I would like to write a play: I need a couple names ( Characters) for my play. I just need 5 or 6 names. That's all.
http://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
Thank You. So much. Were do you find the sites you find???
I Googled Children's Names
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Oh. Ok. That's alot. Thank you. :)))
You're welcome.
Sure! Coming up with character names can be both fun and challenging. Here are a few ways you can generate names for your play:
1. Personal names: Start with traditional given names. You can choose names that reflect the time period or setting of your play, or you can go for more contemporary names. For example:
- Emily
- James
- Sophia
- Ethan
- Olivia
- Benjamin
2. Occupational names: Consider names that evoke a particular occupation or profession. These can add depth to your characters. For instance:
- Harper (journalist)
- Mason (builder)
- Fletcher (arrow maker)
- Sawyer (woodworker)
- Tanner (leather worker)
- Cooper (barrel maker)
3. Literary names: Borrow names from classic literature. This can give your characters an extra layer of meaning or allude to certain themes or archetypes. Examples include:
- Juliet (from Romeo and Juliet)
- Atticus (from To Kill a Mockingbird)
- Portia (from The Merchant of Venice)
- Titania (from A Midsummer Night's Dream)
- Ophelia (from Hamlet)
- Gatsby (from The Great Gatsby)
4. Historical or cultural names: You can choose names based on historical figures or cultural references that are relevant to your play. This can create a sense of time or place. For example:
- Cleopatra
- Leonardo
- Anastasia
- Hiroshi
- Frida
- Nelson
5. Combination names: If you are feeling creative, you can combine parts of different names to create unique and memorable character names. For instance:
- Emmeline + Theodore = Emmett
- Isabella + Sophia = Isla
- Benjamin + Anthony = Benton
- Oliver + Sebastian = Osian
- Amelia + Charlotte = Amara
Remember, the names you choose should match your characters' personalities, backgrounds, and roles in the play. Have fun experimenting and finding the right names for your story!