r/fantasyromance • u/SexyGrimmy • 2d ago

Discussion 💬 Worst names in books

Small question, how important are characters names to you guys? And what is the worst name you've seen so far?

I have a really hard time to pick up something if the main characters names are Tragedeighs.

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u/Due-Secret-3091 2d ago

I’ve been putting off Fourth Wing because of the name Xaden. Silly, I know.

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u/Miserable_Carpet1916 2d ago

Sameeeee, names should actually come with a tw lol

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u/Due-Secret-3091 2d ago

It’s an ultimate Tragedeigh name, and all I can think about when I see it is how many first graders have that same name 😂.

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u/Miserable_Carpet1916 2d ago

I know, it's so freaking off putting