What are some good ideas for comic book characters. The real names of 42 fictional characters mental floss. Monopoly and game of thrones tywin lanister also make. If you still have access to a phone book check your grandmothers house, let your fingers do the walking until you find a few names that sound just right for your characters. All of these characters are available for licensing, along with the domain names listed as available. Sort using filters such as language, gender, and fantasy and even discover the meaning behind your favorites. Dont make a rookie mistake by having all of your fictional character names sound alike. Discover a characters comic book appearances, and browse issues containing your favorite marvel characters. Baby names inspired by comic book characters babycentre uk. Welcome to the most common, triedandtrue method to name characters in books. Here are 10 real people who inspired the look, the personality, or the backstory of these spandex icons.
Character name generator the ultimate bank of 2,000,000. In other words, their power is to stay out of sight, just like real women in the mad men era. Baby names inspired by comic book characters babycenter. Flipping through phone books is the easiest way to coin innovative and unique names for fictional characters. May 10, 2012 hero team names and villain team names. If you think about itcharacter names are actually a specific literary device you can use most sneakily and if you want readers to love, adore, and care for your main character, giving them the best and most memorable name can make all the difference. Most boys names i like definitely fit right in, and a lot of girls names i. Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. To create this article, 27 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. It is a timehonored practice to use real persons as characters in works of fiction. Synonyms for comic book include comic, comic strip, graphic novel, magazine, caricatures, cartoons, comics, comic section, funnies and funny book.
Switching between a real name and nickname can confuse the reader. Mar 07, 2018 with that in mind, we decided to take a look at the most popular american comic book characters of the last 25 years. Baby girl names inspired by classic comic book characters. This name generator will give you 10 names fit for magic books, tomes and all other types of, well, books. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. In playa perdida, one of my favorite characters is charlotte pipe. Browse a comprehensive az list of marvel comic characters. Fictional characters you never knew had actual, real names. The majority of the books plot covers seven years in the life of the orphan potter, who, on his eleventh birthday, learns he is a wizard. Nov 22, 2016 less than 20 characters to represent the 193 countries that arent america. Draw or paint a picture of your character identify what your character does. But when that fails, writers need a subtle creative push to find a name that actually fits the characters.
Random comic book team names hero and villain groups. Nov 30, 2018 babycenter is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. At the request of a friend who read my book and wondered if i could be held liable for using real names, i decided to write to the editor of the publishing company and ask. Fictional characters you never knew had actual, real names featuring comic book guy, the pringles dude, and yoda by mike rampton. Why the devil looks like david bowie and john constantine is watching every breath you take. Hes not the exact reason why we love the series, but come on. Baby names from classic books are ideal for your future. Noah falls in love with allie the summer after graduating from high school, and even though they go their separate ways, he never stops loving her. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Ten full names of fictional characters you never knew. Names for characters boys these are cool names i found and loved, but are so unusual that i couldnt use them for real kids. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. This list is comprised of some of the most recognizable names from fictional books. Were providing that push in the form of this buzzle post.
Personally, i wish some books came with an appendix listing the characters because ive been having senior moments since first grade, too long ago to mention, have a hard time remembering real names, and i hate having to dig back and recall who a name is from the first half of the book. Superheroines created in the 1960s tend to have one of two superpowers. However, we have got a list and there are some very notable names on it. Az list of marvel comic characters marvel comic characters. And rounding out the list at 14 and 15 respectively are two of our favorite 1920s characters. With thousands of awardwinning articles and community groups, you can track your pregnancy and babys growth, get answers to your toughest questions, and connect with. See, his folks sent him to earth as a baby, just before his planet was destroyed. The real names of famous cartoon characters 20 pics. Collectorism a list of the greatest comics of all time a brief history with the biggest names in comics. Comic book characters grades 5 7 lesson plan page 2 activity divide class into groups of boys and girls. Still, some of the words lend themselves to heroism and others to villainy, so use common sense when generating names.
