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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