Similarly, the random names generator on Behind the Name can be somewhat useful as a way of getting ideas. Unlike most random name generators, Behind the Name offers a wide range of cultures to select from and the option of inserting a last name. You can select Masculine, Feminine, or Ambiguous names. For fun, I tried selecting the option "wrestler" and made the character female with a last name of Jensen. I got Chyna Rhino Crash Jensen. Interesting.
There's an infinite number of ways to think of character names that I haven't covered. Hopefully, these few will help a frustrated writer or two. That frustrated writer may be me.
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