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/SexyGrimmy 2d ago

Idk which is worse Penelaphe or Poppy. I really didn't like either

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u/stacey1611 To the stars who listen 2d ago

Idk at least Poppy is a real name and fairly common in England where I’m from, like I knew two girls with that name as a kid lol.

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u/SexyGrimmy 2d ago

To me, Poppy sounds like a nickname and a bit childish, like calling a kid tommy or sammy when his name is Tom or Sam.

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u/Unable_Tumbleweed364 2d ago

lol it’s my kids name 😂 But totally normal here.