Sep 30, 2014
Literary Baby Names: What the Dickens! Part 1
Charles Dickens was one of literature’s greatest character namers; here is Part One of K. M. Sheard’s comprehensive run-down of those that are usable today.
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Jul 20, 2014
French Names: From Lilou to Lazare
On a sojourn in France, K. M. Sheard gathered some interesting names–traditional French examples, more modern choices, and a few popular imports from other countries.
Jun 26, 2014
Fantasy Baby Names: A Peake into Gormenghast
Musician Sting found his daughter Fuchsia’s name in the ‘Gormenghast’ novels–and maybe you will too, if you’re a fantasy fiction fan.
Feb 6, 2014
Artist Names: The ultimate comprehensive list, from Ayala to Zoffany
A few artists’ surnames, like Monet, have already been adopted, but here Kay Sheard offers an enormous selection of other arty options.
Jan 5, 2014
Twelfth Night Names: From Airi to Wren
What names do partridges and pear trees bring to mind? K. M. Sheard of the blog and book “Nook of Names” has some imaginative, free-associative, Twelfth Night ideas.
Nov 28, 2013
Happy St. Andrew’s Day: Scottish names for the Scottish national day
It’s St. Andrew’s Day, the Scottish equivalent of St. Patrick’s Day, so have a look at K. M. Sheard’s pick of her favorite unusual names from Scotland.
Oct 27, 2013
Halloween Baby Names: Greatest Ghost Names– Araminta, Caspar and Claudia
Ghostly names from Araminta to Linnet to Simon, summoned up by K. M. Sheard.
Oct 13, 2013
Meanings of Names: Ever hear of Homophony?
K. M Sheard of Nook of Names describes an approach to naming that dates back to the time of Adam and Eve.
Oct 3, 2013
The Blooming of Lily
Nook of Names’ K. M. Sheard traces the ups and downs of the name Lily, and its surprising origins– which have nothing to do with the flower.