I need a name for a character in my novel. Something just a little weird, but not unheard of. Like "Constance" or "Delilah". Male or female. Submit as many as you can think of.
Thank you
2006-07-09 19:44:43 · 14 answers · asked by Reno 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Some of my answers are more common in the UK than in the US, so they sound a lot more common to British ears. Some of them are also kind of old-fashioned, but they are all names of people I have met at some point in my life.
Males:
Ian
Brooks
Alistair
Horace
Sinclair
Stratton
Clark
Walker
Norton
Samson
Julius
Julian
Rufus
Garrett
Briggs (not to be used in conjunction with Stratton in any way!)
Price (alt, Pryce)
Female:
Bronwen (not my real name, but still one of my favorites)
Undine
Tamsin
Starling
Grayling
Alexandria (or, alt. spelling Alexandrea)
Ravenna
Prudence
Agatha
Margarethe (or, alt. Margaretha)
Althea
Tuesday
Sunday
September
December
May
Maeve
Mavis
Brynn (alt, Brynna)
Beryl
If you are looking for ideas, a good source that I have found is simply baby name websites, as well as lists of plant, gem, and animal names. I have found some really good ideas in all of those.
Also, you may want to consider the meaning or historical derivation of your name to enhance your character. For instance, the name Peter literally means "rock", and the name Beryl is the name of a type of gem. Picking a name with definite denotations is a good way to tell people about your character without having to spell it out for them.
Picking names is hard, because the wrong name can really kill a character, while a good name can save a semi-weak one. Best of luck!
2006-07-09 22:54:01 · answer #1 · answered by Bronwen 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Males - Fabio, Arsenio, Keanu, Tiger, Kobe, Tito, Jermaine, Dwiezel, River, Leaf, Joaquin, Pilot Inspektor
Females - Cher, Fiona, Winona, Mariah, Aaliyah, Madonna, LaToya, Beyonce, Celine, Sinead, Moon Unit, Chaka Khan
2006-07-09 19:51:55 · answer #2 · answered by anonfuture 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tula, Bono, Star, Ruth, Myrtle, Grace, May, Garnet, Luke, Sam,
Jacqueline, Glenda, Ashure, Deven, Sonder, Lucas, Isabella,
Maria, Consuela, Juan, Mario, BJ, Cynthia, Judith, Wilma, Eva, Nina, Melonie, Louis, Teddy, Christopher,
2006-07-09 19:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Munchnones, Ridge, Marak, Dikit, Cypres, Sophie, Theodore,
Jareth, Gray, Jasper
2006-07-09 20:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Female : Exondre, Tisean, Tsjanova, Iva, Nouvelle, Soleil, Rhea, Freda
Male : Orel, Xander
2006-07-09 23:01:29 · answer #5 · answered by lil_MI$$ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some common Turkish names (with English spellings) that might be useful. I've put the English meanings in parentheses.
Male- Barish (Peace) Savash (War) Kan (Blood) Bahadir (Brave Warrior) Deniz (Sea-either for men or women) Aslan (Lion)
Female- Hilal (Crescent Moon) Burju (Fragrant) Nilufer (Waterlily) Zumrut (Emerald)
2006-07-09 20:01:04 · answer #6 · answered by gadzooks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MiMi, Echo, Freedom, Oscar, Elmo
2006-07-09 19:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by sunnygibson78 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gustavo.... Clarence.... Barbara-jean.... Marylou.... Thelma.... Candie.... Bonquisha.... Chandalier.... Adaline.... Newman.... Percevous.
2006-07-09 20:24:32 · answer #8 · answered by ddiscostu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Ethioopian woman name
Name: Tsehaywotetoestigeba
Father's name: Hagerseayeshwuloteder
The meaning..... "From Sun raise to sun set people appreciate your beauty"
Too lengthy isn't it?
2006-07-09 19:55:27 · answer #9 · answered by hana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
male: Asher
female: Pursy
2006-07-10 01:32:54 · answer #10 · answered by }pixie{ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