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What name would suit this character?

83 replies

Flynnqwer · 02/01/2022 02:14

I’m writing a manuscript but I’m struggling to name the main character.

She’s in her late 30s. Working class, British. Ruthless, but for the greater good, beautiful, clever. I’d like something feminine but hard sounding, if that makes sense.

Any ideas?

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DotDotDotDotDot · 02/01/2022 08:46

Samantha (Sam)
Jackie
Carly
Stevie

schoolsoutforever · 02/01/2022 08:42

I reckon lots of those names seem unusual for the period or background you describe. I think something like Kayleigh, Keeley, Stacey, ( as pp said) seem more likely. Mel, Leanne (Lee) seem a good shout from above. In fact I had a friend at school in the eighties who was a female Lee and she was much as you describe.

lms2017 · 02/01/2022 08:39

Lucy

anormalperson · 02/01/2022 08:25

Jessica came to my mind too

SpringSpringTime · 02/01/2022 08:23

Lou is a good call. Lots of Louises about in my school. Others were:

Natalie
Jessica
Gabby
Fiona
Laura
Kat

20viona · 02/01/2022 08:17

Jessica

freelions · 02/01/2022 08:14

Clare
Liz
Bev
Kay
Bex
Jaq
Caz

I'm tickled by the idea or Petra or Harriet as working class heroes!

Forgothowmuchlhatehomeschoolin · 02/01/2022 08:11

I was thinking Rachel.

RuthW · 02/01/2022 08:10

Emily

bookofthewitch · 02/01/2022 07:47

Kate

thewhatsit · 02/01/2022 07:45

Gemma

urbanbuddha · 02/01/2022 07:41

Mel - Melanie

AuntieStella · 02/01/2022 07:26

Courtney
Samantha
Rebecca
Leanne

sykadelic · 02/01/2022 04:33

I did a search of the popular names in the UK in the 1980s (birth year).

  • Sarah
  • Laura
  • Gemma
  • Emma
  • Rebecca
  • Claire
  • Victoria
  • Samantha
  • Rachel
  • Amy
  • Lucy
  • Charlotte
  • Emily
  • Sophie
  • Victoria
  • Katherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Alexandra
  • Laura

Based off those names, I'm thinking something like Elizabeth but goes by Lizzie, Izzie, or Beth.

Alexandra could be a fun choice, prefers to go by Alex, or Lexi...

HeadlessGummyBears · 02/01/2022 04:33

Aurora nn Rory.
Alexandra nn Lex instead of Alex.

Limegreentangerine · 02/01/2022 04:31

Pauline , she has wild red flaming hair !

Aria999 · 02/01/2022 04:23

Dana

Beachballbelly100 · 02/01/2022 03:37

Harriet

NeedAHoliday2021 · 02/01/2022 03:05

Jessica

LiveintheNow · 02/01/2022 03:03

Gemma

WildebeestH · 02/01/2022 03:01

Liz
Cat/Kate
Vickie
Leanne
Natalie
Lauren

RosettaPebble · 02/01/2022 02:52

Jo
Petra
Lizzie
Stacey
Kaye
Mel
Steph

Aquamarine1029 · 02/01/2022 02:45

Farrah
Reva

Pangolin44 · 02/01/2022 02:40

PP had it with Lou.

SportsMother · 02/01/2022 02:37

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