Youll find a few classics and lots of unusual names given to characters in favorite books for kids from toddlers to teenagers. Elizabeth sims august 28, 2012 no matter what sort of character name youre pursuing, heed common sense and follow these seven tips to make sure you pick the best names possible for your story. The simple automated character name generator below will help in your search for interesting and unique character names, male or female. If you think about itcharacter names are actually a specific literary device you can use most sneakily and if you want readers to love, adore, and care for your main character, giving them the best and most memorable name can make all the difference. Characters can be the most important part of a short story. These include novels, short stories, graphic novels and comic books. Coming up with a great name for your characters is one of the hardest tasks youll ever. Writing adolescent fictioncharacter namesboys wikibooks, open.
This is a list of characters that appear in rudyard kiplings jungle book story collection, its sequel the second jungle book, and the various film adaptations based on those books. Write down your storys themes and then head to a name generator. Dec 17, 2017 naturally, your lead character wont be the only named character in your story. Generate the best character names with these tricks. If the name you are adding is an uncommon ethnic name, you might consider adding it to one of the other lists at character names instead. This list of general boys names is divided into three tiers. Of course, you cant just pick out random names either because there is power behind the names you give. Take a look through this list and reminisce on some of the best childrens book characters, including matilda, gandalf, hagrid and more. Once youre aware of character type, youll find yourself noticing it more and more in what you read and watch. Names in fiction a study of character names and naming. Henry arthur ezra protagonist fave 2 dexter jerk fave 2 gideon holden callum jude oliver edmund theodore simon peter nolan fave protagonist 1 william hugo sebastian everett alastair declan jerk fave 1 simon dashiell theodore george jasper henry felix august jude silas girl names. How to make a good last name for characters in a book. Before adding a name, please check all three tiers to make sure it is not already on the list. Beyond christopher robin and max you can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2.
I would say that anglicizing the names may be a good idea. List of the neverending story characters wikipedia. Have you struggled to imagine a suitable name for your story or novel character. One absorbing character is iconic, three is brilliant, five could leave room for nothing else. Oh by the way, another name i thought you might like on your list. These beloved characters from childrens books have delighted generations of young readers with their engaging personalities and mischievous, magical or magnanimous acts. I have come up with ideas for book names for anybody over 2000 book names ideas, but some are unpublished pending editing.
Jul 09, 2019 your character names have the ability to transform the perception readers have of your book and story. You need to think about the tone of your book, and what effect a name choice might have on it. Image from puuikibeach before i write down one word, i have to have the character in my mind through and through. Nonames help set the scene without bogging down the reader with unnecessary information. This list is comprised of some of the most recognizable names from fictional books. During a visit to an antique bookstore, he steals a curiouslooking book titled the neverending story, and upon reading it finds himself literally drawn into the story. Mar 18, 2014 22 strong female characters in literature we all wanted to be. Ive created a lawyer character that is a compilation of all the bad qualities of every rascal man ive ever dated, all bad qualities rolled into one. If writing a series or saga and the characters in following books show up in book one, you dont have to worry about coming up with the main characters names. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. I firmly believe theres never been a better time to name a son. If you cant find anything you like, try misspelling other names or words to create new ones. Aug 28, 2019 if i want to honor someone in real life, i may use their last name as a first for a character.
Harriet the spy was my favorite book as a kid, and id absolutely use harriet with the wonderful nn hattie, if our last name didnt begin with hatt. If the name you are adding is an uncommon name, you might consider adding it to one of the other lists at character names instead. Characters representing danger are present in chapter 1 to give the feeling that all is not what it seems. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the reference to.
Cress by marissa meyer, winter by marissa meyer, harry potter and the goblet of fire by j. These book character costumes, inspired by classic picture books and ya novels, are perfect whether youre dressing up for book week or trickortreating for halloween. They dont need to be lovable but readers do need to understand them and why they act the way they do. Characters include both human and talking animal characters. You can also rearrange the letters of phrases or names you like to create something less recognizable. If you have any other names that you would like to add to the l. Wordless picture books wordless book childrens picture books picture story new books good books books to read library ideas childrens library caldecott medal honors winning titles by david wiesner hardcover a 2014 caldecott honor book in a near wordless masterpiece that.
Feel free to use or change any of these for any of your works. In my current novel, im writing about faculty, staff, and students at a smallish university in the southeast. In the second tier are other names you might run into more than once in your lifetime. Just to hit one of those random name generator sites like seventh sanctum and youre done. What are some good doctor names for a character in a book. Here are seven great rules for choosing character names offered up. Would you like tips for choosing character names for your story. I love when theres a story behind a name, even if its as simple as it was my favorite character when i was growing up. In the first tier are roughly the top 400 names among girls of high school age in the past few decades. Were providing that push in the form of this buzzle post. Now i dont have to try to think up girl names in my books. See more ideas about book characters dress up, character dress up. Characters are the heart of a story, the engine that drives them and the feature which sticks longest in the readers mind.
Whenever i get new name ideas, i will incorporate them into the already existing list. The 7 rules of picking names for fictional characters. The simple automated character name generator below will help in your search for interesting and unique character names, male or female have you struggled to imagine a suitable name for your story or novel character. Knowing what role your characters play in your story helps you to refine your plot, choose your narrative. How to come up with names for characters write good books. The post was about common story titles, not good story titles or bad story titles. For example, if your story takes place in 1960 and your character is 25, she was then born in. These literary baby girl names have been inspired by characters in books from all genres and periods from childrens literature to classic 18th century prose, weve come up with 90 names and theres definitely something here to suit every bookworm parent. My real problems is trying to settle on a name for a new puppy. Your set of characters is the most important element in your story. Its all fun and games until someone loses an eye, then its just a game. Youll find a few classics and lots of unusual names given to characters in. Aug 28, 2012 the 7 rules of picking names for fictional characters by. See more ideas about book characters dress up, character dress up and book character costumes.
