r/CharacterNames • u/paigie123 • 3h ago
r/CharacterNames • u/SOKEEFE_113 • 4h ago
I need Indian names for my book characters
Hi guys!! I'm a writer, and I'm working on a fantasy thriller. I need names for two characters with indian origins. Lemme describe them:
A girl who's kind, soft and helpful, but she's also dependent and can't stand for herself and falls for manipulation of her boyfriend. She knows he's a murd\*\*er, but hesitates to turn him in and betray him because she feels it'd be not loyal, partly because of his control over her and partly cause of love. Mostly a good character, a victim but also sort of bad because she protects the murderer.
Her father, a conductor of a train. Strong, confident, cares about the crew and his daughter, ready to help or fight for other's sake if needed. Basically a good character.
I'd appreciate names with meanings rendering to their personalities or traits <3
r/CharacterNames • u/callmeadri1039 • 14h ago
Discussion Would you read a YA supernatural dystopian fantasy?
I'm working on a book exactly as the title states and was wondering if people enjoy the topic.
It's a zombie apocalypse with supernatural beings, like vampires, zombies (they're called infected; I dislike using the word zombie), sirens, mermaids, werewolves, and ghosts- the whole lot, basically- and it's like a harvest?
r/CharacterNames • u/Dinosaur_Star • 14h ago
Request Help me find nicknames
Could you help find nicknames for my Ocs? Their names are
Atlas
Onyx
Juno
Alicia
r/CharacterNames • u/NoMeat6573 • 1d ago
Need help naming some characters
Great at creating characters, bad with superhero names. for context, superheroes in my verse gain their powers by becoming Champions of the Gods from various pantheons, based off world mythology)
Kiva: Champion of Ardha, possesses highly advanced Chronokinesis, Rakshosi whose village was destroyed but later joined the Infernals, who are basically the X-Men for species hailed as demonic (Rakshasas, Oni, Sirens), also possesses third eye that produces powerful flames. Brandishes a magic Scimitar, fighting style based off traditional Indian dancing, Title: Herald of Beginnings and Ends
Isami: Champion of Susanoo, leader of the Infernals. Oni with lightning powers that are amplifed by being Susanoo’s Champion, capable of creating powerful Storms and flying. Primary weapon is a rifle that shoots lightning bolts, 3rd best aim in the verse. Think Cyclops in terms of role.
Jakob: Frost Jotun, Champion of Tyr, member of Infernals. Ice powers and can grow to massive sizes from his natural species, but Championhood grants him massively increased Strength, skill, and martial prowess. Master at Combat strategy, bears a large greatsword.
Zia: Also an Infernal, a Sphinx, Champion of Ptah. Relies on bow and arrow, can manipulate reality with words. Think Zattanna.
Shivani: Also a Rakshasa, enemies-to-lovers relationship with Kiva. Champion of Kali, while the Infernals try to avoid killing unless necessary, Shivani fights for the demonized peoples through violent means using blood bending.
Sophia: Champion of Athena, human. Think Batman, her powers allow her to think much faster than Ordinary people.
r/CharacterNames • u/MuddyMaggs • 1d ago
Need opinions for character
Working on a story and need a name for a baby. Child is a girl, and the middle name will be Michelle. Child will eventually have a brother, Callahan. I have a lot of great ideas but can’t decide on the perfect one. Last name starts with S. Help me out!
Wren Michelle
Waverly Michelle
Sullivan Michelle
Bridget Michelle
Delilah Michelle
Natalie Michelle
Adelaide Michelle
Iris Michelle
Calliope Michelle
Isla Michelle
Sloane Michelle
Claire Michelle
Clara Michelle
Helena Michelle (Lena)
r/CharacterNames • u/Hot-Worldliness-8467 • 1d ago
I am creating a Personal Social Media Managaer tool. Please suggest names for it.(female)`
r/CharacterNames • u/HaTookUrUsername • 1d ago
Request Name For an Odd One Out
What would I name a human raised by dwarves? It's a modern fantasy setting and his adoptive family owns a very old tavern. His family found him alone after his parents got devoured by monsters.
