. It is a unique, modern name with literary origins and associations of strength, intelligence, and leadership.