Characters in bold are members of the team as of the present time a slash between names indicates codenames of one character in chronological order. Your character names have the ability to transform the perception readers have of your book and story. No identification with actual persons living or deceased, places. For lists of characters in japanese comics, see category. The originals is an american fantasydrama television series picked up by the cw for their fall 20 schedule, after a backdoor pilot for the series aired as an episode of the cw television series the vampire diaries in april 20. How to name your comic book keys points on how the make a. Would you like tips for choosing character names for your story. Her name came off a length of pvc tubing i saw in a lumber yard, shipped in from north carolina. If writing a series or saga and the characters in following books show up in book one, you dont have to worry about coming up with the main characters names. The greatest comicbook characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. We know them, and we love them, but what are their actual names.
Always take the opportunity to name your book after the main character or characters inside. Sep 02, 2017 i think shazam is an awesome name it rolls off the tongue and also makes for a fantastic battlecry. Spiderman has been one of the most popular comic book characters in pop culture since his first appearance in the early 1960s in the marvel comics series amazing fantasy. This is a subreddit dedicated to marvel comics, its publications and hundreds of characters. Unique last name ideas for fictional characters of your book. If the name does not please you, try switching last and first name with. How famous book characters would look in real life. Here is the top 125 comic book writers master list. If youve got a love of literature and a baby on the way, no doubt youre looking for a baby name thats got character or is actually a character from a book. These arent separated between hero and villain team names. I highly recommend behind the name because some of those online baby name websites are all ads and no real information. Glad gambit is in xmen legacy and x23 wish captain marvel was in the new 52 and if the creative team behind blackest night cant get me on a aquman series no one can authur is just. Even better, the word itself stands for an extraordinary deed, story, or transformation and was invented by conjurorsmagicians, tying in perf.
Christmas gifts for the special dog or cat in your life. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. These include novels, short stories, graphic novels and comic books. Magic books are used quite a lot in works of fiction, although in many cases they do seem to be limited in how many there are within a universe. Find inspiration in these great names from classic comic books. If the name does not please you, try switching last and first name with each other. Sometimes you may think you will never choose a name for your new baby girl, but here is a list that may just help you out. This is what famous book characters would look like in real life readers digest editors an artist uses policesketch technology to build a case against the way hollywood casts literary icons. Most boys names i like definitely fit right in, and a lot of girls names i like, too. Which comic book characters have the coolest names. How to name your comic book key points on how the make a first impression.
The names behind the superwomen you can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Using real names in a non fiction book ask me help desk. Heres a great list of littleknown real names for a number of classic cartoon characters via buzzfeed go here to see a few more names. The big comic book database an online searchable database of comic book and creator information. Based on the last name, guess the first names of these famous comic book characters. If i want to honor someone in real life, i may use their last name as a first for a character. This category has the following 8 subcategories, out of 8 total. Find real names looking for interesting contemporary names. The best literary characters are inspired by living, breathing people. This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large. You can also look in old telephone books if you can find one.
Though an episode revealed comic book guys real name to be jeff, matt groening had a different moniker in mind. Choosing a character name for your novel is as pressurefilled as picking a. Novels, tv shows, movies and comic books are great sources for baby names. I have written a non fiction memoir in which i use real names and real events. Im talking about the most fitting and sharpest for a real person who had super powers. Click on any character for a writeup on that character. Tristam shandy i never read the book, but this name sounds like a really excellent dive bar of the kind that are. Dec 08, 2005 wikipedia has a short list of superheroinessome of the pages have the real names of heroines with less than desirable baby names. In my mind, louis lane was his name, and he was obsessed and tormented by lois.
Use the name generator to provide story characters with dissimilar names. Remember, dont choose names that start with the same letter. Use of real names in novels upheld the new york times. And yes, i do realize that there is some conflict including ayn rand on a list of anything literary. Choosing fictional character names best character names.
