Posted by Janelle at Oct 22, 2012 6:00 am
I need a name for an upcoming hero and after writing 50+ books, I feel like I’ve used them all, LOL! So, I’m enlisting the help of our jungle monkeys. What are your favorite guy names that make you think of a hot, sexy hero?
Oh, and in case you need a little inspiration to help you think up sexy hero names, here you go!

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Do you keep a list of books and hero/heroines? Sometimes I think I should. I FORGET!
I never have — though I should! I’m sure I’ve reused names.
Hayden, Davis, Jordan, Zach. I don’t know all the names you’ve already used either.
I like Zach!
Marcus, David, Raphael, Zane , Zach. any of those sounds and look sexy.
Aidan, Alex, Grayson, Rupert (just kidding).
I’m writing a hero named Aiden right now :D
Sabastian, Tristan, Cyrus, Ian and Drake
Adrian, Seth, Kyle, Drake, Jake, James…. :hothot:
The only one in this list I haven’t used is Drake. Drake makes me think more paranormal than contemporary :doh1:
Jonathan, Marcus, Sebastion, Tristan and Zack. Thanks for the picture. Nice way to start the day! :blushing:
Alaric or Sean
Drake, Kevin, Kyle, Adam, Jose, Juan, Ryan
Tucker, Tate, Zane, Luke, Adam, Chris, Jason… Just a few to get you started. Have a great day.
Give me a clue on his heritage? He could be an Aidan or a Giovanni or a Viktor. What’s his personality like? Is he a Jack? A Prescott? A Gabriel? Now, all that said, if I were simply looking at this picture and trying to name him, I’d go with something one syllable and strong. Jack. Cade. Scott. Luke. Mark. Matt. Nick. Sam. Kurt. Zach. Not quite from A to Z, but some ideas, hopefully.
Naming a character is one of the hardest things I do as a writer. I’ve even had a character inform me half-way through the book that I had his name wrong. Yeah. I fixed it to what he wanted. :rotfl1:
I like using one syllable names, too!
Well since I watched Once upon a Time last night and we learned Capt Hook’s real name I vote with Kellen. something about that name screams sexy to me. :onfire: :eyebrow: :hallpir:
Kellen is a good one! :D
I know Kellen is officially in MY arsenal of names. Whew!
I’ve always liked the name Roarke.
Connor, Trenton, Jake, Cian, Kieran, Tierney
:D
Good luck with the name!
Oh my! Let me think!! :D Scott, Sean, Tucker, Taylor, Alan, Eric, Ryan, Chad, Neil. I’m sure more names will pop into my head as the day goes.
When do we get to hear more about this new book?
Coming up with names is really hard for me, too. I agree with what Silver said, the one syllable, strong name. But I don’t have anything new to add to the list. Sorry. :?
Is this him (hawt)? Troy or Toby? I’d go for more of the ‘short, but strong’ names. I was just thinking when I saw this list…I was never really a fan of “Christian” (although, I understand the Biblical reference) in that “49 plus one” book.
I also like all of Donna M’s choices (although, probably not Taylor, as nowdays, Taylor is typically a ‘girls’ name).
I really like Christian as a name, too — but that name belongs to Christian Grey, LOL.
Everyone has suggested such great names. I’ve always liked the name Declan.
Declan is a great Irish name!
How about Chad, Austin,Alex,Lance,Chip,Jake or my favorite is Nick?? I’m sure you will make a great choice!
I like the names Jace and Devin.
I have enough problems naming animals when I get them. And all my cars are George. Except for Big Red. And Smurfette.
See what I mean?
I had a Valient named Rudy. hee hee Rudy Valient :biggrin:
I see Joe when I look at that picture. :D
Joe is my dad’s name. Can’t do it, LOL!
Don’t use Clark then, that’s my dad’s name.
I like Liam and Marc,
I’ve done Marc, but I do like Liam!
I like Ian.
Patrick, link, ethen, Aaron, Jerry, Andrew, Kevin, Colin,
Great pic
Jase
Hey Janelle, I like Dreyas or Dreias,Tino and Marcos and Ari. These are names a woman can call in the heat of the moment and get even more. :hothot: :hothot: :hothot: :hothot:
:devil: At least that how I would think of it as.
I like Grayson and Rogan myself.
Lisa B
Jacques, Jase, Roarke, Jaime, Lorenzo, Leon, Wyatt, Derrick…that’s all I’ve got.
Peace and love,
Paula R.
The following names come to mind: Boyd, Camaron, Kendrick, Macklin and Benjamin.
Ok I tried not to read everyone’s comments/suggestions so forgive me if I repeat any.
Dean
Davon
Colin
Kale
Brent
Ashton
Bradley
Sorry I am horrid at names myself.
Hmmm, how about Reese, Byron, Stanford, Deke, Lyle, or Axel?
I am holding a few in reserve but am willing to share these. :posting:
I always loved the name Lynxander(Lynx for short)! Also Halloween(Hal for short), Declan, Duncan, Dimitry, Danny, Stephen, and Steel :biggrin: :biggrin:
I love Ethan, Jude, Zane and Michael.
You have probably used a lot of my favorite names, I don’t like to read a book where I have to stop and try and figure out how to pronounce their name. Here are some that sound like strong men to me
Corde
Galen
Garrett
Chet lee
Jaxson
Bylin
Chaz
Bey
and I like a name that makes you wonder if he is a strong man- like Joe Lilac
I like Ethan. I know Carly used that one, but not sure if you did!
I like: DENNIS.
JAMIE. TYLER. NO MICHAEL THEY R JERKS. LIAM JEFFREY JON. WILL
DONNA