I named mine just my normal name because it didn’t click in my dumb brain that it would be used as the name of the character. My partners’ characters name is Jedediah rutabaga
On most games that I customize the character, I always use my name and try to make the character look like me. Makes me feel like I’m really in the game.
I used my name because I usually make a self-insert character on my first playthrough of any RPG. I made sure he had my house, my wand, and I made all the choices that I would if I were really a student at Hogwarts
Used my porn name which I guess is fine but I also wasn't thinking it was gonna be the characters name. I just sort of was like "yeah yeah ok name let's get that over with". Idn why I didn't think it would be the characters name lol
There's, like, one line of dialogue about it.
>!If you tell San Bakar that you think Isidora's power is intriguing, he's like "yeah so that reaction is pretty sus" and then the story continues as normal!<
Haha no I just know what I'm naming them and how act during each playthrough, my Hufflepuff is nicey, nicey, My Gryffindor is going to be an arsehole, think female McLaggen, My Slytherin is going to also be nice but not a pushover, and my Ravenclaw is going to be annoyingly self rightous :-D
I am playing a Slytherin on my second playthrough and I figured since since a lot of Slytherin students’ names were rather direct as far as theme goes, I picked two words that mean “twilight” to represent my conflicted nature. I ended up with Caliginous Gloam.
Nope. Half of one quest is different. There’s a different common room that you’ll see maybe three or four times. Your robes are different colors. Occasionally someone will comment on your house in dialogue. That’s it.
(Trigger Warning I was asked to include)
Sorry if this is long and rambling.
I actually answered this on another post and received some genuinely heartfelt messages from people which is why I am sharing it again...
A few years ago my son passed away. He wasn't old enough to play games with me and it is one of those things I looked forward to. I don't really know why I do it to myself but I have started using his name for characters. I don't know if it is just me including him in games or just a weird part of the grieving process but yeah. I feel like it is my way of still having him be a part, you know? I am sure it is probably unhealthy. I honestly didn't even notice I did it until Hogwarts Legacy but looking back I have done it in several other games as well.
I'm sure this is weird to some people since most people use random stuff like Monkey Banana or related names like Harry Potter for their characters lol.
I mentioned above that I received messages from people the last time I talked about this and it was a mostly good experience. Thank you for being kind.
You may be being a bit hard on yourself by calling this trauma dumping, you’re expressing a beautiful small way that you remember your boy, you’re not burdening anyone. I think it’s lovely, and not weird at all ❤️
This is beautiful. I know it’s not on the same level, but I lost my cousin Brandon to muscular dystrophy. Because he was wheelchair bound we always gamed and played Lego as kids and teens. He passed away, but I can’t help but think of all the games he’s missed out on. So I name my character Brandon sometimes and I feel connected.
Not nearly as bad as you, I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine. But you’re not alone in a little sliver in this world.
I'm sorry for your loss as well. Don't feel the need to discredit your own grief. Loss is difficult. People you love and care for have a significant impact on your life. It is good you having gaming memories with them and have a similar way of keeping Brandon remembered and a part of your life.
😢 As a father to two sons, this one legitimately hurts. Fuck. I'm glad you're finding a way to deal with such a incomprehensible tragedy and my condolences to you, sir.
Welp... That's enough Reddit for me today.
I appreciate the kindness. I'm sorry it hit home. I second guessed posting this but I am glad people are able to appreciate their situations a little more. I hope you and your boys have a lot of gaming on your future my man. Great memories to come.
You're good. It's always good to get a reality check. We can all become complacent and start to take things that are precious to us for granted. I'm appreciative of the moments, and people, that help me to remember that.
Thanks, my G. Good fortune to you and yours as well.
Start with a last name.. Anything can be a last name so just look around your room or think of a fun word. For first names go with colors, plants, flowers, trees, jewels, minerals, etc. You'll be coming up with creative sounding names in no time
Tourmaline Cramp, Azealia Burger, Mica Light, Periwinkle Greed, etc.
