Having the majority of characters born in a certain year given. This list is for all those bad girl characters, crooked cops, criminals, bonefide badasses, mafioso or even just strong rebelious names for that female character with more balls then most men and a few scars to prove it. Of course these lists are flexible names can often be used either way looking for more help with character development. When i read the book, i loved the idea that even though someone totally different and unique could not only succeed, but would be. Not only is cinder a relatively badass character on her own. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 327 total. Yes, my 11yearold self initially loved her because we shared a name, but.
Yesterday i presented a top40 list of female fantasy character names. The simpering cries of damsels in distress can be found in acres of texts but not the ones stylist is looking at in this gallery of literatures strongest female characters were celebrating. It was a struggle to find ones that really stood out. What classic book titles contain girls first names. I look at these lists because i want to read books that feature strong heroines, and when i keep seeing that book series when i know well that bella is as far removed as any character could be from the type of heroine id like to read about. The 10 strongest female literary characters of all time jennifer brozak from teenage sleuths to everyday heroines, some of historys most inspiring and. Daphne the girl who always knows what to do and is a great leader. There will be two main female characters but ive been kind of stumped with names, i have a few but im not completely sold on them so im open to some suggestions.
Alice might be the kind of person that things happen to. These literary baby girl names have been inspired by characters in books from all genres and periods. Paige, piper, valentina and isla are soon to enter the top 100. Apr 29, 2011 111 male characters of british literature, in order of bangability111. See more ideas about character names, female character names and names. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. These 90 literary baby girl names are perfect for bookworm parents and we love their meanings. I used that for a story that i hope to post on kp someday. Oh by the way, another name i thought you might like on your list. Although it would be interesting for a female to receive a usually male name and viceversa. These must be movie names first and foremost, so im excluding characters from nonfiction films, and films adapted from books or plays or songs or comedy routines. Black dahlia is a minor character in skullgirls and a potential dlc character listed.
Are you writing a book and need a name for your character. This list is comprised of some of the most recognizable names from fictional books. Okay, so i decided to post my list of girls names for all to. Top female characters from childrens books scholastic parents. Just as the teenage characters in your story are going to need names, so are the adult characters. Oh, and katniss was suppose to be in here but i got lazy. Ill remember to come back here if i ever need a unique girls name. Books with womens names for titles list challenges.
A list of lists of characters in fictional works, broken down by medium and sorted alphabetically by the name of the fictional work. For a discussion of the names and the style they represent and a description of how they were chosen please see the 2part blog, the women of fantasy. There are plenty of great girl and boy names to be gleaned from literature. This article includes a character related list of lists. This article includes a characterrelated list of lists.
Pages in category female characters in literature the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 327 total. Frankensteins monster frankenstein, or the modern prometheus 110. Writing adolescent fictioncharacter namesgirls wikibooks, open. What are some of the funniest in game names that you have seen and if you remember what class was they please guysgirls no bad comments. Writing adolescent fictioncharacter namespopular names in. I think she is a very vividly drawn character, and unusual among female heroes in that she loves her family but doesnt fit in with them.
Top 20 female characters who made video games better. In england during the 18th19th centuries and no doubt elsewhere, before that, many popular books took their titles from the names of either the female protagonist or the female object of desire. Most unique female characters for all the strong, crazy, kooky, lovable, oneofakind female protaganists in ya novels. Apr 08, 2020 this list of general girls names is divided into three tiers.
Holly the one who changes the most and isnt afraid to be who she is no matter what. Before adding a name, please check all three tiers to. Jul 04, 2012 rebecca the casual one, who is selfless, but doesnt know how to react in certain situations. No matter what others will have you below, we have some fascinating and strong female characters in video games. But despite being left on the wayside in his struggle to find his voice and deal with his newfound fame, hadley proves that it is. These include novels, short stories, graphic novels and comic books. Katniss decision to volunteer for her sister is one of. Nov 30, 2018 find inspiration in these great names from classic comic books. Nov 04, 2009 ok well i am having trouble naming the male characters in my story. Our name generator allows you to create a name with up to five components, so a name can be short and sweet or doublebarrelled and swanky. Character names female bad girls edition need a perfect name for that bad girl character and just cant seem to give him that perfect one. Alice might be the kind of person that things happen to at the start of the book.
Katniss decision to volunteer for her sister is one of the most memorable moments of any book. Mar 18, 2014 22 strong female characters in literature we all wanted to be. I reread little women recently and it reminded me how much i love jo march. Browse our full list of literary baby names, including boy and girl names inspired by great authors and characters in literary history, complete with an explanation. Hollywoods 50 favorite female characters hollywood reporter. Which famous teen female romance novel character are you most like. She is also a threedimensional character with flaws her headstrong nature being one of them and really grows throughout the. Book of the ancestor is full of great female characters who are useful, competent, smart. Some of the greatest characters in literature are women and girls, but. Rebecca the casual one, who is selfless, but doesnt know how to react in certain situations. A boy dose not despise real forest because he has read about enchanted ones, the reading makes all real forest a little enchanted. Jun 11, 2014 25 of childhood literatures most beloved female characters, ranked in coolness. I use to use erastamp erin stampler the female aaron stampler as a joke.
