What’s in a name anyway?

You have your idea, your plot takes shape, and the adventure begins. Your characters will take the reader on a journey and of course, they need to have names. One discussion that occurs frequently is how to name your characters.

Does it matter what their names are? Of course it does! Does it matter what you name your children? Of course it does, so why would naming the characters you bring to life on paper be unimportant? You are the creator of these characters, take some time, and think about their names!

Where do you come up with the names? It depends on the ‘world’ they live in, the area perhaps or even the era in which their story is set to begin. I use the web to search for names in that area sometimes, lame I know.

If you want to make a character to come to life, and have him or her create lasting memories, whether hated or cherished, give them a name that’s hard to forget.

What’s in a name anyway? Just a lifetime of adventures, that’s all!