Names

[Zain]

Hey guys, most of you enjoy helping people, and so I figured I'd come to you with a way you can help me.

I'm trying to come up with a game, and with that game I need names. Names that are unusual, but not ridiculous.

Example of Ridiculous: Deathcrusher Megasmash

I'm looking for names for story characters in a futuristic society.

Zain Anduin (Doesn't really exist) is a good example, but so is Ian Lawrence (Does exist).

So here's where you guys come in, post as many name as you can think of that fits the description. I've tried random name generators, but they generally just take names from the census's, and don't have the right style that I'm looking for.

So if you come up with something creative and unique, post it here if you'd like to help a brother out.

Thanks. :bow:

Here is the updated list:


First Names
Abraham
Adelina
Aeon
Aiden
Alexander
Amittai
Archer
Areos
Blaine
Caden
Dakota
David
Drake
Echo
Emanuel
Eric
Erys
Forest
Harrison
Hayden
Ian
Isis
Jakenason
James
Jason
Jeremiah
Jonathan
Joshua
Laiden
Legion
Logan
Matthias
Nathaniel
Nicholae
Nicholas
Nicholas
Noah
Petra
Rayn
Ronin
Seven
Sylar
Tanis
Tarsus
Tomias
Trillian
William
Xavier
Zach
Zachary
Zain
Zephon

and...


Last Names
Alexandros
Anderson
Anduin
Lawrence
Archelli
Cage
Carlisle
Carmichael
DeLeon
Domitianus
Elyon
Faulkner
Frayden
Fyreheart
Hawk
Hunter
Idris
Larson
Lee
Armstrong
Lionheart
Lozan
Madison
Martial
Mathim
Matthews
Rhineheart
Rhovanion
Rider
Ryback
Santarim
Skyreaver
Tearney
Valentine
Wallace
Wolf
Xandros

[Vuk]

Vuk Brankovic is probably the kewlest name out there. :) (But use it with respect ~;) )

lol
How's:
Garad Hearthelburne (that is a real name. A little puzzle for those who consider themselves history geeks. It will take some researching :beam: )

[Ayachuco]

If you have any female characters then Petra and some Ukranian surname would be a good bet. In fact just name all your characters after russian people, they always sound futuristic.
How about Andrue Vayeur or Vistnik Movorix.

The spoiler below should only be read by Zain.
P.S. Zain, are you going to use these names for your RPG game I've heard you're going to start I hope really soon???

[Zain]

Yes, it's similar to The Castle but based in a mansion with multiple levels and a courtyard in the center. I believe that's the way it is, I haven't made the map yet but I've drawn it out on paper.

I plan on making this one absolutely HUGE, totally based on either completing the "quest" or being the last man standing. I'm not sure which just yet, if either.

I'm going to post a game concept and see if people can come up with better ideas than the ones i've come up with myself.


If you have any female characters then Petra and some Ukranian surname would be a good bet. In fact just name all your characters after russian people, they always sound futuristic.
How about Andrue Vayeur or Vistnik Movorix.

I've always liked the name Petra. And names with lots of V's have never been my love. I've always liked A's, N's, I's, etc... like in Zain. Keep them coming though! I love this stuff.

[woad&fangs]

Waldinger is an awsome last name(or first name or nickname). You could also try Colton.

[RoadKill]

RoadKill - coolest name ever. But maybe you could use this name for some brute rebel, that would be awsome adn would fit in well.

Otherwise a futuristic male name would be - Zech Holoski
Female - Flora Alexandros (Don't use that one, cause I'm using it)

[Zain]

Alright, no Flora.

Okay guys, I get that you like your own names, don't overuse the whole, "my name's the best" thing. Thanks for the suggestions so far. Keep 'em coming!

[IrishArmenian]

If I'm writing fiction, I usually mix up the first names and surnames of family, friends, acquaintances, etc.
Off the top of my head:
Colin Ness
James Nighosian
Gdrig Ter-Minaesyan

[FactionHeir]

Just get some names off a Sci-fi book really. If you are really bored, use battletech.

[Omanes Alexandrapolites]

BTW, Zain, if you are looking for names for mafia members, sould there be any in your game, this site (http://gangstaname.com/mafia_name.php) may interest you.

[Zain]

Thanks, I've tried google searches and now I'm just wanting some other people's names. Thanks though. I was Cosimo Screwball. :laugh4:

[Bijo]

A few quick ones I invent at the moment:

Zenn Xandros
Blaine Kolos
Sophia Philos
Mona Arete
Steward Jack
Ted Rant
Arthur Standwell
Ive Yper

And because you asked for it:

Gunslinger Octo
Sixkiller Hijack
Robotic Arm
Quickill Auto
ED-209
Hoo Leegan

[Vuk]

George W. Bush sounds like a good SuperHero name. I don't know...to cheesey? :P

[Strike For The South]

Han Solo

[woad&fangs]

Just had a brilliant idea:idea2: Find an NFL roster and just start picking and rearanging names.

