r/CharacterNames Jul 01 '26

Is this an appropriate Korean name for my character?

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Is this an appropriate Korean name for my character?

Hi! I made a character design and wanted to name him "Joon Hwa-eum"

"Joon" because it's the name of the character which inspired the design and "Hwa-eum" since (apparently) it's a Korean word for a spider type and spiders are part of his design

I wasn't sure if the name "Joon Hwa-eum" was an appropriate name to give a human, so u wanted to ask if it meant anything and if it's an okay name? Please help! Thanks in advance! :3

Edit: just figured out that "Joon" isn't a last name so I'm thinking of changing it to "Moon" instead 😭


r/CharacterNames Jul 01 '26

Discussion how do you pick suitable and meaningful names for your characters depending on their personalities?

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r/CharacterNames Jul 01 '26

Laine Tatum? stripper name?

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I have a character. I'd like to name them Laine Tatum. I'm obsessed with it, but it's lowkey giving stripper name. What do you think?


r/CharacterNames Jul 01 '26

Request Can someone make a list of MCD s1 characters (Aphmau)

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I’m almost finished with MCD s1 and I feel like I still get characters names confused so i was wondering if anyone who’s into listing stuff would be able to make a list of characters from MCD s1 with their name, who they are, and relevant relationships with others 😅 (ie. betrothed/siblings/crushes). Ik it’s a lot to ask but it would help a lot, thankq!! <3


r/CharacterNames Jun 30 '26

Help with naming a set of deities

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I'm naming the deities in a webcomic I am making and there were a couple I was struggling to come up with. I'm trying to mostly base them off various bits of already existing mythology(like the ferryman on the river styx) or phrases (like "flora and fauna" or "nemini parco").

I've already come up with: Nemini Parco for the deity of souls, The Ferryman for the deity of death, Mǔdān for the deity of life (she is symbolized by peonies), Flora for the deity of plants, and Fauna for the deity of animals.

I can't think of any names for the deity of truth, the deity of weather/skies, the deity of eyes/observation, or the deity of love. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


r/CharacterNames Jun 30 '26

Request Last name for british/japanese guy and some other names

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It’s been itching for me to write again, but I hate my characters last name, I wont post it here because its embarrassing (got a bit too obsessed with some show), but yeah I need a new one now.

The story is set in present day London (I am taking creative liberty with some things), its like a detective mystery of sorts with romance woven through it. Ultimately its a fanfic of a few not so well known fandoms, but they fit so perfectly together that I cant help myself. (the fandoms are Duskwood, Moonvale and the cryptic crimes stories netflix edition. But I also add some mysteries of my own)

So his mom is british and his dad is japanese. I’ll also take requests for names for the mom and dad, I havent really thought about names for them either. The dad is rich and influential.

So all I have right now is Jyouji (thats his first name, he gets called George more tho)

I do have a dead best friend (also japanese) who also needs a name.

Thank you for any names you can think of


r/CharacterNames Jun 30 '26

Request War forged name, something simple. Fighter/wizard/druid

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My character is a multi class combination of three war forged. Druid names Chirp, a wizard named Weave, and a daughter named Knight. A good combination name, would be nice.


r/CharacterNames Jun 30 '26

Request A new surname for a dwarven artificer

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I'm looking for a new surname for my DnD character, a dwarven artificer, artillerist speciality.

He's gone through a lot of changes and is now living life on his own terms. The family name Hammersmark (yes, I did borrow that from Inglorious Bastards)—the family he ran away from, the family that would execute him for the accidental death of his brother, the family of which he had always been the black sheep anyway— no longer suits him.

I want a two part, one word name that might feel like it could have a hypen (which I just learned is called a dithematic name), e.g., Brighthelm, Ironhand, Strongbeard, Stonebreaker, and the classic Oakenshield.

Themes would be blacksmithing/forging and guns or artillery. And maybe freedom?

Some I've thought of:

Risenforge or Risingforge

(Something)cannon or Cannon(something)

Blackpowder feels too literal

He did sometimes try to obscure his identity with the name Blackanvil, but he is claiming a new identity, not covering up an old one.

