I stayed up until 3am last night trying in vain to think up a name. Background: The murderer is a female who was another rape/torture victim of both the murder victim and one of the detectives assigned to the case. She wrote a note to the police and signed it. Murder vic: Andrew, mid 40s, small retail business owner, plays "middle man" for Detective Detective: Brady, mid 40s, strong Irish heritage, no one knows of his sadistic tendencies (active in brutal BDSM). Requirements: - The name needs to be male. - First and last name. - Middle initial is fine, but not necessary. The Kicker: - The name needs to be a play on words. - Think Bart Simpson's prank calls: Amanda Huggnkiss (a man to hug and kiss) - Another example: I. Will Killew - Has to be subtle, look realistic, and be serious. The above examples are too contrived/hokey/cute. - The play on words will eventually be one of the many clues to solving the murder, hence why it needs to be "hidden" as a realistic name. The police will be running backgrounds on this name until they realize there is no such person. Sadly, I really stink at these sort of brain teasers and failed miserably in coming up with anything. But this isn't some minor barely-noticed clue. It will end up being one of the major clues that causes the light bulbs to light up. I know this kind of device would typically be a "secret sauce" for an author, but I have other things cooking that are more important *grins*. Any ideas, advice, etc would be greatly appreciated. I just really need a spark of ideas ... a list of names that would be perfect for such devices, etc. BTW: what is the technical name for these name-play-on-words ? EDITED: A Pun ... duh! =) EDITED: Naturally, a fresh Google search yield websites that help with this. Last night's search was a dud. However, I would still like to know what you can come up with, please.
Kevin Oliver Brand (intials being K.O) Rev. Englebert Ewe. Ivor Gatt Andrew Uriah Robert Mort. (U R Mort).
Drew Slayer? It's not a pun, but she's saying what she did and they just don't get it. Still sounds like a real name....
Thanks so much! You are pretty good at this. I can't quite put my fingers on some of them as you can see ... which is a good thing because clues shouldn't be TOO easy!
Or: A. Drew Slayer I see where you are going with that. Thought they don't know the murderer is a female ... they are going to assume for awhile it is a male based on this name.
Based on a few websites that list names like these (though most are tongue in cheek funny and not serious) ... here are a few additional ones for me to work with that can add details and clues to my story. 1) Joel Rebocks = Jewelry Box (A clue that leads to another *shrugs* - possible for a wild goose chase.) 2) Scott Chansoder = Scotch and Soda (Perhaps mentions Brady's favorite drink elsewhere in the story. One of those clues you have to remember for later on in the story - IF you noticed it as a clue to begin with.) 3) Xavier Onirislo = Save Your Own Irish Soul (Irish = Brady. I have a few variations on this name) 4) Colm Eyris (or Ayris) = Call Him Irish (Again, a nudge to Brady; the name is also Irish-ish.) 5) Uriah Mortmann = You are a Dead Man (A variation Elgaisma's suggestion)
Well I was thinking more I've Got Andrew and K O Brand (Brand being a cominbation of Brad and Andrew)
OH! Both make sense now (I guess I'm a tad slow today ) ... and I like 'em. This has been very helpful and has sparked not only name ideas but little plot ideas. Perfect! Now for the hard part - decision decision decision. hehe Don't let this thread end! Keep 'em coming as they may spark ideas for someone else. They do not have to be specific to my plot/characters, but let's try to group via genre.
I like Xavier Onirislo Here's a few: Bur Nivell (Burn in hell) Kiru (Male version of the Japanese pronounciation of killer) Vant Urslo (Want Your Soul)