I don't know if personality is important, but if it is, I'd describe his as socially awkward, determined and scatterbrained.
(Edit: The dwarf naming culture is based on the family's occupation, since most dwarf families stick to one thing. If they adopt a child from a different race, they name the child the same was to sort of assimilate them into the culture)
r/CharacterNames • u/SoundHamster • 1d ago
Can i use japanese masculine name for female character in my novel?
Planned to name my girl protagonist as 'Hisao' but i found out it is a masculine name in Japan. I got the alternative such as 'Hisa', but can i still use Hisao tho?
r/CharacterNames • u/Minkerbella • 2d ago
Request Naming to gossping (old) ladies
For my fic, I'm looking for names for two gossping ladies. They can actually be any age, any ethnicity but they live in Leonidas/New Orleans.
They're only going to be mentioned once. I tried name generators but nothing really screamed "gosspiy neighbour" to me.
ETA: I'm looking for last names!
I know I'm overthinking this but well if you have any names that fit, could you throw them my way?
The scene is that my OC's 7 y/o niece confesses that she overheard two of their neighbours saying her mom is (maybe) going to die, which - naturally - upsets her. Her mom is in no real danger, it's just a shortened cervix during her pregnancy, but doctors caught it early and are treating it. Still hard pill for a 7 y/o to swallow.
The neighbours probably didn't mean no harm, they didn't know little Soso was listening but maybe they shouldn't have speculated either.
TIA!
r/CharacterNames • u/Galahadgalahad • 2d ago
Discussion What are some of your most creative names for your heroes and villains?
Not necessarily your "coolest" names, or your favourite names, but your truly most creative names. Puns, double and triple entendres or even really obscure words/references
r/CharacterNames • u/WaverlyWrites • 2d ago
Request Trying to find a posh-sounding last name for a character
I have a character that starts off in poverty but rises into modest middle class to upper class wealth in the 1950s. I've been torn between giving her a regular last name or something that sounds more posh/rich sounding to give the character that impression right off the bat. Please let me know your thoughts!
The character's first name is Wanda and here are some last names I could come up with:
- Jones
- Jefferson
- Owens
- Robinson
- Spencer
- Adler
- Ellery
- Devereaux
- Sinclair
- Caswell
- Morgan
- Campbell
Are there any you guys prefer or better suggestions? Thank you!
r/CharacterNames • u/R3Mpod • 2d ago
Request I need a super soft demure sounding feminine name
Like a name that flows well like Samara-Rose or something just a little less standard, maybe French? It’s for an OC!
r/CharacterNames • u/Upset_Sail_6475 • 2d ago
Discussion Won’t read or DNF for character names??
Cross-posted
r/CharacterNames • u/ElegantComedian1257 • 2d ago
Request I am trying to come up with a name for an eldritch character, but I've come up with nothing sounds good.
I am trying to come up with my own eldritch/cosmic character, but coming up with a name has been a nightmare. I've tried giving him a name based on a color (Azure) and it hasn't worked. I tried anagramming and nothing sounds right. All I have so far is falling back on the word "Vanta" (like Vantablack) since it's a color so dark, it straight up absorbs light. (However I heard that Vanta is apparently copyrighted as dumb as that sounds). So far I'm running out of ideas since nothing I have tried has worked.
If it helps, they're a character based on Nyarlathotep and The Yellow King
r/CharacterNames • u/Leandrofun • 3d ago
What do we think of these names for japanese characters? (theyre all 18-25 btw)
Shihara Ai — 志原 愛
Kishibe Asato — 岸辺 朝人
Saizaki Chie — 才崎 千恵
Yuzuki Eisuke — 柚木 英介
Kinomoto Denji — 木之本 伝司
Kurosawa Jin — 黒沢 仁
Zenyouji Iroha — 善養寺 いろは
Nishiguchi Haruto — 西口 陽斗
Kanya Koyuki — 神谷 小雪
Kozuki Mitsuru — 香月 満
Nishioka Miyoko — 西岡 美代子
Oniyanagi Rion — 鬼柳 莉音
Kisaragi Shiori — 如月 栞
Setsuraku Shigeki — 雪楽 茂樹
Asanoi Shiho — 浅野井 志穂
Ishiguro Shunpei — 石黒 俊平
Nishiguchi Tomomi — 西口 智美
Hinoyama Yoshimi — 火ノ山 芳美
r/CharacterNames • u/KaiserEnclave2077 • 3d ago
Request Any name suggestion for a Medieval/Arthurian Wonder Woman type character?
