Alice from alices adventures in wonderland, jane from jane eyre, and. Great character names can come from anywhere, of course. List of disney characters simple english wikipedia, the. A list of namesakes in which the category is fictional characters from books ordered alphabetically. Back, i tell you, back pokes people with a stick xd you will probably see these names in my story. He saves demeter from macavity, and is the first to attack him after he defeats munkustrap aristotle the nine lives of aristotle. Read male character names from the story the book of names by thebeautyinthebeast a. Fantastic four comics first published in november 1961, fantastic four is an old comics, chronicling the adventures of mr.
These literary baby girl names have been inspired by characters in books from all genres and periods. Theodore is a beautiful, oldfashioned name, and that characters nickname, laurie, also makes a fine baby name. The books that we read and the characters in it embody the values, virtues, and feistiness that give us new personas with each book. This was the name of a 9thcentury bc military commander who became king of israel. Chosen by terry pratchett the discworld series harry flashman, that fictional reprobate wenching and dodging his way through the major. This list is comprised of some of the most recognizable names from fictional books. With over 220,000 names in our database, you can also specify language, nationality and other factors to give your character the perfect name. If shown, the year indicates when the book was first published. Aaron abraham adam alan alec alex alexander amos andrew anthony andy arnold arthur avery barry bart bartholomew benjamin bernard benny bill bob bobby brad bradley brent brett brian bruce burt byron caleb calvin carl chad chadwick chandler charles charlie chris christopher chuck clark cliff cole colin cory dale daniel darrel darren dave david dennis derek. Writers resources character name listsfind names for your characters. A black and white tom, and is often considered the secondhandman to munkustrap. Were providing that push in the form of this buzzle post.
In the second tier are other names you might run into more than once in your lifetime. His favorite character is jango fett, and he used to have a small braid in the back of his head like a padawan jedi apprentice. This jazzy, oldfashioned name is making a comeback, along with its. This is a list of characters that appear in rudyard kiplings 1894 jungle book story collection, its 1895 sequel the second jungle book, and the various film adaptations based on those books. These first names are used in canada, australia, new zealand, the united states and south africa. The 7 rules of picking names for fictional characters. You might read comic book character and immediately think of dc and marvel comics, but were going more oldschool. The warden is an old white cobra who has lived under the ground for so long that he does not realize the emperor has left and the jungle grown over where his palace used to be. Along with adeline and cora, other old lady names in the us top 500 include clara, elsie, evelyn, iris, mabel, miriam, ruth, and vera.
Writing adolescent fictioncharacter namesboys wikibooks. What gets confusing is whether stylish vintage names like adeline or cora really qualify as old lady names anymore, or if a name needs to be a bit dusty and unfashionable to qualify as old lady. Ask yourself whether or not your character s last name would fit or stand out in a book with similar themes. The overarching big bad of the series comes in the. He loves xbox, his dog, daisy, and he really loves star wars.
These vintage names sound new again nameberry baby. These include novels, short stories, graphic novels and comic books. His favorite holiday is halloween, and his birthday is october 10th. Amos is one of the twelve minor prophets of the old testament, the author of the book of amos, which speaks against greed, corruption and oppression of the poor. Will you get in trouble if you name your characters after famous characters from an older book or film. Feb 01, 2018 its original names for our characters and towns. In the first tier are the top 200 names among boys of high school age in the past few decades. Seeonee wolf pack an indian wolf pack that mowgli was raised by akela akela, alone. Considering the fact that harper lee is now meant to be releasing a sequel to the novel, you can definitely expect these names to rise from the literary ashes in. I feel like there is no one who understands me like lizzie bennett. Our name generator allows you to create a name with up to five components, so a name can be short and sweet or doublebarrelled and swanky. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste.
The 50 greatest literary character names of all time the weeklings. Here is a list of the 1,000 most popular baby names from the 1890s, 1900s, 1920s, and 1940s. All you have to do is scour the page of 300 unique, original fantasy names and keep this list a reference while you write that fandomworthy novel of yours. The jungle book study guide contains a biography of rudyard kipling, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Can i name my characters after famous characters from old. The name has traditionally been applied to those dust jacket designed by vanessa bell for the first edition of virginia woolfs. Hi, im entertainment lawyer gordon firemark, and this is asked and answered, where i answer common entertainment law questions, so you can take your career to the next level. The old man known in the community as the receiver of memory. It can also help to compare last names from your characters to the story youre skimming.
Back, i tell you, back pokes people with a stick xd you will probably see these names in. Unique last name ideas for fictional characters of your book. Washington irvings ichabod crane was almost certainly taken from a reallife military officer of the same name. These vintage names sound new again nameberry baby name blog.
