The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook

<b>The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Character Names</b><br><br><i>The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook</i> is a one-of-a-kind resource specifically designed with the writer in mind. Inside you'll find:<br><br>   • 25,000+ first names and surnames, and their meanings, listed by origin<br>   • Names and surnames from more than 45 countries<br>   • A reverse lookup of names by meaning<br>   • An alphabetical index of names<br>   • An explanation of naming practices and historical context for each origin<br>   • A list of the top ten most popular names in the United States every year from 1880-2003<br>   • Instruction on how to create believable names that fit your characters and your story<br><br><br>This comprehensive guide also includes advice from a number of best-selling authors, including Elizabeth George, Alexander McCall Smith, Homer Hickam, Marian Keyes, <i>Big Fish</i> author Daniel Wallace, and others. You'll get the inside scoop on their naming methods, plus the stories behind the names of their most famous characters.<br><br>So throw out your old telephone books and baby-naming guides—<i>The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook</i> meets all your naming needs!