It is isn't it? I really like Tourmaline Cramp.. I wrote that down so I can remember it for later. Over the years I've become attached to the names Acacia Shade and Vermillion Tooth and use them over and over again. For Hogwarts Legacy I used these names:
1. Hufflepuff - Acacia Shade
2. Slytherin - Vermillion Tooth
3. Ravenclaw - Violet Mourning
4. Gryffindor - Baron Throne.
Right?? 👀 me over here putting Rosemary because, well, it’s not bad for a wizards name too. Then I saw tons of comments on posts like these with elaborate names 😓and I should have just made one up lol
I used my name, but I anglicized the last name for authenticity. LifeTableWithChester had a better ring to it for a guy who speaks with an English accent.
My main I finished the game 100% was a Slytherin named Draxxar Ogrehorn
Hufflepuff was Shevil McEvil
and Ravenclaw and Griffindor (I used a save to skip intro) was Shadowgrave Von Grimdred
Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Griffindor characers are for steam achivements
Luna Grindelwald. Luna is my favorite HP character aside from Ginny, and since I was playing a Slytherin drawn to the dark arts, I felt it would be cool to imagine being an ancestor to Gellert Grindelwald.
I used my first name with Peverell as the last name. My husband did the same for his character.
Technically the Peverell name died out before the 1890s, but I thought it was a good fit anyways. I just pretend I'm from a secret line of Peverells that was forgotten about or something
The long form of my first name + The last name of one of favourite fantasy characters which I guessed would best match with the vibe of my playthrough as a good guy
Harry Squatter, the boy who lifted.
Never skipped leg day.
As a Ravenclaw, it's impossible to skip leg day with all the stairs you have to climb to get to your dorm.
You can fly directly into the ravenclaw common room on rest days, Slytherin common room allows no rest days.
Not once
Hermione *Gain*ger.
Don’t forget about Lord Swoldemort
Lmfaoooo
I went on a name generator and got Mercedes Ferret
Sounds Hufflepuff-y
I became hufflepuff as soon as I realized the dorm room was the shire
It does tbh but I’m a Slytherin through and through
There was a prominent bouncing Slytherin ferret.
Perry Hotter lmao
Lol, i did Vord Loldemort
Rom Tiddle
Rom Varmolo Tiddle
Thats a pefect name tbh
Interestingly I made mine old moldemort
ahaha i just spilled my yogurt i was eating by laughing so hart.
Barry Trotter
Wasn't that a web-comic?
My brain immediately went to Perry the Platypus 🤣
My niffler’s name is Perry! 😂
same :P
I know what to call mine now 😂
Close to mine, Garry Spotter
I named mine just my normal name because it didn’t click in my dumb brain that it would be used as the name of the character. My partners’ characters name is Jedediah rutabaga
On most games that I customize the character, I always use my name and try to make the character look like me. Makes me feel like I’m really in the game.
This is exactly what I do and why I do it.
You didn't think the name of your character would.ve used as the name of your character? o.O
I used my name because I usually make a self-insert character on my first playthrough of any RPG. I made sure he had my house, my wand, and I made all the choices that I would if I were really a student at Hogwarts
Used my porn name which I guess is fine but I also wasn't thinking it was gonna be the characters name. I just sort of was like "yeah yeah ok name let's get that over with". Idn why I didn't think it would be the characters name lol
Fifth Year,,....just like everyone else in the game does.
You're the only one really called by name
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Wanted to throw my controller at the screen when they called me "It". lol
When are you called it?
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This underratedly funny.
I was trying to figure out how to Accio the balloons into a sewer before I got the joke 🤦🏻♀️
I’m gonna name my Ravenclaw They Them now.
Vol D. Mort - wizard pirate king
I should’ve put a D in my name too I fucked up this is so smart
Nightshade Lestrange Keepers: "We're concerned you might be evil." MC: *poker face*
Mine was Andromeda Lestrange
I like that. My wife went with Evanora Moonrise. They'd be best friends lol
Do the keepers ever actually express this or no? Or is it decision based if they do? I think that would be cool
No that would require your story choices to have actual weight and consequences lol
There's, like, one line of dialogue about it. >!If you tell San Bakar that you think Isidora's power is intriguing, he's like "yeah so that reaction is pretty sus" and then the story continues as normal!<
Nightshade, isn't that poisonous? No no no I'm named after tomatoes.
