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How do I make a female singer's name?

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I like to use Latin words to form names; for example "singer" translates to "cantor," so I might name the character Canta or some other form of the word.

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Is it acceptable to use a normal name in a fantasy story?

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Perfectly! Characters can have normal names, too! They don't always have to be consonant-heavy or elaborate.

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How do I name my fantasy characters?

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There are many different fantasy name generators on the Internet. You can also use a related word/object and look at the translation in a different language.

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If places in my story sound exotic, should the names of my characters also be exotic?

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They can be exotic if you want, or they could just be a slight twist on a more traditional name, i.e. how "Peeta" from The Hunger Games sounds like "Peter."

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Can I use a surname as a first name?

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Of course you can. It makes the name more original.

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What type of name is linked with magic and forests?

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You could name him/her after a flower, leaf or tree, like 'Rose' or 'Blossom.'

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What is a good last name for a blacksmith?

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Something to do with his occupation, maybe Forge, Hearth, Striker, Steel, etc.

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Is Artsy a good name for a character who is creative has a imagination and loves to draw?

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Maybe but it seems a little too obvious, especially if the story is not a short story. Perhaps a longer name that could shorten to something closer to Artsy, like Artistavonne, Artisticle, Paintella or Canvassy.

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Is Alexandrite a good name for a character?

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If you think it is, go for it! Alexandrite sounds like a female name though. Whether it is for a girl or a boy, it sounds perfect!

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Is it acceptable to have numbers in my character's name?

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It would work out best if your character was something electrical or hacker-type character, but yes; just make sure you make your name best suited to yourself.

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What is a good name for a wolf?

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Some ideas for names could be: Dust, Blue, Apollo, Gray, Dream, Nightmare, Boris, and Winter.

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How do I come up with a superhero name?

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You can use a synonym of your superhero's power, gear, ability, or origin story to create the name. Spiderman has spider-like powers and was bitten by a spider, hence the name. Iron Man has no power, but his gear is made out of metal (and alloys). Hawkeye has no genetic mutation, and neither is he an alien, but his ability, sharp eyesight, caused him to get the name Hawkeye, as hawkeye means one who has the eyes of a hawk (which are very sharp).

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I'm looking for a name for a human, female character who uses fire magic. Any suggestions?

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Here are some suggestions to get you started: Shula, Adara, and Agnimitra. You can use the techniques above or search a name-making website for more ideas.

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What do you think about these names, Dell, Lisyn, Sodeym ? Can they fit in a fantasy story?

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What matters most is how you feel about the names, so be creative! I named a character Celesti once, and she's a go-to character now!

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