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Post by laurelin on Mar 15, 2005 23:48:57 GMT -5
Ok, I'm trying to get this stupid book edited...I hate this character's name, and I can't find a good one to replace it. It has to be a sort of normal name (American, English, etc) because everyone else's mostly is. It can't start with a D, J, E, N, H, A, or K. So...if anyone wants to throw some names out there, I'd appreciate it.
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Post by Riothamus on Mar 16, 2005 8:12:37 GMT -5
Does "name death" mean that your reserve of names has died?
Or are you trying to name the Character Death? In that case I would suggest some variation of Thanatos--but that isn't exactly normal, is it?
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Post by twyrch on Mar 16, 2005 8:59:52 GMT -5
Ok, I'm trying to get this stupid book edited...I hate this character's name, and I can't find a good one to replace it. It has to be a sort of normal name (American, English, etc) because everyone else's mostly is. It can't start with a D, J, E, N, H, A, or K. So...if anyone wants to throw some names out there, I'd appreciate it. Cameron Michael Casey Greg William Mark Robert Luke Paul Samuel |
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Post by calixar on Mar 16, 2005 12:48:56 GMT -5
Some people don't have regular names, though.
Who were his parents?
What kind of people?
When did they have him?
What sort of name do people like them give their baby?
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Post by CynanMachae on Mar 16, 2005 18:22:58 GMT -5
yeah, if this is a modern book, go with Bobby.
I dont know why i like that name...
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Post by laurelin on Mar 16, 2005 20:34:01 GMT -5
Yeah, I should have given more bg info.
Um..he is a guy, because I realize I didn't actually specify that. He's not a major character; he's only important historically. He's rich, pretentious and it has to sound good with Arlington.
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Post by Riothamus on Mar 17, 2005 8:47:44 GMT -5
Pepperidge.
Mr. Pepperidge Arlington.
"Yes, sir, though I say it myself, I had a most devoted daughter in Lassy, sir, and was broken hearted when that foul tramp [the prince of Persia--ed.] seduced her, carried her off to his decidedly lower-class city [Persia--ed.] and made her his scullion. Why she should ever leave my roof, sir, is a mystery to me, sir...."
Bobby's not quite right--Robert, though....
Robert Arlington (Oh, Twyrch got that one....)
Richard Arlington
Frank Arlington
If he's rich and pompous, you should definitely not go with a "normal" name. Give him something inflated:
Lewis Rushmore Thannis Arlington IV
That's my dollar and two cents.
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Post by laurelin on Mar 17, 2005 12:52:51 GMT -5
hehe. Thanks for the help.  I've decided on Victor Arlington. |
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Post by Riothamus on Mar 17, 2005 15:16:16 GMT -5
Victor's good. Would you believe that was the very next name I was going to.... well.... Allright, it wasn't....
Good choice. ;D
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Post by CynanMachae on Mar 19, 2005 17:49:42 GMT -5
Victor is not as good as Bobby...  |
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Post by laurelin on Mar 20, 2005 22:47:42 GMT -5
I'm afraid I would have to laugh at him if his name was Bobby. That name doesn't his character at all.
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Post by Riothamus on Mar 22, 2005 8:18:20 GMT -5
Bobby....bobby.....bababababababobby....bobeeeee..... [Guess the show and win a kewpie doll!] Have to agree with laurelin--although Bobby Septimus Ricardo Arlington IV has a nice ring to it....  |
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Post by dinadan on Mar 23, 2005 18:40:01 GMT -5
Bobby....bobby.....bababababababobby....bobeeeee..... [Guess the show and win a kewpie doll!] Have to agree with laurelin--although Bobby Septimus Ricardo Arlington IV has a nice ring to it....
Really, such a great general. Septimius Severus, I mean. *sighs* Oh, Pannonia....
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Post by Riothamus on Mar 23, 2005 18:54:51 GMT -5
I actually had Dic-kens in mind when I wrote that. Minor Canon Septimus Chrisparkle; the name sticks in one's head (thought the minor canon is quite a different person than we've outlined above.)
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Post by Messenger of Eden on Feb 24, 2006 2:01:50 GMT -5
Hmmm, an interesting but normal-ish American name--something that will stand out without sounding outlandish and too fanciful? I find that a lot of Hebrew names fit that type of description:
Benjamin: can be shortened to Ben and it catches the attention. It sounds strong, but not arrogant or proud.
Jonah (except that you said no J's)
Caleb
Aaron
there. Those are some favorites.
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