There is a power in their aloneness and almost always a story to be discovered. For all the silliness of a book including a poetry. Head to a baby name website and search for names by gender, popularity, and alphabet. Add a touch of the magic kingdom to your babys life with a name inspired by a disney character. These female book heroines offer great baby name ideas. To find unique names for your characters, check movie credits or a mythology book for something unique. Im looking for one name for a girl with dark hair, and another name for a girl with light hair. Girl names from childrens books are particular popular. But im sure you know a mean girl who is named one of these.
Use our list of cute dog names to find the perfect name for your little girl or boy puppy that youre both sure to love. In reality, a character name has just a few things to establish. Names have never been a big issue for me, although i change names in the middle of the story if a new name and the character fit. What better place to find your babys name than in a muchloved book. The story centers around deanna lambert, a 16yearold girl troubled by social exile and branding rumors. There are plenty of great books featuring strong female main characters in compelling stories that are sure to appeal to boys as well as girls. See the popularity of the girls name story over time, plus its meaning, origin, common sibling names, and more in babycenter s baby names tool.
A long list of names for characters posted february 25th, 2010 by emmar. Jul 05, 20 are you writing a book and need a name for your character. They each have separate articles containing more information. This advice is applicable for everyone in your story, even for twins. Jun 11, 2014 25 of childhood literatures most beloved female characters, ranked in coolness.
Story girls name meaning, origin, and popularity babycenter. Baby names inspired by disney characters babycenter. If the name you are adding is an uncommon name, you might consider adding it to one of the other lists at character names instead. Writing a book can be challenging enough on its own. My top 10 horses in fiction childrens books the guardian. Im writing a short story and wanted to get some names for characters. Coming up with last names for your characters can also be surprisingly tricky. In some of my stories, there is a girl named loraa like laura, but spelled differently and madryd like the place in spain.
I have a girl that i went to school with that was names ashley, we were friends but then she turned into my biggest bully for. These book character costumes, inspired by classic picture books and ya novels, are perfect whether youre dressing up for book week or trickortreating for halloween. These literary baby girl names have been inspired by characters in books from all. Character name generator create random names story shack. Character name generator the ultimate bank of 2,000,000.
Asterix, obelix and dogmatix are the first characters with short descriptions usually listed at the beginning of each of the asterix books after the map of gaul. In the second tier are other names you might run into more than once in your lifetime. Aslan as the majestic golden lion who rules narnia in the classic c. Books with strong female characters common sense media. And the short story titles are written on the back of the book out of order while the index page shows only the protagonists first names thus the title so it was kind of a fun challenge to match the actual titles with the stories once i was finished. Unless otherwise stated, this article uses the names chosen for the english translations of the books. But i dont like some of these fantasy names that sound really stupid. Surnames for your characters eclecticwriter wattpad. The names 1982 is the seventh novel of american novelist don delillo. Bender, futurama hey, that was a conscience choice. In essence, she is the author and the story is told through her eyes, although somewhat removed see major themes for more on this point. Id like somewhat otherworldly names, but in a good way not a weird way.
Browse our full list of literary baby names, including boy and girl names inspired by great authors and characters in literary history, complete with an. Oh, and i wanted to add something to the list if ya dont mind at all. Sort using filters such as language, gender, and fantasy and even discover the meaning behind your favorites. I used that for a story that i hope to post on kp someday. Best teen female characters in the whole world 159 books. Nancy or drew or bess, for that matter, or why not george for a girl. Unusual and unique character names sabrina wattpad. By eclecticwriter ongoing updated jun 12, 2017 embed story share via email read new reading list. She believes the girl has already started down this path because of the way she walks, sits, and sings benna antiguan folksongs during sunday school, and she imparts her domestic knowledge to keep the girl respectable. These 90 literary baby girl names are perfect for bookworm parents and we love their meanings. Best characters from young adult fiction books thetoptens. When she was thirteen, her father caught her and her brothers friend, seventeen year old tommy webber, having unprotected sex in the back of tommys buick. Literary names for girls that have become television shows or movies such as game of. Those were some of my favorites and i thought that they might fit in here.
