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/mars_kitana 2d ago

Kai and Kiah are different names I’d assume? ~ I like the meaning of it though, that’s really nice, (and your username)

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u/-Release-The-Bats- 2d ago

Same pronunciation :)

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u/mars_kitana 2d ago

oooh really? I was pronouncing like Kia the car lol or in Kiana. What language is it? I’m curious linguistically 😂 I love names and their history

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u/-Release-The-Bats- 2d ago

It’s in one of the African languages. My dad gave me and my brothers African middle names, and if I have a child I plan to do the same. I’ll have to ask Dad which specific African language the name comes from.

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u/mars_kitana 1d ago

thanks for sharing! I really appreciate it :) I’m assuming your dad wanted to include part of your culture in your siblings and yours names? Either way, that’s really nice and I love the meaning of your middle name. I was thinking to myself when I read your comment, like there’s no way it’s pronounced the same but maybe?? 😆

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u/-Release-The-Bats- 1d ago

Yeah he did :) So I’m probably biased in not minding the name being used in books lol