lizard-is-writing: Anonymous asked: “I’ve been trying to come up with some character names that sound foreign, but I don’t want them to sound ridiculous to people who can speak the language they’re supposed to be based on. I know I… Read moreThe Art of the Fake Name
writerivers: A lot of people seem to have problems when it comes to describing a character’s race and how to approach it. There are mutiple ways to drop hints about your charcters race/ethnicity/religion/etc. 1. Have them participate in a cultural… Read moreCharacters of Color
legit-writing-tips: Don’t introduce them all to us at the same time, even if they’re in the same scene. And take the time to figure out which characters are most important, i.e. “secondary characters” – and which are mostly there for background… Read moreIf you’re writing a story with a lot of characters, how do you introduce them all without making it feel like you’re going down a list?
legit-writing-tips: Don’t introduce them all to us at the same time, even if they’re in the same scene. And take the time to figure out which characters are most important, i.e. “secondary characters” – and which are mostly there for background… Read moreIf you’re writing a story with a lot of characters, how do you introduce them all without making it feel like you’re going down a list?
thoodleoo: melampus: blackfoot ichnobates: tracker pamphagos: glutton dorceus: gazelle oribasos: hiker nebrophonos: deercatcher laelape: hurricane theron: hunter pterelas: wingy boy agre: hunter 2 hylaeus: woody nape: valley girl poemenis: shep harpyia: snatchy ladon: bitey dromas: speedy canache: loudmouth sticte: spot… Read moreancient dog names, courtesy of ovid
thoodleoo: melampus: blackfoot ichnobates: tracker pamphagos: glutton dorceus: gazelle oribasos: hiker nebrophonos: deercatcher laelape: hurricane theron: hunter pterelas: wingy boy agre: hunter 2 hylaeus: woody nape: valley girl poemenis: shep harpyia: snatchy ladon: bitey dromas: speedy canache: loudmouth sticte: spot… Read moreancient dog names, courtesy of ovid
bastardrph: babynames.com might look a bit weird in your search history, but it’s the most helpful and informative site i’ve found for naming characters. search by letters, meaning, nationality, and syllables, among other things. has intriguing name lists — from… Read moreHOW TO: NAME CHARACTERS EFFECTIVELY
bastardrph: babynames.com might look a bit weird in your search history, but it’s the most helpful and informative site i’ve found for naming characters. search by letters, meaning, nationality, and syllables, among other things. has intriguing name lists — from… Read moreHOW TO: NAME CHARACTERS EFFECTIVELY
aphromanoo: I see this a lot, no one has actual names, or any reference for names, that are legit Native American, varying among the tribes, for their characters. Babynames.com and shit like that will give you names made up by white… Read moreTO THOSE MAKING NATIVE OCS
aphromanoo: I see this a lot, no one has actual names, or any reference for names, that are legit Native American, varying among the tribes, for their characters. Babynames.com and shit like that will give you names made up by white… Read moreTO THOSE MAKING NATIVE OCS
Need last names? Does it not matter what their last names are? Get some common ones here. Most Common Surnames [Last Names] in the United States (top 1000)
Need last names? Does it not matter what their last names are? Get some common ones here. Most Common Surnames [Last Names] in the United States (top 1000)
Hi! Here’s a site for you: http://www.20knames.com/surnames_family_names.htm It used to be 20000-names.com, but it is easily one of my favorite websites. It has alllllll sorts of names, from various cultures and styles and anything else you can think of. I’ve… Read moreHey, I’m writing a character who is a young girl that encounters magical objects. She’s supposed to be like an average superhero and I’m looking for a surname that is fantasy/mythology inspired that is feminine and strong, but I’m stuck. Any advice?
Hi! Here’s a site for you: http://www.20knames.com/surnames_family_names.htm It used to be 20000-names.com, but it is easily one of my favorite websites. It has alllllll sorts of names, from various cultures and styles and anything else you can think of. I’ve… Read moreHey, I’m writing a character who is a young girl that encounters magical objects. She’s supposed to be like an average superhero and I’m looking for a surname that is fantasy/mythology inspired that is feminine and strong, but I’m stuck. Any advice?
writing-questions-answered: i-think-you-re-sexy-so-i asked: Hi there! I just want to get it out there first that your blog is currently my bible, helping me getting through my novel. The story I’m currently working on is in third person, and focuses a lot… Read moreGrammar & Style: Overusing Names in Narrative
writing-questions-answered: i-think-you-re-sexy-so-i asked: Hi there! I just want to get it out there first that your blog is currently my bible, helping me getting through my novel. The story I’m currently working on is in third person, and focuses a lot… Read moreGrammar & Style: Overusing Names in Narrative
Hi! My ultimate source for all things related to naming characters is 20000-names.com. It categorizes names by gender, heritage, and meaning. You can find pretty much everything you need on there! http://www.20000-names.com/flower_names.htm MALE: CHRYSANTHOS (Χρύσανθος): Greek name composed of the… Read moreHi. Do you know any boy names that mean flower? I have a character that works in his families flower shop but I wanted his name to be related to his work
Hi! My ultimate source for all things related to naming characters is 20000-names.com. It categorizes names by gender, heritage, and meaning. You can find pretty much everything you need on there! http://www.20000-names.com/flower_names.htm MALE: CHRYSANTHOS (Χρύσανθος): Greek name composed of the… Read moreHi. Do you know any boy names that mean flower? I have a character that works in his families flower shop but I wanted his name to be related to his work
vamphelps: Just wanted to quickly share this great website with fellow writers and roleplayers, because it’s where I find names 100% of the time, hashtag blessed. Essentially, the homepage has a box you can type a name you like into,… Read more
vamphelps: Just wanted to quickly share this great website with fellow writers and roleplayers, because it’s where I find names 100% of the time, hashtag blessed. Essentially, the homepage has a box you can type a name you like into,… Read more
