I only choose random names. If a name occurs to me, I do not use it because I can’t be sure if I’m remembering the name of a patient or someone that I have interpreted for. In one instance I did use a friend’s last name (with her permission) because she worked with me very closely on a script based on her own personal experiences. Usually I find a random name generator, generate 5-10 names, and pick a name that I feel fits the script.
