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I make up names for people all the time - it's part of writing. Very often, the name comes with the character, along with of a sense of who they are and what they do.

In real life, there are names that surprise us because they don't seem to suit the person at all.

Our names are an integral part of the faces we show to the world. If we're judged first on outward appearances, we're assessed next on our names.

There is a difference between using a made-up name and using real people as pseudonyms. People are not costumes you can wear. They are flesh and blood.

Names are what people sometimes use to excuse their thoughts and actions towards you.

I was named for my grandmother. It's an evil-eye name, to protect you from bad things.

I believe it's important that we use names of endearment that reflect a special feeling for the individual involved.

I am happy with my name. It is such an attraction, and it makes people laugh.

Fashion is all about references. All these names being thrown around.

People remember my last name because it's different, and people remember me in meetings because I dress differently from other people just because I'm a woman. Those kinds of things give you an opportunity and a spotlight, so use that to your advantage. Use it as a platform to demonstrate your knowledge and your capabilities.