Character Naming in Fantasy stories

[edott]

here are some great places to find exotic sounding names and their meanings.

http://www.babynamesworld.com/

http://www.babychatter.com/

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/

http://123-baby-names.com/

http://www.popularbabynames.com/

[Auer]

Here is a couple of quick links for names:

http://www.s-gabriel.org/names/
http://www.sca.org/heraldry/laurel/names/bahlow_v.htm

For everyone interested in northern stuff: http://www.northvegr.org/

[Áréwn'tháwr]

In my novel, 'The Web of Life', my main character's name is Áréwn'tháwr, meaning hope-unconquered. What do you think?

[Marky Lazer]

I think it's a bit too much. And I can't pronounce it.

[Rosemary]

The one on Medieval names will certainly come in handy - thanks Auer

[Culhwch]

Originally Posted by Áréwn'tháwr

Áréwn'tháwr

I agree with Marky, I think it's a little over the top. I look at it an immediately think Tolkien got into the methamphetamines.

[Alchemy_Girl]

Simple tips:
- Anagram various words, phrases, whatever
- Substitute all vowels for "y"
- Pick random syllables and put them together (My best example is Ta-Lu Kaa, but please don't use that one!)

[mikeo]

It's really down to what fits into your storyline and your world, really. Just try to avoid the "nothing but consonants and apostrophes" trap. Lots of the advice in here sounds good.

[kyektulu]

Originally Posted by Áréwn'tháwr

In my novel, 'The Web of Life', my main character's name is Áréwn'tháwr, meaning hope-unconquered. What do you think?

I also cant pronounce this and I have tried several times...

Do you shorten this in your book at all?

It is quite a mouthfull!