FanStory wrote to Natali Holden: Just a Bit of a Perfect Night finished third in the contest "Happy Poems"


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FanStory wrote to Natali Holden: What Just Happened? finished second in the contest "Someone Else"
    Lynar: Congratulation, great work. Thank you for selecting the photo: Iris in Spring for your poetry: Spring is Here. -


FanStory wrote to Natali Holden: Know That I Still Love You finished first in the contest "Feelings Poetry"


Natali Holden: I need a name to use for a character. I'm trying to choose between Titania, Elisa, Wynter, or Lyra. Any opinions?
    nor84: In choosing a name, there are a few things to consider, most important of which is whether or not it fits the time frame of your story. For example,if the story takes place 100 years ago, people didn't ordinarily name their little girls Caitlin or Jordan. Elisa is the only name in this list that might fit a few years ago when most girls were named Elizabeth, Betty, Lois, Dorothy, and similar names.

    The second thing to be considered is how your chosen name will come across to your readers. The name implies the personality. For example a woman whose name is Elizabeth may insist on dispensing with the usual nicknames, but you should know that she will be perceived differently from an Elizabeth who wants to be called Liz or Lizzie. A man called Rick will be perceived differently from someone who demands to be called Richard.

    And it's possible to get too carried away with this naming thing. I was once fond of the series where the heroes were Vikings, always transported somehow to the current age. They carried with them their Viking names, some of which were unpronounceable. WWhen the author became aware of the way people mangle those names when trying to save them,, she said she would never name someone again with a name that people would stumble over.

    I hope this helps. There are lists of baby names available in book form, or online. I believe you can find the most popular names for a century, or a decade with an online search.

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    miajaffri: I like Wynter. It's different. I think it fits well for a fantasy. -
    Natali Holden: I already started it and have used 2 of the names, but I might add a character named Wynter too. -
    Linda Engel: I've always liked the name Audrey or Lydia.
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    rama devi: I like them all...but Wynter and Lyra best. Titania least. -


Natali Holden: Thank you everyone who reviewed my poem, "The Defect"! It has reached the "Recognized" and "All Time Best" statuses due to your great reviews. Thanks again!
Natali ;D
    Irish Rain: Welcome to FanStory...enjoyed your poem! -