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Baby Name Wizard [offsite link]
Excellent graphing tool which shows at a glance the popularity of a name from the 1880s to 2005. Great for avoiding naming errors in period fiction.

Behind the Name [offsite link]
Generate a name according to culture, religion, mythology, or certain genres.

Character Problems
Have your characters ever given you problems? Since you are the writer, shouldn't your characters just do exactly as you tell them? Well, not always. If you allow it, your characters will come to life and tell you how your story should progress.

Choosing a Name for Your Character
There are several things you should consider before choosing the name your character will be known by.

Naming Your Characters [offsite link]
Find the meanings behind your favorite names and take a look at the top 100 names over the past few years.

Random Name Generator [offsite link]
Handy little tool that can generate male and female names with a setting range for common to obscure names.

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