An author should keep in mind the difference between creativity and being kre8tiv.
Be as cute/original/creative as you like but remember that you can lose your audience if you go too far.
It's difficult to remain interested in a character if the name is blatantly outlandish.
The readers tend to focus on the name instead of the story.
That said, I think you've found a good hook for your character.
In real life, I would be dismissive of anyone named for a geopolitical location.
For the sake of a story line and this character, I find it intriguing without being ridiculous.
As long as you explain the name (once and very briefly!), I think readers would accept the name quite well.
It's not completely off the wall, has a reasonable explanation, and sounds interesting.
And, with the nn Rozzie, it is quite acceptable for a female character.
Yes, it could be masculine but I think it suits a female character better.
Don't refer to it in full, just get her to refer to herself as 'Rozzie' or Roz', which is far more common - shortened form of Rosalyn, etc. Only let slip the Roswell bit as an afterthought, as though she's embarrassed of it.Does Roswell sound like a girls name or a boys name?
I really like the meaning behind the name. I personally think of a boy when I hear the name (reminds me of "Maxwell"), however, it seems to hold a subtle meaning to the story.
Keep it! :)
Since it's for a story, you can keep the name. I guess Rosewell sounds more feminine than Roswell though.Does Roswell sound like a girls name or a boys name?
To me, it sounds like it could be either, but leaning slightly more to masculine.
It sounds more like a boy's name, but I like it. It's different.
in my opinion, i think roswell sounds more like a boys name--but its up to you.
boy name
change it
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