Stardew Valley is a farming-themed roleplaying videogame in which the player character moves to a small town to escape their city life, and also it’s my latest obsession. And while I’m still nowhere near the point where I could be having children in-game, I have obviously already thought about what to name them.
12 of the townspeople can get married to the player and have children. Based on their personalities and styles, what names would you use for children of each of them?
Alex
Alex loves sports and hanging out at the beach. He is quite arrogant and brags to everyone that he is going to be a professional athlete. Is his cockiness just a facade to mask his crushing self-doubt? Is he using his sports dream to fill the void left by the disappearance of his parents? Or is he just a brazen youth trying to ‘look cool?’
Alex lives with his grandparents Evelyn and George and is friends with Haley.
Elliott lives alone in a cabin on the beach. He is a writer who dreams of one day writing a magnificent novel. He is a sentimental “romantic” with a tendency to go off onto flowery, poetic tangents. When he can afford it, he enjoys a strong beverage at the Stardrop Saloon. Could a humble farmer such as yourself be the inspiration Elliott is looking for? There’s only one way to find out…
Elliott is friends with Leah.
Harvey is the town doctor. He’s a little old for a bachelor, but he has a kind heart and a respected position in the community. He lives in a small apartment above the medical clinic, but spends most of his time working. You can sense a sadness about him, as if there’s something he’s not telling you…
Harvey is friends with (and the boss of) Maru.
Sam is an outgoing, friendly guy who is brimming with youthful energy. He plays guitar and drums, and wants to start a band with Sebastian as soon as he has enough songs together. However, he does have a habit of starting ambitious projects and not finishing them. Sam is a little stressed about the impending return of his father, who has been away for years due to his line of work.
Sam is friends with Abigail, Penny and Sebastian.
Sebastian is a rebellious loner who lives in his parents’ basement. He is Maru’s older half-brother, and feels like his sister gets all the attention and adoration, while he is left to rot in the dark. He tends to get deeply absorbed in his work, computer games, comic books, sci-fi novels, and will sometimes spend great lengths of time pursuing these hobbies alone in his room. He can be a bit unfriendly to people he doesn’t know. Could a charming new farmer cultivate the wasteland of his heart? Who knows?
Sebastian is friends with Abigail and Sam.
“I’m renting my room from Marnie at a really good price. It’s small but I can’t complain. If I could reset my life maybe I’d start a chicken farm. Only free-range eggs of course.”
— Shane
Shane is a villager in Pelican Town who is often rude and unhappy, and suffers from depression and alcohol dependence. However, his attitude starts to change towards any player who chooses to befriend him.
Abigail
Abigail lives at the general store with her parents. She sometimes fights with her mom, who worries about Abigail’s “alternative lifestyle”. Her mom has the following to say: “I wish Abby would dress more appropriately and stop dyeing her hair blue. She has such a wonderful natural hair color, just like her grandmother did. Oh, and I wish she’d find some wholesome interests instead of this occult nonsense she’s into.” You might find Abigail alone in the graveyard, or maybe out in a rainstorm looking for frogs.
Abigail is the daughter of Pierre and Caroline and friends with Sam and Sebastian.
“I’m just working at Gus’ to make ends meet… but my real passion is tailoring. I made these clothes from scratch.”
— Emily
Emily loves to make her own clothing, but fabric can be difficult to come by in town. Among her favorite gifts are cloth and wool.
Emily lives with her sister Haley.
Being wealthy and popular throughout high school has made Haley a little conceited and self-centered. She has a tendency to judge people for superficial reasons. But is it too late for her to discover a deeper meaning to life? Is there a fun, open-minded young woman hidden within that candy-coated shell?
Haley lives with her sister Emily and is friends with Alex.
Leah lives alone in a small cabin just outside of town. She loves to spend time outside, foraging for a wild meal or simply enjoying the gifts of the season. She’s a talented artist with a large portfolio of work… yet she’s too nervous to display it to the public. Maybe you can give her a little confidence boost?
Leah is friends with Elliott.
Growing up with a carpenter and a scientist for parents, Maru acquired a passion for creating gadgets at a young age. When she isn’t in her room, fiddling with tools and machinery, she sometimes does odd jobs at the local clinic. Friendly, outgoing, and ambitious, Maru would be quite a lucky match for a lowly newcomer such as yourself… Can you win her heart, or will she slip through your fingers and disappear from your life forever?
Maru lives with her parents Robin and Demetrius and her half-brother Sebastian and is friends with Penny and her boss Harvey.
Penny lives with her mom, Pam, in a little trailer by the river. While Pam is out carousing at the saloon, Penny quietly tends to her chores in the dim, stuffy room she is forced to call home. She is shy and modest, without any grand ambitions for life other than settling in and starting a family. She likes to cook (although her skills are questionable) and read books from the local library.
Penny is friends with Maru and Sam.
(descriptions and images taken from the Stardew Valley Wiki)
Other villagers (for info to not repeat any names or to make your choices fit in or stand out) are Birdie, Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Evelyn, Gil, George, Gunther, Gus, Jas, Jodi, Kent, Leo, Lewis, Linus, Marlon, Marnie, Morris, Pam, Pierre, Robin, Sandy, Vincent and Willy.
Curious what you think!
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