If writing a series or saga and the characters in following books show up in book one, you dont have to worry about coming up with the main characters names. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new york. Discussion in character development started by jaq, nov 2, 2008. Heres a good link to a list of last names you might. Im going to assume that you want to name a human character or characters, since if youre trying to name vulcans or minbari or wookiees, their names and cultures are fictional as it is so almost anything could be a futuristic name for them. You need to think about the tone of your book, and what effect a name choice might have on it. Religion is all but dead except to few who are considered nut cases. You can also rearrange the letters of phrases or names you like to. A during war a new radiation got into some civilians bodies.
Science fiction is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic. Aug 17, 2010 if my peice is set in, say, 2030 and my character is twenty id use the most popular names of 2010, but unfortunately this year most lists say that they are jacob and isabella, so id move down the list, names like emma, brayden, sophia, ethan. Aug 10, 2017 charactergenre based names futuristic writing resources. Wherever your characters are from they will have their own culture and their own language. Think of the book little women by louisa may alcott, and that family of girls. Jan 17, 2018 i used song titles from my itunes music collection to come up with africansounding names for a series about a prehistoric tribe.
You can pick between fantasy, crime, mystery, romance, or scifi. Coming up with last names for your characters can also be surprisingly tricky. May 12, 2011 any last name that you like is a good one. Unique last name ideas for fictional characters of your book. Book writing tipsname writingwriting promptscute baby namesunique baby namesname inspirationwriting. Aug 28, 2012 it has to suit the characters personality, makes sense for the era and, most important, be super awesome. Jul 16, 2018 weve rounded up 116 of our favorite iconic characters for you to choose from. Read futuristic from the story names for characters by peonyeverlasting lonely person with 1,348 reads. A cool last names list for character creation cool last. If shown, the year indicates when the book was first published. Good to know, just for you, writing characters, last names for characters, names.
The right name can help you explore a character s personality. Characters in any book go a long way in helping the reader understand the message you. These children attend a special academy in which they are trained for a future war. What are some really techno futuristic names for story characters. Of course, you cant just pick out random names either because there is power behind the names you give.
A cool last names list for character creation if youre trying to come up with a memorable character for a story then giving them a good last name should be a top priority. In the first tier are roughly the top 400 names among girls of high school age in. Dec 17, 2017 naturally, your lead character wont be the only named character in your story. Jan 31, 2017 charactergenre based names futuristic writing resources. Its pretty easy to come up with some random names for characters but if you have more than one character then the naming construction for each should be similar, with similar syllable count and length. In addition to being one of the top cool villain names, this would also be an amazing band name.
On one hand, you dont want to saddle your characters with ordinary, pedestrian names. Amazon names angel names animal species names animatronic names anime character names anthousai. Jul 16, 2017 there are hundreds of other good and great who done it mystery books whose names will come the way of whoever reads the above. Or maybe you could give them names that sound almost similar to our modern names. Writing adolescent fictioncharacter namesboys wikibooks. Are you writing a book and need a name for your character. The whole country is trying to rebuild after the war, but instead its falling apart. Weve rounded up 116 of our favorite iconic characters for you to choose from. Whenever i get new name ideas, i will incorporate them into the already existing list. How to make a good last name for characters in a book. Character names are to characters as titles are to books, so if youre blindly putting finger to phone book when picking one, youre doing it wrong. Because its set in a future that no one knows, you have more wiggle room to. All you have to do is scour the page of 300 unique, original fantasy names and keep this list a reference while you write that fandomworthy novel of yours. Classic baby names graphic names vintage boys names vintage classic names vintage girl names vintage retro names vintage uncommon clara and ella are both really cute girl names.
Character name generator the ultimate bank of 2,000,000. Names for a futuristic setting are a little tricky, as, depending on the setting, they can be pretty much anything. At the moment, i am writing a book which involves 4 main characters. If character names arent coming easily, try one of these tips to. If my peice is set in, say, 2030 and my character is twenty id use the most popular names of 2010, but unfortunately this year most lists say that they are jacob and isabella. Carneymoore, john hollenbeckmoore or westfallmoore. Futuristic names writing a book, writing characters. Marty mcfly is the lead character in back to the future. Maybe youve checked in baby books or have flipped through the phonebook looking for the right combination of names, and still you cant find one you like. Coming up with a good last name for a fictional character can go a long way in making him or her seem a lot cooler in the eyes of your audience. Kael has been in use in the world of fiction as a character in the fantasy film willow. Creative ideas for scary name for monsters give a good name.