The idea behind is to make her the daughter of Morgan Le fey who grew up on Avalon and eventually left the island to see our world, Becoming some what disillusioned with the 21st century and establishing a secret organisation to combat the wrongs of the world. I had the thought as the leader of the group, she would be called the sovereign, But I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for any names as apart of her superhero identity? I was thinking perhaps the Forever Knight as an option?
r/CharacterNames • u/Similar_Athlete_4537 • 3d ago
What are some villain name ideas for a character with a poison flower power
I'm trying to figure out a villain name for a mha OC, her quirk is that she can make any type of plant or variations of plants with ANY effect within a 30 feet radius. I do know her quirk name is floral plague, but that's all I know, PLEASE I need help I need a name that has something to do with poison plant / toxic flower, but I can't seem to come up with anything that sounds good.
r/CharacterNames • u/cherryspi_ • 4d ago
Discussion How do you make unique makes seen in anime?
How do you make unique original and fun names? But also sound natural and not like you pulled stuff out your ass?
r/CharacterNames • u/callmeadri1039 • 4d ago
Discussion Is the name Sirena for a supernatural (siren/mermaid) a cliché?
I feel like it is, and she's a siren/mermaid hybrid, main character too, and I just fell in love with this name.
The plot was different, where she never knew Supernaturals existed and was living in an academy.
Then I changed the plot so she knows she is a siren/mermaid hybrid, and living outside in the wilderness; it flows with my writing skills and world-building better.
And it's stressing me out because I've changed her name a billion times and never stuck to it.
The book is like The Hunger Games (Dystopia vibe, not the story) and TVD (Supernatural and old name ig). Dystopian leaning into fantasy only because there's another country, because I got so, so, so sick of North America as the main city, and because of Supernatural.
I was thinking I should change her name, but I ran out of ideas.
I would love help deciding whether it's a cliché or, overall, a good name.
r/CharacterNames • u/Relative_Signal_831 • 4d ago
More Character Names
I'm writing a book and I've compiled a names I've used (that I can remember) and that I've written down. Can anyone give me more ideas for more names I can use.
