Ryan_Crown
Troubadour
I've been struggling to come up with a good name for the main city for my WIP. Every time I think I have a good idea I do a quick Google search on it (too make sure it's not something someone else has already used), and sure enough, already taken. Even the random, made-up word I came up with turned out to be a Star Wars planet (go figure!).
My main problem is that I want a name that fits the feel of the city (a former pirate cove that has grown into a full-fledged port city, but still one mostly run by criminal gangs/thieves' guilds). So two questions -- firstly, anyone have any name suggestions. And secondly (and more importantly), how do other people come up with names for cities, towns, etc? I've never had a real problem coming up with character names, but when it comes to place names, I always seem to beat my head against a wall (and spend way more time than I'd like) trying to come up with a good, original name that fits the location.
Thanks in advance for any and all feedback!
My main problem is that I want a name that fits the feel of the city (a former pirate cove that has grown into a full-fledged port city, but still one mostly run by criminal gangs/thieves' guilds). So two questions -- firstly, anyone have any name suggestions. And secondly (and more importantly), how do other people come up with names for cities, towns, etc? I've never had a real problem coming up with character names, but when it comes to place names, I always seem to beat my head against a wall (and spend way more time than I'd like) trying to come up with a good, original name that fits the location.
Thanks in advance for any and all feedback!