A pseudonym, or, as it is now fashionable to say, a nickname, is gradually becoming an integral attribute of every modern person. And while the vast majority use various variations of their first and last names, some truly creative people puzzle over how to come up with a pseudonym.
There may be several options. It must be said right away that it’s still one thing to come up with a nickname for yourself, and it’s quite another to choose a pseudonym for literary or other creative research. And the difference here is not only in importance, but also in the fact that this middle name will reflect you as a person in the circle of those people who will be interested in your work. So let's take things seriously. Let's look at three of the easiest and most effective ways to come up with an alias.
Method 1: Memories
The first and easiest option that most creative people use: before coming up with a pseudonym, just relax and remember your past. Most likely, images will emerge in your memory that connect you with certain events. Based on them, it will be easier for you to choose a suitable pseudonym for yourself. Someone in childhood originally nicknamedfriends, someone had an interesting game with a colorful name - everything is used here without exception. As a rule, it is precisely such pseudonyms that take root best, since little changes in us with age, and what was so pronounced in childhood should be completely honed and become obvious.
Method 2: Mythology
Another simple and extremely popular way to come up with a pseudonym that will reflect your inner world and at the same time remain a mystery to others. Turn to mythology! What pseudonym can you come up with better than the already existing names of gods and heroes, angels or demons, mythical creatures, evil spirits or undead. Lists of peculiar "bestiaries" are bursting with a huge number of options, and you just have to open one of them and pick up what you like best. The only disadvantage of this method is that it has become extremely popular lately, and every day it becomes more and more difficult to find something not only reflecting your essence, but also not occupied by someone else.
Method 3: Books
Yes, they are! This method cannot be called simple, but the uniqueness of names from rare and not very popular books is actually guaranteed. Also, you can always choose not only the name you like, but also a character with an interesting biography for you or similar to yours. Names from books are also good because they often contain non-existent, invented, but, nevertheless, very sonorous and loud names.
Conclusion
So, now you know the three most simple options, following which, choosing a pseudonym for you will not be difficult! Use and enjoy, surprising others with banal pseudonyms with your new original name, the whole history of which is known only to you. The most important thing when choosing a pseudonym: first of all, you should like it personally!
