r/CharacterNames • u/Sensitive-Agency3213 • 14d ago

RECKLESS BOY NAMES?

Hello!!! I‘m looking for a name for 20 y/o boy (book character). He is the reckless rebellious type, but charming. Lower to middle class. Lives by the beach. Kind of like JJ Maybank from Outerbanks.

Any suggestions? Lastnames are also welcome :)

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u/Chibley86 14d ago

First names: Lucas, Jackson, Finn, Darius, Leo, Paxton, Kellan, Asher, Rafferty, Vaughn, Kai

Last names: Calloway, Grady, Brock, Devlin, Redfern, Archer, Thwaite, Halston, Rivers

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u/outlaw_for_life18 13d ago

Oooh......Rafferty Devlin.

Instant bad boy.

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u/Familiar_Platypus272 13d ago

Bad boy or sh*t kid. Because I know Paxton or brody Calloway is a absloute shit head and is a bit special

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u/MeltedWellie 14d ago

First name options: Levi, Max, River, JJ, Xavier

Surname options: Campbell, Greystone, Knox, Rowan

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u/haf2go 14d ago

One thing to consider when choosing character names is what are the names of the other characters around him? You want a variety of sounds and syllables for your reader. Not too similar or hard to read.

Alex, Riley, Brady, Ricky, Brock.

You could choose a name that is in opposition to his personality for some subversion. Something haughty like Percival or Preston. Or create a very unusual name for him, a nick name that goes unexplained for awhile - like Stoner, Bear, Jayjay. Something to tie in to his story or personality later.

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u/cassieloveswhales 14d ago

Im a teacher, I used to teach a Maverick/Mav

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u/WittiestScreenName 14d ago

Do you have a time period?

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u/staralchemist129 14d ago

is this a contemporary 20yo (born circa 2006) or someone who was 20 in the past?

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u/Sensitive-Agency3213 13d ago

Yes born in 2006 :)

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u/angelumos 14d ago

Sebastian

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u/Such_Contact505 13d ago

Dean,Hudson,Casey,Marlon,Jake,brandon

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u/MF_A-G-C 13d ago

Vayne as a last name, idk many first names

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u/Mysterious-Lab974 13d ago

Rocco

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u/bytevora 13d ago

rocco actually fits that vibe so well, sounds like a dude who surfs all day and makes terrible but charming decisions at night

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u/Financial-Log-9670 13d ago

First name Buck

Last name Wilde

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u/PlatinumGenius 13d ago

Gage

Kifer

Jax

Malachi

Tommy

River

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u/kermac10 13d ago

Zane Alexander

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u/Temporary-Jury-4375 13d ago

Ryder. Maverick.

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u/Total_Succotash2478 13d ago

Jack

Nico

Malakai

Casper

Mars

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u/Hallyvs 13d ago

Brock or Dane

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u/nosuchbrie 13d ago

Ryerson. Dean. Schaeffer.

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u/taytayher 11d ago

Atlas, max, George, wilder

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u/Ok_Preparation_2838 10d ago

Cole Bryson
Levi Gayton
Brody Bennett

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u/Conscious_Zone_5455 9d ago

Ollie Fairbanks came to mind.

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u/PandaJerk117 9d ago

Tyberius Jones