My third book is scheduled for publication February 13, 2020, and I need a name for a supporting character. He’s currently going by the name ‘X’ in my draft – yes, I’m that creative.
This character is a seventeen-year-old male operative for an organization that rescues hostages. He’s athletic, friendly, easy on the eyes, and has a secretive past.
If your entry is chosen, you’ll receive an acknowledgment in the book, and a signed copy upon publication. The name won’t be chosen randomly – I’ll select one I think best suits the character. To enter, all you need to do is leave your name suggestion – it can be just a first, or first and last name – below. It’s that simple.
Entries will close Sunday, May 12th, at midnight CST, and the winner will be announced Wednesday, May 15th.
Good luck!
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Hmmm, I have trouble naming characters too. But, I often research the internet – yes, I’m that original too. So, one question: where’s the character from? ethnicity? bad boy alpha, geek? that’s more than one question, but I’d hate to give a middle-eastern bad boy alpha the name of Bobby
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Jina – you gave me such a laugh with ‘Bobby’ as a middle-eastern bad boy alpha! Not very intimidating at all, lol.
This character looks like he may be of Mediterranean descent, he’s an extrovert, and is comfortable in social situations. Hope that helps.
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Ok. How about Rhoan Zalenski? I’m not sure the origin of either, or even if Zalenski is a real name.
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I like that spelling of Rhoan – thinking it’s pronounced like Rowan?
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Not really sure. My screen reader says Ron. I read it once in Keri Arthur’s book – Riley Jenson guardian series. Rhoan was Riley’s twin brother
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xander.
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That’s a name I’ve liked for years – thanks for entering!
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Aw rats, you got there before I did. I was thinking Xander, too, because Teri’s “X” put the name in my head! Good for you, the early bird . . . .
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I didn’t even make the correlation between X and Xander, Priscilla – totally brain dead at the end of the week, I guess.
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Naming is hard. I know my characters inside and out, and I still struggle to give them names that scream who they are.
I don’t know your character, but I want to play, too. So I’ll take a stab: Crispin Hawk.
I’m excited to read the book!
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Naming doesn’t seem to be that hard for you, Staci – Crispin Hawk is an awesome name!
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I usually try to go for unusual but not weird. You want a name people will remember but not laugh at. I’ve lost days to naming. It’s one of my least favorite parts of writing.
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This is pretty brave of you. I always struggle with names. I try to avoid the special snowflake kind of names, but sometimes give in. Right now I’m toying with names for a secondary character in a book that is four down the line. That’s just crazy.
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I always struggle with last names. Sometimes I’ll borrow the last name of book or movie characters I like. In The Gemini Connection, a detective’s last name is Deckard (Harrison Ford, Blade Runner), and a scientist’s last name is Quill (Chris Pratt, Guardians of the Galaxy). Yes, I’m a total nerd.
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Me too. Sometimes I don’t even come up with one. (Clovis)
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Knox Riley, but everyone just calls him Riley. I like Knox because the secrets of his past are locked down like Fort Knox, and Riley just seems like a friendly last name/nickname to me. Thanks for the chance!
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I really like that idea about Fort Knox, Kimberly – really clever. And that’s always the picture I’ve had of a ‘Riley’ – friendly. Thanks for entering!
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So soon you’re giving readers a chance to name a character! I like Maddox or Damon. 🙂
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I like both of those, Katie!
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The first name that popped into my head after reading your post and the comments was Linden Farina. Thanks for opening this up to your readers, Teri. I hope choosing a winner isn’t going to cause you as many problems as finding the name of your character has.
Good luck.
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You may be right about that, Hugh – I’ve had some fantastic suggestions. Thanks for yours!
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This is fun, I’ll add a few as I’m not sure what other letters your characters have.
Rico, Sancho, Pablo, Nelo, Luiz.
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Very nice, Rosie! I have characters whose names start with N and P, but the others are a go – thanks!
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Lucas Hawthorn? Lol I would be so bad at naming characters!!!!
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I’m better at characters than titles, Sophie – the title for this book isn’t even close, and I have to turn it in by August 1st. Thanks for entering!
