I like [name_f]Clara[/name_f], [name_m]Rhett[/name_m], and [name_u]Charlie[/name_u], as well as all the names from books like the [name_f]Secret[/name_f] Life of Bees or To Kill a Mockingbird, but I’m looking for more names that are down to earth and wholesome, I guess you could say. My MC is a teen, either sixteen or seventeen in 2002-2003 who lives in NC. I posted a few days ago when I thought I was set on [name_u]Eloise[/name_u], but I’m looking for something a little less literary with a lot more southern charm.
Southern Girls’ Names:
[name_f]Annabel[/name_f] (most names ending with [name_f]Belle[/name_f] should work)
[name_f]Georgia[/name_f]
[name_u]Leigh[/name_u]
[name_f]May[/name_f] or [name_f]Mae[/name_f] (especially a double name ending with [name_f]May[/name_f])
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Virginia[/name_f]
Boy’s Names:
[name_m]Knox[/name_m]
[name_u]Drew[/name_u]
[name_m]Dawson[/name_m]
[name_m]Hayes[/name_m]
[name_m]Tucker[/name_m]
[name_u]Walker[/name_u]
[name_m]Zac[/name_m] (or other spelling)
Many of these names work for any kind of person, but I see them as having a southern charm on the right character.
Maiden names as first names are very popular in NC. You’re much more likely to meet a girl named [name_u]Walker[/name_u] or [name_u]Bradley[/name_u] in NC for that reason, or at least that’s been my experience. If a surname feels too masculine for her, you might consider making it a double name. Something more along the lines of [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Walker[/name_u] or [name_f]Emma[/name_f] [name_u]Bradley[/name_u]? Of course, you could ditch the maiden name idea and choose a very feminine double name. You mentioned [name_u]Eloise[/name_u]. What about [name_f]Ella[/name_f] [name_f]Louise[/name_f] instead? [name_f]Emma[/name_f] [name_f]Louise[/name_f]? I really think a double name and/or a maiden name would be the way to go here.