Very cool post. My wife is a writer as well and I see how she struggles with new names at times. I have to agree about the need for a name to give life to a character.

Names are a powerful thing. in my own life, we named our daughter after a character from Greek mythology, Ariadne. I have to say, five years later it's like the association gave her the room to grow into her name. A bit odd and esoteric, I will admit, but it's funny how powerful a name can be.

Upvoted.