In the first tier are roughly the top 400 names among girls of high school age in the past few decades. This is a list of the top ten names for mean girls that maybe you want in a book or for something else, etc. Hermione is a pretty name and also the name of the best character in the series. I think railyriley is a better name, but if you dont like that its your character. If you cant find anything you like, try misspelling other names or words to create new ones.
Youll find a few classics and lots of unusual names given to characters in favorite books for kids from toddlers to teenagers. Aim to have the name suggest something about the character. The work, set mostly in greece, is primarily a series of character studies, interwoven with a plot about a mysterious language cult that is behind a number of unexplained murders. I named my daughter after a character i created, then later changed the character s name but kept my daughters. John greens antimanic pixie dream girl story paper towns uses the name. There are many literary and movie characters that become everlasting brands in our cultureatticus finch, ratso rizzo, holden caulfield and scarlett ohara, for example. The hardest thing sometimes for us to create, isnt great characters, plot ideas, or shocking twists. Nikki often underestimates herself despite her many talents. I wish i was writting a magical story right now so that i could use one of those unusual names. I couldnt have thought up a better name if i tried. A liveaction web special based on her stories entitled melody, 1963. Books with strong female characters if you think girl books are just about princesses, romance, gossipy schoolgirls, and vampires, think again.
The 7 rules of picking names for fictional characters. Literary names literary baby names for girls and boys. You can also rearrange the letters of phrases or names you like to. For many name lovers, that passion was sparked by love for a name from a childrens book. This week, for all you hardworking writers out there, ive created a master list of fantasy names. Writing adolescent fictioncharacter namesgirls wikibooks. This list is comprised of some of the most recognizable names from fictional books. Burdick gorgeously portrays womanhood and comingofage set against the backdrop of the real house of mercy, but above all, she weaves a stunning story of sisters, friendship. Character names are to characters as titles are to books, so if youre blindly putting finger to phone book when picking one, youre doing it wrong. Boy and girl names for the lead, side characters like friends or siblings, person of authority like government or leader and parents, the name of a city or place where they live, i would like them to be really creative because the setting is in the. Baby names from classic books are ideal for your future. See more ideas about book characters dress up, character dress up and book character.
Are you writing a book and need a name for your character. When the story begins, briony is years old although, i have to say some pages have her at 12 and others at 11, but for the most part, it is determined she is years old on page 109. The latter is the story girl of the title, and she entertains the group with fascinating tales including various events in the king family history. Boy and girl names for the lead, side characters like friends or siblings, person of authority like government or leader and parents, the name of a city or place where they live, i would like them to be really creative because the setting is in the future. This classic boys name is a top 10 choice for many reasons, but we particularly love the lesson about perseverance in the face of a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
Before adding a name, please check all three tiers to make sure it is not already on the list. Ill just take the last name farris for my depressing story. The character balances her femininity with a striking cunningness that leads her through the story. Use our free random character name generator and generate names to kickstart your next creative writing project. Its exhausting, and it takes away from the pleasure of reading your book. This classic boys name is a top 10 choice for many reasons, but we particularly love the lesson about perseverance in the face of a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day 2. How to come up with an iconic character name in 12 steps. I find it highly logical to speak in a manner akin to that of mr. Read a girl names from the story girl character names by maplefoot with 35007 reads.
Those are both the best names, and i personally prefer damon over blaine since he is darkmysterious. Annika, beatrix, clover, coraline, harriet, linnea and lyra. This book contains character names for both female and male characters. Its all fun and games until someone loses an eye, then its just a game. Love has to win, an american girl story was released by amazon studios, starring marsai martin as the title character. The patron saint of clever little girls the world over, belle gave the bespectacled and booksmart hope that one day, they too could meet a guy who was sort of rough around the edges, polish him up and teach him how to read, and, in turn, he would gift them with the library equivalent of an 18carat diamond. Im trying to write a adventurefantasy novel, but i always get stuck when trying to name my characters. If you name your character right, you will choose a name that is unique to your character and memorable to your story. I recently read a novel that featured many welsh characters with very welsh names. What are some good names for adventurefantasy characters. Childrens picture books with strong females 255 books. Best teen female characters in the whole world the title says it all. Shes a selfproclaimed dork and chronic doodler with big dreams and an even bigger addiction to writing in her diary.
