Lately I’ve spent a lot of time naming characters. Too much time, my logical side says, because a name is just a name. My creative side doesn’t agree. It demands the perfect name, the one that can only belong to this character. Often I have to start writing the story–that aforementioned logical side having done the math on x number of pages divided by y number of days till deadline and come up with YIKES!–without the perfect name in place. My muse hates that. OR I have the perfect name and have to change it.
That happened with Rafe Carlisle in The Rich Stranger. All through development he was Nic. Then, when the series sold, my editor asked me to change his name. “You’ve already done a Nick,” she said. “But this is a Nic,” I argued (validly, I might add.) I kept on writing him as Nic until about halfway through when I finally came up with an alternative. I was writing the wedding sequel, when Cat suffers palpitations about marrying a virtual stranger. She didn’t even know his full name until during the vows and, apparently, neither did I. I decided he was christened Rafferty but always called Rafe. Now I can’t imagine him answering to anything else. Funny, huh?
Back to more recent namings. First there’s the Casey/Carey sisters (one or the other.) I made a lot of lists before I came up with names to use when proposing their stories to my editor. They do a sister swap, you see. So as well as considering their age and background and personalities, I had the added problem of what Isabel would be called when she was posing as Amanda. Eventually I solved that conundrum and in the process came up with their names which seem like a neat fit at the moment. I won’t know for certain until I get into writing their stories later this year. Like Rafe, they could change, but for now we’re good as gold.
More recently I’ve been working on a project with a group of authors. We needed loads of names–2 family trees, really, for 2 families. Finally we decided on the family names. I think. 
Because we started planning this series without all the names in place, we started tagging the characters with placeholders. The 3 sons started as A, B & C which morphed into Abel, Bryce and Cain. Then Abel became Annabelle (a sex change, yes, but not the kind that requires an operation.) And Annabelle is the heroine of my story but I’m not seeing her as an Annabelle. I’ve tried about 20 names for size and the only ones that seem to fit start with an A and have at least 3 syllables (it’s that Annabelle-who’s-not-Annabelle thing.) Currently I’m tossing up between Adrienne and Alexandra with Alison a strong third pick. What do you think? And if I choose Alexandra and she were called Xan for short, would that spelling throw you?
Do names make a difference to you as a reader? Do weird and way-out names irritate you? Does finding a hero with the same name as that jerk-creep who broke your heart in high school turn you off the book? Have you read a book with your name as the heroine…or the villain? Talk to me about naming characters and character names. This will give me something to read while I’m contemplating Jeffrey vs Geoffrey for a minor player in my book-in-progress. 
P.S. Saturday morning I’ll draw a name from the comments. The winner can choose from my RITA finalists–The Rich Stranger, The Rugged Loner and The Ruthless Groom–and there will also be Tim Tams.
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Hi Bronwyn,
I just saw that the heroine of a newer Johanna Lindsey book is also named Danny, which really surprised me, because as far as I know is Danny more a male name than female. My nickname leads to a lot of confusion sometimes. I don’t think that I ever saw my first real name Daniela as the name of a heroine.
It’s strange that you sometimes associate certain things with a name. All guys that I met with the name Bernd were real jerks.
I would go for Jeffrey, I think Geoffrey is a little outdated, or at least the name is pretty rare.
by Danny
on April 20th, 2006 at 7:11 am
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Hi, Bronwyn. I am the lady who keeps trying to win those timtams. LOL.
Anyway, I rarely see my name in a book - guess not as popular as it was years and years ago. I did see my last name which isnt usually used in books either in a Brenda Novak book - was really tickled about that.
I go with Danny - Jeffrey. I dont particularly care for strange names but they dont turn me off while reading the book.
Some names I really like are:
Jack
Nick
Daisy (from SEP’s Kiss a Stranger) - not too popular a name but usually when it is used in a book, the book has humor and I like that
Kate
Annie
I dont care for names that sound hoity toity.
Thanks again for offering up one 0f your books.
May just pop in again when I think of more names that I like. LOL.
by Pat
on April 20th, 2006 at 7:46 am
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I once read this Desire book where the hero was supposed to be a Finn, but he had such a weird name for a Finn: Jarl Hendricks. I think it probably would have been a strange name even if the character would have been a Finnish Swede. Of course also the way the writer had violated my own mother tongue in that same book really irritated me, as well. Those two things together really ruined the entire book for me.
by Minna
on April 20th, 2006 at 7:59 am
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Usually I don’t mind what the character is named unless it is something that is hard to pronounce. My name is pretty common so I have seen it in books. My sister-in-law’s first and last name has been in the book. The family thought that it was funny since the character was a chambermaid.
