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Need help with Character Names... can you help?

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I am writing a story (well I am planning it atm) and I am having trouble with names. I've got the characters sorted out but I'm not sure what to call them. I've got a few ideas for each one but if you could tell me which ones you prefer, or any new names, that would be great!

Character number 1 has red/ginger hair and green eyes. She also has brown freckles dotting her nose, and olive coloured skin. She's about 15 years old, and gives the impression that she is quite a lively person but deep down she's quite troubled. She likes character number 5 but believes that he likes character number 2. I was thinking either Cassidy or Louisa.

Character number 2 has brown hair and green eyes. She has very pale skin, a pert nose and full lips. She comes across incredibly vain, due to the fact that she is quite pretty, and thinks herself above people even though she is in the same situation as the others. Both her and character 1 don't get on that much, but try to for the sake of the others. She is about 15 years old too. For her I was thinking either Ruby or Shauna (Shawnie as a nickname).

Character number 3 has blonde hair, blue eyes and is fair skinned. She is about 13 years old, but acts as the mother-figure of the group. The names I thought for her was either Alison (Ali for short) or Marie.

Character number 4 is about six years old, and the youngest of the group. He's character number 3's little half-brother, even though they look nothing alike. While his sister is fair, he's quite dark with brown hair and brown eyes. He's also very thin, and he's incrediby shy, always sticking close to either his sister or character number 5. For his name I was thinking either Peter or Andy but I'm not too sure.

5. Character number 5 is the eldest of the lot at 16 years old. He has black hair and blue eyes and goes by the nickname Raven. He's the leader of the group, and comes across as a secure person even though he's just as troubled as the others. He really likes character number 1 but knows that it will cause upset between the group if any of them get wind of it considering character 2 likes him, even though he sees her more as a friend. I'm not sure what to call him but I am considering Blake.

I would really apreciate it if you would give me your opinions of the names I'm considering (i.e. if you like them and which one you prefer or see this character more as) or give me some new names altogether.

Thanks so much in advance, and if you've got any questions I'll answer them in the Additional info.

Vxxx

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  1. 1. Kirsten or Kirsty

    2. Shauna

    3. Ali

    4. Peter or little Pete

    5. Ryan

    Good luck with your writing :-)x


  2. 1- Cassidy is OK , Cassandra, Emily, Abby, Heather.

    2- Ruby's OK.  Lydia Chloe , Fleur, Charlotte, Mya, Opal.

    3- Alison's good, also Amy, Hannah.

    4- Noah or Andy

    5- Bradly, Jack, Blake, Miles.


  3. For character number 1, I like Cassidy better than Louisa.

    For character 2, I can't decide between Ruby and Shauna. Ruby sounds better IMO for a ginger-haired girl....

    I like Ali very much for character number 3.

    For character 4 I like Andrew (Andy) better than Peter.

    I like Blake for character 5, it think it fits him.


  4. Character 1-your description reminds me of my good friend MARYIHA (prn. mariah).

    Character 2-i think SHAUNA fits well.

    Character 3-LAUREN. i know a few women named laura or lauren who are very "motherly".

    Character 4-GREGORY or GEOFFREY. my father and uncle both fit the description you've given in both personality wise and physically.

    Character 5-i think BLAKE is a good name.

  5. Cassidy for number one

    Shauna for number two

    Marie for number three

    Andy for number four

    I like Ashton for number five or Blake

                        hope the names helped an dif didn't i am truly sorry

  6. 1: Cassidy

    2: Shauna (Shawnie)

    3. Alison/Alice/Ali

    4. Andy (Alison and Andy)

    5. If you are nicknaming him Raven why not Ryan or Riley?

    Hope I help!

