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Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by EvaJael(f): 7:05am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Good morning everyone. I have a question, or should I say I created a question since it's so quiet in here. ![]() Ok, here goes. How do you come up with the names of your characters? Do you consider any factors before naming them? And is it a tough job? Lemme call my new love first, OluwabuqqyYOLO ![]() Come and tell me Kayo80 Shewrites Gucciqueen38 Ayarmboye Frankline461 Missnande Divepen1 Cbella Chumzypinky Fiyah Meneski, our able supplier As usual, please mention others for me. Monikers refuse to stick to this brain of mine |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by OluwabuqqyYOLO(m): 7:37am On Dec 19, 2017 |
EvaJael:Love, good morning. I've always been someone who wants to be epic, to be different and that reflects in my art. I don't like using common names in my stories. I prefer to use names that would leave readers wondering of the character's tribe until I tell them. I never use a well-known native name unless it's been established in the story that it's primarily about that particular tribe. Also, I don't like foreign names. In fact, I would never use them willingly. These are some examples: Alero (as the central character); Adai; Hakeem (as a villain); Adu; Orhiza; Esse; Jafaaru; Jummai; Oye; Lisa; Hayatou e.t.c The thing is, I like my characters to be unique. In a world where almost every writer prefers fancy names, I don't. I would rather symbolic names that convey a message to readers. And, ah, yes, it is difficult to find a suitable one for a character at times. How was your night, baby? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by EvaJael(f): 8:33am On Dec 19, 2017 |
OluwabuqqyYOLO:Great! I love English and Hebrew names. I'm obsessed with names that begin with J. It affected me in my last story. Night was great and yours? |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by meneski(m): 10:15am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Well mine is so simple. I make use of fantasynamegenerators.com it provides a range of different names and in the end i just go with what rings Medieval to me. My current WIP has names like, Hurdrilk,Harlmond,Olem,Dhurk,leerba,Keagon,Deney,Willip,Waldo etc I know it might sound alien but brothers and sisters i don find my own genre oh. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by OluwabuqqyYOLO(m): 11:16am On Dec 19, 2017 |
EvaJael:It was ordinary. Lol, how did it affect you? |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by frankline461: 11:33am On Dec 19, 2017 |
EvaJael:Whatever pops to my head, but I prefer English names!! 1 Like |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by EvaJael(f): 12:15pm On Dec 19, 2017 |
OluwabuqqyYOLO:Hmmm I almost gave all the characters names that begin with J oooo till some people drew my ears and twisted them 720 degrees. I had Jamille, Jathniel, Judah, Jason, Jancel. |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by SheWrites(f): 12:25pm On Dec 19, 2017 |
EvaJael: For me darling, I am a sucker for native names. Especially the unique ones you can hardly pronounce. I like English names too, a lot actually. As a Nigerian who wants to promote my beloved country and our culture, I usually give my characters Native and English names. Yes, it is hard to give names to the characters at times... so many things are involved. The nationality of the character, tribe, culture, attitude, way of life, religion, so much more is involved. I have a note pad where I write out names.... so when I write, I choose from my backlog. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by AyarmBoye(m): 1:02pm On Dec 19, 2017 |
EvaJael:well, I don't know it depends on what the story line is all about... For me I prefer a very few characters... Even when I'm tempted to introduce more, I still try to cub the temptation.... But avoid ambiguous names too |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by cbella(f): 3:15pm On Dec 19, 2017 |
EvaJael: Let me pass this exams at least. |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by OluwabuqqyYOLO(m): 3:54pm On Dec 19, 2017 |
EvaJael:That explains your moniker. |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by Missnande(f): 6:54pm On Dec 19, 2017 |
@evajael The names just come to me,no stress! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by cbella(f): 10:15am On Dec 20, 2017 |
EvaJael: lol Judah tho ![]() |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by Missnande(f): 9:43pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
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Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by rachealfst(f): 12:01pm On Dec 21, 2017 |
kayo80:When I have writers block. I have only one cheat I use(well, I'm a Christian and I'm sorry if I sound too spiritual but this is what I do) I pick up my pen immediately after my quiet time (midnight) Then I'll call on the HolySpirit to take over. Before I know it, I'll just keep on writing till day break. Aside writers block. I get inspired by reading other people's stories especially NL stories to be sincere. I also see a lot of foreign series and it helps and Nigerian series too(Tinsel) I'm very sensitive to my environment too, someone can just say something, not necessarily talking to me and I'll pick something from it. And I listen alot.... Like some writers said, I write to please and satisfy myself too. Most times lost in my own world but I've changed that now though not completely. 2 Likes |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by rachealfst(f): 12:07pm On Dec 21, 2017 |
