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Dive into the importance of selecting the perfect character names, reflecting on their significance in shaping a character’s identity and establishing their role within your story. Discover unique approaches to naming your characters and learn how to draw inspiration from various sources.

194 androgynous names for characters

Names are incredibly important to writers and readers alike. When you’re looking for a gender-neutral name for characters whose gender identity is ambiguous, gender-expansive, or non-binary, androgynous names for characters are ideal. You’ll want an androgynous name that is memorable, because it’s the one stable part of a character that readers will remember. It’s what they’ll search up for quotes, as well as for fan content if your book gets a following. Androgynous names, also known as gender-neutral names, are names traditionally used for babies of any gender. They’re also often chosen by trans, non-binary, gender-fluid, and other gender non-conforming… Read More »194 androgynous names for characters

What you need to know before writing a non-binary character

While I’m not the only non-binary person in the writing community, I do often experience a lack of awareness in the community about the existence of non-binary people. That means their books never even feature a non-binary character. To help solve this, I’ve compiled some common questions to help as many writers as possible learn about non-binary people and feel more confident about including them as characters. In this blog post, you’ll find out what non-binary means, what pronouns to use, differences from other gender identities, what is and is not okay to ask, and what stereotypes to avoid in… Read More »What you need to know before writing a non-binary character

156 names for nonbinary characters

I’ve compiled 156 names for nonbinary characters to help you choose the perfect name for your characters. Whether you’re just trying to use gender-neutral names more or actively writing nonbinary characters, I hope you’ll find some names to use here. Gender-neutral names, also called nonbinary names, are names that are traditionally used for both AFAB (assigned female at birth) and AMAB (assigned male at birth) children. They’re also names that are chosen by trans, nonbinary, genderfluid, and other trans+ people. If you find you have too much choice, try writing a brief scene where the character introduces themself. Then replace… Read More »156 names for nonbinary characters

Names from Greek myths: inspiration for writing Greek mythology books

The recent boom in Greek mythology fiction has been incredible as someone who loves reading classical Greek myths. From Percy Jackson to The Song of Achilles, there’s so much potential for writing Greek mythology books. So I’ve collected some names from Greek myths to help inspire more writers. I’ve categorised names based on being feminine or masculine, so if you’re looking for a particular name for a character you can jump straight to the section you need. Or browse each list and write down your favourite names! I’ve also noted whether the name comes from a deity, a hero (the… Read More »Names from Greek myths: inspiration for writing Greek mythology books

130 non-binary names for characters

As a self-confessed name nerd and non-binary person, I love finding gender-neutral names. This list contains 130 non-binary names for characters, with every letter of the alphabet having 5 unique names. When I say “non-binary names for characters”, I mean names that can be used by non-binary characters, and many of these names are used by real people who identify as non-binary. Enjoy this list, and if you’re looking for more lists and resources, I’ve added some links to the bottom of the post! List of 130 non-binary names for characters This list of names are perfect for non-binary characters,… Read More »130 non-binary names for characters

44 deep questions to ask your characters

Character development doesn’t have to be difficult. You don’t need to write a biography about every character – unless you want to! Deep questions are a great way to get to know your characters and develop them further. The 44 questions you’ll find below will help you to create, explore, and develop your characters. Ask your protagonists in your story even a couple of questions and you’ll find out more than you did when you began. How asking your characters questions can help you If you really want to dive deep into your character’s motivations, beliefs, and experiences, asking deep… Read More »44 deep questions to ask your characters

Gender-neutral names list for writers: A, B, C…

Looking for a gender-neutral names list for a particular letter? These lists contain tons of inspiration for your characters. As a massive supporter of gender-neutrality and inclusivity, I’ve pulled together some resources and names to help writers in need of gender-neutral character names. Whether you’re writing an LGBTQ+ character or trying something different, like using an ambiguous name in a crime novel, I hope you’ll find a gender-neutral name you like below. Gender-neutral names can be used for any kind of character, and recent popularity in using more gender-neutral names can easily be reflected in fiction. What is a gender-neutral… Read More »Gender-neutral names list for writers: A, B, C…

Gender-neutral character names for your books

As a non-binary name nerd, I love searching for names, so I’ve pulled together some resources and lists of gender-neutral character names to help writers. Whether you’re writing an LGBTQ+ character or trying something different, like using an ambiguous name in a crime novel, I hope you’ll find a gender-neutral name you like below. Gender-neutral names can be used for any kind of character, and recent popularity in using more gender-neutral names can easily be reflected in fiction. You can find these names and even more in my gender-neutral name generator. Can any name be gender-neutral? Yes, any name can… Read More »Gender-neutral character names for your books

78 unisex character names to use in your stories

Naming characters can be a big struggle for writers, and many people find it even more difficult to name non-binary, queer, gender non-conforming, or androgynous characters. How do you find the perfect unisex character names? Have no fear, you’re in the right place. I’ve compiled a list of 78 unisex character names for writers to use in their novels, stories, and anything else. That’s 3 names for every letter of the alphabet. If you want even more, try my gender-neutral name generator. No matter whether you’re writing an LGBTQ+ character or just want to try something different – maybe you’re… Read More »78 unisex character names to use in your stories