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By: Paradox

Paradox — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:05:44 +0000

Change the last name! Here are some suggestions:

Draven Alexstov (or Alextov)
Draven Avias
Draven Angstrom
Draven Avriel
Draven Andomar
Draven Ailuron
Draven Attara
Draven Amoras
Draven Aymara
Draven Anriss
Draven Atlantis

By: Adina

Adina — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:34:22 +0000

oo! I just came up with another one : Draven Adeneen and Draven Agrotez or just Draven Agro

By: Adina

Adina — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:28:55 +0000

oops, I forgot to put Draven Adeen

By: Adina

Adina — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:24:15 +0000

I like the name. Still if you want to change it ( since I can’t pronounce the name that might be a good choice):
Draven Asilia
Draven Ash:
Draven Austra
Draven Allen
Draven Ankol
Draven Allecov
Draven Arron
Draven Adine
Draven Aden
Draven Acoustas
Draven Azule
Draven Aztrel
Draven Acapella
Draven Angra

Wow, thats a lot. I did not really know what Draven’s nationality was.

By: Ariana

Ariana — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:18:46 +0000

I’m not sure what you mean about “Dune”, but I like Atreides. Although it sounds Greek. Is your character biracial or multiracial? I like Allez (i think French for go), Alegria or Allegre (Spanish for happy). I also think an African last name could be good. Abla (Wild rose), Adila (just, upright). Aziza (precious) is also pretty. Akilah (intelligent,one who reasons), Aliya (exalted) Angavu (shining one). Asilia (honest).
Can’t wait to read the book!

By: Alex MacFarland

Alex MacFarland — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:31:29 +0000

I don’t know anything about “Dune,” but I like the name. Don’t change it unless it really bothers you.

By: Becky Paul

Becky Paul — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:11:24 +0000

I like the name Atreides, but I did find it difficult to work out how to pronounce it, and from looking at it I immediately assume it’s a Greek name, which might confuse the reader a little – unless she has some Greek roots somewhere. Some suggestions:

Draven Angelo – Angelo means messenger, which could tie in with the story nicely.
Draven Ayden/Aiden/Aidens/Aydens. I’m not too sure on the rhyming here, but ‘Aiden’ means ‘little fire’, which I thought might match her personality as being fiery.

By: Kayley

Kayley — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:22:04 +0000

I actually know nothing about “Dune”, but I do see the problem with pronunciation.

As for suggestions…I think my favorite is “Draven Azarola”. But anyway, these are just some ideas I had.

Draven Addens (“Addens” means “noble”, which could tie in with the fact that Draven says she is ratting people out to be a good citizen (even if she is being sarcastic))

Draven Agnar (“Agnar” means “sharp”, which could refer to the fact that Draven is observant and has a keen perspective on what goes on around her)

Draven Aling (“Aling” also means “noble”)

Draven Allegri (“Allegri” refers to being quick and lively, which could represent how Draven goes out and uncovers crime, something which requires a person to be quick and lively)

Draven Alles (also means “noble”)

Draven Amalberti (“Amalberti” means “heroic”, which could refer to Draven since she is out investigating crime. However, it depends on how you write her)

Draven Aquila (“Aquila” refers to “eagle”, which would, as Agnar would, relate to how Draven is able to perceive the secrets of others. as if she were a bird that is always watching.)

Draven Arrington (“Arrington” came from a town named “Earningaton”, and the town’s namesake “Earna” meant “eagle”, so it would relate as the previous suggestion would)

Draven Azarola (“Azarola” was a name used to describe people who acted like a fox. In this case, it would apply to Draven because she is sly and cunning enough to get the secrets she is going after)

However, I also think it would be okay if you kept it the same, unless the “Dune” thing (which I am entirely unaware of) would be extraneously bothersome. You could fix the pronunciation problem in the manuscript by simply having a character ask Draven how to pronounce her last name, since it would be a reasonable question to ask a person; if you’ve already written that in, I don’t think there would be a huge problem.

I don’t know if this is a “yes” or “no” answer, but I hope it is of some use to you. :] These are just some thoughts I had about your predicament that consider both sides of the issue.

By: Danya Bush

Danya Bush — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:17:13 +0000

Hi, Celise.

I love the way “Atreides” looks, especially juxtaposed beside “Draven”, but I think that the pronunciation confusion might get in the way of its awesomeness.

Here are my suggestions:

Draven Ayer or Draven Ayers
Draven Arrais or Draven Arraiz
Draven Addair
Draven Albrecht
Draven Ames
Draven Antoine
Draven Auxier

By: Becky E

Becky E — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:24:29 +0000

I think with the name “Draven” which is quite uncommon, maybe you should have a more simple surname. “Draven Atreides”. I quite like the name, but here are some suggestions.
Draven Manefique (it kinda sounds mysterious, but it may be hard to pronounce, which is defeating the object. I like it, though. I say it Man-euh-feek).
Draven Bellamont. It means beautiful mount, and it may signify her past, that even though she has had hard times, she’s a beautiful person.
Draven Blackbird (It sounds mysterious and also her first name sounds like Raven, so it fits with a bird theme).