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The Trouble With Elara: Using AI for Fantasy Character Names
Alex LeClair Alex LeClair

The Trouble With Elara: Using AI for Fantasy Character Names

If you’re writing a fantasy (or a romantasy), A.I. loves to suggest the names Elara, Lyra, Silas, Elias, and Kaelen, among others. I asked A.I. to list the most common names that A.I. provides for fantasy characters and Silas was listed twice. That’s how common it is. Any surname will likely have “Thorne” or “Black” or “Wood” or “Vance” in the name. Stay away from these.

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