If youre searching for a baby name, dont forget to page through your favorite books. She is the first female lead in the series, and is being painted as a murderous villain by the abstergo corporation, who seek to suppress the truth of her heroic nature. In theory, the women of fantasy list could have been the most diverse list of names imaginable. The best female characters in literature, ranked by readers. Babycenter is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. These are not necessarily always main protagonists, but also companions on your video game journey. Best of all, she made the best of bad situations and was never afraid to speak her mind or stand up for herself. If you have any other names that you would like to add to the l. I wish i was writting a magical story right now so that i could use one of those unusual names. The best female characters in literature 1 hermione granger harry potter series hermione jean granger is a fictional character in j. These female book heroines offer great baby name ideas. Break stereotypes and celebrate authentic feminine power by sharing.
Anne the loving, skilled girl who is creative, fun, but serious when needed. The title character is a retired schoolteacher who is equal parts tender and vicious. There are many literary and movie characters that become everlasting brands in our cultureatticus finch, ratso rizzo, holden caulfield and scarlett ohara, for example. Christmas gifts for the special dog or cat in your life. In the second tier are other names you might run into more than once in your lifetime. Movieline magazine in their april, 1997 issue, published an article about the 100 best female character roles, written by virginia campbell and stephen rebello facts and commentary about the list. In the first tier are roughly the top 400 names among girls of high school age in. Literary names literary baby names for girls and boys. But of this small sub category of teen romance novel characters, which girl are you most like. Read story list of girl names by alwaysembarrassed carly with 44,701 reads.
Gemma collins reveals shes recorded a song with beyonces producer and omg. Baby names inspired by comic book characters babycenter. Think of the book little women by louisa may alcott, and that family of girls. Lastly, if youre still stuck on how to come up with your cool character names, get this excellent resource. Try to pick your favorite character names over your favorite characters. Take another quick look at them now, and if youre curious, see the book, series or film each came from. If shown, the year indicates when the book was first published.
Jul 05, 20 are you writing a book and need a name for your character. Aim to have the name suggest something about the character. Nona, the main character, spends a lot of her time getting her ass kicked. Its like that book i read in the 9th grade that said tis a far far better thing doing. If you name your character right, you will choose a name that is unique to your character and memorable to your story. Im hoping someone reminds me of one that can replace one from my top 10. An explanation of naming practices and historical context is provided for each origin section, and there is a reverse lookup of names by meaning, as well as an alphabetical index of names. The strongest female literary characters of all time reader. With over 220,000 names in our database, you can also specify language, nationality and other factors to give your character the perfect name. Ten empowering female characters in childrens books. Authors writing a character who was a teen in the 1960s, or who is in her seventies today, will likely want to use a name that can convincingly reflect the persons age and generation. Books with strong female characters common sense media.
Yes, my 11 yearold self initially loved her because we shared a name, but. Mar 30, 2017 ten empowering female characters in childrens books. I find it hard to believe anyone would be deluded enough to call her a best female lead character. Writing adolescent fictioncharacter namesgirls wikibooks. Ten empowering female characters in childrens books books.
In celebration of international womens day we are taking a look at the top 15 female characters who made video games better. Top female characters from childrens books scholastic. With thousands of awardwinning articles and community groups, you can track your pregnancy and babys growth, get answers to your. From childrens literature to classic 18th century prose, weve come up with 90 names and theres definitely something here to suit every bookworm parent. The strongest female literary characters of all time. Phillip pullman says early on in the book that she is a good lier and this is because she has little imagination. The 50 best character names in movie history the good in. Feel free to use or change any of these for any of your works. Eyre is the heroine of charlotte brontes 1847 novel of the same name. I got bored, which is the main reason people create quizzes in the first place. She is the opposite of a strong female character, feeling she owes men sexual favors for even the smallest. There are plenty of great books featuring strong female main characters in compelling stories that are sure to appeal to boys as well as girls. The 10 strongest female literary characters of all time from teenage sleuths to everyday heroines, some of historys most inspiring and fiery females can be found on the pages of these novels. Books with strong female characters if you think girl books are just about princesses, romance, gossipy schoolgirls, and vampires, think again.
The assassin is one of the expansion characters in diablo ii. Although i am not a killer and completely sane i like to have fun with names like that. Whenever i get new name ideas, i will incorporate them into the already existing list. A throwback to the bad old 90s days of comicbook movies 4. Here i am going to list what i consider to be the 50 best character names in movie history, and chime in on some of them as to why i think they are so great. Cressida meaning golden literarygreek names c baby girl names c baby. There are definitely plenty of great book characters out there. The names below represent 40 of the best known or best loved female characters in fantasy books and films set in nonearth worlds. Sep 18, 2009 although i am not a killer and completely sane i like to have fun with names like that. This reference for writers provides meanings for some 25,000 names and surnames from 45 countries, listed by origin. Dec 09, 2016 hollywoods 50 favorite female characters. Pages in category female characters in video games the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 222 total.
The character naming sourcebook is a book with more than 25,000 names, including their histories and meanings, written with the author in mind. Our content is doctor approved and evidence based, and our community is moderated, lively, and welcoming. In the first tier are roughly the top 400 names among girls of high school age in the past few decades. These literary baby names for girls are derived from characters in books from all genres and periods. This list of general girls names is divided into three tiers. For the one female character i need something that goes well with the name gideon, as he is going to be her brother. She isnt dumb, but her enemies tend to ambush her when she first enters a new situation and hasnt had time to get her bearings.