Ingle Martin III
Samkon Gado(you Gado believe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Noah Herron
Kareem Gbaja-Biamila(I spelled that horribly, the announcers just call him KGB)
A.J. Hawk

Go Packers!!!!!!!!!!!

[Slug For A Butt]

Skyle Logan sounds like he should exist in a futurey weirdo railing against the rules kind of way.
Ainur Soretudae would fit something I'm sure... he already may have.
How about Jimmy O'Bondy? A New York (allegedly of Irish descent) secret agent who specialises in man to man slayings using nothing but potatoes in various guises?

Hell, I thought this was going to be easy. But I see your predicament now, it's not as easy as it seemed at first glance. Unless you like Eastern European or very English names (which have both been done to death), it's hard to find a name with class that emotes anything. :shrug:

[Decker]

I can only think of nicknames for some odd reasons so I'll post a few:
Caveman
"Randy" Andy
Rex
Rex Landis <- A actual last name
Zed Leppelin the III
Jimi King
Axle
Rosary Jones
Jack Oswald
Leonardo

[Rodion Romanovich]

A good idea might be to list some 50 common syllables in existing sci-fi names, then randomly pick a random number of these and put them together. Every fifth name or so you come up with this way may even be acceptable...

[Decker]

Just had a brilliant idea:idea2: Find an NFL roster and just start picking and rearanging names.

Ingle Martin III
Samkon Gado(you Gado believe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Noah Herron
Kareem Gbaja-Biamila(I spelled that horribly, the announcers just call him KGB)
A.J. Hawk

Go Packers!!!!!!!!!!!
Where's Brett Farve:inquisitive:

[woad&fangs]

Where's Brett Farve:inquisitive:
First off, It is spelled Favre. Secondly, I'm guessing Zain is looking for less well known names.

[Decker]

First off, It is spelled Favre. Secondly, I'm guessing Zain is looking for less well known names.
Just makin sure that you are true fan there Wald:yes:. And names like.... Jack Smith could work.

BTW, Zain, what names have you come up with so far?

[Ayachuco]

[QUOTE=Decker]Just makin sure that you are true fan there Wald:yes:.QUOTE]
Why didn't you ask him Vince Lombardi or Bart Star or even Bubba Franks or Donald Driver; what about Tauscher guy at right guard. And:yes: what names did you come up with, Zain?

[Zain]

I'll throw up a list of them tomorrow morning or after school, i'm signing off.

[Decker]

[QUOTE=Decker]Just makin sure that you are true fan there Wald:yes:.QUOTE]
Why didn't you ask him Vince Lombardi or Bart Star or even Bubba Franks or Donald Driver; what about Tauscher guy at right guard. And:yes: what names did you come up with, Zain?
Cuz misspelling those would be a crime~;)



I'll throw up a list of them tomorrow morning or after school, i'm signing off.
Well.... we'll be right here and waiting

[Zain]

This is not a complete list, nor will it ever will be.

First Names
Areos
Ian
Hayden
Dakota
Drake
David
Jakenason
Julian
Trillian
Rayn
Harrison
Seven
Tomais
Roman
Nicholas
Zachary
Alexander
Aeon
Echo
William
Jonathan
Quinn
Logan
Nathaniel
Abraham
Jeremiah
Xavier
Emanuel
Curtis
Jason
Joshua
Forest
Eric
Falini
Blaine

Last Names

Anduin
Lawrence
Matthews
DeLeon
Faulkner
Lionheart
Archelli
Carmichael
Hunter
Lozan
Domitianus
Vintake
Rhovanion
Carlisl
Anderson
Madison
Valentine
Wallace
Cage
Reed
Stevenson
Rider
Hawkins
Larson
Hale
Rhineheart
Lee
Fulton
Armstrong
Peters
Fyreheart

[Ronin]

I always found Hugo to be a pretty kickass first name....for some mysterious reason :laugh4:

[Zain]

Sounds goofy to me...

Ronin is a good one though.

[Ayachuco]

How about instead of using Lee as a last name; use Le as a variant of it.
the only reason I'm promoting Le is b/c its my last name
And instead of Nicholas, use Nicolae. Some movies that feature the anti-christ usually name him Nicolae.
You sure have a lot heart suffixes for last names? which is no problem.:yes:

[woad&fangs]

Have to agree with Draconian. Nicolae Le sounds like a great name for a villain or one of those heros that no one is quite sure what side they are on.