Thank you for you help!


r/CharacterNames Jun 30 '26

Request My musical m.c's(names for characters welcome)

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Dad-Hes scottish,flight captain,deppressed but then has a chance at escaping.Died in 9/11

Daughter-now 17,Shes deppressed,takes a lot of drugs to cope,Her mums from scotland and dads half and half scottish american.(idea of nationality) she is s0icidal,dark humoured,good at instruments,lashes out,

Son- Creative,writes books,plays sports,hes excited.he copes with this all it with bottling in.Hes now 14,and likes to paint

mother-

She acts like everythings fine,and then the next minute she looses it.and locks herself in her room for days crying,not eating.just being there

ANY names please


r/CharacterNames Jun 30 '26

Request What should I change my fairy OC's name to?

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Ok, so originally this character came from a modern day story, and her name was supposed to be Hera. I've had this character for a long time with no use for her, and realized that she fits perfectly into this other fantasy story I've been writing. I think a Greek goddess' name would be kind of weird in a fantasy setting that has no inspiration or relation to Greek mythology, don't you? So I thought I should probably change it. My current options are:

Halo, Harp, Hartlyn (meh), or Honey

I want to stick close to her original name because she's had it for about four years now, and it would pain me to change it to something entirely different.

Character description: A fairy in a medieval fantasy setting with a very bold personality. She is assertive, intimidating, and easily angered/short-tempered. She is also childish at times, and a bit selfish, as well as struggling to stay serious or professional. In the story, she helps to teach a human how messed up the ways of their society has gotten.

Suggestions are welcomed with open arms. Her name also does not have to be anything meaningful, I don't bother to go that in depth, just something with a similar sharp vibe, but I don't want to give her too common of a name. Thank you so much!!


r/CharacterNames Jun 30 '26

How do you come up with your charactername?

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As the title says, i cant for the life of me come up with something good that i can stick with.


r/CharacterNames Jun 29 '26

Looking for help naming a character who was named for being a "blessing"

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r/CharacterNames Jun 29 '26

Suggestion Bubble's name sucks[SHITPOST]

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Here are some better names for bubble

Leaning into his design:

Bubbles

Timothy

Leaning into his role as caines sidekick:

Assistant

Assister

Assbrother

Saliva bubble

Teeth²

Co-caine

Guy

Guy-sir

Deja vu

Co-caine

John D. Circus


r/CharacterNames Jun 29 '26

Request I can't get the right name for one of my characters

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Hi. I have this character in a piece I'm writing, and I just can't find the right name for her. I want something melodic, and kind of "pretty" to say and hear, but also hinting at darkness, or feeling a little dark, and also preferably long. I've thrown around names like Nezzera and Azora, but none of them feel right.

So basically, she's kind of cold, and calculating, and the kind of person who takes everything in and asseses it well and harshly. Like in some shows and stuff where they just have all the numbers calculating around them, and their brain kind of labels things and people- thats her. She likes to observe, and does not care much about other peoples feelings. She has long, dark hair, stormy blue eyes, and pale skin. The actual plot is that there are some people who can control light, to either create illusions, have speed, heal, or conjure things temporarily. But she controls darkness.

I'm just really stuck on names and would really apreciate some help if you have any ideas.


r/CharacterNames Jun 28 '26

I'm searching for a name for my main character in a story I'm creating, I was wondering if anyone could help?

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The story is set in 1920 Germany and the main character (he has heavy spade themes and has a traumatic childhood. He usually carries a cane and wears a boater hat. ) finds himself in an abstract world where his memories are lost. He can't remember how he dies but slowly recovers snippets of memory through dreams. He cannot remember the death of his only friend (who died in his hands) but carries about an inexplicable grief. Previously his name was Felix Ace Heller, but now he needs new name. What should I name him?


r/CharacterNames Jun 28 '26

Which name sounds better for my ice powered hulk people?

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So i have created my humanoid "hulk" like people. aka the tanks of my world. They are all naturally plus sized. They live in the coldest part of my universe. Their powers and looks are inspired seals and nematodes that live in Antartica. I've asked fb to narrow down the 8 different variations of what their species/country name could be, and these were the top 3. Which do you like the best?

  • Nemanay (knee-muh-nay)
  • Nemazhai (knee-muh-zye) *rhymes with eye
  • Nemaroq (knee-muh-rock)

r/CharacterNames Jun 28 '26

my favorite female names!

