Literary Character Names

noun Clio is a proper noun referring to the muse of history in Greek mythology.

• The Clio is a popular choice among urban professionals for its fuel efficiency and sleek design.
• I heard that Sarah just bought a new Clio, she's loving it so far!
• Check out that Clio, it's so lit!
• The Clio is like a trusty sidekick, always there when you need it.

noun a proper noun referring to a person's name, in this case, 'Diana'

• Diana is a highly respected professional in her field.
• I heard Diana is throwing a party next weekend.
• Diana is such a boss babe.
• Diana's leadership shines like a beacon in our team.

noun a person or thing with the same name as another

• The company was named after its founder, making him the namesake of the business.
• My daughter is my namesake because we share the same name.
• Hey namesake, want to grab lunch together?
• The new restaurant's success made it the namesake of the neighborhood.

noun a male fox, especially in medieval fables

• Reynard was known for his cunning and sly ways in the fables.
• Hey, have you heard about Reynard and his sneaky tricks?
• Reynard is one slick dude, always finding a way to get what he wants.
• The politician was compared to Reynard, always maneuvering behind the scenes.

noun In Roman mythology, Vesta is the goddess of the hearth, home, and family.

adjective Vesta can also be used as an adjective to describe things related to the goddess Vesta or the hearth.

• Vesta is the second-largest asteroid in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
• I heard that Vesta is a really big asteroid out there.
• Yo, did you see that pic of Vesta? It's massive!
• Her dedication to her work was like a Vesta burning bright in the night sky.

noun a person's name; Walter Mitty is the main character in the short story 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' by James Thurber

• Walter Mitty is a fictional character created by James Thurber in a short story published in 1939.
• Have you seen that movie, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty? It's really good!
• Don't be such a Walter Mitty and start taking action in your life.
• His daydreaming nature often leads him to be called a Walter Mitty by his friends.

noun a proper noun referring to a person's name

• Ali is a diligent student who always submits his assignments on time.
• I'm meeting Ali for coffee later, do you want to join us?
• Ali is such a cool dude, always down for a good time.
• Ali's ideas were like a breath of fresh air in the stale meeting room.

noun the study of the origins and forms of proper names

• Onomastics is the study of the origin and history of proper names.
• I find onomastics fascinating because it reveals the meanings behind names.
• Some people think onomastics is just a fancy way of saying studying names.
• In the world of onomastics, every name has a story to tell.

noun a proper noun referring to a person's name

• Abkar is a traditional dance form that originated in the Middle East.
• I heard that Abkar is a popular dance at weddings in that culture.
• Let's go watch some Abkar performances this weekend!
• The way she moves on the dance floor is like a graceful abkar.

noun a female given name of Latin origin, meaning noble or kind

• Adelia is a renowned expert in the field of astrophysics.
• I heard Adelia is really good at basketball.
• Adelia is totally killing it at work.
• Adelia's creativity knows no bounds.