I agree with Pat and Danny on Jeffrey. It appeals to me more than Geoffrey.
I love all of your books!
by Crystal B.
on April 20th, 2006 at 8:03 am
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I don’t mind strange names in general. However, odd ones would probably work better in humorous stories. The only name that I thought was distractingly odd was a heroine called Passion. Many people had recommended the book to me, but I had difficulties whenever I came across the name, especially in dialogue.
Geoffrey seems more British or British descent to me, though I don’t know if I am correct. Jeffrey does seem more modern and generic, so I suppose choosing would depend on which you are aiming for.
by little lamb lost
on April 20th, 2006 at 8:41 am
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Character names do not usually matter to me unless it is something that may be difficult to pronounce. I always feel bad because I feel like I am butchering the name.
I have a really common name and have seen it a couple of times in books.
by Jennifer Y.
on April 20th, 2006 at 9:07 am
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I rarely see my name in a book as it’s not so much in fashion any more, however you did use it in one of yours — she was a secretary or admin assistant or something of the sort.
REALLY unusual names do tend to pull me out of the story, especially if I’m spending the whole book wondering how in the world to pronounce them.
And of course, you know about my ‘moan test.” You must moan the hero’s name and see how it would sound in the heat of passion. :oops::oops::oops:
My two cents’ worth — Alexandra to Xan is a stretch for me. In reality she’d probably be called Alex, but then everyone would think she was the hero instead of the heroine. 
There’s Adeline with Addie for short. Or Abigail/Abby. Or Angela/Angie. Alberta/Bert. Amanda/Mandy. Agatha/Aggie. 
Now I’m getting silly.
by Marilyn
on April 20th, 2006 at 9:13 am
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I prefer Jeffrey also, so far that seems unamious. I really like Xan as short for Alexandra, it’s very different. Hopefully that helpful to you!:grin:
My name was used as a minor player in Room for Two by Jill Shalvis in free online short romance story at eharlequin.com. It was fun to see my name used!
I like different names used in stories as long as they aren’t to hard to pronounce. I don’t mind the name of a jerk from high school being in a book, it usual redeems the name for me.
by Susan
on April 20th, 2006 at 9:29 am
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Hi Bronwyn,
I love character names that seem specific to a region. Like the last series of books I read that were set in Montana, the characters had names like Cade, Chance, Shane etc. Or another series set in Charleston with character names like Theodosia, Drayton, and Delaine.
Names that are too difficult to pronounce/odd/or with unusual spellings are a turn off. The first and last name should flow well and match the personality of the character.
I’m with the others - I prefer Jeffrey over Geoffrey.
Have a great day.
by Sandra M.
on April 20th, 2006 at 9:38 am
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Names are not all that important to me. The only thing that is tough is trying to pronounce a really unusual name. I ‘ll start to wonder if I am mutilating it. 
I have never seen my name used in a romance book as a character’s name. I have seen it used as an endearment when the hero is French or cajun but not as a character’s name.
by Cherie Japp
on April 20th, 2006 at 9:41 am
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I don’t like or dislike names given to characters..but they do strongly create a character and I get a picture in my mind of what that character might look like. So although I’m not particular about names, they can influence whether or not I think a name fits the characteristics of a character:smile:…and if that name is good for the story. I hope that makes sense!:smile::smile:
by Kathleen
on April 20th, 2006 at 9:41 am
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Weird and way-out names do irritate me…especially if the name is given b/c the character is ditsy. I except all other names and think its fun when I come across a name I have never read before. You can always learn something new in a book!
by Patricia
on April 20th, 2006 at 9:45 am
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Almost any name is fine b/c I see the name as the character I develop in my
mind as I read the book. A long hard to pronounce name is somewhat difficult
when one has to read it many times throughout the book.
I also prefer Jeffrey.
Xan is fine for Alexandra; there is also Amanda
by Robyn
on April 20th, 2006 at 10:31 am
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not all, because i did not have much boyfriends. i rather take the chacters any day.
by KIM H
on April 20th, 2006 at 10:36 am
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Weird, out there or hard to pronounce names throw me when I’m reading. And I struggle to find just the right name for when I’m writing. I have an easier time with the heroine’s name vs. the hero. That hero name for me has to be *just* right.
