The Art of the Fake Name

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

HOW 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

HOW 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

TO 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

TO 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

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)

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)

Hey, 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?

Hey, 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?

Grammar & 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

Grammar & 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. 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

Hi. 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

HOW TO: NAME CHARACTERS EFFECTIVELY

fidefortitude: thatcurlyhairedseason: jackflossed: connorkenwaydesu420: 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… Read moreHOW TO: NAME CHARACTERS EFFECTIVELY

HOW TO: NAME CHARACTERS EFFECTIVELY

fidefortitude: thatcurlyhairedseason: jackflossed: connorkenwaydesu420: 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… Read moreHOW TO: NAME CHARACTERS EFFECTIVELY

Master List: Medieval Names from England

Need a list of English Medieval names? Here you go! Master List: Medieval Names from England

Master List: Medieval Names from England

Need a list of English Medieval names? Here you go! Master List: Medieval Names from England

Naming Your Character – Susan Uhlig

This article is incredibly useful! Do you have trouble naming characters? Then you should definitely check it out. It has a bunch of links to other articles; I highly recommend checking it all out! Naming Your Character – Susan Uhlig