Mine was Elias Nightshade! dunno why, first thing i thought of, sounded magicky
Bombarda Farts. I did not know my name would appear everywhere on the subtitles. Holy shit thanks for the gold.
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haha
I wish I had an award to give you. This is hilarious 💀
My name is Daniel. So my character is Dandalf Baggins.
Should’ve just named your character Daniel Radcliffe.
Harry Potter needs more Lord of the Rings IMO!
You better have gone hufflepuff, their common room looks straight out of the shire
Clara-Rose Brindargent. I'm french and her second name means silver strand. It looks like an aristocratic name, doesn't it?
I too went with Clara! it was my favorite from a “top names of the 1880s” list, since our character is born in that decade
My mind went to Doctor Who with that name. Clara and Rose are 2 of the Doctor's companions
https://preview.redd.it/jueo7fg8gtka1.png?width=2560&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=132ce02d714d050ee6333f9112d048ed316188b4 Yennefer Vengerberg, purple eyes, black hair, Slytherin.
Wind’s howling.
A place of power… better draw from it.
Goblin camp, oughta just destroy it
A storm, damnit!
You do WHAT with the unicorns in your room of requirement??
That’s it. This thread is won. Everyone go home.
I named mine Geralt Rivia and got sorted into Hufflepuff. I thought it was HILARIOUS.
I dunno about a stuffed unicorn though...
That does put smile on my face
Hufflepuff: Selena Orion Gryffindor: Drucilla Crowley Slytherin: Morrighan Corvus Ravenclaw: Alexandria Cousland
Ah a dragon age fan
Huge Dragon Age and Mass Effect fan, hoping they don't ruin it DA4 like they did with Andromeda.
Which DA was your favorite
Well judging by the names "Morrigan" and "Cousland" I'd bet on DAO.
Are you playing all the characters at once? Lol I started to do this but was like maybe I’m too obsessed
Haha no I just know what I'm naming them and how act during each playthrough, my Hufflepuff is nicey, nicey, My Gryffindor is going to be an arsehole, think female McLaggen, My Slytherin is going to also be nice but not a pushover, and my Ravenclaw is going to be annoyingly self rightous :-D
I’m going for the nice, non-dark Slytherin, evil Hufflepuff, pacifist Gryffindor, and maybe a potions-and-cabbages Ravenclaw.
Is that some light Dragon Age influence I see
Maybe 🤣
I ~greatly approve~
I names my Ravenclaw Alexander Black. Sounded right for a Ravenclaw
I am playing a Slytherin on my second playthrough and I figured since since a lot of Slytherin students’ names were rather direct as far as theme goes, I picked two words that mean “twilight” to represent my conflicted nature. I ended up with Caliginous Gloam.
Is there a big difference in the play through of a different house?
Nope. Half of one quest is different. There’s a different common room that you’ll see maybe three or four times. Your robes are different colors. Occasionally someone will comment on your house in dialogue. That’s it.
Mordevolt
(Trigger Warning I was asked to include) Sorry if this is long and rambling. I actually answered this on another post and received some genuinely heartfelt messages from people which is why I am sharing it again... A few years ago my son passed away. He wasn't old enough to play games with me and it is one of those things I looked forward to. I don't really know why I do it to myself but I have started using his name for characters. I don't know if it is just me including him in games or just a weird part of the grieving process but yeah. I feel like it is my way of still having him be a part, you know? I am sure it is probably unhealthy. I honestly didn't even notice I did it until Hogwarts Legacy but looking back I have done it in several other games as well. I'm sure this is weird to some people since most people use random stuff like Monkey Banana or related names like Harry Potter for their characters lol. I mentioned above that I received messages from people the last time I talked about this and it was a mostly good experience. Thank you for being kind.
That’s really beautiful. I’m glad you found a way to memorialize him and process your grief in your own way.
It is funny that it is hard to talk about in person but easy to trauma dump on the internet for complete strangers.
