To change or not to change?

[Sylverius]

So, since I'm still early in my own novel, but I have a problem... Name, mainly my mc's name. His name is Kuro Aagney Sylphias, with research and a bit of weeb outlook, it means "Black Flamed Silver Dagon", which actually corresponds to the story. Here's the problem... Everyone has a name which is inspired from english or french. Gran Mercse is basically the word "Merci", Levy Eros came from "Ero", Kenny Rockbourne is self-explanatory, and Bea Purus is basically "Pure". Kuro's name is the only one whose name is Eastern in the group. Now, in the future, I am planning to involve the Eastern side of the world (maybe, if I can fit it in) in the story. So, I need suggestions and opinions whether I should change it or not, and if I should, then, what name? I'd like to keep the "Sylphias" Surname, but for "Kuro Aagney", it kind of doesn't fit. But if there are any other name that mean "Silver Dragon" then please tell me so I could maybe change it.

 

[Deleted member 53101]

Don't ..., if you have a plan on introducing eastern culture and the like, then better stick to it. Maybe the dragon papa is an eastern Qilong or something ..., in the first place, why Kuro Aagney?

 

[Deleted member 54065]

Always strive to do something new. Personally, I don't think 'Kuro Aagney Sylphias' sounds bad. I suggest you stick with your idea and be confident with it.

 

[Reisinling]

Change it. CHANGE IT. Man, if I saw a name like that I would immediately drop it. It sounds like a name for original sonic character

 

[Szaku]

could be one of those deals where the protag has a long noble sounding name but people generally only call them by one name so it doesnt matter

e.g. "Cadis Etrama Di Raizel" (lol remember this shit? they didnt even call him "raizel" half the time just "Rai")

 

[Arkus86]

You can just give the MC eastern roots, unless you already introduced his background. For examle, he was born in the east, to an eastern mother who met and married a western man living here on a business venture, hence the eastern first and middle names and western family name. Then shortly afer his birth, they moved back to the father's homeland.

 

[Sylverius]

You can just give the MC eastern roots, unless you already introduced his background. For examle, he was born in the east, to an eastern mother who met and married a western man living here on a business venture, hence the eastern first and middle names and western family name. Then shortly afer his birth, they moved back to the father's homeland.

I won't spoil it, but you did get the idea of it.

Don't ..., if you have a plan on introducing eastern culture and the like, then better stick to it. Maybe the dragon papa is an eastern Qilong or something ..., in the first place, why Kuro Aagney?

Well, the name "Kuro Aagney" and the whole plot was actually changed by 12 yr old me. Yes, I suck at naming. Although there are connections to the eastern, the reason why I chose "Kuro Aagney" was because of the name "Kuro" itself. Though, I did debate on removing the "Aagney" part itself. What do you guys think?

could be one of those deals where the protag has a long noble sounding name but people generally only call them by one name so it doesnt matter

e.g. "Cadis Etrama Di Raizel" (lol remember this shit? they didnt even call him "raizel" half the time just "Rai")

He is the son of the chieftain, so I guess it counts?

 

[EternalSunset0]

could be one of those deals where the protag has a long noble sounding name but people generally only call them by one name so it doesnt matter

e.g. "Cadis Etrama Di Raizel" (lol remember this shit? they didnt even call him "raizel" half the time just "Rai")

I didn't even remember that's his actual name before Googling.

 

[NotYourTypicalMan]

I dont really thinking about my characters names at all. I just pick random names from the generator. Thanks fantasynamegenerator.com :)

 

[Motsu]

So, since I'm still early in my own novel, but I have a problem... Name, mainly my mc's name. His name is Kuro Aagney Sylphias, with research and a bit of weeb outlook, it means "Black Flamed Silver Dagon", which actually corresponds to the story. Here's the problem... Everyone has a name which is inspired from english or french. Gran Mercse is basically the word "Merci", Levy Eros came from "Ero", Kenny Rockbourne is self-explanatory, and Bea Purus is basically "Pure". Kuro's name is the only one whose name is Eastern in the group. Now, in the future, I am planning to involve the Eastern side of the world (maybe, if I can fit it in) in the story. So, I need suggestions and opinions whether I should change it or not, and if I should, then, what name? I'd like to keep the "Sylphias" Surname, but for "Kuro Aagney", it kind of doesn't fit. But if there are any other name that mean "Silver Dragon" then please tell me so I could maybe change it.

