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Would these names go well together for a trio of young sister characters...Virginiana, Artemisia, & Ravensara?
The mother is one of my main characters. Plant names are common. These are all Latin names for plants.
Virginiana Lilac (Pronunciation of Virginiana: vir-JIN-ee-AHN-ah) Nickname while young: Lila
Artemisia Lilia (Pronunciation of Artemisia: ahr-te-MEE-zhah, Ar-tay-MEE-zee-uh, AARTAHM-ZHAH Pronunciation of Lilia: LIL-ee-ah, LEE-lee-ah) Nickname while young: Lili
Ravensara Lotus (Pronunciation of Ravensara: RAY-vin-Sahr-Uh or RAY-vin-sair-uh) Nickname while young: Lot or Raven
What are your thoughts on the names? Bear in mind this is a science fiction / fantasy novel set in the future.
One of my friends had a hard time pronouncing Virginiana and I haven't told her about Artemisia & Ravensara yet. Are these names too hard to say. I am pretty set.
BQ: Are there any other five letter L flower names that might work for Ravensara middle name other than Lotus?
My writer friend said the same about Virginiana being too close to Virginia and tripping the reader up and breaking up the flow of the story. I should note these three sister characters are only mentioned by name a few times in the epilogue of the story. So there isn't a real concern by me that this will irritate the reader too much.
My writer friend said the same about Virginiana being too close to Virginia and tripping the reader up and breaking up the flow of the story. I should note these three sister characters are only mentioned by name a few times in the epilogue of the story. So there isn't a real concern by me that this will irritate the reader too much.
3 Answers
- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
In my own opinion, each are very good, thoughtfull and creative.
You should leace these as they are, pronounciation shall come natrually.
Good luck ♥
- mikah_smilesLv 78 years ago
I think Virginiana will trip readers up, because it's very close to another common word, Virginia. While skimming the words, your reader will stop and that will break the flow of your story. I think the other two names scan fine.
The only other flower name with an "L" I can think of is Lobelia. So perhaps Lola? Lila, Lili and Lola?
- 8 years ago
I think it is so cool that you have the names so intricately planned out, and they are all unique! Saying that, I think the names match a bit to much. Personally when I read a string of names all ending in -ah it sounds crummy in my mind. Also, remember sometimes less is more! I also love that the names are latin, after taking latin for two years. Maybe do names that do not need so much explaining? Sorry, I have asked questions on here before and know how hard it is to not get anything but glowing compliments :] Good luck on your book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
