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How do you pick a name for a story?
10 Tips for Choosing Character Names
- Make the name age appropriate.
- Make the name easy to pronounce.
- Consider your character’s background.
- Don’t use similar names for two characters.
- But give your siblings the same style of names.
- Consider your genre.
- Avoid famous name association.
- Sci-Fi names don’t have to sound alien.
What is a fantasy name?
Usually, they have names that sound similar to human names, but are ever so slightly altered. Another popular way a naming a fantasy character is to use an old name that is no longer in use, or to use long names that would not often be said in full.
How do you Name Your Fantasy characters?
Naming fantasy characters requires a little creativity. Usually, they have names that sound similar to human names, but are ever so slightly altered. Another popular way a naming a fantasy character is to use an old name that is no longer in use, or to use long names that would not often be said in full.
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Where can I find fantasy names for characters or mythical creatures?
If you want to find fantasy names for characters or mythical creatures quickly, Fantasy Name Generators offers tools to find names for classic fantasy races such as dwarves and elves as well as generators for place names. Need a Germanic dwarf name or a mythical-sounding name for a dragon or other fantastical creature?
How many resources do you need to start writing fantasy?
These 34 must-visit fantasy writing resources will help you with every aspect from creating fantasy maps to naming your fantasy characters. Many fantasy writers working on their first (or even second or third) novels struggle with worldbuilding.