Some characters are so iconic we know them by just one name, or even a nickname. But sometimes, we get a big reveal that changes everything, or at least makes us laugh. From the mystery of Mr. Big to the real identify of Keyser Söze, here are some of the most exciting and surprising character…
A personal list of my favorite films with personal names in the title. What are yours?
Outlander has captivated fans across the world since the release of its first novel in 1991 by Diana Gabaldon through its subsequent STARZ television series. Combining historical fiction, romance, and time travel, the series follows Claire Randall, a 20th-century nurse, who is mysteriously transported to 18th-century Scotland. Over the years, Outlander has garnered a devoted…
Episode 106 – Can one name start a war? Jennifer Moss interviews Game of Thrones Superfan Daryn Robinson with insight into character names from the Game of Thrones universe, including House of the Dragon. SPOILERS from the full series of Game of Thrones and up through Season 2 of House of the Dragon. Names…
If you’re a writer, one of the first and most exciting things you’ll do is name your cast of characters. You’d think it would be as easy as naming your imaginary friends, your dolls, pets, or even your children. But it’s not the same at all!One major mistake writers make is thinking that they, the…
The Lord of the Rings trilogy, created by J.R.R. Tolkien, has captivated the hearts and minds of fans worldwide since 1937. From its deep mythology to its rich characters, this epic fantasy series of books and films provides a treasure trove of baby names inspiration. Here we have curated a list of baby names from…
Names from the Twilight series of novels and movies have stood the test of time, still ranking in the U.S. Baby Name charts since the release of the first of the series in 2005. In fact, author Stephenie Meyer, just might have started the “old fashioned” baby name trend that began around that time, since…
If you’re a Hunger Games fan as much as I am, you might want to consider some Hunger Games Character Names if and when you’re choosing a name for your baby…or pet, or gaming characters! As we approach the release of the new Hunger Games prequel film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, I’m reminded…
William Shakespeare wrote the famous line “What is in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Old Will loved to use unique names and even created some of his own. Here are the most popular Shakespeare names categorized by play. If you’re a Shakespeare fan, or just an avid theater-goer,…
Episode 86 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from cartoons, options for naming babies after characters, and the history of some of the most iconic cartoon character’s names. We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Odessa, Jamaria, Augustin, Felix, Petunia, Casper, Brutus,…
Episode 85 – Jennifer and Mallory are joined by our in-house Star Wars aficionado Kees Andersen to discuss character names from the Star Wars Universe and how they’ve affected human baby names in real life! We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode:…
Episode 63 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from the Harry Potter series of novels (and movies) authored by JK Rowling*. We also report on this week’s celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Yarrow, Caprice, Bruton, Barley, Seraphina, Harry, Ronald, Hermione, Bilius, Draco, Hagrid, Albus, Bellatrix, Cedric,…
Studies show the average American will spend the equivalent of nine years of their life watching television, including commercials! Even if you’ve never owned a television in your life, chances are you’ve seen more commercials than you’d think, between electronic billboards, radios, the internet and even movie theaters. We’ve pulled together a list of names…
Episode 57 – Eponym, Aptronym, Cryptonym, Zoonym – Jennifer and Mallory talk names of names and names of everything! With examples and—of course—some differing of opinions. We also catch up on the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Lieux, Luc, Delilah, Ophelia, Nasa, Sirius,…
Episode 56 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss the top names from the Twilight Saga and discuss their effect on baby naming for the past fifteen years. Also: the latest celebrity baby news and letters from our listeners! Check out the new book in the Twilight series, Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Names mentioned in this…
