Naming guides
Long-form references on how names work across genres and cultures.
- D&D Character Naming Guide How to name a Dungeons & Dragons 5e character — per-race conventions, class-flavored epithets, and tips for memorable table names.
- How to Name a Fantasy Character A practical framework for naming characters in fiction, tabletop RPGs, and worldbuilding — with examples from Tolkien, D&D, and modern fantasy.
- Japanese Naming Conventions Family name first, kanji selection, era variations, and the cultural rules that shape Japanese personal names.
- Baby Name Meanings by Origin How baby names work across cultures — patterns in English, Irish, Italian, Hebrew, Greek, Arabic, Japanese, Indian, and French names, with their meanings.
- How to Name a Startup A framework for naming a company — five name categories, the constraints that matter (trademark, domain, pronunciation), and the trade-offs founders face.