Deep space nine is the most femalefriendly, with 288 male named characters and 108 female named characters. In the first tier are the top 200 names among boys of high school age in the past few decades. These baby boy names are inspired by the fantasy and scifi characters we love, from sirius black to han solo. Our favorite science fiction tends to use the future to illuminate and discuss issues in our present. Create the book title and write the first three paragraphs of the story. Futuristic names character names futuristic names baby names and ideas futuristic names futuristic name too. Scifi book title generator the ultimate bank of 10,000 titles. Unique last name ideas for fictional characters of your book flipping through phone books is the easiest way to coin innovative and unique names for fictional characters. This list is comprised of some of the most recognizable names from fictional books. Aug 28, 2019 if i want to honor someone in real life, i may use their last name as a first for a character. If you are in search of the best scary name for an evil character in fiction, check out the best scary name examples given below.
Awaiting inspiration is perhaps the most organic way to name your characters, though it could take some time. Sometimes i name my furuturistic characters after things. Names like harry potter, holden caulfield and stephanie plum are memorable not just because of the amazing stories they navigate, but also because these names fit those characters so well. This left some children in future generations to be different, and almost superhuman. Basically a growing cult is trying to round up the ones with gifts to use. The hunger games by suzanne collins, mockingjay by suzanne collins, catching fire by suzanne collins, divergent by veronica. If you cant find anything you like, try misspelling other names or words to create new ones. In this generator i mainly focused on how names have changed throughout our time, and tried to apply similar changes to. Feb 06, 2020 how to make a good last name for characters in a book. Boy baby names ideas of boy baby names suitable decadeseras names for book characters.
Of course these lists are flexible names can often be used either way looking for more help with character development. By what stretch of the imagination is the mists of avalon a science fiction book. The best scifi books of all time penguin random house. Follow these suggestions for naming fictional characters and then have fun choosing one at the bottom of the page with the random character name generator. What are some good names for werewolf characters answers. Sometimes it looks like the monsters we usually talk about these days are zombies, werewolves and vampires. If you have any other names that you would like to add to the l. But also sometimes frustrating and confusing and timeconsuming. If youre having trouble finding names for your characters, a random name. Your native english characters in britain will have english surnames, and english surnames will also be the predominant surname stock for characters in australia and new zealand, and, to a lesser extent, canada. Generate a random story title thats relevant to your genre. My only beef with this book is that the personalities of the characters cleave a little too. In reality, a character name has just a few things to establish. Great characters fighting against bigotry amidst scientific upheaval and government control.
This list of general boys names is divided into three tiers. What are some names of futuristic scifi mystery books answers. Its set in the future, in america after the third world war. What are some good names for rogue characters answers. Seriously, though, often youll be working with a character and his name complete, perfect, incontrovertiblewill simply pop into your head. Far future science fiction meaning about 0 years from now is the most optimistic sf. You can add a second last name by typing it in the last name text box below. The weight of that responsibility can often paralyze writers.
But when that fails, writers need a subtle creative push to find a name that actually fits the characters. The 7 rules of picking names for fictional characters. Your characters are yours you dont have to ask some anonymous person on the internet about them. Coming up with a great name for your characters is one of the hardest tasks youll. Apr 25, 2016 im going to assume that you want to name a human character or characters, since if youre trying to name vulcans or minbari or wookiees, their names and cultures are fictional as it is so almost anything could be a futuristic name for them. And now the man known only as the doctor has won our showdown and is named the greatest scifi character of all time. By a good surname i mean a surname that will go with a first name you may have already thought of, so i have designed this random last name generator around the idea that you have probably already thought of a first name you would like to use. The simple automated character name generator below will help in your search for interesting and unique character names, male or female have you struggled to imagine a suitable name for your story or novel character.
