I enjoy finding new names and wondering at the origin or the family connection. Also, I look for names for my characters. Some names I just like in general and use in my stories. Others I find in interesting places.
- Family names—genealogical records
- Tombstones—a rich resource
- Class rolls—I’m a teacher. I have a gold mine of names
- Historical fiction books
Let’s play a matching game with some of the names I found. How would you match the first name with a last name? There are no right answers.
A. Rose ____Maxberry
B. Nole ____Mathison
C. Colin ____Walker
D. Rowan ____Gillen
E. Raylea ____McPherson
F. Gabe ____Ferguson
G. Tegan ____Parker
H. Morgan _____Case
Would you choose Nole Ferguson or Nole Maxberry or another combination?
Have fun…create your own names with your lists.
Happy Naming!!!
HAPPY EARLY VALENTINE’S DAY!!
Actually, I would only change the last names, and I would change Rose Walker & Colin Maxberry and leave the rest
Naming is a very fun activity- for books, stories, children.
Your book character names are always so fun!
Fun game! So many options! I like Nole Ferguson.