There were many names for a supporting character in a novel because a name might have different meanings and symbols in different novels and works. The following are some common names of supporting characters in novels: 1 Lin Taiping-Princess Taiping was usually a female character with a mysterious background. 2. Doggy-It was often used to describe those ordinary, incompetent supporting characters who liked to take advantage of others. 3. Ye Fei-A common male supporting character whose name means "fallen leaves" symbolizes the change of seasons and the shortness of life. Jade-The word jade represents purity, beauty, nobility, and so on, so it was used to describe those fresh and refined, independent female characters in the novel. Old Man-Usually an old male character that represents experience, wisdom, dignity, and other characteristics of the character. Xiao Zhang-Xiao Zhang is usually a young male character in a novel, representing youth, vitality, adventure and other characteristics. Xiao Li-Xiao Li is usually a young female character in a novel that represents beauty, gentleness, intelligence, and other characteristics. Big Li was usually an old male character in a novel, representing maturity, depth, experience, and other characteristics. These are just some common names for supporting roles. In fact, there are many other choices. The readers can choose the names that suit them according to their own preferences and imaginations.