While settling for some of the more popular last names paired with a good first name is one way to go, ive always liked to try to make every aspect of the name stand apart from the norm. For example, for a second last name of moore, type moore in the text box to generate names like. These literary baby girl names have been inspired by characters in books from all genres and periods from childrens literature to classic 18th century prose, weve come up with 90 names and theres definitely something here to suit every bookworm parent. Ive met literally thousands of doctors and seem some very odd names in my time, which makes me weirdly qualified to answer this question. Scifi these book titles will fit the futuristic stories best. I started with salif keita and then, as the series expanded and i needed more and more characters and tribal names, i turned to other malian musicians such as rokia traore and then various world music stars from across africa. Im in the middle of writing a novel and am having trouble with one of my characters names. Writing adolescent fictioncharacter namesgirls wikibooks, open. Coming up with a great name for your characters is one of the hardest tasks youll ever complete as a fiction writer. A while ago, we came up with a list of the best fantasy novels of all time. This name generator will give you 10 random names for a futuristic setting. Charactergenre based names futuristic writing resources.
Browse our futuristic baby names list to find the perfect name for your baby. Special tips for writers of fantasy and futuristic romances. Children have extraordinary gifts or powers while artificial intelligence roams the ruined roads. Abby abigail alexandria alice alicia allison alyssa andrea angelica angie anna annabelle anne ariel audrey barbara beatrice becky bernadette beth bethany betty betsy beverly bonnie brianna bridget brooke carly carol carrie catherine cathy cecilia celeste charlene charlotte christine christina cindy connie constance crystal cynthia daisy danielle deanna dee dee deirdre diana diane donna dora. When she is living in the past she is in a house with a strange lady who denies the existence of these futuristic objects. Good is subjective what sounds good to you may not sound good to me, and viceversa. Usually, finding the most appropriate scary names are quite difficult. Jun 15, 2014 i have the story plotted and planned but im in desperate need of names. These first names are used in canada, australia, new zealand, the united states and south africa.
You can add a first name which will stay constant while you iterate through the vast quantity of last. Idk if anyone will ever use it but i hope it helps futuristic, names, boy, girl, writing. From chinese to viking and from dragon to werewolf, i have a fantasy name generator for all your needs. Sort using filters such as language, gender, and fantasy and even discover the meaning behind your favorites. Ever since he stole a blue box and ran away, hes been in the nations living rooms even when fighting monsters on farflung planets. Are you writing a novel and wondering how to name your characters. These include novels, short stories, graphic novels and comic books.
Youll also have to provide names and surnames for other characters like the sidekicks, the love interest, the rival, and of course, the villain. Jack the ripper was one of the most famous serial killers of all time. List exotic baby names meaningful baby names baby girl names list book writing. I want something that is futuristic and stands out. Best sci fi books with female main characters 856 books. You can also rearrange the letters of phrases or names you like to create something less recognizable. Creating names for fantasy and futuristics romances has its own pitfalls and its own rewards.
This is a list of apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction works as portrayed in literature, film, television, and, comics apocalyptic fiction is a subgenre of science fiction that is concerned with the end of civilization due to a potentially existential catastrophe such as nuclear warfare, pandemic, extraterrestrial attack, impact event, cybernetic revolt, technological singularity. Aim to have the name suggest something about the character. Do you remember the names of at least one character. List of apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction wikipedia. Novels, tv shows, movies and comic books are great sources for baby names. Id like to think that a general ai would consider itself beyond the naming conventions that limited, individual biological life like you and i have, and if it needed to assign itself a designation, would choose something aspirational or descripti. Here are 25 futuristic baby names that are not only gorgeous but are ideal for a newborn or a soon to be born baby. All you have to do is put your location or area of the country in front of the word, ripper, and you have a fairly good villain name. The novel dealt with the theme of human limitations as its characters attempted. My story is sciencefiction and it is set near the end of the th cosmological decade. How to come up with an iconic character name in 12 steps. The story is based 300 years into the future where science and technology prevail.
An interesting last name paired with a sound first name can work wonders. I am not an expert charactergenre based names futuristic. Sep 25, 2019 to find unique names for your characters, check movie credits or a mythology book for something unique. Feel free to use or change any of these for any of your works.
Oh by the way, another name i thought you might like on your list. A boy dose not despise real forest because he has read about enchanted ones, the reading makes all real forest a little enchanted. In the second tier are other names you might run into more than once in your lifetime. What are some good doctor names for a character in a book. A cool last names list for character creation hobbylark. Stay ahead of the baby names game with these super cool, futuristic baby names. Both of our names are on this list, baby girl harper and baby boy grayson. A fantasy name generator for every fantasy character. Writers resources character name listsfind names for your characters. Adventure these book titles will tend to fit epic tales of grand journeys best.