I need a last name for a character (closed)

[Barr]

Me and my friend are stuck on a characters last name.
The character is called James and is a detective / civilian.
If you can think of any please let me know.
Thanks.
edit:
The genre is a mystery and maybe romance. A serious type theme as well.

friends words:
He's a funny dude who like to joke around but knows when to be serious. kind ect.

Edit 2:
Thanks for the names we decided to go with James Cross. We've also used other peoples suggestions as other characters last names. Thanks for the help.

[minerrale]

Dong. James Dong.
(Actually it depends on the genre of your story : if it's more comedy, mystery... serious or not...)

[Pan]

Maybe can you give more background on James? What's his ethnicity? Nationality? Personality? Last names always give me a hard go of things as well, but I can certainly give you some ideas!

[Barr]

ok thanks for the advice. ive now updated it

[Barr]

hahhahaha. i like it. btw theres more info on the character

[minerrale]

Mystery and romance, serious but also with a funny main character...

You want to go American-ish in the last name I think. Like Simpson, Eastwood, Manson perhaps? It's neutral enough for the personality of your character.

If the "jokes" are more cynical though, definitely go British.

[Makantala]

How about James Wolf, Its all fun and games until he gets serious.

Or Wilbert, a compound of the name Bert - meaning, bright, and Will

Or maybe Wolbert.

James Wolbert sounds nice.

[Pan]

Awesome, knowing that extra bit about him certainly helps!

Here's a few generic suggestions and something about each:

James Carpenter - Carpenter suggests he's strong, maybe reliable.

James Cross - a last name with a bit of mystery, perhaps religious roots.

James Greaves - like the armor, this could be an indication of his serious side, but has a goofy air about it too.

I do also like the other suggestions by @Makantala and @minerrale

[minerrale]

No problem, it was fun