Bonus names
The Slush Pile
These names were cut from the book — but they are still wonderful. Browse them here, free to use. More names will be added as the collection grows.
| The Name | How to pronounce it | Where it came from | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyrine | ZEF-uh-reen | Zephyr + Irene | girl |
| Thornley | THORN-lee | Thorne + Oakley | boy |
| Marigold | MARE-ih-gold | Mary + Goldie | girl |
More slush pile names will be added from the author’s archive. These are free to use — not part of the printed book.
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