I don’t recall seeing my name as a heroine’s name, but I’m pretty sure I’ve seen it used as a secondary character. Just can’t remember what book…
I prefer Jeffrey. And I love Alexandra (wanted to name my daughter that but my hubby didn’t like it! :sad:) but how about giving her the nickname Allie? Goes with your Alison choice as well. Just a suggestion.
Good luck with the name game!
by Karen
on April 20th, 2006 at 11:14 am
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I know some readers would simply call the character by another name if they don’t like the character’s name. I don’t go to that extent but some names just doesn’t seem be hero/heroine material eg Agatha, Abigail, Gilbert, Felix, Patrick, etc. If the name doesn’t seem pronounceable, it would also bother me a bit. My name is quite common but I’ve only come across a few instances where it’s the heroine’s name. I like Alexandra and its usual nick Alex but Xan has a nice ring to it too. Alison is also a good choice.
by Jenny
on April 20th, 2006 at 11:39 am
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Hi,
I dont usually see my name in a book, so if I do, I get a kick out of it. My last name is not a usual name, so don’t think I would see it in a book.
It it is a name I dont particulary care for, it really would not bother me. If a baby is named Henry or some real adult name that sort of bothers me. Prefer normal names, but odd names wouldn’t turn me off. More important to have a good story.
by Karen T.
on April 20th, 2006 at 12:14 pm
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Oooh, did you add those timtams just for me? LOL.:lol:
by Pat
on April 20th, 2006 at 12:29 pm
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Good Question!
To me, it is more the author’s development of the character that turns me off or on rather than the name they use. Amanda Quick uses some really quirky names for her characters. I find them rather endearing, actually! But then again, I like unusual names.
And if the name looks too hard to pronounce, I just call it what I think it should be…end of problem!
I have read a few books that used my name (Angie or Angela). I have read several that use my sons’ names (Zach and Ethan) and that is a little odd until I get a feel for the character then there is no association.
I have always loved the names Michael (not Mike), Jeremiah (Miah), and Gabriel.
by Angie
on April 20th, 2006 at 12:38 pm
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I have never read a book with my name as a main character but it’s a little strange at first when my childrens’ names appear as a character. I don’t have a preference about names but a strange one that I can’t pronounce can be distracting.
by Maureen
on April 20th, 2006 at 1:05 pm
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The only thing that matters to me, is that the name fits the character. For instance, I would find it odd for an alpha male to be named Perciville or a shy wallflower to be named Xena lol. Yes, I have read a book with my name in it. It was called THE RUTHLESS GROOM by this rather brilliant author, Bronwyn …. something or other lol. I loved that book by the way! It was fun to see a character with my name, especially one that I liked so much. 
by Zara
on April 20th, 2006 at 2:17 pm
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Hi Danny. I love your name and could definitely see myself writing a heroine named Danielle or Daniela. I’m actually picturing a Danny right now: she has brown hair and eyes, a great smile and dimples. She’s down to earth, honest, natural, uncontrived. She’d make a great heroine.
Re Jeffrey/Geoffrey: thanks for the feedback everyone. In Australia we seem to have more of the Geoff version but it’s good to know that the J version is more common. He’s a minor character in my book-in-progress (although it’s not in progress at the moment, unfortunately. :neutral:)
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 20th, 2006 at 6:08 pm
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My name usually does not appear as a main character, a mother or grandmother yes.
Like the others, I really enjoy a great storyline - so the names arent that important.
by Helen Mac
on April 20th, 2006 at 6:10 pm
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Hi Pat (and good luck with the Tim Tams this time around.) Jack and Nick happen to be two of my favorite names as well. As for hoity-toity names–do you mean like Alexandra? Because she is from a moneyed background, so I need something a bit posh. And strong and confident. Not a Daisy, I don’t think.
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 20th, 2006 at 6:17 pm
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Argh, Minna. I understand your distress. I’m writing a book set in South Dakota at the moment and hoping like heck that I don’t butcher the American way.
at the chambermaid, Crystal. I agree on hard to pronounce names–it can really pull you out of the story when you stumble over the name every time you come across it. Whcih brings me back to my question. Do you think Xan/Xandra falls into that category?
