Character needs a last name... |
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 Mar 23 2007, 09:11 PM
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 (Allison)  Group: Human Posts: 420 Joined: Apr 2006 Member No: 395,668  |
So I'm writing this story, and I need a name for my main character.
I'm thinking of either Dana (Day-nah) or Hayley, but I'm horrid at thinking up last names. Any suggestions that go with either one of those two first names? |
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Mar 23 2007, 09:14 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 164 Joined: Oct 2006 Member No: 470,731 |
Richards was the first thing that came in my head. But you know, if it's too common and you're looking for something different, look some up on Google.
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Mar 24 2007, 11:10 PM
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Are you just picking a name just to pick a name? I don't know.. what kind of character is she? What's her personality like? Maybe it's just me, but I like researching names and trying to match them with the characters. But if you'd like me to choose between those two names, I prefer Hayley.
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Mar 25 2007, 04:02 PM
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 Photoartist Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,363 Joined: Apr 2006 Member No: 399,390 |
Yeah, it'd help to know more about the personality.
Like Jenkins is a common last name for characters in the military. |
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Mar 25 2007, 06:59 PM
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 You can't keep running from what you're trying to find. Group: Official Member Posts: 5,030 Joined: Oct 2004 Member No: 54,096 |
The name should match the character and the setting of the book... Not just if it sounds good.
Last name meanings dictionary <- has lots of European last names and meanings. |
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Mar 27 2007, 07:00 PM
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(Allison) Group: Human Posts: 420 Joined: Apr 2006 Member No: 395,668 |
Yeah, I guess that's a good idea...I'm not too big on names though anyway as long as it sounds okay. I mean, it's not like I mention their last name on every page.
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