[Rodion Romanovich]

Yes, "Le" sounds very scary, it makes me remember that scary country with that scary poster Louis :grin:

[Prodigal]

Hincton Frood

There, you have your hero.

[Killfr3nzy]

Google 'Baby Names'. Search by letter, language, meaning, etc.
IE, some I've found and like;
Adonis - Lord
Caden - Son of Battle
Amittai - Truth

I also have on my home computer a huge list of real-life female and male first names, followed by a slightly less huge last-name list. Usualy I just make it up as I go, phoneticly spelling random sounds I like.
The Captain of the Guard in 'The Castle' was created when I wanted something that sounded medieval and like a leader, came up with (King) Arthur, and retarded it slightly; 'Arthua' - 'Arth-you-ah'.

Um, think that's everything I use. :juggle2:
Good luck!:2thumbsup:

[Sensei Warrior]

I always liked Aiden.

Future stuff always rocks with Sky in it.
Skyreaver
Skyfalls
Nightsky (or ski)
ok maybe I'm getting goofy.

Drago
Draco
Droogari

Roland (but if u use it you better make his last name kick butt or he'll be picked on unmercifully. Roland Nukenator or something similar.)

Atambi
Crystal
Delanora

Ok I'm gonna go wacky if I dont stop so this is enough for now.

[Quietus]

Hey guys, most of you enjoy helping people, and so I figured I'd come to you with a way you can help me.

I'm trying to come up with a game, and with that game I need names. Names that are unusual, but not ridiculous.

Example of Ridiculous: Deathcrusher Megasmash

I'm looking for names for story characters in a futuristic society.

Zain Anduin (Doesn't really exist) is a good example, but so is Ian Lawrence (Does exist).

So here's where you guys come in, post as many name as you can think of that fits the description. I've tried random name generators, but they generally just take names from the census's, and don't have the right style that I'm looking for.

So if you come up with something creative and unique, post it here if you'd like to help a brother out.

Thanks. :bow:
Easiest is to take a preexisting name and change a letter or two.

Robert -> Rolert, Robern, Robent, Rabert, Tobert, Ribert
Alex -> Arex, Olex, Alen, Alix, Elex, Alez

:skull:

[Killfr3nzy]

Reverse existing names?
Robert - Teebor (Tea-boar)
Jared - Deraaj (Der-adj [said like front part of adjective])
Jordan - Nadroj (Nadd-rodge)
Callum - Mulak (mul[e]-ark)

Eh, vaguely works.

[Zain]

Names usually just come to me... or I get them from very isolated places that no one knows about and use them as my own...

But not many of those are like that... :2thumbsup:

[Makanyane]

Try looking at names in odd topics like demon or angel names and mythological stuff, a few ideas from that:

Cybele
Selene
Galanthis
Alaster
Orcus
Mathim
Adriel
Cassiel
Grigoni
Zephon
Gefling

Just don't pick too much from similar source or anything too well known.

[Flavius Clemens]

This seemed like a job ideally suited to a Friday evening after a few drinks...

Split by the gender I imagined them to be:

Male
Phileus Brown, Cruden Ryback, Jean-Pietro Frayden, James Idris, Sudarsan Bilashi, Meelor Abramovich, Demens Sandreno, Sachin Dev, Malik Vadé,
Vinod Multan, Howard Chen, Bardos Brehon, Elliot Tearney, Tinto San Rocco, Ramesh Gran, Dave Nerol, Landen Van Neyne, Arlech Green, Otto Tensch, Veron Guppy, Archer McVeigh, Augusto Fiorano, Redbar Tarsus, Erys Theodoros, Dieter Rose, Mills Thomas,
Christopher Martial, Hector Pope, Mitkal Vyle, Gallen Dorsey, Finsor Adams, Ifir Senebane, Kildore Hoburn, Wanosh Peredeski

and Female
Rachel Rosso, Katerina Removna, Lata Sovarno, Norcia Amantea, Amelia Dench, Adelina Romley, Imé-Par Sharray, Jerus Tenham,
Filey Sweyne, Catanzu Mathieu, Angela Neville, Titian Lentini, Gifu Masuku, Yvonne Blunt, Corrie Oasis, Noru Rensu, Merioneth Madoc, Ancine Fitzwilliam, Bex McDonald, Sally Lexington, Zinnia Papageno, Meryl Burgundy, Seryn Van Bilk, Paril Genola, Susie Mauser, Delosia Hill, Cordy Hutchinson, Tally Santarem, Kera-lu Fulda, Tanisé Kierney, Peridot Mitchell, Quella Starnos, Unesta Dellow, Walora Ellison

[Zain]

This seemed like a job ideally suited to a Friday evening after a few drinks...

