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Elizabeth L.  (See Profile) | 341 comments Mod
What are some good last names for a character in a story or roleplay?


Tay Tay (taylor´s version) | 5 comments Murphy, Smith, Lane and Price are the only okay sounding last names I could think of. Hope that helps


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kynthebookworm | 231 comments Mod
Cameron, Anderson, Abbett, Jones, Davis, Whitlock, and Hart are some of the top of my head!


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Jo Allen | 2 comments it honestly depends on what race your character is, what year it is, and where they live, but my favorite thing to do is look up ‘most common last names’ when I write :D


Elizabeth L.  (See Profile) | 341 comments Mod
Thanks!


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kynthebookworm | 231 comments Mod
Jo wrote: "it honestly depends on what race your character is, what year it is, and where they live, but my favorite thing to do is look up ‘most common last names’ when I write :D"

That's a really good point! I also recommend if you know anyone from a specific area or something that you ask them for some common last names they see


Rouh || رُوح Gaffar. Solidair. Goldson. Gray.


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Briar *Semi-hiatus* What I do is Google "unique last names," and a website comes up that has a list of last names, and their meanings. I can share the link if you'd like.


Elizabeth L.  (See Profile) | 341 comments Mod
Ok, that's cool!


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Briar *Semi-hiatus* https://blog.prepscholar.com/unique-c...

Don't be surprised if you see some of my roleplay character's last names in there- XD


Elizabeth L.  (See Profile) | 341 comments Mod
I think I used that! Thank you for finding the link because I couldn't find it


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Briar *Semi-hiatus* Elizabeth L. wrote: "I think I used that! Thank you for finding the link because I couldn't find it"

No problem!


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kynthebookworm | 231 comments Mod
Oooh I’ll probably use that link as well I haven’t seen that one!!


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