Mockingjay

Ever want to find out what your name would be in the series? Need a character's name for your new fanfiction? Look no farther!

District One names should be unique, almost like the Capitol names; bright and bubbly. So let's get started.

*Female*

-First Name:

Take the first four letters of a state's name: example,California, New York, Oregon... You get the idea

If the name sounds strange, or not feminine, add an -ia

-Last Name:

Take the first four letters of your favorite gemstone: example, amethyst, topaz, diamond....

Add -son to the end

Example Names: Cali Ametson, Newy Topason, Oregia Diamson


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Basically, the main reason I like Katniss is because she is a refreshingly realistic, flawed character. She is also rare in another way - Katniss is a well thought-out, well-written female character, rather than just being there to be a love intrest for a male hero (this might have somethig to do with the fact that Suzanne Collins herself is female).

The Hunger Games
In the first book, Katniss is motivated by a need to get out of the Hunger Games alive. She manipulates Peeta, kills people, and runs on base instincts. What a more typical (read: Mary-Sueish) character would have done would...

(WARNING this is not a good form if you are under 12, so don't read on if so!!!) (And this is not a sex fanfiction either, its just the content at times....)
I see Gale walk in, his breath deep and heavy. "What do you want?" I saw, confused because todays not a Sunday, so he isn't here to go hunting. Gale runs into my arms, almost pushing me over. I hold him back, and I don't want to let go. He turns over to my ear and whispers "I love you..." As Gales head turns back, his lips reach mine, and soon were locked in a deep kiss. He grabs one of my shoulders with one of his hands, and the other...