Need a character name

Strider1002 said:

Okay, so, in my latest screenplay, my main character is a guy named Glenn. I think the name fits him, but I don't know if it's the most interesting name for a character in a movie. He's kind of an introverted everyman, the character who the audience is meant to identify with.

Any suggestions for a better name? Something that fits an average joe.

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I think Glenn is fine. It's simple and unpretentious, suitable for a normal, introverted person. People will identify with a character better if the name is like that rather than anything too fancy. Of course you have the other 'average joe' names like Ben, Sam, Matt...that sort of thing. Without knowing anything about the character or screenplay, I'd say Glenn is fine.

If you are still around, here's a character naming resource that might help:

SeventhSanctum Quick Character Name generator.

You pick 'male' or 'female' names, and can generate up to 50 names at a time. It's been a big help to me.


Seventh Sanctum - Quick Name Generator

What a great resource! As a writer, I'm always struggling with character names. This is great! Thanks so much, Christianfantasy!!!!!

Strider1002 said:

Okay, so, in my latest screenplay, my main character is a guy named Glenn. I think the name fits him, but I don't know if it's the most interesting name for a character in a movie. He's kind of an introverted everyman, the character who the audience is meant to identify with.

Any suggestions for a better name? Something that fits an average joe.

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Why would an introverted everyman need an interesting name? If his name was Sebastian Alkodale, it kinda stops him from being an everyman. Everymen need to be average and unremarkable.

DBecker and Strider, I'm so glad the resource helped. It's been invaluable for me. When you're writing, you don't want to spend tons of time searching for good character names. I've never had to hit refresh more than three times on Seventh Sanctum before finding just what I was looking for. Thanks for taking the time to let me know the Name Generator worked for you too--and many blessings with your writing!