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 20th, 2006 at 6:23 pm
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Daisy, definitely wouldnt do it for somone from a moneyed background; you are correct. I guess Alexandra would qualify for hoity toity - hope I dont offend anyone.
H. T. for men IMHO would be Blaine, Wellington, Collier or a first name that should really be a last name.
Keeping my fingers crossed very hard for those TT’s.:grin:
by Pat
on April 20th, 2006 at 6:28 pm
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LLL, Jennifer, Marilyn — thanks for your comments re odd/unusual names and pronunciation. And I’m at the moan test. Love that, Marilyn! Thanks for your input on Xan as well…and drats because I agree about Alex as a hero’s name–have one of those! I’ve heard of a couple of Xan’s recently. One does the morning show on a radio station I listen to. Plus there’s Xander. Hmm.
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 20th, 2006 at 6:34 pm
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Ooh, a vote for Xan. Thanks Susan. (Not that I want to color the voting or anything, but you probably guessed from my last comment that I like the name. :grin:) And cool to see yourself in Jill’s story–I love her books!
Sandra, I agree, absolutely, on names suiting a region. Love those Montana cowboy names and after watching some PBR on Foxsports I notice they are very common and appropos (e.g. a roper named Ty. :lol:)
Cherie, unusual that you’ve not seen your name in a book–apart from on the lips of some dishy Cajun hero (and don’t you love the way Dennis Quaid says it in The Big Easy, BTW?)–because it is such a romantic name for a heroine.
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 20th, 2006 at 6:39 pm
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You’re not offending me, Pat. That’s kinda the effect I’m after. But I also want to make her more accessible with the abbreviated nickname. Oh, and I agree with those male names. Very h-t and therefore appropriate for some characters. Bron, who has to dash and do some chores but will be back to respond to more comments in a few.)
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 20th, 2006 at 6:42 pm
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Geoffrey seems so stuffy.
Xander appeals to me more than xan and I don’t know why.
by Joyce
on April 20th, 2006 at 9:34 pm
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they do strongly create a character and I get a picture in my mind of what that character might look like.
Yes, Kathleen! That’s me as well. As Pat intimated, an image is created by name, whether that be hoity-toity or fun or manly or girl-next-door. That’s partly why naming characters is such a deal for me. And then there’s the whole other issue of how a character responds to the name they’re given. Do they still embrace the while name, or do they prefer an abbreviated version or a nick-name or their initials. Maybe they don’t relate to their given name at all.
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 20th, 2006 at 10:52 pm
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Patricia, excellent point about learning from names.
Robyn said: I see the name as the character I develop in my mind as I read the book. Yes!!!
Karen: I rather like the Allie alternative. It makes her sound much more accessible, less snooty, don’t you think? Interesting that you find naming your heroes more exacting. Perhaps because you want them to be the perfect package?
Pat, :lol:. Maybe.
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 20th, 2006 at 11:01 pm
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I ALSO LIKE IT WHEN A CHARACTER HAS A STRANGE NAME OR MIDDLE NAME AND WE DONT FIND OUT WHAT IT IS TIL THE END. THE CHARACTER MAY BE CALLED B.J. AND THE ACTUAL NAME IS BOTSWANA OR SOMETHING REALLY UNBELIEBABLE. :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:
by Pat
on April 20th, 2006 at 11:06 pm
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Thanks Jenny. I’m pretty sure I’ll use Jennifer/Jen/Jenny for a heroine one day. It’s a lovely name and I haven’t met a Jennifer I don’t like.
Karen T, good point about the story rising above the character names.
And if the name looks too hard to pronounce, I just call it what I think it should be…end of problem! Smart girl, Angie. And that is a name I’ve used, in The Rugged Loner. A lot of readers have commented on how they liked Angie. Oh, and look, there’s Zara. Now, why does that name seem familar? Glad you enjoyed that heroine, Z.
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 20th, 2006 at 11:07 pm
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I have never read a book with my name as a main character but it’s a little strange at first when my childrens’ names appear as a character. Maureen, yes, I agree. And I’ve never named a main character the same as any close family member of friend for the same reason. I guess that name, to me, is forever linked with the particular person.
Helen is my mum’s name, so I’m unlikely to use it for a main character. Unless she’s a mother. Sorry. But my good friend Trish Morey’s recent book, The Mancini Marriage Bargain, has a heroine named Helene. (Hope I got the right book!)