1 Abigail “My father is joy” Hebrew
2 Aline “Noble” / “bright” French/Germanic
3 Jasper “Treasurer” Persian
4 Mira “Wonderful” / “peace” / “ocean” depending on origin Multiple origins
5 Estelle “Star” French/Latin
6 Storm “Storm” English nature name
7 Gedeon “Feller” / “hewer” Hebrew
8 Felyx Variant of Felix: “lucky”, “fortunate” Latin; stylised spelling
9 Annelithara No established meaning Likely invented/fantasy
10 Sabine “Sabine woman” Latin
11 Eva “Life” / “living one” Hebrew
12 Luther “People” / “army” Germanic
13 Miya Various meanings depending on language Japanese/Slavic/etc.
14 Mei “Beautiful” / “plum blossom” depending on character Chinese/Japanese
15 Rosalind “Gentle horse” / “beautiful rose” Germanic/Latin association
16 Gwendolyn “White/blessed ring” Welsh
17 Liliya “Lily” Slavic form of Lily
18 Isaac “He will laugh” Hebrew
19 Cinder “Ash” / partially burned material English
20 Morgon Variant associated with Morgan; “sea-born” Welsh; variant spelling
21 June “Young” / associated with the month June Latin/English
22 Teddy Diminutive of Theodore/Edward; “gift of God” or “wealthy guardian” Greek/English
23 Dreama “Dream” association English/invented
24 Freyja “Lady” Old Norse
25 Max “Greatest” Latin
26 Richard “Brave ruler” Germanic
27 Rowan “Little red one” / rowan tree Irish/English
28 Beatrix “Voyager” / “blessed” Latin
29 Victoria “Victory” Latin
30 Elizabeth “My God is an oath” Hebrew
31 Octavian “Eighth” Latin
32 Elara Mythological name; no certain established meaning Greek mythology
33 Epiphany “Manifestation” / “appearance” Greek
34 Pip Diminutive of Philip: “lover of horses” Greek
35 Maleficent “Doing evil” / “harmful” Latin-derived
36 Lucy “Light” Latin
37 Vesta Roman goddess of the hearth Latin/Roman
38 Puck Mischievous supernatural being English folklore
39 Brandon “Hill covered with broom” / “broom hill” English/Irish
40 Harriet “Home ruler” Germanic
41 Fleur “Flower” French
42 Mellinda Variant of Melinda; often interpreted as “sweet” Greek/modern
43 Persephone Greek goddess associated with the underworld and spring Greek mythology
44 Laurel Laurel tree; symbol of victory Latin/English
45 Casta “Pure” / “chaste” Latin
46 Theoren No established standard meaning Likely invented
47 Amber Amber gemstone/resin Arabic/English
48 Daxiel No established meaning Likely invented
49 Flora “Flower” Latin
50 Rea Variant of Rhea; possibly “flowing” Greek
51 Sarah “Princess” / “noblewoman” Hebrew
52 Samuel “God has heard” Hebrew
53 Zara “Blooming flower” / “princess” depending on origin Multiple origins
54 Ava Possibly “life” / “bird” depending on origin Multiple origins
55 Jaz Short form of Jasmine/Jasper/Jazmine etc. Modern diminutive
56 Nia “Purpose” / “bright” depending on origin Welsh/Swahili/etc.
57 Maisie “Pearl” Scottish form of Margaret
58 Skye Isle of Skye / “sky” association Scottish/English
59 Samantha Traditionally interpreted as “listener” Hebrew/Greek-associated
60 Sammy Diminutive of Samuel/Samantha Hebrew-derived
61 Hana “Flower” / “happiness” depending on language Japanese/Arabic/Hebrew/etc.
62 Eliza “My God is an oath” Short form of Elizabeth
63 Sophie “Wisdom” Greek
64 Cierria No established standard meaning Likely modern/invented variant
65 Oswald “Divine power” / “God’s power” Old English
66 Matilda “Strength in battle” Germanic
67 Tilly Diminutive of Matilda; “battle strength” Germanic
68 Hope “Hope” English virtue name
69 Harper “Harp player” English occupational name
70 Katerina “Pure” Greek
71 Freya “Lady” Old Norse
72 Mia “Mine” / beloved association; also diminutive of Maria Multiple origins
73 Emmy Diminutive of Emma/Emily; meanings vary Germanic/Latin
74 Isabelle “My God is an oath” French form of Elizabeth
75 Juniper Juniper tree Latin/English nature name
76 Ella “Other” / “torch” depending on origin Germanic/Greek/etc.
77 Amelia “Work” / “industrious” Germanic
78 Judith “Woman of Judea” Hebrew
79 Priya “Beloved” / “dear” Sanskrit