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I know I commented on Facebook with Hunter, Daz, or Tristan (all of which I still suggest as possible names). But I also want to suggest Marco, Apollo, Dagan, Jayden, and Theo, if nobody else has.
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Of course, I know at least one of those names depends on how you feel about using names you’ve previously used…
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Suggest as many as you’d like, Tori! You come up with some great ones.
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I’m always ready with a list of potential names. I’ve got a bit of a name obsession. Enough of one that the pages for my pets on my website actually include the origins and meanings of each of the names of my pets.
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Reblogged this on Reads & Reels and commented:
Name a character! How cool is that! 👇
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Thanks, Shannon!
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You’re welcome!
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How about Seth Lane?
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I’ve always liked the name Seth – thanks for entering, Lynda!
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My first thought was Mark Anthony. Athletic, good looking and rescues people! I’ve always liked that name and almost named my son that. Good luck with this, I know you will find the perfect name.
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Thanks, Darlene! Anthony was a possible middle name for my youngest son, so you know I’m a fan.
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I suggest Howie Tagget. Sounds like someone who would rescue people and a person of action.
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You just reminded me of a series I read, where a character named Howie becomes an unlikely hero for exactly the reasons you named, lol. Thanks, John!
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Aw well. It was fun trying.
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Ashwin. It’s an Indian name.
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I like that one – except my main character’s name is Asher. Have another one?
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I think Cole would be my choice for this character.
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That’s a good one, Danielle!
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For a Sci-Fi character: I like Argon Kármán (Argon constitutes one of the three major gases making up the Earth’s atmosphere. Kármán comes from the The Kármán line, at 62 mi at the Earth’s radius.)
If you are looking for something a little less complicated how about Syd McFeron.
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If it was hard sci-fi, Argon would be an excellent suggestion, but in this case. it doesn’t really match the setting. I love the name Syd – it was my main female character’s name in my last book – great minds!
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Here’s my suggestion … Chance
Because he’s always willing to take a chance to rescue the hostages, no matter how difficult. 🙂
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Now that makes a lot of sense – thanks for the suggestion!
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I kind of like the name Mitch or Mason
🙂
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Mitch could be a possibility – there’s another minor character named Mason.
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I think maybe Mason or Damon.
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Mason’s popular today! I already have a minor character by that name, and someone on my IG or FB already claimed Damon – which I love, because I was Team Damon in The Vampire Diaries. Do you have another name, Misty?
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Hmm 🤔Roman or Declan
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Declan is a name that’s always been in the back of my mind – great suggestion, Misty!
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I haven’t read the other comments, Teri, but I like Rory. I am enjoying The Gemini Connection.
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That’s a name I’ve always liked, Robbie – thanks for entering! Thrilled you’re enjoying my twins – you made my day.
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Oh, wow. I have a hard enough time naming my own characters, LOL. I wish I could think of something but off the top of my head I’m drawing a blank. If I come up with something, I’ll come back to this post. It’s very cool what you’re doing, and also a lot of fun.
Devon Sebastian?
Byron Clark?
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I used the name Sebastian in my first book that will never see the light of day, Mae – always liked that name. The others are also excellent possibilities – thanks for entering!
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Oh, this is fun, Teri. Can I give you more than one? You can mix and match, of course
Damion Carver
Nathan Raith
Capper Gray
Shamus Quinn
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Geez, Diana – you’ve definitely got the naming gift – thanks!
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I love coming up with names! I don’t know if they fit, but it’s fun.
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It kept me up past my bedtime last night. It is getting very exciting.
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Yay – so excited to hear that!
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This is exciting, Teri. You had a lot of great entries on Facebook. I didn’t find this blog post for it until just now. WordPress keeps unfollowing me from blogs on a daily basis.
“Renegade Davidson” may or may not work for you, but it was fun! Hugs on the wing.
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I’ve had a great response, Teagan! Now I have to get all the names together and make a decision. It’s going to be a tough one.
So WP is trying to think for you now, huh?
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