What is in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet. Quite true Mr Shakespeare but names come with preconceptions. In my book do I want the name to fit the type or is it more interesting to give names that go against type? Should I be less predictable or will that make the characters less believable? The names should be interesting yet not wierd. Character names are really critical to a story and I find myself agonizing over them as much as plot and dialogue. Place names are a big deal too. My choice of name for the complex where many of the retired set are living came to me easily. Its in S W Florida so I named it Shell Harbor but everyone just calls it the "Shell". I had to make sure there wasn't actually a place there named that and surprisingly, there was not. I wonder why? It's a great name eh? I've "painted" it a pastel coral color of course. I need a name for a gay bar too. Same story? Why yes as a matter of fact.
One name came easy. My heroine is named Maggie. I've decided all heroines in all my stories will be named Maggie. Its my homage to the one of the sweetest souls it has ever been my privilege to know. A kind, loving, caring heart that wanted nothing more than a pet on her head or a rub of her belly. And besides, Maggie is just the perfect name.
So, having named 4 children and countless pets, I'm back to coming up with names, but at least these guys can't complain if they don't like them.
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