Most alternative-world fantasy settings are inspired largely by Medieval Britain, with English-sounding names, and as a result English-speaking...
My setting includes aliens called Riders, little lizard-caterpillar thingies that have a symbiotic relationship with animals. I’m trying to come...
When you choose a name for your character do you usually have to make one that matches the characters personality? I thought that sometimes...
Hey all! It's been a tick since I posted a new thread, but I'm getting ready to publish my first two manuscripts. When doing so, I was kind of...
Hello, as a note: I know these many threads are similar to mine. I just come here for anyone can give me a name for a place from my book, I've...
Yeah, another thread of mine. Recently, I've been asked about locations in my novel and how I've chosen the names for exoplanets and cities. I've...
Hello! The characters in question are a boy, Nolan García Leoz, and his Hispanic family. I know that “García” is a paternal name and “Leoz” is...
This is probably going to sound stupid but I'm having a really difficult time when it comes to naming places. I originally thought I'd base the...
First time poster here, sorry if this is long. My story takes place in the 26:th century, and the character I'm trying to name is the...
I've been thinking about this the whole day and its driving me nuts guys! So in my story there are a bunch of undead that were created by an...
I've been trying to find a name for my character for a while now but I just can't find the perfect name. A bit about her: she's fourteen, has...
I understand that naming conventions are contextual to the setting, especially in fantasy. However, I am at the very bare bones stage of writing...
A long read on consistency in fantasy names, with some good specific advice on how to achieve it: Names Aren’t Neutral: David J. Peterson on...
So...something just occurred to me. The names of my fantasy, The Alkorian Legends, seem almost similar to real world-cultures. To wit: Japanese...
Ugh.. I can draw maps, and create wonderful landmasses and cities structures but naming is just not an easy thing for me in my writing. I needed...
I had a question about the use of names in stories with characters that haven't been formally introduced. Take for instance two character thrown...
I'm having a difficult time coming up with a name for my characters. They are half human and half superhero. Not only do they come from other...
I’m working on a new project and I’m struggling to name a fictional country and its towns. Opinions on my list or any suggestions are much...
My scifi has to deal with development of terraforming, and I want to name the Project after a philosopher. Is there a philosopher or writer who...
Need opinion on which you like better/if you have better name suggestions. Character is a 19th century female born in Ireland raised in America.
Separate names with a comma.