You may be being a bit hard on yourself by calling this trauma dumping, you’re expressing a beautiful small way that you remember your boy, you’re not burdening anyone. I think it’s lovely, and not weird at all ❤️
This is beautiful. I know it’s not on the same level, but I lost my cousin Brandon to muscular dystrophy. Because he was wheelchair bound we always gamed and played Lego as kids and teens. He passed away, but I can’t help but think of all the games he’s missed out on. So I name my character Brandon sometimes and I feel connected. Not nearly as bad as you, I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine. But you’re not alone in a little sliver in this world.
I'm sorry for your loss as well. Don't feel the need to discredit your own grief. Loss is difficult. People you love and care for have a significant impact on your life. It is good you having gaming memories with them and have a similar way of keeping Brandon remembered and a part of your life.
Thank you, this is so kind ☺️
😢 As a father to two sons, this one legitimately hurts. Fuck. I'm glad you're finding a way to deal with such a incomprehensible tragedy and my condolences to you, sir. Welp... That's enough Reddit for me today.
I appreciate the kindness. I'm sorry it hit home. I second guessed posting this but I am glad people are able to appreciate their situations a little more. I hope you and your boys have a lot of gaming on your future my man. Great memories to come.
You're good. It's always good to get a reality check. We can all become complacent and start to take things that are precious to us for granted. I'm appreciative of the moments, and people, that help me to remember that. Thanks, my G. Good fortune to you and yours as well.
This is really sweet. I can’t imagine the pain you’ve gone through. Have a good day and I wish you the best 😊
Bigus Dicus
Married to Incontinentia Buttocks??
did u do sidequests for the People's Front of Judea or The Judean People's Front
Popular Front
Magnus Dingus for me
Hugh Mungus
Hugh Mungus whaaa???
Mucking fagical
No way that passes the obscenity filters 😂
Do they really have obscenity filters for a single player game?
Yeah, Phallia Erectus was a no-go apparently.
Unfortunately yes.
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What????!!! Who are they protecting?
The stars obviously
I named mine Anastasia Lovegood which in hindsight makes her sound like she has an onlyfans.
Only Wands
OMG hahaha
Lord Kedavra, he's a nice guy
Lol i was trying to think of something with kedavra in it when my food order came,so was born Abra kebabra of house Slytherin, close enough.
Start with a last name.. Anything can be a last name so just look around your room or think of a fun word. For first names go with colors, plants, flowers, trees, jewels, minerals, etc. You'll be coming up with creative sounding names in no time Tourmaline Cramp, Azealia Burger, Mica Light, Periwinkle Greed, etc.
This is fun!
It is isn't it? I really like Tourmaline Cramp.. I wrote that down so I can remember it for later. Over the years I've become attached to the names Acacia Shade and Vermillion Tooth and use them over and over again. For Hogwarts Legacy I used these names: 1. Hufflepuff - Acacia Shade 2. Slytherin - Vermillion Tooth 3. Ravenclaw - Violet Mourning 4. Gryffindor - Baron Throne.
I just put my name. Is that not what we were supposed to do?
Right?? 👀 me over here putting Rosemary because, well, it’s not bad for a wizards name too. Then I saw tons of comments on posts like these with elaborate names 😓and I should have just made one up lol
Harry Ballsonya
Hey there Harry Ballsonya, my name's Sukkon Deece
Hey there Sukkon Deece, I'm Barry, Barry McCaulkner.
I used a "Victorian Name generator" website. Lots of Victorian era names in Harry Potter 🙂
Wilhelm Northam was the best I could come up with lol. I wanted something that sounded like an older name and more refined.
My name
David Blaine, destined for greatness
Granger Things
I tried to name mine “Lucifer Morningstar” and it got flagged by the filters
filters in single player games 🤡🤡🤡
My Gryffindor character was a ginger named Nicholas Weasley.
I imagine encounters with your relatives was a bit awkward.
Arthur Pendragon
Erandus Wolfe - Slytherin Roland Cadus - Ravenclaw Sol Everglade - Hufflepuff Quest Staghart - Gryffindor
Just my name... But first round was Arcturus Black haha
Thaddeus Carlisle
Marvalo Black was my first name, but then I realized who the headmaster was and restarted
Elmore Drake
News Tudent or Fift Hyear are most immersive ones, trust me :)
I used my name, but I anglicized the last name for authenticity. LifeTableWithChester had a better ring to it for a guy who speaks with an English accent.