CaptainChan:My own advice: Just continue reading. Read and read and read until you feel that push that you can do it too. Before you know it, you'll start writing. Then like someone said earlier. You need to ask yourself why you want to be a writer. Because that your vital reason will later be your drive and inspiration. |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by rachealfst(f): 12:08pm On Dec 21, 2017 |
CaptainChan:My own advice: Just continue reading. Read and read and read until you feel that push that you can do it too. Before you know it, you'll start writing. Then like someone said earlier. You need to ask yourself why you want to be a writer. Because that your vital reason will later be your drive and inspiration. Welcome to NL, literature section. We are one big happy family. |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by kayo80(m): 12:08pm On Dec 21, 2017 |
rachealfst: Nice. "I'm very sensitive to my environment too, someone can just say something, not necessarily talking to me and I'll pick something from it. And I listen alot...." I do this too. I love eavesdropping on people's conversations. There's always a story there somewhere. Lol! Thanks for your comment. 1 Like |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by rachealfst(f): 12:33pm On Dec 21, 2017 |
EvaJael:I love natives name especially for my lead characters (proudly Nigerian) My focus when it comes to names is the lead characters. If it's not native then it has to be biblical names. Also I go for names I personally love. Names I can give my own children. As for factors, I take the tribe/Religion of the characters into consideration. If the character is hausa, then you'll get an hausa name. The tough part but not too tough, thanks to google is if the characters is not from my tribe. I recently googled Igbo names with their meaning both male and female for a particular work. 1 Like |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by SheWrites(f): 1:02pm On Dec 21, 2017 |
rachealfst: Nice 1 Like |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by sochey(f): 10:01pm On Dec 22, 2017 |
EvaJael:I think I rather prefer English names than natives...so that people who reads will understand and be able to remember the characters Read a particular type of novel in school with strange names,during exams I couldn't remember the names of the characters. So in my own opinion, I think English names are way better 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by EvaJael(f): 10:13pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
Why should this place be quiet like this na. Merry christmas o Plenty love from Eva I'm looking for who will give me christmas gift |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by KaraReads(f): 11:00pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
Hello. I'm new. Nice to meet you all. |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by KaraReads(f): 11:04pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
And Merry Christmas to you all |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by Divepen1(m): 11:22pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
KaraReads:Welcome.... Introduce yourself in little words |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by OluwabuqqyYOLO(m): 6:50am On Dec 25, 2017 |
KaraReads:The same to you, Kara. I hope Kara will also write and not only read. We're pleased to have you here. Can you say more about you? |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by OluwabuqqyYOLO(m): 6:52am On Dec 25, 2017 |
EvaJael:Let's exchange gifts. 1 Like |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by OluwabuqqyYOLO(m): 6:58am On Dec 25, 2017 |
Merry Christmas to you all. May the bounties of this season fill our homes. CC: Evajael (my moonlight) Gucciqueen38; Divepen1; Karareads; Shewrites; Rachealfst; Kayo80; Ayarmboye; Frankline461; Missnande; Cbella and everyone else who might have escaped my notice. 3 Likes |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by kayo80(m): 7:23am On Dec 25, 2017 |
OluwabuqqyYOLO: Thanks. Merry Christmas to you too. |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by EvaJael(f): 8:00am On Dec 25, 2017 |
KaraReads:Welcome darling. Merry Christmas. You came to the right spot. I'm Eva and I love you already ![]() |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by meneski(m): 8:00am On Dec 25, 2017 |
Mehn! Christmas don show,now is the time way chicken they carry heart for mouth. Rice now na like juju self! Some go forget go church(like me ![]() Una way dey NL, me way be me. way una know as me de wish una riccy christmas and a chicky new year. Happy christmas to my wife,daughter and me ![]() may God give her the power to cook THIS FOOD TO MY TASTE OR ELSE (WAHALA DEY) |
Re: 2017-2018 Chatbox by EvaJael(f): 8:01am On Dec 25, 2017 |
OluwabuqqyYOLO:Aha! Super idea |
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