Take a look at how much some characters have changed since their original comic book introductions. By keeping separate cards for first and last names, you can combine as needed. Although he longs for allie to stay and tells her that, he knows that loving someone sometimes means letting them go. Ya coolest character names meet your next favorite book.
The 5 most ridiculously sexist superhero names in comics. Heres a nofail guide to sourcing unforgettable and perfect names. Ask the groups of girls to create a nonstereotypical female comic book character and the boys to create a nonstereotypical male comic book character. In fact, naming your characters should be one of the fun parts of the writing process. Think comic book guy from the simpsons doesnt have a real name.
The 50 greatest literary character names of all time the. Naming your comic book might sound very simple but, in my opinion, the obvious dos and donts are often overlooked. Introduced in 1969, he was the comic book sidekick of captain america, and absolutely historical for being the first africanamerican superhero. If character names arent coming easily, try one of these tips to kickstart your imagination. A fullfledged avenger, sam also actually became captain america in 2014, being handpicked by retiring steve rogers as his replacement.
John galt the answer to the question posed in the opening sentence of atlas shrugged is. Get the latest parenting news, plus expert advice and realworld wisdom. Theyre more than just words we sew into the back of our underpants so nobody steals them from the changing rooms at the swimming pool. Move your mouse over the characters to see more about them. It should directly contain very few, if any, pages and should mainly contain subcategories. How to come up with an iconic character name in 12 steps.
Our content is doctor approved and evidence based, and our community is moderated, lively, and welcoming. Noah is the ideal man, he is faithful, idealistic, strong, good looking, a. Say the names out loud, write them down and take a vote with your spouse. Suppose you have a extraterrestrial who is, as far as anyone knows, the last member of his race. Did you know the comic book guy on the simpsons has a. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. Are you sure youre ready to know hey arnolds real last name. I chose a lot of them for their meanings, so dont judge as i often name a character by the meaning of the name.
If you have polly and paul in the same story, or even robert and rebecca, readers will have a difficult time remembering their names. The 7 rules of picking names for fictional characters. Comic book characters like to evolve their styles too, you know. When she unexpectedly reenters his life, he discovers she is engaged. This includes antiheroes and villains that are now heroes. What ever name you choose is going to be special anyway just as special as your new baby girl. Babycenter is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. Discover a character s comic book appearances, and browse issues containing your favorite marvel characters. I have signed a contract with a publishing company and my book is currently being edited and printed. Due to its scope, it should contain only subcategories. It is not affiliated with marvel entertainment, llc and is an unofficial community operated by dedicated fans. Weve rounded up 116 of our favorite iconic characters for you to choose from.
A real american hero characters sz list of gold digger characters. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. His incredible spider abilities attracted fans of all ages and his boyish charm and personality made spiderman one of the most relatable superheroes to ever grace the. You know the characters, but you might not know their full names. Mar 20, 2017 here are some of the best comic book and graphic novel characters to provide a little inspiration for the comic book fan in all of us. With thousands of awardwinning articles and community groups, you can track your pregnancy and babys growth, get answers to your toughest questions, and. It centers on three mikaelson siblings, klaus joseph morgan, elijah daniel. Character names are to characters as titles are to books, so if youre. This is a list of my top 100 comic book heroes from any comic book series. Maria hill the comic book version of maria hill has been softened up in recent years, but after being named the new director of s. These are some of the many characters to be found in the magazines featured in our picture library. If the use of a characters true name will spoil the plot, use their alias instead, and place the real name in the alias field. Give your characters names that not only begin with different letters but that also sound as dissimilar as. Gemma collins reveals shes recorded a song with beyonces producer and omg.
This is your chance to stretch your creativity and think of a name that represents and embodies your characters personalities. Maybe i should have went that direction, but i figure many of the team names these days could work for one or the other, anyway. It is a spinoff of the vampire diaries, sharing a universe with its predecessor. Click on any name below for more information about the artist listed.