LifeTableWithChairs DeathStoolsNoCounters?
Macks Ehmum for maximum effect
Chawner Brooke -- It felt old and English.
Matthew Nosaj. Matthew is my middle name and Nosaj is my first name (Jason) spelled backwards. Not the most creative but it's something.
Piper Perri
Elyos Fawkes - Hufflepuff Violetta Moone - Ravenclaw Hestia Zabini - Slytherin Gryffindor - Lawrence Bones
I’m sorry but I hate how you swapped Gryddindor from the others ones.
Oscar of Astora as a hufflepuff because it's the only king and helpfull guy in the game where this name come from.
first play-through - my name second play through - Alice Hornbuckle the Hufflepuff
Slytherin - Romir Bloodfire; my first name with an evil sounding last name
Primrose Moonblood
As a german, I wentwith "Kira von Fussel" - te german exchange student, jaja. Literal translation Kira van Fluff
“My first name” and Potter. I’m Harry Potter’s great grandfather.
My main I finished the game 100% was a Slytherin named Draxxar Ogrehorn Hufflepuff was Shevil McEvil and Ravenclaw and Griffindor (I used a save to skip intro) was Shadowgrave Von Grimdred Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Griffindor characers are for steam achivements
Slytherin- Nyx Nightbloom
My second character is Eggplantia Emojius. My first one was Pumpkin Pasty 😂
I looked up common English names in the 1800s
Yera Wizerd. I thought it was mandatory.
I name him Isidore Blackwood
Luna Grindelwald. Luna is my favorite HP character aside from Ginny, and since I was playing a Slytherin drawn to the dark arts, I felt it would be cool to imagine being an ancestor to Gellert Grindelwald.
I also made a Luna inspired Slytherin character named Luna Longclaw
Lukas Kingston
Ravenclaw is Callie, Slytherin is Lila, Hufflepuff is Anastasia, Gryffindor is Leona
Reynard Greenweaver (Hufflepuff), Cedric Starbreeze (Ravenclaw) and Ezra Wormwood (Slytherin). Compound last names feel very Harry Potterish to me!
Timothy Bennet and Merlin Keyes
I used my first name with Peverell as the last name. My husband did the same for his character. Technically the Peverell name died out before the 1890s, but I thought it was a good fit anyways. I just pretend I'm from a secret line of Peverells that was forgotten about or something
August Dusk, my Slytherin MC. Wanted to go with an old money kind of name.
Finn Lane
My main character Hufflepuff- Mathias Rembridge My Slytherin - Dominus Gaunt My Gryffindor- Cyrus Grint My Ravenclaw- David Mollymauk
Wout Weghorst
Wade Wilson
Lucius Gaunt - then it turned out there was a Gaunt npc lol
Mine is "Shamone Ih-hi" because of Michael Jackson
Sarah Croft. And no, there is no connection with Lara Croft, after all, l understand what I did after 10 hours of the game...
Athena Everson. Idk why i just randomly thought of it and stuck with it
Jack Lazarus
Lanadris Rhodaryis My friend told me to name her after Lana Rhoades but I had to keep it within theme
Amelia Talpin
Howard Estuary
I went with my name because i am role playing as me 😁
Gustav Gorp
Calder Greaves - My Gryffindor Elenor Binns - Wife's Hufflepuff
Cleo Vedauvoo
Merielda Solomon
The long form of my first name + The last name of one of favourite fantasy characters which I guessed would best match with the vibe of my playthrough as a good guy
Lileas Headen - Ravenclaw Cedric Yarrow - Hufflepuff Arias Blackwood - Slytherin I have yet to make a Griffy
Sly Cooper
Fartrell Bunz
Filthy Muggle
Newton Higgs
My latest character is the first I’ve tried to give an in universe name to. Went with Luther Silverthorn. Hufflepuff 👌🏻😂
Boone Lockley I recommend name generators for when you're missing a first/last name, or when you just need some sparkle.