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Names from SUCCESSION - with main cast members
24 Mar 2023

Names from Succession
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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
31 Jan 2022

Character Naming Tips
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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
16 Jan 2020

Star Trek Names
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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
9 Apr 2016

The Americans / The Catch
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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
9 Aug 2015

Names from SUITS
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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
30 Dec 2014

Iconic Creeper Names
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It’s becoming all the rage to name babies after favorite fictional characters. The names Atticus, Hazel, Elsa and Piper all come from popular movies, books and television shows. But here are a few... READ MORE