Popular good characters books goodreads share book. Its personal and meaningful, and a book lover knows how much a story can mean to a person. Flipping through phone books is the easiest way to coin innovative and unique names for fictional characters. Ive met literally thousands of doctors and seem some very odd names in my time, which makes me weirdly qualified to answer this question. Your character names have the ability to transform the perception readers have of your book and story. Best book characters the top ten best book characters. Youll also have to provide names and surnames for other characters like the sidekicks, the love interest, the rival, and of course, the villain. He was good in the book, but absolutely terrible in the movie. Jan 16, 2010 ive written an unlikely fiction book based on a group of environmental activists.
Writing adolescent fictioncharacter namesgirls wikibooks. Check out the video below to see my favorite book name generators in action and how i a nonfiction title generator can work surprisingly well as a novel title generator. This week, for all you hardworking writers out there, ive created a master list of fantasy names. If i want to honor someone in real life, i may use their last name as a first for a character. Characters serve as the driving force in your story.
Oct 16, 2019 these book character costumes, inspired by classic picture books and ya novels, are perfect whether youre dressing up for book week or trickortreating for halloween. The hardest thing sometimes for us to create, isnt great characters, plot ideas, or shocking twists. In the first tier are the top 200 names among boys of high school age in the past. Romance novel characters have historically been given more flowery, romantic names. Dec 03, 2018 what better place to find your babys name than in a muchloved book. And reading your story they might become upset and try to sue you. A name generator site is a good first start, but what goes into picking the names of the inhabitants of your story is much more complicated than that. Nico is the best search up all seven names and look at fan art amazing. Writing a book can be challenging enough on its own. Writing adolescent fictioncharacter namesgirls wikibooks, open. March 1st, 2010 they started as pen names for my mom, but it just grew. Feb 01, 2018 this week, for all you hardworking writers out there, ive created a master list of fantasy names.
How to come up with an iconic character name in 12 steps. Good names help both writers and readers move through a story smoothly. What are some good names for male story characters answers. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the reference to the chronically underrated phantom tollbooth. To find unique names for your characters, check movie credits or a mythology book for something unique. Character names are to characters as titles are to books, so if youre blindly. Include these 5 characters in your stories ny book editors. Many characters in the original cinderella story do not have proper names. Hopefully you have read many works within your genre all good writers do.
So far, we have looked at how to create characters that have a purpose in the plot, that are distinct, and that are consistent. Get access to the free course here my favorite book title generators. Coming up with names for your characters is easy, right. Nonames are great for changing up the way the reader receives.
She was smart, clever, and fiercely devoted to solving crimes. You can then use this awareness to study that character and see what elements you can use in your own writing. While plot is pivotal, setting is fundamental, point of view is necessary, and theme is required, no story element ranks above character. Novels, tv, movies and comic books are a great source for baby names. I wasnt suprised when i saw dawn and willow in there, but i was suprised not to see ivy.
I wish i was writting a magical story right now so that i could use one of those unusual names. Oct 26, 2016 many characters in the original cinderella story do not have proper names. As with any powerful device, its important to control your use of characters. You need to have a good reason for another character to use a nickname i. Feb 06, 2020 how to make a good last name for characters in a book.
Remember, dont choose names that start with the same letter. Coming up with last names for your characters can also be surprisingly tricky. I always have a tough time reading a storybook that has characters. Head to a baby name website and search for names by gender, popularity, and alphabet.
You can also rearrange the letters of phrases or names you like to. We are curious to know whether the villains really are uptonogood. Weve rounded up 116 of our favorite iconic literary characters for you to choose from. Theyll still lend credibility to the setting, but they wont distract from the story. If character names arent coming easily, try one of these tips to kickstart your. You dont need to mention every little detail about your character in the story but it is important that you know them well, so you can make their reactions, and therefore your short. We have more freedom than ever when it comes to choosing our childrens names, and parents are exercising it for all children, boys and girls alike. This list of general girls names is divided into three tiers. Sep 25, 2019 to find unique names for your characters, check movie credits or a mythology book for something unique. Edgar allan poes annotated short stories by edgar allan poe, wonder tales. Jul 16, 2018 novels, tv, movies and comic books are a great source for baby names.
If shown, the year indicates when the book was first published. There are some types of characters that every story must have. The process had the side benefit of giving me an opportunity to really think about the nature of the different characters who will inhabit my story pages. The male characters in the book are cinderellas father, the king, prince charming, and the footmen that drove. In the first tier are roughly the top 400 names among girls of high school age in. I find it highly logical to speak in a manner akin to that of mr. Maybe youve checked in baby books or have flipped through the phonebook looking for the right combination of names, and still. Unique last name ideas for fictional characters of your book. But when that fails, writers need a subtle creative push to find a name that actually fits the characters.
I always have a tough time reading a story book that has characters. I really love lyra, coraline, beatrix, florence flossie and josephine. But to create characters with the depth that will make them seem real to your reader, we must proceed to a deeper level. Childrens book characters collection by laurie noe. Nov 07, 2019 ive met literally thousands of doctors and seem some very odd names in my time, which makes me weirdly qualified to answer this question. Halfway through the book, bastian becomes a character in the neverending story, in a world called fantastica. What better place to find your babys name than in a muchloved book. Keep up the good work boy, these are all so pretty. If you think about itcharacter names are actually a specific literary device you can use most sneakily. Parentstobe pore over baby name books for months looking for that perfect name. Naturally, your lead character wont be the only named character in your story.