I’m getting to the point in writing where I feel like one of these could eventually get published (or maybe I’m going crazy), either way, I don’t want to use my real name. I would like the first name to be something related somehow to [name]Elisabeth[/name] (my middle name), but not [name]Elise[/name]. I have no clue on last names, but would like the name in general to not scream “this is not her real name!” any suggestions are helpful, thanks!
Similar to [name]Elisabeth[/name]:
[name]Elsa[/name]
[name]Elle[/name]
[name]Elina[/name]
[name]Lisa[/name]
[name]Louise[/name]
[name]Saba[/name]
[name]Ethel[/name]
[name]Beth[/name]
[name]Bethany[/name]
[name]Bessy[/name]
[name]Basil[/name] (part of your name backwards; also historically used)
[name]Ellen[/name]
[name]Betty[/name]
[name]Eliora[/name]
[name]Isabel[/name]/[name]Isabelle[/name]/[name]Isabella[/name]
Last names…I would stick to something simple and commonly known.
[name]Smith[/name]
[name]Jones[/name]
[name]Adair[/name]
[name]Thomas[/name]
[name]Robinson[/name]
[name]Nguyen[/name] (if you’re feeling [name]Asian[/name] ahaha)
Mann
[name]Parker[/name]
[name]Johnson[/name]
[name]Williams[/name]
[name]Miller[/name]
[name]Wilson[/name]
[name]Jackson[/name]
[name]Elsie[/name] [name]Miller[/name]?.. [name]Ellie[/name] [name]Miller[/name]? thoughts or suggestions?
You can also try something with similar meaning. That’s what I did.
I’m not a fan of [name]Elsie[/name] [name]Miller[/name], though nothing wrong with it. [name]Ellie[/name] [name]Miller[/name]… Too many L’s.
Actually with [name]Miller[/name] as the last name, I’m thinking about [name]Lisbeth[/name] [name]Miller[/name].
You can also try something with similar meaning. That’s what I did.
I’m not a fan of [name]Elsie[/name] [name]Miller[/name], though nothing wrong with it. [name]Ellie[/name] [name]Miller[/name]… Too many L’s.
Actually with [name]Miller[/name] as the last name, I’m thinking about [name]Lisbeth[/name] [name]Miller[/name].
[name]How[/name] about using the SAB from [name]Elisabeth[/name] - [name]Sabine[/name]? And since it’s French, a simple French surname.
[name]Sabine[/name] Blanc
[name]Sabine[/name] [name]Durant[/name] (“enduring”)
[name]Sabine[/name] Lestrange (“foreign”) Ok it definitely sounds like a nom de plume, but fun right?
[name]Sabine[/name] [name]Oliver[/name]
[name]Sabine[/name] St [name]Martin[/name]
[name]Elisabeth[/name]
[name]Lisabeth[/name]
[name]Lisbeth[/name]
[name]Bethell[/name]
[name]Sabel[/name]
Bethra
Sabey
[name]Abella[/name]
[name]Telisa[/name]
Bellise
For last names, pick something meaningful to you; favorite color, place, object, somewhat obscure historical figure… just write things down until something strikes you.
[name]Every[/name] time I tried to use a penname I changed my mind. I went through about five, at which point I realized that I’m perfectly happy with my name as it is. So, no matter what, go with something with meaning. If it’s just a fleeting ‘oh that’s pretty’ you’ll change your mind about it, and then it’ll be too late. [name]Do[/name] something distinctive, memorable, and solid. Something you KNOW you’ll stick to.