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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.

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. Can any name be gender-neutral? Yes, any name can be gender-neutral! For something to be gender-neutral, it just needs to not be… 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. No matter whether you’re writing an LGBTQ+ character or just want to try something different – maybe you’re looking to write a crime novel where the gender of… Read More »78 unisex character names to use in your stories