How do you generally pick names for your Sims?
(I know there are similar discussions, but let's make it a poll)
Personally, I try to find nice souding name with a meaning related to that Sim's personality/origin/occupation.
Otherwise I have a list of names that I like written down, because I tend to forget them.
I never use random CAS names, mostly because I have localized game.
How do you pick names for your Sims? 204 votes
Using some favorite names I keep in mind.
Using the random generator in CAS.
Using names of real world people/celebrities/family.
Using character names from movies/TV shows/other games etc.
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Searching for a name with a meaning, associating with their personality/origin/career/hobby etc.
Using lists of popular names in the internet and picking the ones I like the sound of.
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In some cases it is pre-arranged for example with the Galibrinov's they are Russian, so i needed to find suitable names.
Same goes for the Wiezincinski's who are Polish and the Chun-Koon's who are Korean although admittedly one name i got from Lost because it made things easier. Same goes for any babies born into those households, they either have the correct name in research or the other half to one of the main family members can name them and going to check isn't needed as it'll be a standard name.
Random Generator if I really don't have anything in mind.
Phone Book for last names
Baby Names on the web, especially if I am looking for a certain meaning to the name.
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Some 80 - 90 percent of the time, I hit the Random button over and over until I find one I like/that seems to fit.
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For certain Sims, especially vampires, I tie them to certain names from myth or particular events. If you know your stuff in that regard, you can determine what my vampires will look like in their dark forms without actually seeing them.
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I don't use MCCC.
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Sparks Fury
Gimme Cash
Mango Fruti
Etc
Or I give them snobby, classic sounding names.
Reginald Wedgwood
Elizabeth Dalefordton
Montgomery Lakewoodfield
The more ridiculous, the better.
Aside from drawing inspiration from any and all kind of sources, I sometimes enjoy a little play on the names as well. For instance, spelling in new and humorous ways. Or making a name correspond with the personality of the Sim and soforth.
Most of all, though, I like to pick names that have a significant meaning pertaining to the Sim in question. For Sulani Sims, I give them Hawaiian names. Then I pick up some Hawaiian along the way which is cool. I enjoy educating myself when it comes to other cultures and languages.
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@Movotti I wish you had been in charge of the game's random generator. Those names are names I need in my game. I think I have found a new naming system or two to add to my rotations. Thank you
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I’ll look up names/origins online
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Use the random name generator to get some ideas.
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