Common names for knights in the middle ages: A guide for writers and gamers.
Okay, so, I was looking into what to name the knights in my new book, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a rabbit hole. I wanted something that felt right for the Middle Ages, you know? Not too out there, but also not super boring.
First, I started digging around online. I found some stuff that said popular names back then changed a lot depending on where you were. Different places, different names, makes sense, right? The internet said names like William were common, so I jotted that down.
- William
- Richard
- John
- Robert
I also stumbled upon some articles about how these names make you think of honor and all that knightly stuff. Pretty cool, but I didn’t want every single character to have the same name. I mean, in those old history books, it seems like every other person was a William or a John. I needed more variety.
Adding Some Flavor
I figured, for titles, “Ser” sounds pretty knightly. And for the fancy folks, the nobles, I can use things like “Baron” or “Count.” That way, it’s not just names, but there’s a bit of a system, you see? It helps to tell them apart and know who’s who.
Then I thought, I should probably look at names for the ladies too. It seemed like Matilda, Eleanor, and Isabella were all the rage back then. So I wrote those down as well. I want a mix of characters, and everyone needs a name that fits.
- Matilda
- Eleanor
- Isabella
So, I ended up with a decent list. It’s got your classic knight names, some noble titles, and a few options for the women. It’s not perfect, but it’s a start. I can always tweak things later if I find better ones or if the story goes in a different direction.
This whole name thing, it’s trickier than it looks. But it’s also kind of fun, piecing it all together. Now I just gotta make sure the names match the personalities, and I’ll be good to go. I did spend a lot of time on this, but hey, it’s all part of the process.
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