Here are two things people are likely to say when I tell them I create names for a living:
- “Wow, really? Sounds like a lot of fun!”
- “Do you make up those crazy drug names?”
To #1, I reply honestly that, like most professions, name development is often fun and always a lot of work. Playing with language is my favorite occupation; persuading busy, distracted executives to make a decision about a name ranks, shall we say, somewhat lower on my list.