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How about Phinean (Irish Finian)? or Phelan (wolf)?Good ol' Paddy?
I like Phinean and Peirce. Maybe Paddy, though that is a form of Patrick, ain't it? XD
Hmmm....how does this sound?
I hear footsteps on the well worn path up to my favourite hill. I look up from Ailis' serene face for a moment to see who it is. "She's dead." Phinean's face crumples, and that's when I can't take it anymore. That's when I break down and cry.
I hear footsteps on the well worn path up to my favourite hill. I look up from Ailis' serene face for a moment to see who it is. "She's dead." Phinean's face crumples, and that's when I can't take it anymore. That's when I break down and cry.
If you're willing to leave the P names... here are a few others I likeDubhlainn - meaning Black sword (Dubhlainn loved the fairy queen and legendary harpist Aoibhell who gave him her cloak of invisibility to wear in battle.)
Fergus - meaning a strong warrior, virile.
Murtagh - meaning skilled in the way of the sea
Ruari (pronounced Ro+ree) - meaning red king or great king
Hope they help :D
I'm liking Phinean, Fergus, Murtagh, and Declan.
Hmmm....
Hmmm....
So Phinean and Fergus is my last two. I CAN'T DECIDE!?
I like the name Declan, but I don't think it really fits the charrie. That's all. But I'm gonna keep it on file because its a great name!
My cousin's name is Declan. ^^
Amara, tell us a little more about this character, maybe that will help you decide.
OK, Lynxie!
He's a close friend of Isolde, the MC, and is really brotherly toward her and Ailis. He's kind, outgoing and dependable. He's been admired and chased by many, but he isn't really interested in anyone.
He's a close friend of Isolde, the MC, and is really brotherly toward her and Ailis. He's kind, outgoing and dependable. He's been admired and chased by many, but he isn't really interested in anyone.
Hmmm....
I'll post a short paragraph that he's in and use the name. Let's see if it fits. I might write another paragraph or something to elaborate more if this isn't enough:
I hear footsteps on the well worn path up to my favourite hill. I look up from Ailis' serene face for a moment to see who it is. "Fergus...She's dead." Fergus' face crumples, and that's when I can't take it anymore. That's when I break down and cry.
I hear footsteps on the well worn path up to my favourite hill. I look up from Ailis' serene face for a moment to see who it is. "Declan... She's dead." Declan's face crumples, and that's when I can't take it anymore. That's when I break down and cry.
Eh. They're both pretty good. But does anyone know what you could shorten Declan or Fergus to? As a nickname? I just think that Isolde would probably have a nickname for him, as they've been friends for, like, forever.
I'll post a short paragraph that he's in and use the name. Let's see if it fits. I might write another paragraph or something to elaborate more if this isn't enough:
I hear footsteps on the well worn path up to my favourite hill. I look up from Ailis' serene face for a moment to see who it is. "Fergus...She's dead." Fergus' face crumples, and that's when I can't take it anymore. That's when I break down and cry.
I hear footsteps on the well worn path up to my favourite hill. I look up from Ailis' serene face for a moment to see who it is. "Declan... She's dead." Declan's face crumples, and that's when I can't take it anymore. That's when I break down and cry.
Eh. They're both pretty good. But does anyone know what you could shorten Declan or Fergus to? As a nickname? I just think that Isolde would probably have a nickname for him, as they've been friends for, like, forever.
Mebbe. It's gotta be either "Fer" or "Gus" for that name ^^.
Though I could also go all Peeta, and have Isolde call him something about his occupation/disposition. Boy With The Bread-style.
Though I could also go all Peeta, and have Isolde call him something about his occupation/disposition. Boy With The Bread-style.
XD Yeah....
But I wish I could figure out what he did in their society....I think it's going to be an alternate universe/dystopian novel.
But I wish I could figure out what he did in their society....I think it's going to be an alternate universe/dystopian novel.
Yeah fergus doesn't leave many choices for nicknames... though you could always go with something based on how he comes across - like in Scrooged... where Bill Murray's character is called Lumpy by the girlfriend because of them bashing heads a couple of times when they first met.
Fergi...XD. Reminds me of the Black Eyed Peas.
Hmmm....I think I just have to work on the charrie more, develop personality a bit more, and then the name should be easier to pick.
Hmmm....I think I just have to work on the charrie more, develop personality a bit more, and then the name should be easier to pick.
I'm new to this conversation, but for anyone who struggles with character's names, I highly recommend www.behindthename.com. It's an amazing site where you can search by meaning, nationality, gender, myth, time period, etc. I've grabbed almost all of my characters' names from that site! There is also www.behindthesurname.com, which is full of last names if you really need them :) Good luck everyone!
Lauren (Flame) wrote: "Wow, thanks for the tip, Amira!"You're welcome! :)
I found the name! It shall be: Finnian!!!
It just fits him, I feel. ^^ Thanks for all your help, guys!
It just fits him, I feel. ^^ Thanks for all your help, guys!
XD Yep. But maybe it can help others, too.
YAY!! Glad we could help Amara :DGood luck with the rest of your story!
I second that! Finding names can really set the whole thing into motion. Good luck :)
Ok so I've had a read Lauren...I'm pretty intrigued as to what is going to happen. I think we'll need some more information about the guy to help you with his name though!Somethings I noticed:
sucking in a breath at the stinking that now swarmed over her finger. A paper cut. *Should that be stinging?*
All the sudden, she wondered why no one was in town today. *Should this be 'All of a sudden'?* x 2
Ruby was shoved again the mailbox hard *this should be against*
making her diorented and dizzy *disoriented*
^^ Maybe....
Jacob
Isaac
James
John
Taylor
Jacob
Isaac
James
John
Taylor
Ok from that description, the first name that popped into my head was Darren.Not sure why haha!
Damon screams vampire to me (probably watching too many eps of the vampire diaries).How about Derryn?
Lauren, you mentioned you needed a name for the woman too... what can you tell us about her?
Is she a b!tch or nice or snobby?! What do you invisage her looking like?As a general rule from the books I've read, vampires tend to have very basic names if they're part of a group, yet extraordinary ones if they're out on their own.
From the little I know about this woman, I see her having a strong name... maybe an exotic name. Perhaps something like Svetlana, Olga or Inga?
The names are all Scandinavian, lol. My kin. ^^
So you said old names?Magdalene Choiseul
Louis Rousseau
Yep! But I think Svetlana would work as a name..... Or maybe Adelaide?
Yes Lauren. Louis for the guy. You think I meant Louis for the girl? That would be a little odd.
There might be other forms of Adelaide? Like it maybe a form of, say, Helen, so you could find another form of the root name?
By the way, I don't think the root name really is Helen. XD
By the way, I don't think the root name really is Helen. XD
I like the first, second, and third ones.
yay for Darryn :D I do like Qwinivere too :D
haha - didn't mean to put in a Q... LOL!
Grinivere... haha these typos could lead to some interesting names!
so which version of Gwinivere are you going to go with Lauren?
I am looking for a boys name that starts with P, preferably. OTHER than Patrick.
He's going to be a good friend of the main character, and when her sister dies, will help her avenge her death, and eventually become a love interest. If that helps ^^.