Articles by Kathleen McIntosh

Kathleen McIntosh is a Houston-based freelance writer/editor and soon-to-be mother. In her spare time, she enjoys obsessing over names, books, mermaids, babies, music, and home improvement shows.

Character Names: Finding the perfect one
Sat Oct 07 2023

Character Names: Finding the perfect one

Character names can be as difficult as baby names. Here are some tips from a writer on finding good ones.
Harry Potter Baby Names: Clever connections
Tue Oct 17 2017

Harry Potter Baby Names: Clever connections

J. K. Rowling is back with two new Harry Potter projects–the perfect time to look to her clever inventions of character names.
The Case for the Many-Nicknamed Name
Sun Aug 27 2017

The Case for the Many-Nicknamed Name

Guest blogger Kathleen McIntosh presents the case for the multi-nickname name.

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