Deciding on a character name for your story can sometimes be a pain in the neck! Does the name ‘fit’ your character’s personality? Does it align with the era you’re writing for? Ask yourself these questions as you work through a list.
I keep a note of names that I’ve come across and like the sound of. If a name has a meaning that resonates with me, I’ll store it away.
To give your name-generating flow a boost, here are some suggested names from the archives for your narrative journey.
Female Names:
- Alicia
- Annetta
- Bonnie
- Christine
- Dorothea
- Grace
- Josephine
- Louise
- Margaret
- Melody
- Samantha
- Susannah
- Sofia
- Valerie
Male Names:
- Anthony
- Arthur
- Callahan
- Christopher
- Cole
- Elliot
- Hugh
- Lucias
- Matteo
- Maximus
- Nathaniel
- Oliver
- Robert
- Richard
- Stephen
- Thomas
Have you chosen your character names yet? Let us know your favourite names in the comments below!
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