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Owambe!!! Naming Ceremony For Your Novel Characters

Owambe!!! Naming Ceremony For Your Novel Characters

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June 29, 2018 By Martha Kingsmike 12 Comments

Karanta Cikin Hausa - Read in English

Do you want to write a book? Are you puzzled about what to name your characters? Or are you writing a book, and you are unsure about the names you’ve chosen for your characters?

*clears throat* Hi! My name is Martha and I would like to formally welcome you to this naming ceremony, hosted by OkadaBooks on behalf of your novel. Let’s begin:

A name is more than an identity; it is a stamp on a person‘s life. You wouldn‘t find any sane parents who would give their children names like Hitler or Abacha; this is because of the negativity attached to these names. This is because names are believed to affect a person’s destiny, and are linked to some behaviour patterns. So when naming your characters, you need to understand their individual behaviour and lifestyle. Fictional characters are given names that supposedly relate to their nonfictional counterparts.

For example; In most romance novels male characters who are termed ‘players’ because of their unrepentant hobby of breaking the hearts of innocent ladies, are usually given Yoruba names like Kunle, Tobi, Tayo, Ayo and Femi. This is because a lot of people (we are not among o) believe that most Yoruba men are heart breakers, aka ‘Yoruba demons‘.

Character naming is a very delicate process, so you have to pick a name that sticks. I have some quick questions for you to answer:

Thank you for answering and attending this naming ceremony. Don’t forget to drop something in the offering basket (comment section) on your way out.

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  1. AvatarGrace says

    June 30, 2018 at 3:54 pm

    Interesting piece dear. I love it and it’s really helpful.

    Reply
  2. AvatarTemilade says

    June 30, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    I smiled all through while reading this post.

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    • AvatarMartha Kings says

      July 1, 2018 at 12:28 am

      I’m glad you liked it Temi ?

      Reply
  3. AvatarOscarwitch says

    July 3, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    It’s fun and helpful

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  4. AvatarSamantha says

    July 3, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    Do more of these please. So much fun

    Reply
  5. AvatarFunke says

    July 3, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    This was a good read

    Reply
  6. AvatarTody says

    July 3, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    I like your meals. They are really delicious and tasty. I’d be patronizing you more often. You can keep the change. ?

    Reply
  7. AvatarOjomo Ayodele says

    July 3, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    A very helpful writing tip… Lovely, welldone.

    Reply
  8. AvatarOreofeoluwa says

    July 4, 2018 at 11:00 am

    I like this,it helps one to know the kinda name you can give to your characters.
    It helpful,good with here.
    And its funny too .

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  9. AvatarConstance says

    July 13, 2018 at 9:04 am

    I loved the naming ceremony. Although, the slay queen part wasn’t easy. I feel none of those names qualify for a slay queen. A name like Emerald, Duchess would have been more appropriate.

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  10. AvatarJaydee says

    September 26, 2018 at 8:42 pm

    This was niceee!!! I really had fun reading through 😂😂we should do this more often.👏🏾👏🏾

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  11. AvatarChisom says

    October 31, 2018 at 11:56 pm

    Lolz… I laughed halfway.
    Thanks for the naming ceremony

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