I want to name a character something but j feel like people would say I'm copying Veronica Roth, my favorite author. What should I do?
I have a problem. I want to name a character (the main character's romantic interest) Tobias, but I feel like people would associate him with Tobias Eaton from Divergent, knowing how much I love that series. Even before Divergent came out, I adored that name, along with Miles and Christopher. I don't want to use the other two, because they don't fit the character. I'm so confused on what to do...
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I think of Tobias from Arrested Development. I think enough people have a variety of Tobias examples that it may not immediately link to the other guy.
If that is a worry, think about what part of the name you like -- is it the rhythm, links to what the name historically means, the strong 2nd syllable, starting with the "T" or the "Oh" early on? That it's a biblical name? Playing with Naming Dictionaries may help you come up with some alternatives that match some of those characteristics.
(history of Tobias from Oxford Reference)
https://www.name-generator.org.uk/?i=4la7sww (100 TO+ starts) (100 +AS ends)
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