tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post2518505183971372193..comments2024-01-12T04:18:44.490-05:00Comments on Nancy Famolari's Place: Selecting Character NamesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17506089917013205258noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-59805155367873533092010-07-02T14:26:16.567-04:002010-07-02T14:26:16.567-04:00Nancy, please visit http://vivianzabel.blogspot.co...Nancy, please visit http://vivianzabel.blogspot.com and find a surprise.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-69871813427448746962010-06-05T23:45:58.561-04:002010-06-05T23:45:58.561-04:00Thank you, Jane! I'm having a problem renaming...Thank you, Jane! I'm having a problem renaming one of my characters--I had too many women with names ending in "ie." Two of them are based on real people and the third was my character, Nettie, from my first novel, already published, so I can't change her! The one I can change is Ruthie, a feisty,very over-active, enthusiastic 13- year-old who acts more like a 10-year-old. I came up with Ginger, which I thought would fit because she's a redhead. But my critique group members don't like it. So I'll be checking out those sites you recommended.Heidiwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593338979995203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-16865485916524800562010-06-05T19:48:43.628-04:002010-06-05T19:48:43.628-04:00Wonderful article! I write non-fiction and didn&#...Wonderful article! I write non-fiction and didn't realize how much thought went into selecting character names. Great resources!Accountant, Author & Freelance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058783959314504554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-17647681531718091572010-06-05T10:46:22.182-04:002010-06-05T10:46:22.182-04:00For my first book EARRINGS I used names based on M...For my first book EARRINGS I used names based on Mexican myths and legends. Even my main character's mother's name Concha--Concepcion was symbolic.<br /><br />In CROSSED OUT one character's name came to me while going to a bank. The teller's name, Cura, fascinated me. I asked her about it and she told me her mother was a huge Cure fan. Hence my best friend's name was born!<br /><br />I think names are important. Thanks for sharing!Kim Baccelliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304806976633973536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-72792254657009624852010-06-05T09:08:15.415-04:002010-06-05T09:08:15.415-04:00Thanks so much, Darcia. I’m glad you enjoyed “The ...Thanks so much, Darcia. I’m glad you enjoyed “The Ride.”<br /><br />Baby name books are also a good source. Thanks for mentioning that, Janet.<br /><br />Kathy, I think it’s a difficult process for any fiction author.<br /><br />Carolyn, I hope the sites can help your husband with names for the characters in his play.<br /><br />Thanks, Dallas.<br /><br />Nancy, it was a pleasure to be here. Don’t worry about the gremlins - I think we all get them from time to time:)<br /><br />You’re welcome, Martha.<br /><br />I appreciate all of you stopping by and leaving a comment. Thanks.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-74666379175837557032010-06-05T07:13:43.774-04:002010-06-05T07:13:43.774-04:00Jane thanks for the tips.
Good luck with your book...Jane thanks for the tips.<br />Good luck with your books<br />Martha SwirzinskiMarthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07512966254621483091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-14152930295717596792010-06-05T06:52:03.302-04:002010-06-05T06:52:03.302-04:00Jane, thanks for visiting. It's a great articl...Jane, thanks for visiting. It's a great article. Sorry for the gremlins!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17506089917013205258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-57747451180845076752010-06-05T00:28:58.639-04:002010-06-05T00:28:58.639-04:00Such an interesting piece, Jane! Thank you for sha...Such an interesting piece, Jane! Thank you for sharing. Character names are SO important, and it was nice to get a peak inside your process for naming characters!<br /><br />:) Dallas<br /><br />http://dallaswoodburn.blogspot.com/Dallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04156614957133263056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-32233770465308596302010-06-04T22:36:59.635-04:002010-06-04T22:36:59.635-04:00Funny, my husband is just selecting character name...Funny, my husband is just selecting character names for a play he's writing. Naturally I'll send this to him!<br />Best,<br />Carolyn Howard-Johnson<br />Blogging writers' resources at Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites pick www.sharingwithwriters.blogspot.comCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-81544177645380244362010-06-04T22:01:20.573-04:002010-06-04T22:01:20.573-04:00I always have trouble choosing a name for my chara...I always have trouble choosing a name for my characters. Thanks for your wisdom, Jane.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02286437269354482883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-56891687159382712532010-06-04T11:06:46.839-04:002010-06-04T11:06:46.839-04:00I always check baby name books and try to choose c...I always check baby name books and try to choose characters names with meanings that suit their personalities.Janet Ann Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234310280477491538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-58662715589041359972010-06-04T10:00:57.293-04:002010-06-04T10:00:57.293-04:00Thanks for hosting me, Nancy.
Karen, coming up w...Thanks for hosting me, Nancy. <br /><br />Karen, coming up with a 16th century Chinese name would be a challenge. I have run across a site that lists names by ethnic groups, but I’m not sure Chinese is one of the groups. The site is http://www.behindthename.com/usage.php<br /><br />Thanks, Debra.<br /><br />I agree, Virginia, that the process of picking character names is like naming our children.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-30444920513282011152010-06-04T08:58:16.421-04:002010-06-04T08:58:16.421-04:00Great resources for naming characters! Jane, you&#...Great resources for naming characters! Jane, you're so right about how important a name is. Barbie and Ken fit your characters perfectly. I loved The Ride and can't wait for Reigning Cats and Dogs to come out!Darcia Hellehttp://www.quietfurybooks.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-66391772185171504432010-06-03T18:27:50.327-04:002010-06-03T18:27:50.327-04:00Naming a character is just like naming your childr...Naming a character is just like naming your children. You want to give them a name which fits who you think they are or will become.VS Grenierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744216160236230482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-22267569618931059522010-06-03T12:43:59.338-04:002010-06-03T12:43:59.338-04:00I love this! Thanks for sharing. Character names a...I love this! Thanks for sharing. Character names are so important. Great reminder.Debra Eckerlinghttp://www.WriteOnOnline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020406945646080773.post-49240939231510670192010-06-03T08:21:15.869-04:002010-06-03T08:21:15.869-04:00Jane, this is a great article. Choosing the right ...Jane, this is a great article. Choosing the right name for a character is so important. <br /><br />When writing my children's fantasy chapter book, Walking Through Walls, I had to come up with 16th century Chinese names. I ended up asking a Chinese writer I know for some suggestions.<br /><br />Thanks for the links and sharing.Karen Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.com