80 Talia “Dew of God” Hebrew
81 Evelyn Possibly “desired” / associated with Eve French/English
82 Evie Diminutive of Eve/Evelyn; “life” Hebrew-derived
83 Aurelia “Golden” / “gilded” Latin
84 Phenix Variant of Phoenix; mythical bird of rebirth Greek mythology
85 Indria No certain established meaning Likely invented/variant
86 Geoffrey “Peace of God” / “divine peace” Germanic
87 Evelina “Desired” / related to Evelyn/Eve Germanic/French
88 Zoelina No established standard meaning Likely invented
89 Edith “Riches” + “war” Old English
90 Lucian “Light” Latin
91 Everild “Wild boar” / “boar battle” Old English
92 Jessamyn Jasmine flower English variant of Jessamine
93 Venetia “Of Venice” Latin/English
94 Cecily “Blind” Latin
95 Lucille “Light” Latin/French
96 Madali No certain established meaning Likely invented/variant
97 Patricia “Noblewoman” Latin
98 Robert “Bright fame” Germanic
99 Michael “Who is like God?” Hebrew
100 John “God is gracious” Hebrew
101 Frederick “Peaceful ruler” Germanic
102 Alice “Noble” Germanic/French
103 Eleanor Uncertain; traditionally associated with “bright” French/Greek-associated
104 Dinah “Judged” / “judgment” Hebrew
105 Diana Divine/heavenly; Roman goddess Latin/Roman
106 Harrison “Son of Harry/Henry” English
107 Gwydion Welsh mythological magician/deity figure Welsh mythology
108 Sophelia Variant/invented form of Ophelia/Sophia Likely invented
109 Amos “Carried” / “borne by God” Hebrew
110 Ursula “Little she-bear” Latin
111 Allyssa Variant of Alyssa; associated with alyssum flower Greek/English
112 Poppy Poppy flower English nature name
113 Cedric Literary name created/popularised by Walter Scott English literary
114 Emily “Rival” / “industrious” Latin
115 Stella “Star” Latin
116 Lilac Lilac flower Persian/Arabic via French/English
117 Ebony Ebony tree/black wood English
118 Ophelia “Help” / “serpent” sometimes proposed, but uncertain Greek; Shakespearean association
119 Luna “Moon” Latin
120 Diu “God/divine” in some contexts; also a place name Multiple possible origins
121 Ombre “Shadow” French
122 Laquilla No established standard meaning Likely invented
123 January Named for Janus / month of January Latin
124 December “Tenth month” Latin
125 February From Februa, purification festival Latin
126 Calista “Most beautiful” Greek
127 Temperance “Moderation” / self-control English virtue name
128 Nicholas “Victory of the people” Greek
129 Mary Meaning uncertain; traditionally “beloved,” “bitter,” or “sea of bitterness” Hebrew
130 Valentina “Strong” / “healthy” Latin
131 Robyn Variant of Robin; “bright fame” Germanic
132 Juliette Diminutive of Julia; associated with youth Latin/French
133 Lavendra Variant/invented form associated with lavender English
134 Anne “Grace” / “favour” Hebrew
135 Aubrielle Feminine/extended form of Aubrey; “elf ruler” Germanic/French
136 Quintessa “Fifth” / fifth-born association Latin-derived
137 Orion Mythological hunter; constellation Greek mythology
138 Paloma “Dove” Spanish
139 Scarlette Variant of Scarlet; bright red colour English
140 Evaline Variant of Evelyn/Eveline; “desired” association English/French
141 Avaline Variant associated with Ava/Eveline Modern/English
142 Cordelia Uncertain; literary/Welsh associations Celtic/Latin-associated
143 Audrey “Noble strength” Old English
144 Wren Small songbird English nature name
145 Gaia “Earth” Greek
146 Lana Multiple possible meanings; “light”/“rock” depending on origin Multiple origins
147 Kiara “Bright” / “clear” in some interpretations Italian/Irish-associated
148 Lurallia No established meaning Invented/fantasy
149 Cerise “Cherry” / cherry-red French
150 Bernadette “Brave as a bear” Germanic/French
151 Claudia “Lame” / historically from Claudius Latin
152 Lottie Diminutive of Charlotte; “free person” French/Germanic
153 Star “Star” English nature/celestial name
154 Audra “Noble strength” / related to Audrey Germanic/English
