George R. R. Martin on how he comes up with his characters names. @blinkboxbooks

George R. R. Martin on how he comes up with his characters names. @blinkboxbooks

Uploaded August 2014 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

George R. R. Martin gives an insight into his methods for coming up with interesting character names in his A Song of Ice and Fire series.

George was speaking alongside Robin Hobb at a world exclusive event which blinkbox Books were proud to sponsor.

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George R. R. Martin on how he comes up with his characters' names.