Yes, yes, I know. I haven't written anything since my last Top Ten Tuesday.
But I am currently reading The Martian by Andy Weir and I have a lot of thoughts about it - so stay tuned for a review soon!
Top Ten: Characters I'd name my kids after
10) Po from Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Okay, first of all: I love Po.
I had a hardcore crush on him since the day I opened Graceling for the first time.
Back then I was around 11/12, so it's been a while!
The thing is, in the German version (which I have read) he's called "Bo". Guess why.
"Po" means butt in German. So obviously a awesome prince can't walk around being called buttocks.
But: 1) Being German, I wouldn't call my kid Po either. I'd go with the German version of it.
2) I'd not use it as a full first name, I'd go for "Bo" as a nickname.
But out of what names do I get Bo??
(Also, have you seen Bo Burnham? That guy's brilliant! Check him out on YouTube!)
9) Marie-Laure from All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
I chose this name mostly for its beautiful pronunctiation.
It just rolls of my tounge so easily!
Also: Marie-Laure LeBlanc is such a badass.
But it would probably be pretty awkward to have a very very French name while being German.
8) Augustus from The Fault In Our Stars by John Green
Ever since I can remember I had this weird obsession with emperor Augustus, don't ask me why. I know he was one huge douche.
And then, Augustus Waters came along, who is the exact opposite of an huge douche.
Holy hell.
He has one of the most amazing personalities (even though it may be a bit idealized) in YA literature.
Thanks to Viria for this amazing drawing!
7) Jane from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte or The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater
The first (and only time) I read Jane Eyre, I didn't really enjoyed it. But I definitely want to give it another try! It's been almost a year now and I forgot most of the story, all that stuck with me was the beauty of the protagonist's name.
And well, technically there's nobody named Jane in The Raven Cycle. Gansey just started calling Blue Jane, and so did Malory later on. So, well, it counts (kind of).
Also: Blue is one of my favourite female heroines, together with Hermione.
6) Adam from The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater
Adam Parrish is a goddamn cinnamon roll.
He and I had a rough start (speak I hated him) but I came to love him.
Together with Gansey he forms my "Protect at all cost"-babies.
His name sounds really beautiful and is a bit older.
I found out that I prefer older or classic (call it whatever you want) names.
5) Levi from Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell or Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama
Could there be two characters any more different?
While the former is kindness and humour personificated, Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan is...well a problematic fave to say the least. He's one of the most apathetic and meanest characters I came ever across.
Anyway, I love the name Levi and will always connect it with Fangirl and Cath and Levi's love story.
4) Matilda from Matilda by Roald Dahl
Okay, come on guys, be honest: Is there anybody who did not root for Matilda?
She's so sweet and intelligent! And she loves to read!
Matilda is one of my long time favourite names!
3) Charlie from The Perks Of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Another cinnamon roll, way too pure for this horrible world! I cry everytime while reading/watching the Perks of Being a Wallflower. Logan Lerman did an outstanding job at portraying Charlie Kelmeckis!
I used "Charlie" for almost every protagonist (male or female) I created stories about back in 5th grade.
2) Elizabeth from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Oh, I love her and Darcy so much.
But I've been a fan of her name long before I even heard about Pride and Prejudice.
But the awesomeness of Elizabeth's character just added to my love for the name.
1) Helen from The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater
Thanks to Azeher for this great pic!
I actually like the version "Helena" better, but Helen sounds great too!
Helen Gansey only appears a few times during the three books but that was enough to get a special place in my heart.
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