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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.

Creating a multi-dimensional character
Creating engaging, well-rounded, interesting, and believable characters your readers feel they know and understand is almost half the battle of writing a book that will sell. So how do you go about developing your perfectly imperfect protagonist?

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.

Naming your characters
Many writers are uncomfortable about starting a book without having found the right name for at least their main character. It's worth bearing in mind a few things to ensure that your readers can visualise the same character you do - starting with their name.

Point of View
Handling point of view is often an element that writers battle with, even well into their careers, but it can make a huge difference to a reader's enjoyment of your book.

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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