Male Character Name Needed.

[paintmeserenity]

I've recently begun a little side-project novel, called Submerge. It tells the story of a competitive swimmer that nearly drowns during a meet and finds herself terrified of even standing near a body of water. She's sent to her aunt's house, nestled right next to a lake, in hopes that she can overcome her fears with the help of a bit of an unorthodox therapist and time. The main male character is the younger brother of the therapist, who also happens to be a lifeguard.

I've already named the main female character, Hayley Grace Sorensen.

I have the male lead's last name, Gardner. I've also named his sister already; Alexandria 'Lexa' May Gardner.

He's seventeen. He's blonde, brown-eyed, and about average height. He's generally happy and upbeat, and is well-known for his positive outlook on life. I'd really like a more layed-back kind of name, even if it's a nickname.

I have some thoughts already, although none of them really sound right to me.

William James Gardner nn Liam or Will
Alexander Lucas Gardner nn Alek
Felix William Gardner

[redwoodfey]

Of the names you listed, I like William nn Will the best. Here's a few more I like.

Jackson nn Jack
Finnegan nn Finn
Wesley nn Wes
Theodore nn Theo

[crissy76]

I like William (nn. Will) too. Will Gardner. It flows nice. Good luck with your story.

[violetgray]

I really like the sugggestion of Jack. Other ubeat names:
Charles "Charlie"
Leo
Lucas "Luke"
Maxwell, Maximilian, Maximus "Max"
Dashiell "Dash"
Samuel "Sam"
James "Jamie"
Nathan "Nate"
Jacob "Jake"
Oliver
Tate- means cheerful
Elijah/Elias "Eli"

Good Luck

[elizabeth1]

Will Gardner is my absolute favourite.
Or how about Calvin (Cal) Gardner?

[linz3]

I like Will or Lucas. They both sound like strong but compassionate guys.

[kala_way]

I like Will.

What about Finn (Finley, Phineas)? To watery?

Seth
Wes
Luke
Cody
Benji (Benjamin) I actually knew a guy who was a lifeguard who went by this
Tyler
Zach
Lance
Tyson