Character Names
Welcome all writers! If you’re in the process of naming fictional characters, you’ve come to the right place. Check out our 10 Tips for Choosing Character Names, as well as our library of articles analyzing character names from literary and pop culture, for your inspiration.
Need professional name consulting for your project? We can help with that, too. Whatever you’re writing, be aware that the personal names in your work is the first impression your audience has of your characters and their place in your created universe.
Latest Articles
The Memorable Names from Wonka
Many of us grew up with the classic 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, based on the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Its brilliant and wacky... READ MORE
Names from Succession
Succession is one of the biggest hits of HBO Max since, well, probably The Sopranos. In fact, there are many similarities in the two series: Succession is a drama about a family-based business... READ MORE
Names from Bridgerton
Dearest Neighbors, This author finds themselves compelled to share the delightful monikers of the Bridgerton television universe. READ MORE
Character Naming Tips
If you’re a writer, one of the first and most exciting things you’ll do is name your cast of characters. You’d think it would be like naming your imaginary friends as a kid,... READ MORE
Star Trek Names
It’s not unusual to look up into the sky for inspiration when it comes to searching for the perfect name. After all, many parents feel babies are heaven-sent. From Sunny, Moon and Star... READ MORE
Naming Fictional Characters – The Baby Names Podcast
Jennifer Moss, founder of BabyNames.com and author of four novels, discusses best practices in naming fictional characters, from historical to contemporary to futuristic! Also Mallory and Jennifer reveal current celebrity baby news and... READ MORE
The Americans / The Catch
The Americans (FX) and The Catch (ABC) have both violated character naming rule #1 – Make the Name Age Appropriate. In the FX period series The Americans, Philip and Elizabeth Jennings have two... READ MORE
Names from SUITS
I’m a huge fan of the show, huge fan. And because I’m a name-o-phile, the unusual character naming convention on SUITS (USA Network) did not elude me. As a lay person, you may... READ MORE