I thought about using Mikael Brodie as the main characters name because I'm basing my script off of my life and I wanted a name that was like a regular name but was spelled differently such as Danial. What do you think? Should I stick with the original name or maybe change it? If you have a suggestion let me know!
2007-02-16 09:20:55 · 22 answers · asked by Brodie Bruce 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
The reason why I want to spell it differently is because it works itself into the plot. While the main character is growing up his name was always either mispronounced by people or spelled differently than what it was supposd to.
2007-02-18 08:05:33 · update #1
I think you should go with Mykaelciah because its very unique an no one will ever forget this name.
This is your best answer. Thanks
2007-02-16 09:40:36 · answer #1 · answered by Parercut Faint 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Such things have worked before, maybe it will work again. However, I would suggest making the connection between you and the main character not so obvious (if for no other reason than to give you more freedom). Misspelling the name helps make the character forgettable.
Nowadays it seems to be popular to name the character after their specific traits, but to me, that makes the entire thing sound cheesy (which is alright possibly, if it is a comedy). Stereotypical names work well, in general, no one complains if the role is positive. Perhaps the best approach would be to look for similar historical figures and give your character a name based on them in someway. Doing this can make your character more believable (as long as you are not too obvious about it) and save you a lot of time in explaining just what kind of person they are.
Perhaps you should, after chosing the name, run it by the people you know and ask them to describe the person based only on their name? See if their description remotely fits a description of your character. Of course this would not work if the character is obviously yourself.
2007-02-16 09:46:03 · answer #2 · answered by Shawn D 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
What is the point of spelling it strangely if it's mostly going to be spoken when performed? Unless the spelling figures into the character or the plot, there is no good reason for it. It's just distracting to a reader.
There have been lots of other good suggestions here. Look to thematic ideas, character traits or historical figures for inspiration.
Personally, I like to use names of people I know - maybe someone's last name, or sounds like their name, or the same ethnicity - just as a way of relating to my characters and giving a little shout-out to friends.
2007-02-18 06:17:47 · answer #3 · answered by Koko Nut 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I need a name for my baby to. If it's a boy, I've thought of old Jewish biblical names like Daniel or Jacob. But in your case, I recommend you connect the name to the theme somehow rather than yourself. A big mistake of young screenwriters is to be so into their own world that they are unable to communicate the character to the audience. At least that's what I saw in film school. I just watched a great movie called "Half Nelson" I don't remember the character's name but I thought that was a great title as a metaphor for the character internal flaw.
2007-02-16 09:30:06 · answer #4 · answered by wassupmang 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keyanna or Keyannah Bruce and second main character Mikael Brodie sounds fine
Hope This Helps!
2007-02-17 05:48:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heard the name Cole today on TV. and was mad I didn't name one of my boys that. Reminds me of that handsome guy that had that name on Charmed. Julian Mcmahon? I would stick to an original name somthing strong, I read a lot, and like a name that rolls off my tounge, I'm not fond off names that are hard to make out or read. Cole Brodie sounds good doesn't it?? Good luck!
2007-02-16 16:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by Jag. 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shy twin: Claire, Annabel, Katrina, and if you choose Melody, her last name could be Sweeper (Melody Sweeper?), Melody Brissell, Melody Craig or something like that. I like Rose, but maybe something more... out there... would be better? Charlotte, Alex, Cindy or even Catherine! As for the guy... I got no experience on guy names. Nice plot by the way!
2016-05-24 07:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would change the I to a Y. Mykael Brodie, it breaks up the eye a little and makes you remember the characters name better because you notice that it is spelt differently.
And it looks more exotic.
2007-02-16 09:27:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jojo 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, I think Mikael is weird. When I read it, it doesn't seem like it's pronounced Michael. Seems more like "Mick - Cal". If that's what your looking for, then go with it. I like the name Gavin...it's a "regular" name, but not as common.
2007-02-16 13:48:00 · answer #9 · answered by k1zzar 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Michael Broadie?
2007-02-16 22:17:40 · answer #10 · answered by Jule. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Using a nickname like Myke might work, but I also like the idea of Mykael like someone said. You could also do you name backwords, or a modification of your name backwords. Michael-
Leachim. Lee or something maybe.
2007-02-16 09:30:13 · answer #11 · answered by HollyGolightly 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