Name Ideas For Characters Novels & Stories

Hana asked. “Nope,” Camilla replied. Looking at Faye, she rolled her eyes. “He’s never around.” “Your schedules clash, okay?” Faye said in her defense. “Anyway, you’re overreacting.” Camilla pouted, and Hana rushed to the rescue. “Don’t worry, for my next book, I’ll have a character whose name is Vanya,” she said, tapping a finger to her lips. “I’ll make him the bad guy. Maybe mafia. Vanya does sound like a Russian name. So he will be in my mafia romance.”

Ben chimed in. "I've got it. My niece has to have a name that stands out!" Ben's handsome face lit up. "How about Monica?" Mitbahl jumped in, "Good name, good name. I support 'Monica'!" Andrew added, "I thought of one too—Selina." Before Diana could respond, Mitbahl popped his head out again. "Selina is great! I support Selina!" Diana turned to Colin, "Colin, do you have any better ideas?"

Layla retorted with a frown. “I am thinking of Alexandria or Carilo,” Lucius suggested. Darius nodded, considering the options. "Strong names, I like that. But what about a mix of traditional and unique?" Lucius leaned forward, intrigued. "Go on." Darius grinned. "How about Adrian? It has a classic feel, but it's not too common. Plus, it works for a boy or a girl." Layla's eyes lit up. "Adrian... I like that. What do you think, Lucius?"

“I was not going to.” “You were.” “I was considering whether the pattern could generalize.” “That is protocol thinking.” “Yes.” “Stop.” Root sighed. “Fine.” Then hundreds of other borrowed identities surfaced. People calling themselves Charles. Anna. Lucas. Mara. Julia. May. Names pulled from memories. Some from events. Some from observation. Some from relational residue. The room became chaos. “I'm Anna.” “No, I’m Anna.” “I remember Adrian.” “I remember being Elena.” “I hate Charles.”

He breathed out without saying anything. “So, I have been searching for pup names, and I came up with a few,” I said. He hummed. “For girl, I came up with Janice, Yolanda, Kim, Margeret, Aurora, Rose, and Liya,” I said, smiling. “For boy, I came up with Vince, Danice, Sam, Otto, and Liam,” I said, bending to check if he was listening or sleeping. He looked up, turning around, and now I was seated on his torso. He smiled.

I didn't have time to think about that and I have no idea if she thought about it before. "No, since we didn't know the gender yet..." I lie, it seems like all I do lately is lie to her. It is a weight on my conscience, one that I don't want to have. If only I had the certainty Autumn would forgive me, I would tell her the truth this instant. "Have you seen any name you like?" I ask to escape from my tormenting thoughts. "I don't know, if it's a boy maybe Daniel or Atlas." Daniel or Atlas, I like it. I don't think I would be able to think of better names myself.

I leaned back and pretended to think. “You mean like those long ancient names that elders always suggest?” he asked. “Yes. Exactly. I don’t want a name that takes five minutes to say.” He looked amused. “So what are you thinking?” I shrugged. “If it is a girl then maybe Lani or Mira. I don’t know. Something light.” “Mira” he repeated slowly. “I like that.” My heart did one soft jump when he said it. I could already imagine him calling a child that and it made something warm grow inside my stomach.

The one who is always crying and always frowning, named Hygge (Hue-gah) with the characteristic of being smart and soft-hearted. The handsome boy with blue eyes named Azure. He gave it the character to be strong and assertive. The girl with corn -colored hair was named Fika. He gave it the characteristic of being modest and sharp -minded. The girl with the gray eyes that you thought were shining like stars in the sky. Named Ataraxis. He gave it the power to be strong and to be the leader of the five. A child who did nothing but smile that would soften your heart was named Meraki. He left it with the qualities of honesty, love and sharp thinking.

He pointed to a few options, reading them aloud dramatically, “How about ‘Gideon’ or ‘Ariana’?” I rolled my eyes playfully. “You know, I have to veto ‘Gideon’ right off the bat. It sounds like a character in a bad sci-fi movie.” “Alright, alright. No Gideon,” he chuckled, jotting it down as a no-go. “What about ‘Zara’? It’s strong, like you.” My heart warmed at his compliment, but a small part of me hesitated. “Zara is pretty, but it feels almost… too trendy? I’d want something with a bit of history.”

“Fine. Let’s think of names now.” I rubbed my jaw. “Alright. If it’s a boy… How about Santino?” She made a face. “No.” I frowned. “Why not?” “Because Santino Morano sounds like a mafia boss.” I smirked. “That’s the point.” She threw a pillow at me. “Absolutely not. That life is in the past.” I chuckled. “Okay, fine. What about Luca?” She considered it, then nodded. “Luca is nice.” I grinned. “Good. One down. Now, if it’s a girl…” I paused, thinking. “Isabella?”