Construction of a Corpus of Character Names and Their Linguistic and Cultural Connotations in Online Games and Online Novels

With the rapid development of online culture, online games and online novels have become important carriers of outstanding Chinese culture, attracting an ever-growing audience and gradually gaining global recognition. This study aims to construct a corpus focusing on character names in online games and novels, which encompasses two major sections: linguistic features and cultural connotations of character names. The corpus includes data on character names, corresponding works, work types, character genders, personality traits, and cultural elements. By enriching data resources and research tools in the field of online culture, this study seeks to facilitate linguistic academic exploration and contribute to the development of cultural industries.