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When I read fanfiction for a series set in Japan, if there is an original character/weapon/technique/item introduced, every name I see falls into one of the following four categories (note: examples are all made up by me.  If you happen to have an OC with one of these names, I’m not picking on you, it’s just coincidence):

1. Borrowing an existing name from another show or person – Examples: Satsuki, Rumiko, Goku, Sakura

2. A word straight from a Japanese dictionary – Examples: Neko, Tenshi, Utsukushii, Tatakau

3. Words from a Japanese dictionary combined together – Examples: Ichineko, Kuroitenshi, Chiisaihana, Tsuyoikiba

4. A made-up word that “sounds” Japanese – Examples: Inuyishi, Nekamanu, Maranoshi, Kimasaka

Almost all of the names listed above are bad names for an original character.  Type 1 will always land you a legitimate name, however it’s a bit uncreative and the name is not likely to bear any significance to your particular story or character.  Types 2 and 3 can potentially lead to some good names, provided they’re done right.  “How to do them right” is going to be the main focus of this guide.  Avoid Type 4 like the plague.

Continue reading below for a tutorial on how to create an original, meaningful, and legitimate Japanese name for your original characters.

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