But there are plenty of baby names from ya for moms. I used that for a story that i hope to post on kp someday. The simple automated character name generator below will help in your search for interesting and unique character names, male or female. Feb 01, 2018 this week, for all you hardworking writers out there, ive created a master list of fantasy names. But just because its popular with readers doesnt mean that its easy to write. I usually think of character names that inspire stories. So next time youre stuck and cant decide what to name your dystopian sharpshooting heroine, try one of these ideas. These include novels, short stories, graphic novels and comic books.
The hardest thing sometimes for us to create, isnt great characters, plot ideas, or shocking twists. But to avoid the risk of their commandeering the list, were ignoring all the harry potter, twilight, hobbit and narnia boys in favor of heroes and supporting players from a variety of sources picture books to classic tales to ya novels. There are a few ya books with characters whose names you all know. We recently asked our editors who was the first strong female character in literature you related to. This name generator will give you 10 random names for a futuristic setting. If here you call him the accountant and there you call him the tall man, the reader may have trouble grasping that this is the same person.
This is a great time to get dressed up as your favourite character. This is the not the name of the main character, but my initial reaction nonetheless was thats unfortunate. Daphne the girl who always knows what to do and is a great leader. Hintons sodapop and ponyboy to say nothing of huckleberry finnrelax, man. This list of general boys names is divided into three lots. Best characters from young adult fiction books thetoptens. But on the current story im working on, wouldnt you know it, the names arent settling with me. There are an infinite amount of wonderful ya characters, but some get more love than others. Divine secrets of the yaya sisterhood is a 1996 novel written by rebecca wells. Mar 18, 2014 22 strong female characters in literature we all wanted to be. With over 220,000 names in our database, you can also specify language, nationality and other factors to give your character the perfect name. Buy a copy of the penguin book of baby names today.
The top 10 bad boys in teen and ya fiction childrens. Its a fantastic az guide thatll help you choose the right name out of thousands for your special newborn. But, the answer you really need is for the best baby name book and its right here. Before adding a name, please check all three tiers to make sure. In the second tier are other names you might run into more than once in your lifetime. In fact, you even see them on our lists quite a bit. Names for a futuristic setting are a little tricky, as, depending on the setting, they can be. Sort using filters such as language, gender, and fantasy and even discover the meaning behind your favorites. Some of the most interesting influences come from novels aimed at younger readers. Ill remember to come back here if i ever need a unique girls name.
Start typing the character name youre looking for into the field beneath. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Considering the fact that harper lee is now meant to be releasing a sequel to the novel, you can definitely expect these names to rise from the literary ashes in. In 2005, wells wrote ya yas in bloom and then the crowning glory of calla lily ponder. Magnus bane from city of bones, by cassandra clare imagine youre given this name and you end up a. Poppy, wink, alabama, leaf, and midnight from wink poppy midnight, by april genevieve tucholke and thats before we meet squint, cucumber. You are usually very logical and rarely lets your emotion get in the way. We recently asked our editors who was the first strong female character in literature.
Quirky names from ya novels that are perfect for your future child. Protesters are taking to the streets in khalils name. Well, do they just base it on coolness, or personality traits that are like theirs. Divine secrets of the ya ya sisterhood is a 1996 novel written by rebecca wells. Remember, dont choose names that start with the same letter. But there are plenty of baby names from ya for moms who arent quite ready to go as far as katniss. If i missed your favorite unique ya character name, let me know in the. Jul 16, 2018 novels, tv shows, movies and comic books are great sources for baby names. Holly the one who changes the most and isnt afraid to be who she is no matter what. The books spunky main character scout has a unique name that manages to be classic and modern all at once. Divine secrets of the ya ya sisterhood tells the story of the downward spiraling motherdaughter relationship of vivian walker and. I think railyriley is a better name, but if you dont like that its your character. Ya book characters you can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. So many people say im this famous character or im this whole group of characters.
Unique last name ideas for fictional characters of your book. Character name generator the ultimate bank of 2,000,000. You may prefer to use the search engine as its a lot easier due to the amount of series we have on here. We went over which popular ya books live up to the hype, and now were. Our name generator allows you to create a name with up to five components, so a name can be short and sweet or doublebarrelled and swanky. But she, too, ended up growing greatly as a character. Though arsinoe is more often than not pronounced with an ay and not an ee in many of the documentariessites ive gone to. See more ideas about book characters, costumes and book character costumes. Ya young adult literature has given us luna from harry potter, boosted hazel from the fault in our stars, and exposed a generation of future namers to some dazzling possibilities. I recall a book i read recently where there was a character who was routinely called by name, but every now and then like once a chapter the author would suddenly refer to him as the redhead. Mar, 2018 100 mustread ya book series is sponsored by the evaporation of sofi snow and reclaiming shilo snow by mary weber as an online gamer girl, sofi snow works behind the scenes to protect her brother, shilo, as he competes in a mix of real and virtual blood sport.
