Hey! I am in the midst of writing a teen novel, but I can't seem to find the right name for my main character.

Question

I would like a gender-neutral name for an athletic, bubbly and independant 16 year old girl. Thanks!

Update:

I'm looking for a name that is gender neutral. My main character is very athletic, optimistic, and confident. She has grown up in a house of brothers, so perhaps a cool nickname would work as well. I am tired of books with names that are over-used, and I really hope for my main character to have a unique name. Also, if you could think of a cool last name as well, it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

Answer 1

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Jessica (Jess, Jessie)~ Brooklyn (Brooke)~ Delaney (Lane)~ Reese~ Alexandra (Alex)~ Casey (Case)~ Taylor~ Jensen (Jen, Jenny)~ Olivia (Ollie)~ Ashton (Ash)~ Emerson (Em, Emmy)~ Aubrey (Bree)~ Dillion (Dill)~ Avery~ Bailey~ Evan~ Fallon~ Hayden~ Aidan~ Blake (Bee)~ Caden~ Piper~ Sage~ Alexis (Lexi)~ Jaden (Jade)~ Colby (Cole)~ Shayne~ Makenzie (Ken, Kenzie)~ Leighton (pron. 'LAY-ton')~ Cooper (Coop)~ Paxton~ Riley~ Quinn~ Justice (Jay)~ Kailen (Kaley)~ Charlotte (Charlie)~ Dakota~ Harley~ Jameson (Jamie, James)~ Cadence (Cady)~ Jace (Jacey)~ Cameron (Cam, Cammy)~ Spencer (Spence)~ Keegan (Kay)~ Makenna (Kenny, Ken)~ Ryder (Ry)~ Skylar (Sky)~ Tate

Surnames:

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Answer 2

The only thing you need is your creativity and a pen (or computer). Why not, if Mozart could compose in the age of 5, why couldn't you write a novel in the age of 11! I wish you best the luck :)

Answer 3

Janie, Cory, Kaylie, Rachel, Livia

Answer 4

*whips out her handy-dandy name book that all authors should have*

The suggestions given for athletic (and are also gender neutral) are:

Bobbie

Billie (like Billie Piper!)

Jackie

Morgan

Jessie/Jesse/Jessee

Dakota

Bubbly name suggestions are (I'm actually reading off the 'funny' list):

Patty

Stevie

Georgie

And independent:

Independence (c'mon that one was a given)

Sam/Sammy/Sammi(e)

Jo/Joe

Answer 5

kenni, sam, jo, alex, frankie.

ps: ive read a million books with that same main character. hope your plot can mix it up a bit... maybe a different internal conflict than low self esteem, or not getting the guy, or popularity...

Answer 6

Terry, Bo, Lucca, Morgan, Alex, Ray or Rae or Bobbie.

Answer 7

Taylor

Riley

Mat(short for Matilda or something of that sort)

Quinn

Answer 8

Gale

Answer 9

Sam

Leslie

Ash

Up

Al (as in alice)

That is all I can think of. Good luck!

Answer 10

Billie

Kennie

Payton

Riley

Regan

Drew

Danny

Madison

Dakota

Jordan

Morgan

Nicky/Nikki

Jean

Riley

Alexis

Sam

Joey

Let me know if you'd like others.