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The right names for fictional characters add value and depth to any story.

Children of remarried couples can choose names for step-parents that don't cause hard feelings with biological parents.

Naming a character is a big deal. Some compare it to naming a new baby. Can the resources out there help you choose the right character name?

Parents want just the right name for their new baby. But as parents know, baby names follow patterns that can be unpredictable, old fashioned one year, trendy the next.

The names authors choose for the characters they write should help the reader identify with and better understand the character.

Much thought must go into finding just the right name for a fictional character. Naming a character is like naming the new baby.

Shakespeare wrote "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet" (Romeo and Juliet), but it's hard to image calling it anything else. A person's name should fit, too.

Names connected to a family's multicultural background help a child develop a multiracial self-concept.

Be judicious in how you name your characters, paying attention to details and not just name meanings, in order to add color, depth, and power to your characters.

Giving new meaning to the phrase "Chick Lit", Catherine Goldhammer has come up with a winner in this charming little memoir about new beginnings.

Character names carry meanings and inferences that affect how readers will perceive a fictional person. This article lists several resources for naming characters.

Muslim names can be difficult to pronounce and spell. Here is a list of Muslim names from "A" to "H" that are simple yet meaningful for a newborn baby boy.

Are twin baby boys about to come into your life? Here are some naming suggestions.

Several universities have nicknames for their athletic teams that are unique and often strange and puzzling. Here are the stories behind four of them.

Research has shown a reduction in miscarriages for some women who have had recurrent late term miscarriages by taking low dose aspirin each day.

Blended families and remarried couples without young children in the home can create a safe and childproof home prior to a stepchild's summer visitation or holiday visit.

Is a middle name a placeholder, a fashion statement, an opportunity to honor a relative, or just a name? Here are some thoughts on choosing a middle name for your baby.

Tips for creating characters that readers can connect with - and believe are real.

Hansel and Gretel is one of the classic fairy tales of youth; one that has stood both the test of time and of popularity. Where did it come from?

Whether it is summer visitation or holiday visits, there are ways remarried couples and blended families can prepare the household for visits with a stepchild.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt make waves whatever they do. The world of baby name is no exception! How do the names they choose for their children affect the rest of us?

It is easy for school students and young children to misplace their things. Using name labels helps kids identify and find their own belongings at home and school.

At the end of last year Manolo Blahnik presented his new six-piece men's footwear range for Spring and Summer 2008, his first in seven years.

Can choosing the right name for your characters make or break your short story or novel? Learn how to find the perfect name for your perfect character.

Parents of twin boys tend to choose popular combinations more often than parents of twin girls or mixed sets. Here's an analysis of the 2007 top twin names in the U.S.

Name tags are a small but essential part of a school field trip. They make it easy to identify a school group and make it simpler to divide into small groups.

What do you do with a Model Horse after you buy it? Take a photo or take to the road and show it off, explore a world full of Model Horse Enthusiasts.

Jewish Meditation is a way to achieve peace of mind and acquire spiritual enlightenment.

Writing a values based short story for children is harder than it seems. This article, the first of two, outlines some pitfalls to avoid.

Online players of FPS games-such as Call of Duty & Halo 3-don't have to solo it anymore. Many gamers are joining clans to up the teamwork, up the tactics, and up the fun.

What is your body trying to tell you when it says "ouch?" A softer yoga practice will teach you how to go with (and breathe with) the flow.

Overwhelmed by the long lists of potential names for your daughter? Here are some criteria to keep in mind as you choose a name.

Are two little girls about to come into your life? Here's a little something to help: a list of baby names for twin girls.

Instead of going into debt buying gifts for the holidays, plan ahead and budget wisely to save money and save Christmas.

Google sprinkles art into user's lives, usually through the homepage art. Spreadsheet art is an innovative use of Google's free chart application.

Looking for an unusual baby girl name that won't suddenly be on top of the charts next week? Here are some of the names that are quickly becoming more popular.

Remarried couples who want to keep good relations with their ex-husbands or ex-wives for the sake of children or stepchildren may want to explore Bonus Families®.

In its latest outing, AMC's Mad Men delivers an episode equally as powerful as last week's graphic, over-the-top story twist, despite a far more understated approach.

Summer visitations with stepchildren can be challenging but there are ways to make a stepchild's visit easier for the whole family.

Choosing a name for a new baby is a process that shouldn't be taken lightly. The child will be called this for the rest of his or her life.

Octo-mom Nadya Suleman has given her eight children names of Biblical significance and Hebrew origin, hoping it will ground them in faith.

Several universities have names for the school's athletic teams and student body that are unique and sometimes strange or puzzling.

From Pictish symbols to dragons of the Vikings, Holly Stacey talks to Suite 101 about how archeology and a streak of bad luck inspired her novel The Faerie Conspiracies.

Architect Pekka Helin evokes the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater with his latest design, Villa Vetro.

Expecting a bundle of joy? Find the perfect name for your new baby or pet with the helpful and informative websites listed below.