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  • Names from Severance - with Mark S.'s head open and a smaller mark is sitting at a desk with a computer
    Movies/Television

    Names from Severance – Clues into the Characters & Storyline

    NO SPOILERS Severance is a critically acclaimed psychological thriller/dark comedy series on Apple TV, created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle. The…

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  • 20 great movies with names in the title
    Movies/Television

    20 Great Movies with Names in the Title

    Putting a character name in a movie title can create an immediate connection between the audience and the film, offering a personal lens through which viewers can…

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  • The cast of outlander in 18th century costume
    Books | Movies/Television

    Names from Outlander: A Deep Dive into their History and Meaning

    Outlander has captivated fans across the world since the release of its first novel in 1991 by Diana Gabaldon, through its subsequent STARZ television series. Combining historical…

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  • Names from Bridgerton
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    Names from Bridgerton

    Dearest BabyNamers, This author finds themselves compelled to share the delightful monikers of the Bridgerton television universe. After becoming immensely popular when the show first released in…

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  • Characters from the 1971 movie Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
    Books | Movies/Television

    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…

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  • Names from SUCCESSION - with main cast members
    Movies/Television

    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…

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  • Character Naming Tips
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    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…

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  • Star Trek Names
    Movies/Television

    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…

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  • Naming Fictional Characters – The Baby Names Podcast
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    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…

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  • The Americans / The Catch
    Movies/Television

    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,…

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