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Is Stormaline a good name for a rebellious girl who ignores how her parents want her to behave?

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It’s okay, but it sounds a bit too dramatic. If her parents want her to obey, why would they name her Stormaline, which implies a wild and tempestuous nature? Perhaps a more sedate name that she could make into a more rebellious nickname would be better. For example, Zephyr (a calm, warm breeze), might make more sense. Then people could call her Stormy.

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Is Galea a good name for a witch? If not, then what is?

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Galea would definitely work for a witch. Some other witch-y names include Morgana and Ariadne.

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My protagonist's name is Kaitlin. Can one nickname be Kitty? I found it online somewhere.

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Sure, Kitty can be a nickname for Kaitlin. Just make sure it matches your protagonist. It's kind of a cute, girly nickname, so it might not suit a tomboy type.

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What's a good name for a 13-year-old girl who is really shy, with brown short wavy hair and beautiful blue eyes?

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Some name suggestions: Lily, Emily, Emma, Jasmine, Kayla, Anna, Amy, Crissy, Amanda/Mandy, Susan, and Janice.

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What is a good name for a 13-year-old tomboy?

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How about a unisex name, like Jessie, Alex, or Sydney?

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What name should I give to a British girl who is very pretty, intelligent, athletic, competitive and always has a smile on her face?

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Rosie, Riley, Phoebe, and Danielle are good options. You could also use an online generator.

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Can you please say what sort of character you associate with the names Viktor, Vadim and Artem? I like all these names but I need to decide on one.

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"Viktor" sounds like he would be a tough and strong boy, but might have a soft spot. "Vadim" sounds like a selfish and ambitious boy who could be self-conscious. "Artem" sounds like a shy boy who can be very loyal.

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My character is extremely fierce and knows what she wants. What name do you suggest?

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Jessie, Monica, Brandy and Maura are good names for that personality. Or you could try Athena or Mary.

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I need a name for a 14-23 y/o girl with long wavy black hair, blueish green eyes, and a few freckles on her nose. She is really smart and independent.

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I think the name "Maia" would be great, because the name is associated with beauty and warriors. It has a Greek origin.

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What's a good name for a nice, kind, and loving girl?

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Some name suggestions: Adriana, Aria, Sophie/Sophia, Emily, Emma, Kaya, Anne/Anna, Cassie, Cathy, Kate, Kaitlyn, Cristina, and Olivia.

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What would be a good name for a woman who jokes around a lot, but has very unstable emotions?

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Mariyah, Jessette, Olivia, and Katrina sound like good names to me. Katrina would work because of hurricane Katrina, there are many jokes about it. Olivia sounds a bit sassy, and maybe sensitive. Jessette is just like Olivia, I imagine. And Mariyah means "bitter," but it also means "sweet ocean," so it could be a mix.

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What if my character exists in a different universe?

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Come up with names you think would fit your setting. If it's a fantasy, maybe Indra or Grolmar would work.

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My character is actually a lizard and I want his name to mean friend or light in the darkness. Is that good?

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Yes, you could name him Amigo for friend, or Tunnel, as in “light at the end of the tunnel.”

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Would Sasha be a good name for a character who is nice, a little mean, loyal, shy and creative?

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When I imagine a Sasha, I think of many of those qualities. Depending on her backstory, she may have inner battles about beating herself up for making snap judgments of people.

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My character is a very innocent child. What if I name her Oliver?

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Oliver tends to be only used as a boy's name. You did say "her," so I'm assuming your character is female. Maybe you could go with Olive or Olivia? If your character is a boy, keep in mind that there is a pretty famous innocent child character named Oliver from the Charles Dickens book Oliver Twist, so you might want to choose something more original.

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I need a name for my main character, she is kind and patient but also not kind to her sister. She has strawberry blonde hair and many freckles. Does Hazel sound like a good name?

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Hazel does sound like a good name.

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Would Adailia be a good name for a loyal teenager that has dark skin, black hair and deep ebony eyes.

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It's okay, but it seems like a bit of a mouthful. Maybe Ada or something like that instead?

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I need a name for a female elf with long orange hair, freckles, about 18-25 years old. She's really smart, doesn't talk much, and lives in the forest.

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I recommend names from mythology. I like Juniper, Faye, Maia, Freya, Willow, and Echo.

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Can you people describe what you picture for these names: Hallia, Dancia, Alia, Rhia, Meadow, Stream? I love all these names, but they don't seem to fit. I need your opinion.

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Hallia sounds like a name for a sweet girl, someone who likes to play in the grass and have picnics. Dancia sounds too much like dance, and seems weird. Alia is all right, but I don't suggest it for any of your characters. Rhia reminds me of Rhea, the Greek titaness of childbirth, and while it is a nice name, consider the background. Meadow and Stream don't sound like the names of real people, and you want your readers to associate themselves with your characters.

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I'm retelling the story of Psyche and Cupid and need a good name for Cupid. Any suggestions?

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Name him something that has to do with love, like Paris, Romeo, or Adonis.

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I have a 14 year old girl with dirty blond hair and blue eyes, she's quiet, loves music, and has depression. I'm trying to think of a unique name. Ideas?

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Try soft sounding names like Sofia, Felicity, Isadora, Serephine, Thea, Xanthe, or Hermione.

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What do you think of when you picture these names: Addison, Juliet, Sasha, Harper and Laura?

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Addison makes me think of someone who likes music. Juliet reminds me of a hopeless romantic. Sasha, a good, cheerful friend. Harper, a determined barista. And Laura, a patient girl who likes to help.

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My character has hip length white hair, tanned skin, freckles, and gray eyes. She is a perfectionist and is always being bossy and thinks she's always right. She is very heroic. Is Holly a good name?

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Holly sounds too much like a valley girl. Give your character a name that’s not too feminine, I get the vibe that she’s not that type. Go with a name like Zoe, Cora, Jae, Olive, Joan, Cameron, or Dylan.

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My character is a psychopath, she's crazy and strong and fierce. She's got golden-ish eyes and (always) messy blonde hair. Got any names you would suggest?

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I would say Lilith is a nice name as well as Sadie, Harley, Brooke, Jinx, Katana, Lyra, lexis, Naomi, Tess, Quinn or any name that really starts with L.

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Is Clementine a good name for a girl born in the South?

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Yes, Clementine is an amazing name for someone born in the South.

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Looking for a name for a 16 year old chubby kid with blue eyes and straight short brown hair. A bit nerdy but charming. Any ideas?

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Bailey, Connor, Walter, Theodore, Travis, Owen, Austin, David, Gavin, Horatio, Christopher are just some ideas.

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Is Elzo a good name for manga character?

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Yes, it has that unique, positive vibe that you usually get from a manga.

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What does "Stormlark" sound like to you? (It's for an elf.)

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It is suggestive of a breed of sea bird that flies across the ocean and survives even the worst of storms or perhaps draws strength from storms. An elf with water or air (wind) power would be blessed to have this name, especially an elf living near the sea or on an island in the sea.

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What would you picture for the name Eve?

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A short girl ,shy but very pretty, with brown hair just below shoulder length and pale green eyes. She has a nice personality but can't stick up for herself.

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Is Ash/Ashley a good name for a 10-12 yr old girl who loves singing, is really friendly and loyal but can be a bit sarcastic at times and is very brave and rebellious?

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Ashley means "dweller near the ash forest", a very loyal and friendly person. And anyone who lives but their wits will be both brave and a little sarcastic.

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