Articles by Nook of Names

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.

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.

Musician Sting found his daughter Fuchsia’s name in the ‘Gormenghast’ novels–and maybe you will too, if you’re a fantasy fiction fan.

A few artists’ surnames, like Monet, have already been adopted, but here Kay Sheard offers an enormous selection of other arty options.

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.

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.

Ghostly names from Araminta to Linnet to Simon, summoned up by K. M. Sheard.

K. M Sheard of Nook of Names describes an approach to naming that dates back to the time of Adam and Eve.

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.