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 20th, 2006 at 11:12 pm
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I ALSO LIKE IT WHEN A CHARACTER HAS A STRANGE NAME OR MIDDLE NAME AND WE DONT FIND OUT WHAT IT IS TIL THE END.
Like C.L. in Jennifer Crusie’s Tell Me Lies? Did we ever find out what that stood for? Chopped Liver, maybe??
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 20th, 2006 at 11:14 pm
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Jpyce, Geoffrey does sound stuffy. Which makes it a good name for this character! 
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 20th, 2006 at 11:17 pm
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Of course there’s always Geoffrey the Giraffe from Toys ‘R Us.
http://www.toysrus.co.za/design/map3.gif
by Marilyn
on April 21st, 2006 at 12:15 am
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Hi Bron!
I love the use of Xan or Xandra as a nickname for Alexandra. It’s different, not as mundane or overused as Alex, which tends to be used a lot for heros. I also think it depends on your character’s personality. To me, Alex seems more tomboyish, Xandra more feminine, and Xan feminine but with a spark of adventure, if that makes sense. So make that another vote for Xan.
Jeffrey vs. Geoffrey… Jeffrey seems more working/middle class whereas Geoffrey more British and upper crust. I can totally see a spunky Xan turning a stuffy Geoffrey on his ear. *grin*
As for my own name, I have seen my first name as a main character a few times now, my last name shared by a heroine in a Regency a few years back (which was weird since it’s more commonly used in fiction as a first name), and my full name is actually the name of a character in a Liz Fielding book. I personally don’t like to use names of people I know, but it can be difficult to avoid at times.
by Heather
on April 21st, 2006 at 1:46 am
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Geoffrey the Giraffe. Now I know I can’t call this dude Geoffrey!
Hi Heather. Thanks for the Xan/Xandra vote. I’m going to do some more mulling over that name. It’s a project in the making so I have some time. Not so for old Jeffster, however. He is not for Alexandra/Annabelle/Adrienne/Alison, BTW, but a minor player in my book-in-progress. And how cool that *you* were a character in a Liz Fielding book because Liz writes such amazing, wonderful, fully-fleshed characters.
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 21st, 2006 at 6:21 am
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Hi Bronwyn,
funny thing that you picture your heroine with brown hair and eyes. Mine are also brown.
Re Jeffrey/ Geoffrey: I think Jeffrey is more American and Geoffrey more Australian/British
by Danny
on April 21st, 2006 at 6:33 am
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The only time I’ve seen my name in a book was for a minor character, and she was really annoying LOL. I have one of those names that’s used for men or women, too, though it’s leaning more towards the women these days.
Funny you should mention Geoffrey - I recently had a huge crush on someone with that name, but he went by Geoff (and I always thought of him as Jeff - more laidback and fun). He rode a motorcycle and had a wicked sense of humor - not stuffy at all.
by Stacy ~
on April 21st, 2006 at 7:05 am
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Hi Bronwyn,
I like different spellings of names and I like easy to pronounce names. I actually have friends who have named their sons, Geoff, Wolf, Max, Stuart and Cameron.
I’m not a fan of the nickname Zan sounds too futuristic to me. I would prefer Lexi or Alexa. Alyssa is an A- name that I like(Lissa)..also Arianna(Ari orRia). OrAnastacia- nickname Stace or Stacie. I just read a book with Priscilla as a heroine …I didn’t like the name… so I changed it to Rissa.
Laurie is so common here in Florida. I’ve seen it in books,… even boys were called Laurie in Little Woman. My daughter’s name, Lara isn’t very common but it is in an Elizabeth Lowell book and the title of a Beatrice Small book.
I prefer a name to initials.
by Laurie G
on April 21st, 2006 at 7:27 am
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Hi Bronwyn,
I like names that arent too off the wall - am boring I guess. Like you said, the name should fit the character, and the story is the most important with strong characters of course, no matter what their names.
by Helen L.
on April 21st, 2006 at 8:45 am
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I don’t think Xan/Xandra is hard to pronounce. I think I would relate more to Xandra than Xan. I picture a male character when I say Xan.
by Crystal B.
on April 21st, 2006 at 8:53 am
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WOW 49 posts already! Well I love Alexandra and it wouldn’t throw me with Xan at all.
