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This is a very interesting question. From a Literary Standpoint one could go for some trope of a name. But then you look at real life, one of the most astonishing men in American history one of the most decorated members of the United States Marine Corps. A man who worked his way from being enlisted to being a general. And also one who when approached by the wealthy man of the 20s, to lead a clue that they were planning against the government instead turned them over
His name ..wait for it
Smedly Butler
And M can really kill a characters impact or lift it up,
I like names from history, for instance Roland, but that name does not hit in our time with any meaningful impact
Single syllable names often work very well when that combines both historical impact and a single syllable would be Drake
And do we want this person’s character to be “manly” or is it more of a thoughtful sort of person? I’m really enjoying thinking about this question
His name ..wait for it
Smedly Butler
And M can really kill a characters impact or lift it up,
I like names from history, for instance Roland, but that name does not hit in our time with any meaningful impact
Single syllable names often work very well when that combines both historical impact and a single syllable would be Drake
And do we want this person’s character to be “manly” or is it more of a thoughtful sort of person? I’m really enjoying thinking about this question
Ontheroad · M
@SatyrService More or less the same thought process I've had with this. Especially the part "And do we want this person’s character to be “manly” or is it more of a thoughtful sort of person?" I've decided to go with the manly name and have his character show through (develop) as the story progresses.
Quetzalcoatlus · 46-50, M
Optimus Prime, Megatron, Darth Vader, Skeletor, Terminator…
bijouxbroussard · F
Robin, possibly because I knew someone so named who embodied those qualities yet was kind and compassionate.
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bijouxbroussard · F
@samueltyler2 And everything I’ve heard about him indicates he was a very kind and compassionate person.
Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
@samueltyler2 or Christopher Robin.
Dshhh · M
@samueltyler2 Broke my heart when he died. And it was a long slow difficult decline for one of the most talented comedians and actors we’ve ever had
helenS · 36-40, F
Gabriel and Angus perhaps?
Herpet · 46-50, M
Not sure about a name invoking someone to be admired, but a strong, subconscious name a "BR..." name
Bruce, Brent or the like.
Bruce, Brent or the like.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
Gotta go with the classics.
David.
George.
John.
William.
Alexander.
Conrad.
Max.
Cliff.
Angus.
Gus.
Igor.
David.
George.
John.
William.
Alexander.
Conrad.
Max.
Cliff.
Angus.
Gus.
Igor.
SatyrService · M
@Picklebobble2 Those are some pretty good suggestions
helenS · 36-40, F
The people have spoken. Call your fictional character "Angus".
There was this guy called Sue who turned out tough and strong.
😀
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Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
Dshhh · M
@Dharmabump Love that song
SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M
Bolt
Colt
Whip
Rock
Clubber
Fist-o
Brock
Slab
Beef
Tug
Colt
Whip
Rock
Clubber
Fist-o
Brock
Slab
Beef
Tug
Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
Leonardo
Donatello
Michaelangelo
Raphael
Donatello
Michaelangelo
Raphael
PanteraTheCat · 18-21, F
Victor
Vincent
Edgar
Gregory
Vincent
Edgar
Gregory
Lilymoon · F
Biff 🤭
Scribbles · 31-35, F
What kind of language or cultural roots do you want the character's name to come from? Because I always think that makes a difference in naming a character: Greek, Hebrew, Germanic, Spanish, etc...
JustNik · 51-55, F
That’s John for me. I’ve known some who were less than admirable, but I always skew positive when I hear the name no matter how many rotten Johns I meet. 😂
Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
Gerald
Ontheroad · M
FYI, I'm running a spreadsheet to keep track of votes by name. I'm going to run the post for 24 hours, close it, and then publish the winners and who picked/voted for the winner.
I like the whole process and the thought being put into it. Not that I'll ever publish the book I'm writing, but I'll for sure give credit to the person(s) who offered up/voted for the name with the most votes.
I like the whole process and the thought being put into it. Not that I'll ever publish the book I'm writing, but I'll for sure give credit to the person(s) who offered up/voted for the name with the most votes.
DrWatson · 70-79, M
I know a couple who named their boy Samson.
Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
Claudius
Octavius
Aristotle
Machiavelli
Galileo
Octavius
Aristotle
Machiavelli
Galileo
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
Marcus, Magnus, Johannes, Matthew, Thomas
Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
@SunshineGirl that's sounds like an Adam and the Ants song.
Marco, Merrick, Terry Lee. Gary Tibbs and yours truly.
From the naughty north unto the sexy south.
We're all singing "I have the mouth".
It wasn't one of their better songs.
Marco, Merrick, Terry Lee. Gary Tibbs and yours truly.
From the naughty north unto the sexy south.
We're all singing "I have the mouth".
It wasn't one of their better songs.
DiegoWolfe · 36-40
Sean, maximilion,Winston, James
Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
@DiegoWolfe Sean, Max & James are all good masculine names.
DiegoWolfe · 36-40
@Jacko1971 I mostly looked to Real men who people looked up to
OogieBoogie · F
In many novels it's usually a name that sounds like a surname, like Butler, Harrison, Jacks, Carter, Griffin, Logan etc...
I don't know why they do that, but it seems a common theme from my experience. 🤷
Ooooh, you could even double them up and go super manly 😂
Butler Ford, or Jacks Carter, they sound like they wear boots for sure 😏
I don't know why they do that, but it seems a common theme from my experience. 🤷
Ooooh, you could even double them up and go super manly 😂
Butler Ford, or Jacks Carter, they sound like they wear boots for sure 😏
OogieBoogie · F
@Convivial ooh , thars good !
Convivial · 26-30, F
@OogieBoogie could get carried away here🤣
OogieBoogie · F
@Convivial wow, that's actually really good idea.
Dakota Basilan (phillipine state) .
Shit that sounds good 🤣
Dakota Basilan (phillipine state) .
Shit that sounds good 🤣
AlienFox · F
Arthur, Evan, Leif, Reed, Henry
Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
Valentine
Alexi
Vladimir
Sascha
Alexi
Vladimir
Sascha
TinFoilHat · F
Thor
Reuben
Chris
Henry
Reuben
Chris
Henry
Convivial · 26-30, F
Dominique.... It's understated.... He's a guy that grew up battling kids making fun of his name.. He talks softly but carries a large amount of confidence in his abilities, which he has no need to prove
Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
Legion. For we are many.
deadteddy · 26-30, F
Jared , Jacob , Paul
Kinopio · 26-30
Batman bin Superman!
Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
Shredder
Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
Napoleon
Royrogers · 61-69, M
Sooty
Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
Archibald
BohemianBoo · M
Mary.
Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
Logan
AthenaArena · F
Sebastian
say that out loud, it sounds manly....
Jacob, it's perfection as a manly name
say that out loud, it sounds manly....
Jacob, it's perfection as a manly name
Ontheroad · M
@AthenaArena Jacob is too biblical, but Jake is one I've been thinking of.
tenente · 100+, M
if only i could radiate confidence and charm of a Brad
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