Oh by the way, another name i thought you might like on your list. These include novels, short stories, graphic novels and comic books. Deanna is the book s central character, protagonist, and narrator. The real pay dirt in your library is in the genealogy section. Here youll find books packed with names from all over the world, along with dates, cities and other location names, too. Childrens picture books with strong females childrens picture books with strong, independent, resourceful female characters. A true story of faith, family, and fighting to get back on the board by. Tap to play or pause gif dorothy parker drank here productions. Girl names from childrens books are particular popular today, including alice in wonderland and eloise at the plaza. Character names writing characters, writing inspiration, writing a.
These names from literature, from the 17th century up to more modern times, are a rich source of imaginative names. Okay, so i decided to post my list of girls names for all to. Japanese girl names i was looking for one name for one. The names added to the credibility of the setting and the story, but there were many times that i had to set the book down and look up the pronunciation of a name. For readers who are tired of reading about females only as family caretakers andor as princesses who are rescued by a prince. Read story list of girl names by alwaysembarrassed carly with 44,244 reads.
Remember, dont choose names that start with the same letter. She was smart, clever, and fiercely devoted to solving crimes. Although she finds herself knee deep in drama no thanks to her little sister and arch nemesis, this dork embraces her dorkiness and always lands on her feet. Dec 17, 20 im writing a short story and wanted to get some names for characters. If youre looking for a throwback name, your kid could share this biblical name with the zooloving character from a sick day for amos mcgee. Search belly ballot to discover the popularity, meanings, and origins of thousands of names from around the world. In the first tier are roughly the top 400 names among girls of high school age in. 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 16 most awesome female characters from disney movies. How many gilmore girls characters can you name in 2 minutes. If shown, the year indicates when the book was first published. Popular boy main characters books goodreads share book.
Naming a baby girl in honor of a beloved story character is a way of sharing our hopes and dreams for our daughters future with the rest of the. Having trouble coming up with a last name for your character. Girl names associated with literary l iterary baby names and what they mean, for literary, novel, story, tale, with 211 results. If youve got a love of literature and a baby on the way, no doubt youre looking for a baby name thats got character or is actually a character from a book. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book. I like them to sound semi normal, but still fantasy sounding. These literary baby names for girls are derived from characters in books from all genres and periods.
Filled with true historical details about life inside a work house for wayward girls in the 1910s, the girls with no names is a beautifully written, haunting novel. This study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of story of a girl. You might even get ideas for characters right out of those books or whole plots, for that matter. Girl names az for stories new character, lauren, now the reader must read the entire word and then take time to remember the differences between the two characters. Baby names greek design 54 ideas for 2019 girl names girl names 19 girl.
How to make a good last name for characters in a book. Literary girl names from classic books such as scarlett and scout are fashionable. Harriet the spy was my favorite book as a kid, and id absolutely use harriet with the wonderful nn hattie, if our last name didnt begin with hatt. It might have been as simple as alice or anne, jo, beth, amy or meg, as fanciful as pollyanna or amelia bedelia, as memorable as eloise or fern, madeline or matilda or even have been an attractive animals name like celeste the elephant or rabbits cecily or jemima. Shes a charmer and the coolest girl in any and every story. Think of the book little women by louisa may alcott, and that family of girls. These are just some unique names for your characters if maybe youre writing a dystopian novel like the hunger games or. The mother sees herself as the only person who can save her daughter from living a life of disrespect and promiscuity. Although it would be interesting for a female to receive a usually male name and viceversa. This list of general girls names is divided into three tiers.