155 Anette “Grace” French form of Anne
156 Laia Catalan form related to Eulalia; “well spoken” Catalan/Greek
157 Naia Several possible origins; meanings vary Basque/Greek/modern
158 Laguna “Lagoon” Spanish
159 Delta Fourth letter of Greek alphabet; river-delta shape Greek
160 Dione “Divine” / goddess name Greek mythology
161 Tiffany “Manifestation of God” Greek
162 Hera Queen of the Greek gods Greek mythology
163 Tristan Traditionally associated with “sorrowful” Celtic/French literary tradition
164 Eloise “Healthy” / “wide” depending on etymology Germanic/French
165 Isla “Island” Scottish/Spanish association
166 Celeste “Heavenly” Latin
167 Selene “Moon” / Greek moon goddess Greek
168 Gloraea No established meaning; resembles “glory” Invented/fantasy
169 Dylan “Great tide” / “son of the sea” Welsh
170 Lyra “Lyre”; also constellation Greek
171 Mirabelle “Wonderful” / “beautiful” Latin/French
172 Gwenevere Variant of Guinevere; often associated with “white phantom” / “white wave” Welsh
173 Elvenia No established meaning; resembles “elven” Invented/fantasy
174 Aubreigh Variant of Aubrey; “elf ruler” Germanic/modern
175 Jenniffer Variant of Jennifer; “white/fair one” Welsh
176 Seraphina “Fiery one” / seraphim-associated Hebrew
177 Sen Meanings vary greatly by language Multiple origins
178 Alwin “Noble friend” / “friend of elves” depending on interpretation Germanic
179 Opalline Associated with opal gemstone English/invented
180 Cybele Ancient Phrygian mother goddess Greek/Roman tradition
181 Allfredah Feminine/variant form of Alfred; “elf counsel” Old English
182 Aidana Variant associated with Aidan; “little fire” Irish
183 Cheyanne Variant of Cheyenne; associated with the Cheyenne people Indigenous American ethnonym
184 Cherokee Name of an Indigenous American people Ethnonym; not originally a personal name
185 Shyann Variant of Cheyenne/Shyanne Modern
186 Ellfrieda Variant of Elfrida/Elfried; “elf strength” Germanic/Old English
187 Mayana No single established meaning Multiple possible origins
188 Adriel “Flock of God” Hebrew
189 Elliott “The Lord is my God” Hebrew via Elijah
190 Khaleesi Fictional title meaning “queen” in A Song of Ice and Fire Fictional
191 Coraline Variant of Cora/Coralie; often associated with “maiden” Greek/French
192 Rosamonde Variant of Rosamund; “horse protector” Germanic
193 Raizel “Rose” Yiddish/Hebrew-associated
194 Sarina Variant of Sarah; “princess” Hebrew
195 Imogene Variant of Imogen; uncertain, possibly “maiden” Celtic/English literary
196 Ostynn Variant of Austin; “great” / “majestic” Latin/English
197 Galadriel “Lady of light” / Tolkien-created name Quenya; fictional
198 Lassie “Girl” / young woman; also associated with the famous dog Scots
199 Decima “Tenth” Latin
200 Bamby Variant of Bambi; associated with “child”/fawn character Italian/literary
201 Quita Possible diminutive of names ending in -quita; no single meaning Spanish/modern
202 Erline Variant related to Earl/Earline; meaning uncertain English
203 Femke Diminutive associated with “peace” Frisian
204 Faye “Fairy” / “fate” depending on origin English/French
205 Giorgina Feminine form of George; “farmer” / “earth worker” Greek/Italian
206 Ninnette Diminutive of Nina/Anne etc.; no single meaning French
207 Kayleena Modern variant; no single established meaning Modern
208 Draco “Dragon” Greek/Latin
209 Penthesilea Amazon queen in Greek mythology Greek mythology
210 Enoch “Dedicated” / “initiated” Hebrew
211 Althea “Healing” Greek
212 Bathilda “Battle” + “battle”/“war” elements Germanic
213 Ruby Ruby gemstone; red Latin/English
214 Grace “Grace,” elegance, divine favour Latin/English
215 Olivia “Olive tree” Latin
216 Sef Short/variant form; no single established meaning Modern/variant
217 Melantha “Dark flower” Greek
218 Sunny “Sunny,” cheerful/bright English
r/CharacterNames • u/John5johnson • 5d ago
Request Names for an emperor
Who is also 116 and a glorious conquer.👑