Character names

[Vamp]

Im starting a new story, and the only thing about writing i always have trouble with is comming up with the names of the characters. Anyone got some cool/unusual names for me? Thanks in advance.

[backtothelab]

I know almost every fantasy/sci-fi fan here will disagree with me, but don't use alot of wild, "unique" names. They're just so corny and re-hashed. Golanth, Oldive, Ruatha, Sintary, Hamian, they all suck. Although, with a good story, shitty names will won't matter(note: Those were all from Ann McCafferey's The Skies of Pern) but still, I think they count, and so will your editor. Alot of screen writers take names out of their high-school year book, maybe you should try that. Mix and match real unusual names till you get something that sounds really good for that character.

[gesone]

1. Kelly Macarthy2. Mike Hope
3. James Freeman
4. Cindy Auger
5. Francis Watler
6. Alex Sirker
7. Trevor Friend

[Vamp]

thats a good idea, il go get my yearbook....

[FreakyJoeMan]

1. Phlanges McDermit
2. He Be Bangin
3. Onebadmuthafucka(must be a black dude)
4.Scottie

[backtothelab]

Ps: Use Mike Hunt, cause that shit's funny in a serious story.

[Tristen]

Ps: Use Mike Hunt, cause that shit's funny in a serious story.
Agree. That is a good idea.. It adds something different, unexpected. I like it

[Vamp]

lol, i seriously know a kid named Mike Hunt.

[Phern]

I know this sounds like usual names, but try baby books from around the world, or babynames.com That's where I go. It as all the usual names, but it also has names from all over the world, and those can be pretty unusual. That or just look at using some of the really old names. There are several that sound common, but others that are way out there. For example not many people are named Nebuchadnezzar, Marduk, or Loki.

[Sunburst]

Ashling (Irish, female)

Phoenix (unisex)

Storme or Raen (unisex)

Venus (unisex)

Starr (female)

Raven (unisex)