Theodore is a beautiful, oldfashioned name, and that characters nickname, laurie, also makes a fine baby name. So, ive been looking up names and meanings online and wavering back and forth. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Pages in category characters in young adult book series. 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. Online resources can help with your search for a halfremembered book, even if all you have is a basic plot line. The ones that you didnt even think were real and maybe werent before reading the book. First, pin down everything you can remember about the book, plot, character names, time period in which the book may have been published, genre, etc. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new york. This week, for all you hardworking writers out there, ive created a master list of fantasy names. In 2005, wells wrote yayas in bloom and then the crowning glory of calla lily ponder. We wanted to give you a jumping off point for starting your ya novel, so we developed this unique character generator tool. Nov 22, 2017 first, pin down everything you can remember about the book, plot, character names, time period in which the book may have been published, genre, etc.
Use the tabs below to explore trollopes books and characters and the relationships between them. These literary baby girl names have been inspired by characters in books from all genres and periods. Holly the one who changes the most and isnt afraid to be who she is. Any pet owner knows that the naming of your new special friend is a very important thing. Have you struggled to imagine a suitable name for your story or novel character. Which books feature the coolest names of characters. Read that book if you think mantissa is awesome then youll see how stupid you really are. You are a strong, independent survivalist who is good at thinking outside the box.
Ya young adult literature has given us luna from harry. I am a being comprised of letters, a character created by sentences, a figment of imagination formed through fiction. This is the characters listing on book series in order. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Lists of fictional characters in addition, wikipedia has a proposed database of fictional characters here. Sep 23, 2015 37 ya books you need to add to your reading list. Theres a great book on writing called save the cat the title refers to the authors idea that you can have a difficult character, but you still have to make the viewer he was talking screenwriting, but obviously it applies. Is there a database of the names of fictional characters. Over 500 unique literary baby names for bookish parentstobe. Yael, meaning ibex is a woman mentioned in the book of judges in the hebrew bible, as the heroine who killed sisera to deliver israel from the troops of king jabin. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Divine secrets of the yaya sisterhood tells the story of the downward spiraling motherdaughter relationship of vivian walker and siddalee walker.
So next time youre stuck and cant decide what to name your. Young adult literature is notorious for having some seriously outthere character names. From childrens literature to classic 18th century prose, weve come up with 90 names and theres definitely something here to suit every bookworm parent. Were providing that push in the form of this buzzle post. These book character costumes, inspired by classic picture books and ya novels, are perfect whether youre dressing up for book week or trickortreating for halloween. After all, imagine trying to keep all of your favorite books and series. As you can see there are all sizes and shapes when it comes to title name generators. Before adding a name, please check all three tiers to.
The following pages are in this category, out of total. May 22, 2019 140 literary dog names for the very best bookish dogs kate krug may 22, 2019 any pet owner knows that the naming of your new special friend is a very important thing. From twilight to catcher in the rye, young adult ya fiction has been the most dominant genre for decades. Flipping through phone books is the easiest way to coin innovative and unique names for fictional characters.
But when that fails, writers need a subtle creative push to find a name that actually fits the characters. I wish i was writting a magical story right now so that i could use one of those unusual names. She is the only young adult book character i can tolerate. For all you dogloving bibliophiles, weve got an expansive guide. This is a current up to date listing of all character series we currently have listed on the website. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2.
Writing adolescent fictioncharacter namesgirls wikibooks. Rebecca the casual one, who is selfless, but doesnt know how to react in certain situations. This list is comprised of some of the most recognizable names from fictional books. Im only voting for her because battle royale is to mature to be considered young adult. Apr 08, 2020 this list of general girls names is divided into three tiers. Jul 18, 2016 18 terrible book characters i will always hate. Baby boy names inspired by beloved book characters huffpost. Dive into your favorite teen fiction and nonfiction books at barnes and noble. There are characters in books that you just love no matter what. Head to a baby name website and search for names by gender, popularity, and alphabet. Best characters in ya share book recommendations with.
These literary baby names have you covered, with literary names. Where there is a whisper of redemption in a character, there is allure. Anne the loving, skilled girl who is creative, fun, but serious when needed. Aug 28, 2012 i usually think of character names that inspire stories. Novels, tv shows, movies and comic books are great sources for baby names.
From popular new releases and books by bestselling authors, youll be sure to find the best young adult books to read. May 02, 2016 young adult literature is notorious for having some seriously outthere character names. Interactive stories, quizzes, trivia tests, videos and all the trending buzz you have to see, read and share. Best characters in ya 162 books goodreads share book.
The top ten best characters from young adult fiction books. Last week we found some great names for girls inside beloved childrens books, and now its the boys turn. Maybe youve checked in baby books or have flipped through the phonebook looking for the right combination of names, and still. Aug 28, 2019 how to develop cool names for characters. Weve rounded up 116 of our favorite iconic characters for you to choose from. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Those are both the best names, and i personally prefer damon over blaine since he is darkmysterious. Oh by the way, another name i thought you might like on your list. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. He started out as a kind of ditzy annoying kid next door character, but since the part when he. Although you are cold, sarcastic and cynical and not good at making friends, when you have one you are there to protect them no matter what. In the first tier are the top 200 names among boys of high school age in the past few decades.
All these details are clues in identifying the title and author of the book. Gangster granny gangsta granny by david walliams let us take away the stress of searching for a school book day costume and accessories. If shown, the year indicates when the book was first published. Writing adolescent fictioncharacter namesboys wikibooks. Using any of these methods cuts down the amount of time i spend coming up with character names and lets me get back to the actual writing.