What goes into a name? How do you find that perfect name for a character? What are your favorite resources for untraditional first and last names? Mary and Melissa tell all about their character naming experiences and drop a few of their go-to tips and tricks for completing this essential task without resorting to swiping names from household products in your living room.

Resources

The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook

The Fantasy Name Generator

The Baby Name Wizard

Behind The Name

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