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    The Ducktator
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      This topic is for character names and suggestions, because names can be hard.


      @theshadow
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      The squirrels are collecting more nuts than usual this winter. I've already lost 3 relatives.

      #179657
      The Ducktator
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        So, I have a character, human, 15ish, dark brown hair and eyes, pale skin, 5 ft 7, very dramatic and generally odd, and an aspiring writer. She needs a name. Suggestions would be welcome.

        The squirrels are collecting more nuts than usual this winter. I've already lost 3 relatives.

        #179659
        -GRCR-
        @grcr
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          Ahh, one of my favorite topics!!

           


          @theducktator

          Ooo, let’s see… Here are some suggestions:

          • Eternity
          • Jane
          • Hope
          • Ayla
          • Birdie
          • Cloe
          • Emery
          • Sage
          • Erin
          • Maci

           

          Flaz: *yawns* Did the sun just come up? In the west?

          #179660
          RAE
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            @theempressofducks

            Jasmine?

            "You need French Toast."
            #AnduthForever (hopefully šŸ’•)

            #179666
            Linus Smallprint
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              @theducktator

              I’ve mentioned before that I am not great at naming, but if you are looking for a unique fantasy name, here is something I sometimes do. Think of a word that describes your character. You mentioned that she is dramatic, so you could use that as your starting point. Next, choose a couple of languages. I generally go for Latin, and then I pick a less well-known language called Cree (spoken by the natives that live in Canada). I then would find out what that starting word is in those languages, or words with similar meanings until I find one in each language that I like and that feels like it fits the character. I then will try to combine the two words into one.

              I was going to give you an example of this, I have a character named Tyn Meritinox, and her last name means stubborn, for she is a stubborn character. However, I could not find the Latin and cree words that I combined to make this back. Sorry.

              #179669
              TheShadow
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                @theducktator

                Ah, names. Not my strong suit but hereā€™s a few:

                Faye (means fairy in Irish), Veronica, Estelle, Aurora

                "No! Monkeys should have pets, all monkeys should have pets!"

                #179675
                whaley
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                  @theducktator

                  Nya, Willow, Mable, Bella, Harper, Lindy, Luna

                  ā€œEverything is a mountainā€

                  #179677
                  Loopy
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                    @theducktator

                    Arwen, Lucy, Mistie, Wren

                    Lindy

                    Also, you canā€™t use this one. Itā€™s copyrighted.

                    ā€œNothing says autumn like slurpinā€™ apples.ā€ -my uncle

                    #179678
                    whaley
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                      @loopylin

                      It is, you say?

                      >:]

                      ā€œEverything is a mountainā€

                      #179679
                      Loopy
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                        @whalekeeper

                        *suspicious glare* Ā Yes. It is.

                        ā€œNothing says autumn like slurpinā€™ apples.ā€ -my uncle

                        #179701
                        RAE
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                          Help!

                          I need a name for a really, really sweet guy. Dark hair, brown eyes, I imagine mid tone skin at the moment with some teal to blue to maybe even purple scales in small groups of five or less on his cheek and arms. Well-spaced. He’s one of Alpha’s and Silkana’s sons if that means anything to you. Has fifty-two siblings at the moment, so something exotic so that it’s remembered may be in order.

                          Thanks!

                           

                          why do I feel like I’m ordering a custom leather belt or something?!

                          "You need French Toast."
                          #AnduthForever (hopefully šŸ’•)

                          #179704
                          -GRCR-
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                            @rae

                             

                            Hmmm…. Idk maybe:

                            • Reed or Reid
                            • Itzak
                            • Mekhi
                            • Iokua (yo-koo-ah)
                            • Nasir
                            • Arturo
                            • Vihaan
                            • Yahir

                            Well… if those are too “rough sounding”, I can try to come up with “softer/sweeter” ones, if you want. šŸ˜Š

                             

                            why do I feel like Iā€™m ordering a custom leather belt or something?!

                            LOL

                            Flaz: *yawns* Did the sun just come up? In the west?

                            #179760
                            The Ducktator
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                              @grcr @rae @theshadow @whalekeeper @loopylin @linus-smallprint

                              Thank you for your suggestions! Her name is Ayla. Loopylin, is Lindy your name? TheShadow, I actually have an Estelle. XD

                              The squirrels are collecting more nuts than usual this winter. I've already lost 3 relatives.

                              #179762
                              -GRCR-
                              @grcr
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                                @theducktator

                                No problem!! šŸ˜„šŸ’›

                                Flaz: *yawns* Did the sun just come up? In the west?

                                #179766
                                RAE
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                                  @grcr

                                  So, I know it’s not the most exotic on your list (five stars for unique names, thank you) but I started calling Reid in my head just to see how it fit, and after a couple days, I have decided Reid is the name for him. Than you for your assistance!

                                  -RAE and Reid Grath

                                  "You need French Toast."
                                  #AnduthForever (hopefully šŸ’•)

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