The heart of a great story is a great character. A rose may be a rose may be a rose, but a character’s name is very important. Consider how much Harry’s name tells us about young Potter. Here’s a handy guide for naming characters.
What’s in a Name? Everything!
One Way to Wonder 
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It’s funny to come across this post today. I just had a discussion this morning with another writer about the importance of a name. A name has to fit just right or it can disqualify the character or make them less appealing.
Character names are critical to how a reader views or sympathizes with a character. A name can turn someone off completely to a character if it doesn’t fit just right.