Names like 'Mr. Brown' or 'Ms. Green'. They are so common and lack any distinctiveness that they can be used in boring stories.
A man was waiting for his bus. He was so bored waiting that he started imitating the people around him in a really exaggerated way. He didn't notice that one of the people he was imitating was standing right behind him. When he finally turned around and saw the person, he was so embarrassed and everyone around was laughing.
One could be a story about a little boy who does the same mundane task every day, like counting the same number of pebbles in his garden over and over. It just goes on and on about how he wakes up, goes to the garden, counts the pebbles, has a meal, and then does it all again the next day.
Stories with very flat characters are often boring at bedtime. Say a story where all the characters are just nice all the time and there are no conflicts. It's like a story about a group of friends who always agree and never have any problems to solve. It makes it hard for kids to engage as there's no drama.
Another is 'Pet Sematary'. The misspelling of 'cemetery' in the name adds an eerie touch. It makes you wonder what kind of strange and spooky things are associated with this pet cemetery.
Some examples are 'The Phantom's Lair', 'Mystic Crossroads', and 'The Enigmatic Manor'.
You could use simple and common names. For example, 'John' and 'Mary' are very ordinary names that might suit a boring story. Or you can choose names that are related to dull occupations like 'Mr. Clerk' or 'Miss Accountant'.
Here's another. There's a couple who has been together for years. They used to be in love, but now they just seem to co - exist. They don't make any efforts to surprise each other. For instance, they never plan a romantic getaway or do something special for anniversaries. Their love story has become dull over time with no new memories being created.
The name Ava. It has been traced back to a Latin origin. It means 'life' or 'living one'. It has become a very popular name in modern times as it represents vitality.
Some examples are 'Stormbringer'. It gives a sense of power and mystery, perfect for a character in an adventure or fantasy story. Another one could be 'Moonwhisper'. This has a very ethereal and magical feel. 'Firethorn' is also a great example, as it combines two strong elements that can evoke a sense of danger and beauty.
For a story about a secret garden discovery, 'The Hidden Garden's Tale'.