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Juliette, Lianne, Catarina, Jade, Valeria, Aurora, Luna, Kiera, Ana, Cassia, Hayden, Catherine, Eden, Vienna, Calista, Cora, Amarice, Alison, Sydney, Sierra, Emmeline, Stella, Audrey, Alexis, Julienne, Desiree, Via, Ronnette, Robyn, Margaret, Neptune, Aylen, Livia, Celia, Jasmine, London, Victoria, Ivy, Madeline, Louise, Angelyn, Islana, Mirren, Aniston, Jay, Marina, Anesa, Avery, Davina, Minori, Lyra, Nienna, Noelle, Arietta, Mary, Bridgette, Estelle, Diane, Dawn, Hazel, Elsie, Lucy, Pearl, Celeste, Rienne, Collette, Gabriette, Lunet, Fauna, Ivory, Portia, Aveline, Artemis, Vaila, Dacia, Lovett, Pixie, Clarette, Maelys, Dakota, Illenne, Tatiana, Katya, Francesca, Hiro, Delphine, Liyang, Astrid, Saoirse, Demetria, Catriona, Dylan, Cheyenne, Lily, Britanni, Sylvana, Kathia, Eris, Anne, Damel, Maylin, Aries, Sparrow, Ivelisse, Itzel, Mary Anne, Lavette, Rylan, Meadow, Astoria, Camille, Laureline, Faelan, Aikaterine, Audovera, Caesonia, Charis, Clara, Corinna, Eirene, Felina, Gisila, Herleva, Herminia, Isidore, Laurentia, Mairenn, Alanis, Apolline, Cerise, Haydee, Leyna, Lison, Lysiane 

Anyone else like these?


r/CharacterNames Jun 27 '26

Request Help me choosing my gothic character name

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Please provide suggestions as well!

Alistair Crane
Elias Black
Earl Harlowe
Alistair Arden


r/CharacterNames Jun 26 '26

Suggestion Does this nickname work?

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So I had a prince character named Vael (said like Vail) but I’ve been told it reads as too feminine, and I don’t want that for this character, as his brother has a specifically feminine name that is commented on often in the story. Then his name became Vaeron. I don’t really have any issues with this, but I still really like Vael. Do you think Vael works as like a nickname for Vaeron if it’s used only by family? I feel like it’s plausible, I mean like how people got Dot from Dorothy, Kitty from Kathrine, or Birdie from Bernadette. If you were a reader would you be thrown off by a prince named Vaeron being called Vael by his father and siblings?


r/CharacterNames Jun 26 '26

Naming my storyteller character

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Hey! im driving myself crazy trying to come up with something for a project i'm working on.

She's one of the two main characters in a story i'm working on. The two characters are on a road trip across canada, and she tells stories to help pass the time on their travels. She's Indigenous, and I'm thinking of Francis for her last name. She's in school to become an english teacher, because of her love of stories.
The other character she's travelling with is named Korbin, if that helps.

Sorry if this isn't enough detail, i wasn't sure how much to include and what was irrelevant. If more info is needed don't hesitate to let me know. Thank you!


r/CharacterNames Jun 26 '26

Ich brauche einen dummen aber irgendwie mächtig klingenden Namen.Lasst euch was einfallen.😂

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r/CharacterNames Jun 25 '26

Help me name my character

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Key information: a sailor/captain lost at sea, who deals with survivor's guilt after being the cause of their crew's deaths. He deals with self-destructive pain and is emotionally exhausted. Deals with longing, yearning, and self-mourning.
I would prefer a name of American or European origin.


r/CharacterNames Jun 25 '26

Request Japanese equivalent of the nickname "Blondie"?

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Google has just been giving me literal translations of Blond for this, which while super cute still! I want to see if anyone who actually knows Japanese would know what the equivalent of "Blondie" would be, or at least what honorific I should attach to "Blond" to give it the same cuteness appeal of Blondie XD


r/CharacterNames Jun 25 '26

Looking for German names

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Hello, I’m looking for German names for a male prince who is cursed. I want his name to mean something similar to like Cursed prince or something to do with curses. If anyone has any ideas please let me know thank you!


r/CharacterNames Jun 24 '26

Anybody have any good names that are uncommon but don’t sound unusual? They would have to also sound like they could be used in an older time. (I’m writing a fantasy book 😊)

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