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Sep 27, 2016
Writer Rachel Lyon presents a concise history of the stories behind some of the most notable pen names in literary history, including Mark Twain, George Eliot and Joseph Conrad. What would you choose for
Sep 11, 2016
Ever wonder how novelists go about naming their characters? Guest blogger Ellen Smith shares her technique of breaking it down into three easy steps.
Jan 19, 2016
Changing your name is a BIG decision–here are some things to keep in mind before you take the leap.
Jul 29, 2014
A car or a cottage, a cat or a cobra — what’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever named, what did you name it, and why?
Mar 13, 2013
Do fictional names spark baby naming trends, or vice versa? Bestselling novelist Ann Hood explores the connection between names in art and life.
Aug 21, 2012
Where did your Berry name come from? How and why did you choose it, and what does it mean? We’d love to know!
Feb 21, 2012
Finding the right name is as important in creating characters and writing a powerful story as it is in real life. Here’s how, and why.
Jan 24, 2012
Before she named her son or her characters, novelist Caroline Leavitt cut her teeth naming everything from phones to bras. What it’s really like to be a professional namer.
Jul 7, 2011
Bestselling thriller writer Jeff Abbott reveals his techniques for finding the perfect names for his characters–with a gratifying nod to nameberry.
Jun 9, 2011
A writer and mom says naming babies might be a deliberate, thoughtful process, but characters often arrive with their names already attached — and causing trouble.
Aug 10, 2010
Mystery maven Jeff Abbott expands on his character name choices.
Aug 9, 2010
A best-selling crime novelist describes his naming process (and how he’s been helped by nameberry)
Jan 12, 2010
What happens if you trade your old name in for a new one you like better? Our guest blogger did just that.
Jul 16, 2009
Naming fictional people can be as tough as naming real ones.