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Fanfic Title Ideas
In all creative works, including fanfiction, titles stand out as a crucial element. They serve as the primary draw for readers, distinguishing stories from one another and offering writers a creative compass for their narrative direction.
They hold the potential to captivate and engage readers, making them eager to delve into the fanfic and discover the unique narrative within. So what are you waiting for? Let’s dig in!
One-word Titles
One-word title is concise, visually appealing, memorable, and is versatile enough to be interpreted in different ways. Here are some one-word title ideas that I hope will serve as a wellspring of inspiration!
- Ache
- Amalgamation – the combination or merging of different elements.
- Bare
- Bulletproof
- Checkmate
- Compromise
- Convergence
- Dare
- Delicate
- Echo
- Enough
- Falling
- Forgotten
- Intertwined
- Karma
- Kaleidoscope – often used metaphorically to describe something that is constantly changing, vibrant, and full of diverse elements, it’s perfect for a fic that is colorful and fun.
- Limerence – the state of being infatuated or obsessed with someone.
- Momentum
- Nexus
- Oblivion
- Pyrrhic – involving a victory achieved at a high cost
- Querencia – a place where one feels safe or at home.
- Riveting
- Solace
- Spellbound – perfect for a witch AU.
- Untamed
- Wanderlust – perfect for an adventurous fic.
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Two-word Titles
Two-word titles offer a balanced aesthetic and more context than their one-word counterparts. Here are some two-word title ideas!
- Amber Sky
- Bad Bloods
- Blank Canvas
- Better Days
- Between Us
- Chasing Rainbows
- Conceptual Sin
- Crimson Spoon
- Dark Horse
- Dead End
- Final Straw
- Firefly Effect
- Friendly Foe
- Golden Rule
- Intertwined Hearts
- Marigold Street
- Nature’s Call
- Nowhere Left
- Pity Party
- Scarlet Dreams
- Someday, Somewhere
- Silver Linings
- Time Capsule
- Until Then
- Velvet Mist
- Zoom Meeting
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Three-word Titles
The rule of three, a principle suggesting that things that come in threes are inherently more humorous, effective and satisfying, also applies to titles. Here are some three-word title ideas that are pleasing to the eyes!
- A Bitter Pill
- A Breath Away
- A Veil Lifted
- All of Nothing
- All for Naught
- Amidst the Chaos
- By the Book
- Embers of Resilience
- Echoes of Silence
- Fragments of Yesterday
- Heart of Gold
- Hours of Crimson
- In the Dark
- Live and Learn
- My Best Sin
- None Left Behind
- Not for Naught
- Out of Sight
- On Cloud Ten
- Rivulets of Dreams
- Sink or Swim
- The Red Herring
- The Fifth Dimension
- The Seventh Hour
- Thick and Thin
- Torn Pages Mend
- Zero Gravity Love
Punny Titles
Here are some pun-filled title ideas, because… who doesn’t like puns?
- All You Knead is Loaf
- A Brewtiful Tale
- Bark to the Future
- Caffeine Chronicles
- Crime and Thyme
- Fangtastic – perfect for a werewolf AU.
- Mind over Manners
- Shell We Dance?
- Tears and Tiers
- The Pawsitive Side
- The Baking Bad
- The Write Stuff
- Thyme and Again
Long Titles
Sometimes, fanfic authors favor long titles, and some would omit capital letters and include parenthesis to be playful, witty, or dramatic, which add an extra layer of creativity and intrigue. Here are some long title ideas!
- a glimmer of light refusing to fade
- a flicker of resilience
- a lifetime of memories (captured in faded photographs)
- a symphony of self-discovery
- a trail of shattered illusions
- a wreckage of shattered dreams
- aching heart (desperate to be set free)
- across the seven kingdoms, the shattered empire, and the frozen tundra
- against the backdrop of a starlit sky
- hearts intertwined (yet destined to unravel)
- hearts stitched together
- echoes of cherished moments
- for what could have been
- fragile whispers of eternity
- fragments of a forgotten melody
- in the embrace of darkness (a glimmer of hope emerged)
- in the quiet of the night
- in the unlikeliest of places, against all odds
- like sand in an hourglass
- love found (and then lost)
- of magic and mischief, secrets and spells, and a mysterious prophecy unraveled
- on the wings of imagination
- stars twinkling above (a blanket of dreams)
- the constraints of reality
- the corridors of their minds
- the tapestry of a shared history
- the wreckage of lost love
- threads of resilience and forgiveness
- through the time vortex, across the galaxies, and into the arms of fate
What is Fanfic?
Now, let’s dive a little deeper into the definition of fanfic.
Fanfic or fanfiction is a vibrant and diverse landscape where dedicated fans breathe new life into beloved stories. It offers a unique outlet for fans to explore their favorite fictional worlds and engage with the source material in a personal and imaginative way.
From alternate universes to unexpected romances, fanfiction offers a space for fans to delve into untold or unexplored aspects of a story to express their creativity and explore alternative narratives.
These stories are typically shared within fan communities, where authors can receive feedback and support from fellow enthusiasts. With numerous stories available in each fandom, a unique and memorable title can help a fanfic stand out and capture attention.
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I hope the title ideas above have sparked your imagination! If you need more story ideas and prompts, please browse our Story Ideas & Writing Prompts category!
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