I do hate weird names only because the whole book I obsess about the pronunciation and if I’m saying it right?
I’ve never read my name in a book probably because its so boring and not very pretty or romantic sounding.
I would use Geoffrey too.
by Dena
on April 21st, 2006 at 10:36 am
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Well when I went to write my last post it said 49 by the time it posted it said 46,how strange? I might be loosing it,lol.
by Dena
on April 21st, 2006 at 10:37 am
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Wow, you are very popular. Almost 50 posts.
Count me in on this contest.
Am basically interested in a good story and good h/h. So names arent too important as long as they arent off the wall.:wink:
by Lori D.
on April 21st, 2006 at 1:16 pm
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I like unique names but not ones that I’m wondering if I’m pronouncing them right. And the name has to fit the character. Otherwise, I’m not too picky.
by Cheryl S.
on April 21st, 2006 at 5:12 pm
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I like an excellent story so the hero and heroine names dont have too much importance to me. Prefer not anything too strange however.
Have a wonderful weekend.
by Paula
on April 21st, 2006 at 5:30 pm
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Hey, Danny, I have powers!
Sorry to hear your name was used for an irritating minor character, Stacy. I would never do that because I have a lovely, fun neice named Stacey and a brilliant editor named Stacy. That name has very positive connotations for me!
I actually have friends who have named their sons, Geoff, Wolf, Max, Stuart and Cameron. Wow, Laurie, where did the Wolf come from? It’s quite a different name to the others which are all more traditional. How interesting. And thank you for those extra name suggestions. I really like Arianna. And Lara is such a beautiful name–I bet your daughter loves it!
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 21st, 2006 at 9:56 pm
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the name should fit the character
I was just thinking how sometimes the opposite is true, Helen. I fall in love with a name, and then come up with a character to suit. Or: I might name a sibling or a friend in a book, not thinking of writing their story, then their character kinds of grows from that original mini-appearance and the name sometimes colors their character. Interesting that it matters more to some readers, while others gloss over or attribute their own name that works better. I love that!
Crystal, Dena, Lori, Cheryl, Paula 
thanks for stopping by with yoiur thoughts on character names. The Xan/Xandra responses have really made me think about that one. To be honest I hadn’t considered it might sound a bit sci-fi or futuristic. Or masculine. More pondering to be done.
Hope you all have a great weekend, too. I’ll be back later to draw that prize!
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 21st, 2006 at 10:05 pm
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Dont care for Xan or Xandra. Sorry. Prefer Alex as the nickname. And Jeffrey is my choice too. Kind of old fashioned I guess.
As long as the characters are appealing, dont care too much what their names are. But I do prefer the old standards pretty much.
by Maria
on April 21st, 2006 at 10:32 pm
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Whom - interesting question. Some names appeal to me more than others like Chance, Jake, Jack, Joe, Alyssa, Karen, Katie. If I dont like the names used, that doesnt affect my perception of the story.
by Joanne V.
on April 21st, 2006 at 11:24 pm
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Maria and Joanne — you both sound as though you prefer the classic and simple names. Which I do, too, for characters who fit those names. Jack was the hero in the first book I sold so that’s a firm favorite with me, as well as the perfect name for that practical, cut-straight-to-the-chase man!
On that final note I’m going to draw a winner of my giveaway. Drumroll, please…..
And the winner is #8. Congratulations Susan. Email me and we’ll talk details.
Thanks everyone for chatting about names with me. I do love this forum!
by Bronwyn Jameson
on April 22nd, 2006 at 8:35 am
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Big congrats Susan!
Bronwyn’s books are fun to read
by Danny
on April 22nd, 2006 at 9:19 am
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Congrats Susan
by Dena
on April 23rd, 2006 at 10:21 am
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I like reading those “old-fashioned” names in historicals–which is why I also find the appeal against plethora of Lucien’s and “Devil’s” et al in historicalsamusing in a way because many, many men and women had the same names such as William or Daisy or Victoria or Edward, et al. But I don’t mind any sort of name unless it’s my youngest brother’s name (Caleb–b/c it’s so rare that it makes me think of him; my other brother’s name is Micheal but I don’t mind b/c there are so many Micheal’s out there) or it’s hard to pronounce(Gaelic names) or it doesn’t fit with the story.
by Camilla
on April 24th, 2006 at 7:24 pm
