Resource Title: Behind the Name
Pitch: Behind the Name’s random name generator allows you to create multiple combinations of thousands of names by gender and etymology.
Summary: Behind the Name is where you can find the etymology and history of first names and surnames. You can browse hundreds of different names from a certain country or a fantasy and mythological sounding names to fit the world you’re building. Spend some time with the random name generator to find the perfect name to fit your genre.
Why authors should care about this resource: Terrific way to research authentic-sounding names for historical fiction, or to add a layer of meaning to any character name.