Split by the gender I imagined them to be:

Male
Phileus Brown, Cruden Ryback, Jean-Pietro Frayden, James Idris, Sudarsan Bilashi, Meelor Abramovich, Demens Sandreno, Sachin Dev, Malik Vadé,
Vinod Multan, Howard Chen, Bardos Brehon, Elliot Tearney, Tinto San Rocco, Ramesh Gran, Dave Nerol, Landen Van Neyne, Arlech Green, Otto Tensch, Veron Guppy, Archer McVeigh, Augusto Fiorano, Redbar Tarsus, Erys Theodoros, Dieter Rose, Mills Thomas,
Christopher Martial, Hector Pope, Mitkal Vyle, Gallen Dorsey, Finsor Adams, Ifir Senebane, Kildore Hoburn, Wanosh Peredeski

and Female
Rachel Rosso, Katerina Removna, Lata Sovarno, Norcia Amantea, Amelia Dench, Adelina Romley, Imé-Par Sharray, Jerus Tenham,
Filey Sweyne, Catanzu Mathieu, Angela Neville, Titian Lentini, Gifu Masuku, Yvonne Blunt, Corrie Oasis, Noru Rensu, Merioneth Madoc, Ancine Fitzwilliam, Bex McDonald, Sally Lexington, Zinnia Papageno, Meryl Burgundy, Seryn Van Bilk, Paril Genola, Susie Mauser, Delosia Hill, Cordy Hutchinson, Tally Santarem, Kera-lu Fulda, Tanisé Kierney, Peridot Mitchell, Quella Starnos, Unesta Dellow, Walora Ellison

Wow, very nice... I especiall like Ryback, Frayden, Idris, Archer, and Tarus.

I'm more into guy names... I guess I have more of a knack for picking up futuristic guy names.

Tanis and Elyon are a couple of good names too.

[Decker]

Have you thought about using Ronin? The bad guy who's so badass that you like him enough to revel when he kicks your rear in.

[Zain]

Updated lists...


First Names
Abraham
Adelina
Aeon
Aiden
Alexander
Amittai
Archer
Areos
Blaine
Caden
Dakota
David
Drake
Echo
Emanuel
Eric
Erys
Forest
Harrison
Hayden
Ian
Isis
Jakenason
James
Jason
Jeremiah
Jonathan
Joshua
Laiden
Legion
Logan
Matthias
Nathaniel
Nicholae
Nicholas
Nicholas
Noah
Petra
Rayn
Ronin
Seven
Sylar
Tanis
Tarsus
Tomias
Trillian
William
Xavier
Zach
Zachary
Zain
Zephon

and...


Last Names
Alexandros
Anderson
Anduin
Lawrence
Archelli
Cage
Carlisle
Carmichael
DeLeon
Domitianus
Elyon
Faulkner
Frayden
Fyreheart
Hawk
Hunter
Idris
Larson
Lee
Armstrong
Lionheart
Lozan
Madison
Martial
Mathim
Matthews
Rhineheart
Rhovanion
Rider
Ryback
Santarim
Skyreaver
Tearney
Valentine
Wallace
Wolf
Xandros

(Also placed in first post)

Some of the names can be used as either a last name or a first... but these are names I will most likely use in something eventually. Keep 'em coming guys, this is helping me a lot!

[Decker]

Besides the amount of names we came up with... hows the game/project that you are making coming along?

[Killfr3nzy]

Dibs 'Amittai Caden'. And yes I know they're both first names.
...
...
...
'Amittai Santarim'? I can haz, plox?
And also, I claim that the question above is good.

[Zain]

Besides the amount of names we came up with... hows the game/project that you are making coming along?

Doing well, once I get a window of free time I can do something to get it nearly completely done.

[Rodion Romanovich]

Try looking at names in odd topics like demon or angel names and mythological stuff, a few ideas from that:

Cybele
Selene
Galanthis
Alaster
Orcus
Mathim
Adriel
Cassiel
Grigoni
Zephon
Gefling

Just don't pick too much from similar source or anything too well known.
Those are quite cool for a fantasy setting, may I ask what mythologies are they from?

[Zain]

:bump: I'm still interested in gaining new names. Thanks.

[IrishArmenian]

Anahit
Armazd
Vahagn
Ara
Zaven
Tigran
Karapet

[Decker]

Griff, Tex, Turk, Sheila, Simmonds, Flowers, Serge, Fresno