Browse for names inspired from favorite literary characters and authors. Mar 28, 2016 you probably know all the old book nerd baby name standards, usually pulled from the titular character of a classic book. Chosen by terry pratchett the discworld series harry flashman, that fictional reprobate. How to make a good last name for characters in a book. This is the name of a minor character in the old testament. Atticus derives from the greek attikos, meaning from attica, the ancient. Aug 28, 2012 it has to suit the character s personality, makes sense for the era and, most important, be super awesome. Feb 06, 2020 glance through character or place names in the book to get some ideas. Pay homage to the older sister in beverly clearys beezus and. They reflect the fact that i am a 40yearold straight white man who went to public high school in the. Sort using filters such as language, gender, and fantasy and even discover the meaning behind your favorites. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire.
These kind of old school girls names are connected to tradition rather than modernity and gloss. Dec 12, 2011 a 15 year old boy with chinlength brown hair, gribble eyes, 5 foot 6 in. Michelle knudsen named her character big mean mike. See more ideas about fantasy names, names and names with meaning. Feb 05, 2019 in this excerpt from ann whitford pauls new book writing picture books, revised and expanded edition, learn the five fundamental elements you should know inside and out about your picture book characters. Your native english characters in britain will have english surnames, and english surnames will also be the predominant surname stock for characters in australia and new zealand, and, to a lesser extent, canada. First, decide whether youll refer to your character by his or her full name, first name, surname, or a nickname. From childrens literature to classic 18th century prose, weve come up with 90 names and theres definitely something here to suit every bookworm parent. Pippilotta delicatessa windowshade mackrelmint ephraims daughter longstocking. Flipping through phone books is the easiest way to coin innovative and unique names for fictional characters. May 12, 2014 the 100 best comic book characters of all time. A 15 year old boy with short light brown hair, brown eyes, 5 foot 5 in.
Character name generator whether its a daring leader, a creature of fantasy or an evil villain, well find the perfect name for your character. Head to a baby name website and search for names by gender, popularity, and alphabet. And if you find that you still havent found the right old english name, the rest of the internets got you covered. Fantastic, invisible woman, human torch, and the thing. Jun 11, 2012 having trouble coming up with a name for your character. Remember, dont choose names that start with the same letter. The giver has held the communitys collective memory for many years and uses his wisdom to help the committee of elders make important decisions, even though he is racked by the pain his memories give him and believes that perhaps those memories belong in the minds of everyone in. He is humble, yet exhibits a justified pride in his abilities. Names like harry potter, holden caulfield and stephanie plum are memorable not just because of the amazing stories they navigate, but also because these names fit those characters so well.
Yeah, im one for unusual names xd and two were used on this list. Abby abigail alexandria alice alicia allison alyssa andrea angelica angie anna annabelle anne ariel audrey barbara beatrice becky bernadette beth bethany betty betsy beverly bonnie brianna bridget brooke carly carol carrie catherine cathy cecilia celeste charlene charlotte christine christina cindy connie constance crystal cynthia daisy danielle deanna dee dee deirdre diana diane donna dora. Balzacs heroic villain with many names is one of the greatest wicked. Nov 30, 2018 marvelinspired comic book names for male and female dogs banner, bruce, or hulk for big dogs or dogs with big personalities barton, clint, or hawkeye jeremy renners character in the marvel cinematic universe. But when that fails, writers need a subtle creative push to find a name that actually fits the characters. A boy dose not despise real forest because he has read about enchanted ones, the reading makes all real forest a little enchanted. Old fashioned names for your characters eclecticwriter. Herman melville shelved 1918 times as classic avg rating 3. Despite his expertise, he has been unable to catch a fish for eightyfour days. Personally, my three favourite girl names ever are dawn, willow and ivy. If you are a bookworm and are looking for a name that has character quite literally, youve come to the right place. They reflect the fact that i am a 40 yearold straight white man who went to public high school in the. Book and character search our very own book and character directory use the tabs below to explore trollopes books and characters and the relationships between them.
A year old boy with chinlength blonde hair, brown eyes, 5 foot 3 in. A young boy named peter is transformed into a cat after an accident, and is taken in by jennie and taught the ways of cats. Character earliest appearance and author notes alonzo. The books spunky main character scout has a unique name that manages to be classic and modern all at once. This list of general boys names is divided into three tiers. Over 500 unique literary baby names for bookish parentstobe. Follow these suggestions for naming fictional characters and then have fun choosing one at the bottom of the page with the random character name generator. These 90 literary baby girl names are perfect for bookworm parents and we love their meanings. Here are some of our other favorite old english name generators on the web. Astrid lindgrens pippi longstocking was named by her nineyearold daughter full name. He appears in the old testament, where he is denounced as being wicked.
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