“A name can't begin to encompass the sum of all her parts. But that's the magic of names, isn't it? That the complex, contradictory individuals we are can be called up complete and whole in another mind through the simple sorcery of a name.”

“Names are still magic; even Sharon, Karen, Darren, and Warren are magic to somebody somewhere. In fairy stories, naming is knowledge. When I know your name, I can call your name, and when I call your name, you'll come to me.”

“Consciousness of exclusion through naming is acute. Identities seem contradictory, partial, and strategic.”

“Does it have a name? All of these fancy magical weapons usually have names."Bishop glared at her. "Yeah. I like to call it Goldie.""You're funny for an angel.""Not really. I'm just inspired at the moment.”

“I’d like to wade through all the people named Wade in this city, and personally call all of them to congratulate them on their fabulous name.”

“Fame is finally only the sum total of all the misunderstanding that can gather around a new name.”