Guys, naming your book, movie, or story is pretty hard.

So, I came up with a list of ten ideas that you can use based on some patterns that I’ve noticed with other successful stories! Hopefully, this will help you get your ideas rolling and you’ll have a name in no time!

1. Name your book after the main character.
   • Ex. Shrek, Hamlet, Emma, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Forrest Gump
2. Name your story after the group of protagonists.
   • The Incredibles, The Avengers, The Heathers, Ghostbusters,
3. Name your book after an important setting in your story.
   • Ex. Westworld, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Jurassic Park
4. Name your book with the main story’s goal.
   • Ex. Back to the Future, Saving Private Ryan, The Great Escape, Finding Nemo
5. Name your book after the main characters wound or false belief.
   • Ex. The Silence of the Lambs, Better Off Dead, Pride and Prejudice
6. Name your book after the lesson that your main character learns.
   • Ex. It’s a Wonderful Life
7. Name your creepiest story after a line said by the antagonist.
   • I Know What You Did Last Summer, Baby Reindeer,
8. Name your story after your favorite line.
   • Ex. We Were Liars, Some Like it Hot, Gone with the Wind,
9. Name your story after the main character’s job/calling/identity.
   • Ex. The Pianist, Gladiator, The Lion King, The Interpreter, The Godfather
10. Describe your story in a single word and use that as the title.
    • Ex. Up, Alien, Jaws, Pyscho, Parasite

Did you think of any more examples or ideas? Comment them below!