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Japanese Names

by Kaii (guest)

5/14/2008, 5:28 PM

I Am Writing A Short Story, And Cannot For The Life Of Me Decide On A Name For The Main Character (Female, 16).
I Have Narrowed It Down To A Few That I Find Fairly Fitting. Which Do You Prefer?

Kokoro
Hatsumiko
Kohaku
Michiru
Momoko
Shizuru

Thanks For Your Advice!! =]

#Japanese

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- Murasaki (lady murasaki)

5/16/2008, 5:47 AM

Kokoro is cute.

- love_names

5/15/2008, 3:05 PM

IDK I like Mai better than all of these. It's common but cute.

- MaggieSimpson

5/15/2008, 4:28 AM

I like/love:
Aiko
Aina
Hana
Keiko
Naoki
Yoshi
Yumi

- Jonquil

5/15/2008, 1:37 AM

If it's meant for western readers think those names are too difficult for them to pronounce in their minds - how about something simpler like Akiko, Mariko, or Yuko?
My favourite is Akiko.
Of your list Michiru.

- Caytii Ana (Miss_Gorgeous)

5/14/2008, 6:52 PM

GIRL: Momoko

BOY: Hatsumiko

- Melissa (telfalathiel)

5/14/2008, 6:02 PM

Kokoro and Momoko are my favorites. I like Kohaku, but I prefer it on a boy.

- Rachel Shay (Evil) +2

5/14/2008, 5:39 PM

First, Please Do Not Type Like This. It Kinda Freaks Me Out. Thanks.

Is this a modern story? The -ko ending is not popular in Japan right now (meaning, Momo is more likely than Momoko, and Hatsumi is more likely than Hatsumiko)

I like Kokoro; the meaning is excellent. I also like Momo, but it reminds me of Peach Girl.

- Kaii (guest) +1

5/14/2008, 5:46 PM

I'm Sorry, It's Quite The Bad O.C.D. Tick Of Typing This Way.

Well, Tell You The Truth, Popularity Isn't Really A Thing For Me.
I Don't Mind Popular Names, But I Do So Adore The -ko Snippet In Names.

- Megan (Megan7)

5/14/2008, 8:20 PM

I just have to say I hope you are aren't writing your story like that.

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