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They are a really useful tool aren’t they! I kept a list of names aside when I was looking for middle names for both of my children so I’ll eventually get through those too.

I have! Funnily enough only with one name: Simon. And he always ends up being the ex boyfriend or the dowdy or horrible current boyfriend and soon to be ex. I don’t know what it is with that name. Sorry to the Simons of the world.

This is really interesting. I think there is a lot more weight and significance to names than people realise. You can even argue that the opposite it true. When the character is nameless, this can also be a significant choose from the author. I wrote a story about a woman reconnecting with her father who has Alzheimer’s and both characters are nameless to represent her father’s condition.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences!

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