How to Choose a Unique Name

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Check out the most popular names online.

   To make sure you can avoid them.
   
   It seems obvious, but you'll be surprised how some names have rocketed up in popularity,
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   Step 2: What do you want the name to mean?

   It's good when a name reflects a certain desired characteristic and the like.
   
   It adds to the personality and individuality of the name. , Translators can help you create a beautiful name from one single world. , Look up the word of the day online and play around with it.
   
   The possibilities are endless. , For example, Emily and Amelia could make Emiliay. , Read some tales and pick out some nice-sounding names. , There are suggestions for unique names all over the Internet. , Put together some letters until voilá! , Put every possible name you come across into it. , Authors spend a very long time creating unique names. , I doubt she'll reply, so look on her website. , But please don't call your son XBOX
   360. , Just because they're old doesn't mean they're not any good. , All in all, the only thing you can do is experiment.
   
   Try out different things and see if they work.
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   Step 3: Use a translator.

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   Step 4: Use a dictionary.

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   Step 5: Mix common names together.

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   Step 6: Use Mythology.

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   Step 7: Look online.

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   Step 8: Use anagrams.

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   Step 9: Create a name book.

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    Step 10: Read some books.

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    Step 11: Write to JK Rowling and ask her how she does it.

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    Step 12: Use names of unusual objects.

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    Step 13: Look for some old names.

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    Step 14: Experiment.

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