A Man With a Lot of Scars

Writers' Corner
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So, I’ve completed a post-apocalyptic novel. I’m now writing a sequel.

The plot of my first book: Several decades after war tore apart the world, a dictatorship has risen and rules a majority of the world’s fallen nations. The dictator (called ‘The Chairman’) rules people ruthlessly. The protagonist, [name]Mary[/name], along with others, are rising up and are planning a rebellion after they discovered devastating secrets about the remnants of their world.

The sequel follows a twenty-year-old man who was held in a prisoner camp ever since he was fourteen. There, he was tortured for years–whipped, beaten, and burned. He also had four of his fingers cut off. He was born with the ability to heal other people with a touch, however, his gift cannot be used on himself, which is why he is webbed with scars.

He escapes with the help of a band of outsiders who were looting the camp. The outsiders’ “culture” has affected his appearance, so now he has a shaved head, piercings, and tattoos. He’s desperate to find his girlfriend, Serabeth, who was separated from him when he was captured by soldiers and taken to the torture camp.

Despite his intimidating appearance, he is distant, soft-spoken, and gentle.

So, I need a name for him. [name]Just[/name] to give you an idea of things I’d like, here are names of other characters: [name]Mary[/name], [name]Noel[/name], [name]Logan[/name] (girl), [name]Virgil[/name], [name]Lucan[/name], [name]Isaac[/name] “[name]Ike[/name]”, Serabeth “[name]Sera[/name]”, [name]Kenneth[/name] “Keth”, [name]Cadmus[/name], [name]Penelope[/name], [name]Leo[/name], [name]Alec[/name], [name]Wilhelmina[/name] “[name]Mina[/name]”, [name]Vesuvius[/name].

I’ve considered tons of names, but I’m really lost on this guy. I’d appreciate a lot of suggestions.

Thank you!

H.

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[name]Daniel[/name]
[name]Tyrone[/name]

I’ll post more when I think of them!

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…[name]Silas[/name]

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None of those really work for him…

Some names I’ve considered for him: [name]Torril[/name] (Torrell), [name]Ezra[/name], [name]Micah[/name], [name]Willow[/name] “[name]Will[/name]”, [name]Coryn[/name].

I’m looking for a name that reflects his inner-gentleness. He has such a strong, violent, intimidating appearance, so I’m searching for a name that conflicts with that a bit.

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Here are a few for you too look at;

[name]Gideon[/name]
[name]Bradley[/name]
[name]Reuben[/name]
[name]Eamon[/name]
[name]Fabian[/name]
[name]Linus[/name]
[name]Gareth[/name] (This means gentle)
[name]Wynn[/name]
[name]Vincent[/name]
[name]Conan[/name]
[name]Breccan[/name]
[name]Adrian[/name]
[name]Roald[/name]
[name]Rufus[/name]
[name]Evander[/name] (means good man)
[name]Gower[/name] (Pure)
[name]Frederick[/name] (Peaceful ruler)
[name]Declan[/name]
[name]Russell[/name]
[name]Dominic[/name]
[name]Luther[/name]
[name]Regan[/name]
[name]Norman[/name]
[name]Selwyn[/name]
[name]Parson[/name]
[name]Ellington[/name]

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Sounds like an interesting character. Here’s some names I think might work: [name]Alexander[/name], [name]August[/name] (partial to this one), [name]Oliver[/name], [name]Finn[/name], [name]Jacob[/name], [name]Levi[/name], [name]Cyrus[/name], [name]Will[/name], [name]Aaron[/name], Cassuis, [name]Asher[/name]/[name]Ashton[/name]/[name]Ash[/name], [name]Magnus[/name], [name]Arthur[/name].
I don’t know if these are your style, but I hope one could work!

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Thank you for the suggestions! [name]August[/name] and variations of it ([name]Augustus[/name], [name]Augustine[/name], [name]Augustin[/name]) are names I’ve considered. But, I’m still uncertain.

I’m also looking for a name that can stand strong next to the name ‘[name]Vesuvius[/name]’. [name]Vesuvius[/name] and this character have a bond. I need a name that won’t be eclipsed by [name]Vesuvius[/name], which is such an intense name. I’m looking for a gentle yet memorable name, and I’m unsure how I’m going to acheive that. This is so difficult!

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[name]Asa[/name] came to mind right away after I read your list (which I really like!), and as a bonus it means “doctor” or “healer.” I’m not usually into using names with matchy meanings for characters, but since I thought of the name first and then the meaning just happened to match I thought it was interesting in this case.

Otherwise …

[name]Arden[/name]
[name]Galen[/name] (Actually, this one has a history that sort of works as well. [name]Per[/name] BtN, “It was borne by a 2nd-century BC [name]Greco[/name]-[name]Roman[/name] physician who contributed to anatomy and medicine. In modern times the name is occasionally given in his honour.”)
[name]Morgan[/name]
[name]Wynn[/name]
[name]Erasmus[/name]
[name]Cedar[/name]
[name]Alva[/name]
[name]Damon[/name]
[name]Linden[/name]
[name]Sander[/name]
[name]Quince[/name] / [name]Quincy[/name]
[name]Piran[/name]
[name]Eden[/name]
[name]Rio[/name]
[name]Owen[/name]
[name]Pace[/name] / [name]Pacey[/name]
[name]Beau[/name]
[name]Ira[/name]
[name]Joah[/name]
[name]Clement[/name]
[name]Vail[/name] / [name]Vale[/name] (or maybe [name]Val[/name]?)
[name]Tobin[/name] / [name]Toby[/name] / [name]Tobiah[/name]
[name]Elijah[/name]
[name]Cyril[/name]
[name]Shiloh[/name]

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Thank you so much for the suggestions, but still, nothing is popping out to me. :frowning:

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I like these for him
[name]Nathaniel[/name]
[name]Ty[/name]/[name]Tye[/name]
Garrath
[name]Timothy[/name]
[name]Jessie[/name]
[name]Nash[/name]
[name]Griffin[/name]
[name]Bennet[/name]
[name]Dante[/name]
[name]Ronald[/name]/[name]Ronaldo[/name]
[name]Dominique[/name]/[name]Dominick[/name]
[name]Gale[/name]
[name]Ethan[/name]
[name]Kevin[/name]
[name]Wyatt[/name]
[name]Finley[/name]
[name]Noah[/name]
Archard
[name]Donovan[/name]
[name]Chase[/name]

tell me if you like any

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[name]Morgan[/name]
[name]Elton[/name]
[name]Abbott[/name]
[name]Cam[/name]

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[name]Evander[/name] was the first name that popped into my head. I think it could hold its own next to Vesuvias and it means good man.

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Gentle sounding male names I like:
[name]Jude[/name]
[name]Noah[/name]
[name]Jacob[/name]
[name]Riley[/name]
[name]Leo[/name]
[name]Jonah[/name]
[name]Micah[/name]
[name]Daniel[/name]
[name]Wren[/name]
[name]Robin[/name]
[name]Luke[/name]
[name]Colin[/name]
[name]Rory[/name]