Opinions please?

Hello :slight_smile: I’m writing at the moment and I was looking for some opinions on my two protagonists’ names. I’ve never asked for opinions on them before and I’m not actually sure how well they go together. Firstly, I’ll tell the names and then I’ll give a description of both characters. Their names are [name_m]Calvin[/name_m] and [name_u]Ruby[/name_u], the surname being [name_m]Foster[/name_m]. They’re fraternal/non-identical twins, the story is a coming-of-age with both twins being somewhere on the autism spectrum. It’s somewhat based on my own experiences, I’m going through evaluation for autism now after years of feeling like something was “wrong” with me. It deals a lot with trying to navigate through the typical teenage experiences while having a neurological disorder.

Both the twins are very pale. [name_u]Ruby[/name_u] has short dark brown hair, just above her shoulders and hazel eyes. While on the other hand, [name_m]Calvin[/name_m] has black hair with blue-green eyes. Both have more stereotypically masculine interests, are considered a bit eccentric by others and are unsure of who they are or where they fit. [name_u]Ruby[/name_u] is very quiet, intelligent and curious while [name_m]Calvin[/name_m] is more extroverted and loud, a bit awkward. He feels more self-consciousness and a desire to fit in than [name_u]Ruby[/name_u] does. Oh, and I actually had heights for them too, haha. [name_u]Ruby[/name_u] is 5’8 and [name_m]Calvin[/name_m] is 5’5.

I think that’s it really, I have longer descriptions but that’s more about how autism affects them individually and it’s not relevant to the descriptions of their personalities. So, do the names go together okay as a sibset? And do they suit the descriptions? Thank you! :smiley:

Sounds like you have a set of well thought out characters, equinox! I think [name_m]Calvin[/name_m] and [name_u]Ruby[/name_u] fit together quite nicely! I’m actually really thrilled that you’re writing based on your own experiences with autism!! I believe that kind of writing can be especially powerful if you play your cards right! {It’s also my favorite kind :)}
Also…
I have no idea how old you are, but here’s a site that will help you write your story: http://goteenwriters.blogspot.com/

It’s called Go Teen Writers. If you haven’t heard of it before, it’s a website for teen writers {or really any writers} that’s basically the holy grail for beginners. I can’t say that I own it in any way, and they’re not paying me to advertise, but you should definitely check it out. [name_m]Even[/name_m] if you think you have everything figured out, click the link. It will help you so much :D.

Good luck, and happy writing!!!

  • [name_f]Marie[/name_f]

I can only second what notproper said. [name_u]Ruby[/name_u] and [name_m]Calvin[/name_m] go well together, and they go with the descriptions. Have fun writing!

Thank you so much for the replies! I’d actually forgotten that I’d created this thread, believe it or not but I pretty much had my heart set on these names so I’m happy that they go well together :slight_smile: And I am a teenager, notproper, so thanks for the link :smiley: