I admit I have asked for suggestions on names a few times. I don't ever actually use the names suggested, but they do actually help me come up with names. However, I find that many people have a negative impression towards writers who ask for suggestions of names in several of similar questions I have seen. I want to know what you think. Most people just point to character engines and stuff or say come up with your own name. Isn't the point of posting such a question is to get public opinion and suggestions. Tell me what you think.
2006-11-02 03:41:46 · 6 answers · asked by The One Truth 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Wow we seem divided on this one. I agree that the writer has to create it themselves, but are you saying asking for public opinion sampling is wrong.
2006-11-02 05:36:20 · update #1
I have no problem with it. You could get a feel for what might be popular or what would really fit your character. I think a lot of people just don't care enough to answer and so the ones who do are often just answering to get points.
2006-11-02 05:46:54 · answer #1 · answered by joannaserah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you are writing. You have a character who is a common sort of fellow, use a common name, Tom Brown. More flamboyant characters need more imaginative names Ruff Kendall.
When you want a strong male name use double letters. Certain names are stronger in sound. James Bond sounds strong; Willie Wumple sounds funny and weak.
Made up names are good too like a character who is basically a good person yet slightly comic--Pricilla Goodfellow.
Look at Hollywood names: Rock, Cliff, James, Perry, these names were made up to identify the actor with a solid name. Marion for a fellow didn't make it; John Wayne does. His real name was Marion.
Think about your character, who he is, what he does. That should give you some good hints.
2006-11-02 11:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by nancymomkids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great characters are the “meat” of a story and everyone wants their characters to be loved and remembered. I can see where it can be a stressful decision for some writers. Just look at it as a weird form of writers block!
But I also believe, as mentioned above, the more research you do on your story's setting and the type of character you are creating it should become easier.
2006-11-02 12:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by Ralph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I must admit I am one of those who think it a bit odd for the author to ask for input on names. It seems to me that the person who knows the character best is in the best position to arrive at an appropriate name. It seems it would be comparable to naming a baby, and I would want to name my own baby.
2006-11-02 11:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by MUD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sheer bankruptcy of imagination.
And u,Ralph above me,am an author myself....so there.
2006-11-02 12:57:38 · answer #5 · answered by ♥addy♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no problem with it. I thought Yahoo answers was about answering questions.
FP
2006-11-02 11:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by F. Perdurabo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