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What is in a name? Sure, you could
always name your character John Smith or Jane West, and
be done with it, but, all in all, a name is how your
character will be remembered by all the other characters
and NPCs that they run into. And a name like Amena
Lorelai, or Viktor Korrigann, or even something as
American as Matt Douglas will make a much better
impression upon people.
One of the best things to do is think of
your character saying that name, and seeing if it feels
right. A big, tough fighter would probably not
seem as tough with a name like Leslie or Pierre, while
using the name Ox for a small, spindly guy just doesn't
work.
Some people also like to use meanings in
names. Take Amena Lorelai, for instance. The
character is a Malkavian with a split personality.
Her base Nature is Child, but her other self acts just
like a Ventrue Prince. Amena is a Celtic name
meaning "Honest Woman," while Lorelai is a
French name meaning "Seductress." The
correlation of her name to who and what she is helps
with her character creation and with her roleplaying.
In the end, it is up to you.
Here are a few good sites for finding
names, their meanings:
Baby
Names and the Meaning of Names
What's In YOUR Name
Jerry Hill Presents: Names
The Entomology of First Names
Baby's Names
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