If your name ties to the character's background then by possible, if changing it, consider avoiding names that are unspeakable to the human tongue (If you could, use shorter nicknames...), names with cool meaning don't mean anything if the character isn't solid and stay true to its name, and also, these chuunibyou names are over-the-top... keep the mediocrity going because a person's name becomes natural, the more the readers become exposed to the name. So, if you worry too much about your names, keep in mind that you should avert your worries and start improving your story.

For example, Rean Schwarzer... a very naturally synchronized name that doesn't seem cringe or try-hard. At the same time, the Schwarzer derives from a German word, meaning "the black one..." yet Rean is a Japanese word and could mean a lot of things. See? When you look at the name, it sounds so better than 'Kuro Aagney Sylphias'... which I really want to insult.

 

[Deleted member 52382]

Bad name.

 

[Ruyi]

when you say "eastern" it's very vague. are you going with chinese/japanese/korean/SE asian influences? their languages will look and sound very different. some of their names even sound "western" at a glance, which means you can work it both ways (and maybe surprise readers when you reveal its true eastern roots).

that aside i have a minor nitpick about "kuro aagney"

it literally sounds like "kuro AGONY" to me, is the MC supposed to be a paradigm of suffering? if this is to fit his "bit of a weeb" personality then fine, i get the intent but i gently suggest something besides "aagney" for the middle name at least. maybe i'm old but that just reminds me of "agony aunts"---old middle aged ladies you used to write to for advice in newspaper columns. the cool points are all gone!

very nice care put into your name worldbuilding logic tho.

 

[Sylverius]

when you say "eastern" it's very vague. are you going with chinese/japanese/korean/SE asian influences? their languages will look and sound very different. some of their names even sound "western" at a glance, which means you can work it both ways (and maybe surprise readers when you reveal its true eastern roots).

that aside i have a minor nitpick about "kuro aagney"

it literally sounds like "kuro AGONY" to me, is the MC supposed to be a paradigm of suffering? if this is to fit his "bit of a weeb" personality then fine, i get the intent but i gently suggest something besides "aagney" for the middle name at least. maybe i'm old but that just reminds me of "agony aunts"---old middle aged ladies you used to write to for advice in newspaper columns. the cool points are all gone!

very nice care put into your name worldbuilding logic tho.

Haha, thank you for the compliment. But yes, the problems you have pointed out, such as "Aagney" (aag-ni) sounding like AGONY is a bit... Problematic, and I do need to change it, or heck, even remove it. But, maybe I should keep it if ya'll are good with it.

 

[Ruyi]

Haha, thank you for the compliment. But yes, the problems you have pointed out, such as "Aagney" (aag-ni) sounding like AGONY is a bit... Problematic, and I do need to change it, or heck, even remove it. But, maybe I should keep it if ya'll are good with it.

in the end you're the author! if you can justify it to yourself, chances are you can justify it to your readers.

just know that some of us take first impressions pretty seriously and kuro aagney just...makes me laugh a bit. if he's supposed to be hardcore, you can definitely do some things with the spelling or pronunciation to smooth things out!

(the double As also makes me think "aaaaaaaah")

 

[Sylverius]

Bad name.

Tell that to 12 year old me.

For example, Rean Schwarzer... a very naturally synchronized name that doesn't seem cringe or try-hard. At the same time, the Schwarzer derives from a German word, meaning "the black one..." yet Rean is a Japanese word and could mean a lot of things. See? When you look at the name, it sounds so better than 'Kuro Aagney Sylphias'... which I really want to insult.

Yeah, that's why I'm looking for suggestions, but after seeing others' comments, I might just keep it. I've planned out everything, such as the names and all, and I might just put it as to why he was named that instead of an ass-pull. But yes, I made that name when I was 12, I'm still a Teenager, but it's been a long time since I made the name.

(the double As also makes me think "aaaaaaaah")

You know those "Perfectly cut screams" videos where one suddenly goes "AAAAAAAAAAHHH"? Yep.

 

[Varstark]

(the double As also makes me think "aaaaaaaah")

Spoiler: YOU DONE MESSED UP A-ARON

Everyone has a name which is inspired from english or french.

Well, there's 'Blake' which possibly came from an old english word for someone with dark hair or skin and sounds mighty similar to 'black', and there's the Norman surname 'Long' which sounds exactly the same as the Chinese word for dragon, also a surname. Blake Long - neither are overly strange names.

There's dozens of options in European names if you search around, and you can always have multiple meanings stretching across different languages to make it fun.

 

[Wohendum-Bluu]

I have a character named Runechiku Washimone. Have heard mostly complaints about him, but I'm still not changing it. So yeah...

I mean, nothing can be as bad as Randidly. For such a good story....terrible naming sense for an MC.