  7. character one: i once knew a girl called Fury! It sounds weird but the name really suited her, she had red hair as well. If you don't like this, i think Cassidy.

    character two: i think shauna suits her better.

    character three: i liked Ally for her, i'm not sure about people actually calling her alison though, but it could be her formal name?

    character four: peter! i don't know why, it just suited his personality more.

    character five: Raven's very unusual but i liked it! i don't really think blake is too suitable for him, but i was thinking about michael or mike when reading it.

    sounds like it's going to be an interesting book! good luck with everything, i hope my suggestions helped :)

    xx

  8. 1: Cassidy

    2: Shauna

    3: Marie

    4: Andy

    5: Blake

    Hey. When you have completed your story do tell me. hahas

  9. 1. Willow or Cassidy

    2. Mistaya or Ruby or Shawnie

    3. Raven or Alison, definitely not Marie

    4. Zander or Andy

    5. Christian

  10. You can call the ginger character ‘ranger’. Get it Orangutan


  11. I think, Cassidy, Shauna, Ali, and Andy :D

  12. Character number 1: I argee with Cassidy - but when she is pretending to lively and outgoing she insists everyone calls her ''Cassie''

    Character number 2: I actually think something like Racheal.. dont know why but that name came to mind when I read it.

    Character number 3: Rebecca - Becki for short.

    Character number 4: Andrew - Andy for short

    Character number 5: Blake sounds good, or Damien? I prefer Damien.

    Hope I helped.

    For additional names/characters...

    Evie: harsh ''stuck up'' girl who wants to be in Charac.2's position aka kinda ''top dog''

    Niel: quiet sesitive boy who Charac.1 is dating, but he ends up liking and being with Charac.2 - geek and queen kinda thing.

    Just a thought lol.

    Good luck x


  13. 1. Sydney or Aubrey

    2. Peyton or Brooke

    3. Laura or Lauren

    4. Timmy

    5. Ryan or Dylan

    Sounds like a great story so far! Good luck!

  14. Character 1: I agree. The name Cassidy came into my mind when i read that. Though i think that she should insist that everyone calls her "Cassie"

    Character 2: So stuck-up. "Shawnie" sounds good for a vain person. Tiff (Tiffany) Also sounds very stuck up. Cilla as in Priscilla.

    Character 3:  I think Alison is a good name. Lilly and Molly also sound like good names to me.

    Character 4: Peter is a perfect name. Though Adam or Max (Maxie) would fit too.

    Character 5:Blake, i like it. But What do you think of Nate?

    Good Luck!

    I want to read this book!

    Can you please tell me what is called what its about! (Atm i know you are planning it!)

    =D


  15. Character No. 1: I love Cassidy. (: Other suggestions: Ruby, Scarlett, Rowan, Rose, Shannon.

    Character No 2: Shauna sounds really good. What about Siobhan? (Sha-vorn)

    Character No 3: I think Alison/Ali suits best. :] Other suggestions: Brooke, Anita, Hayley, Isabel/Izzy.

    Character No 4: I like Peter. :) Other suggestions: Noah, Evan, Connor, Daniel, Ryan.

    Character No 5: Blake sounds good. :]

    Good luck :)

  16. Char 1 = Iphannie

    Char 2 = Sharuby

    Char 3 = Artovia

    Char 4 = Balzac

    Char 5 = Filioli

    or you can go with the ones you chose.

  17. for no 1 i think Cassy ( short for Cassandra or Cassidy) or Elizabeth    ( lizzy or Liz)

    for no 2 i think Rebecca ( Beck ) or Savanna ( Vannie )

    for no 3 i think Adelaide ( Addie ) or Amanda ( Mandy )

    for no 4 i think Andy ( Andrew ) or Michel ( Mich )

    for no 5 i think Hamish, but Blake is good to!

    is this going to be a book? if so what is it going to be called and who is it going to be by? (i know it is going to be by you, but what is your name then, or are you using a fake name?) i wold want to read it if it becomes a book.

    hope i could help!!

  18. For character #1, I like the names that you chose. If I had to choose between the two I'd go for Cassidy. Cassi or Cassy as a nickname.

    Character #2, definitely Shauna because I like the nickname and I think it goes.

    Character #3, I think Abigail. It's similar to Alison, but for myself I think Abigail goes better. Also you could use the nickname, Abbi or Abby.

    Character #4, how about Joshua or Nathan. Since he's a younger character and he's shy. They name should stand out a bit, but not be too strong.

    Character #5, I like Raven as the nickname. I'm liking this character overall actually. I think Aidan works. I think it works very actually. It has a bit of an approach to it.

    Well, that's my opinion. I write stories too and find naming characters a tough job because I want them to be just right. Hopefully I'll get to read this story of yours one day. If you need anymore help, feel free to contact me.

    Hope this helped!  

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