Character names - Page 2

Mark of Cenla · 04-24-2003, 07:29 PM

Most of the prewring I have done for my fantasy novel was making lists of names and places. I stole mine from the Old Testament, but I change most of them a bit. It is the same with the places.

To me the most important things in a book are the characters and their relationships. I have only written two chapters. I'll list some of the names when I have more. Peace.

Elenka · 04-25-2003, 09:05 PM

I need some help. Rohirrim, both male and female names, lots if possible. The little guide I have doesn't go far past "Eo=horse"
"wyn=pleasure, delight" "fola=foal." Not real detailed. Not so good if you want an original name. So help, please!

Wayfarer · 04-25-2003, 09:15 PM

Since the language of Rohan was translated into Anglo-Saxon, look for an anglo-saxon names list/dictionary.

LuthienTinuviel · 04-27-2003, 02:06 AM

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A good rule of thumb for naming characters: Names Have Meanings.

exactly!

that is why im aving SO much agonising pain over the names of my characters in my film.

GW, i like you one's so far.
Shanarien
a modern nick could be, Shana (since my movie takes place in this time period)

and: Tara...

very good.
i've kind of wanted to use elvish, but i didn't want it to be obviously tolkien.
Elvish or names with roots in elvish are unique and they have meaning.

and just a question, do you have any male names that can sound modern (like w/ a nickname) that mean 'innocent' or 'blindsided by confusion'

Gwaimir Windgem · 04-27-2003, 02:13 AM

I don't believe I do.

Though the word "tar" means "pure", to which we could add the -ion ending to come up with Tarion to come with a name similar innocent to "innocent, though that doesn't really sound modern.

Eowyn, Lady of Rohan · 04-27-2003, 10:01 AM

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Originally posted by Elenka
I need some help. Rohirrim, both male and female names, lots if possible. The little guide I have doesn't go far past "Eo=horse"
"wyn=pleasure, delight" "fola=foal." Not real detailed. Not so good if you want an original name. So help, please!

Hmmmm, interesting!!!

Elenka · 04-27-2003, 05:59 PM

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Originally posted by Eowyn, Lady of Rohan
Hmmmm, interesting!!!

Dead helpful, you are. I need names, not comments. I've been working on this story for months and I still am using substitute names; "Harry," "Andrea," and "Bethany." Not even remotely Tolkienish. Problematic.

Nimbrennil · 04-10-2004, 03:47 PM

Suilad, mellon,

I know a good place to go to view some "Rohirrim" names:

http://www.gaminggeeks.org/Resources...axon/index.htm

http://www.panix.com/~mittle/names/engoldenglish.shtml

Both of these have many names. Roughly Rohirrim, because I believe the Rohirrim names were mostly descended (?) from Old English. So, there you go.

You may or may not need it now, but I thought I'd help anyway... *SIGH* ...

Namarie,

--Nimbrennil

04-24-2003, 07:29 PM	#1
Mark of Cenla Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: central Louisiana Posts: 105	Most of the prewring I have done for my fantasy novel was making lists of names and places. I stole mine from the Old Testament, but I change most of them a bit. It is the same with the places. To me the most important things in a book are the characters and their relationships. I have only written two chapters. I'll list some of the names when I have more. Peace. __________________ Mark Wellman ><>

04-25-2003, 09:05 PM	#2
Elenka The Negative Soul of Entmoot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Middle Distance Posts: 651	I need some help. Rohirrim, both male and female names, lots if possible. The little guide I have doesn't go far past "Eo=horse" "wyn=pleasure, delight" "fola=foal." Not real detailed. Not so good if you want an original name. So help, please! __________________ W00T for the M00T!! War doesn't determine who is right - war determines who is left.

04-25-2003, 09:15 PM	#3
Wayfarer The Insufferable Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,333	Since the language of Rohan was translated into Anglo-Saxon, look for an anglo-saxon names list/dictionary. __________________ Disgraced he may be, yet is not dethroned, and keeps the rags of lordship once he owned

04-27-2003, 02:13 AM	#5
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	I don't believe I do. Though the word "tar" means "pure", to which we could add the -ion ending to come up with Tarion to come with a name similar innocent to "innocent, though that doesn't really sound modern. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

04-10-2004, 03:47 PM	#8
Nimbrennil Hobbit Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Middle-earth! Posts: 19	Suilad, mellon, I know a good place to go to view some "Rohirrim" names: http://www.gaminggeeks.org/Resources...axon/index.htm http://www.panix.com/~mittle/names/engoldenglish.shtml Both of these have many names. Roughly Rohirrim, because I believe the Rohirrim names were mostly descended (?) from Old English. So, there you go. You may or may not need it now, but I thought I'd help anyway... SIGH ... Namarie, --Nimbrennil __________________ But no living man am I! You look upon a woman. Eowyn I am, Eomund's daughter. You stand between me and my lord and kin. Begone, if you be not deathless! For living or dark undead, I will smite you, if you touch him. --Eowyn, RotK I do not wish to play at riddles. Speak plainer! --Eowyn, RotK

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