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This come up a lot in writing fiction as even simple stories may require dozens of names. The push and pull between wanting to fit in and wanting to stand out
by m0llusk 5y ago
This come up a lot in writing fiction as even simple stories may require dozens of names. The push and pull between wanting to fit in and wanting to stand out is very strong and can be used to establish the identity and origins of a character. And it is often useful for contrast as characters with conservative origins and names may rebel and seek out their own path and even rename themselves while characters with radical origins and names often head out on a radical path on their own. Readers tend to infer a lot from names right from the start.