So, I recently came across a story I had started writing when I was eleven and I think I’m going to make it my project over winter break to re-vamp it, which includes re-vamping the characters names. Its supposed to be a fantasy/futuristic type novel, so I wanted their names to be a little different while still being actual names.
The character I’m trying to rename was named Cathrynne by eleven year old me. After wincing at it once or twice I started searching for a name to replace it. I came across the name [name_f]Katell[/name_f] and instantly fell in love with it for this character. Its the [name_m]Breton[/name_m] form of [name_f]Katherine[/name_f]. However, for some reason I thought it was pronounced “[name_f]Kate[/name_f]-el”, sort of rhyming with [name_f]Gretel[/name_f]. When I discovered it was pronounced “ka-Tell” I was really bummed. I thought about changing the spelling to Katel and using it with the pronunciation I wanted but I feel it would be disrespectful to [name_m]Breton[/name_m] culture if I just took one of their names and changed the spelling and pronunciation to my liking.
I know I can’t use the name but for some reason I can not stop referring to her as “[name_f]Kate[/name_f]-el” every time I think about her. I can’t seem to find any other name that feels right for her. Can any of you help? Should I just go with [name_f]Katell[/name_f] or can any of you suggest a better alternative?
Here is a description of her: She is in her mid-teens. She is medium height with a strong build, fair skin. Her hair is a warm brown color and her eyes are medium blue. She is a very determined, ambitious girl and because of that she can be a bit abrasive at times. She is a kind, loving person deep down but she struggles with displays of affection. What would you call her?
